Chamber News

Join us today for an exciting double dose of celebrations as we commemorate 1st Thursday with back-to-back ribbon-cutting events! Celebrate the grand opening of Slice of Light Gallery at 9 W Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara. Enjoy mesmerizing fine art and astrophotography, refreshing drinks, and the company of fellow art enthusiasts. Don’t miss this enchanting event at…

Join us on Wednesday, August 23, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Network with fellow business professionals and community members while relishing delectable bites from Jack’s Bistro and refreshing libations courtesy of Island Brewing Co. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win exciting door prizes from local…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Magazine is available at the State Street Visitor Center, offering a comprehensive guide to the vibrant communities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and beyond. Check out the digital issue here. In this issue, we proudly feature Dylan Star, a chic local boutique that understands the significance of…

On June 27, the Chamber supported the closure of State Street and the continuation of outdoor dining facilities. The Santa Barbara City Council voted 5-2 to keep State Street closed to vehicular traffic until December 31, 2026, or until the implementation of the State Street Master Plan, whichever comes first. The council also voted 6-1…

At a special meeting on July 27, the Goleta City Council unanimously approved the final draft of the Goleta Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Chamber has supported and been involved in the development of this plan since the process began in February of 2022.  The plan sets a strong foundation for the betterment of Goleta’s…

Plan to attend the 30th Goleta Lemon Festival on Saturday, September 30 for the return of the 16th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show, presented by Santa Barbara Honda. The fall classic will showcase a variety of cool cars ranging from Corvettes and Camaros to trucks and pick-ups along with motorcycles and bicycles.  Registration is…

The Chamber is excited to take July’s B2B Networking event on the road. Join us at Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria for the event July 27 event sponsored by JR Bookkeeping & NAPA Auto Parts. Make sure to register early to secure your spot before the event sells out. Register here! JR Bookkeeping has been serving Ventura…

In March 2023, the Chamber launched the Roadmap to Recovery: The Road Home. Part of this document outlines the idea of exploring employer-sponsored housing. The Chamber is exploring an employer-sponsored housing consortium that could be one tool towards helping with our current housing supply crisis and would give employers of varying sizes the opportunity to realistically…

On June 15, the Tri-County Chamber Alliance hosted the ABCs of a Successful Chamber at Direct Relief in Goleta. This leadership training featured guest speaker, Dave Kilby, retired Executive Vice President of CalChamber. Select Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber board members and professional staff attended along with other members from the Tri-County Chamber Alliance. This interactive leadership training…

The Chamber celebrated another successful B2B Networking event on June 22, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. This sold-out event provided guests with the opportunity to network, meet other business members, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and learn about the sponsor of the month. We would like to thank everyone who joined us Next month, the Chamber is…