Chamber News

On October 9, the Chamber organized a tour of local tech companies for the Carpinteria High School faculty’s professional development day. The tour included visits to Agilent Technologies, Curvature, and the UCSB Nanofab. The tour gave teachers insight into technology-related careers, with the purpose of bringing back valuable knowledge to inspire their students in their…

This week the Chamber hosted a State Street Business Roundtable. The meeting discussed summer visitor trends and various aspects of the pilot program, the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley, including usage patterns, ridership metrics and the diverse reasons for using it. In addition, there were discussions about recent updates to the parklet permitting procedures, which look to present challenges…

The Chamber released September 2023 Data Dashboard: Explore Residential Real Estate, Building Permits, Commercial Real Estate, Local Workforce, Sales Tax, Tourism, Taxable Cannabis Sales, Crime, Homelessness, and Poverty in Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. View the Data Dashboard. Contact Dustin with any questions.

The 30th Annual Goleta Lemon Festival squeezed out an impressive turnout this past weekend at Girsh Park! With stellar attendance, this year was the most successful Lemon Festivals to date. The two-day extravaganza offered a wide array of family-friendly activities, including an awesome kid’s zone, over 100 vendor booths showcasing local non-profit organizations and small…

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, celebrates Hispanic and Latino contributions and culture. Berlin Garcia, Chamber Communications Coordinator, shared her perspective on HHM: ‘As a second-generation Mexican-American, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate my cultural roots, honor Hispanic and Latino contributions, and pass down this rich heritage to future generations. It’s…

The State Street Job Fair was held on Wednesday, September 27, benefiting both job seekers and employers. Numerous employers warmly received hundreds of job seekers on State Street, and several downtown businesses even accommodated walk-ins. Many of our esteemed Chamber members actively participated in this unique and free event. We appreciate all the community collaborators…

The Chamber marked another successful B2B Networking event on Thursday, September 21, generously sponsored by Spectrum Reach. This well-attended event offers guests the chance to network, connect with fellow business members, enjoy a satisfying breakfast, and learn about the sponsor of the month. We extend our thanks to everyone who participated. Our next B2B event, scheduled…

The Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, proudly presented by Santa Barbara Honda, features an impressive array of classic and cool cars, spanning from sleek Corvettes and iconic Camaros to rugged trucks and stylish motorcycles. Read more here! While you revel in the automotive nostalgia, quench your thirst with our refreshing lemon ale or indulge in a delightful…

The return of Delta Air Lines to the Santa Barbara Airport, starting on June 7, 2024, has generated considerable excitement. Delta will soon offer daily nonstop flights to Atlanta and Salt Lake City. Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significance of Delta’s return, stating, “Delta Air…