Chamber News

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming State of the County event on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 3 to 5 PM at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara. In partnership with chambers of commerce across Santa Barbara County, the State of the County reception will feature presentations from…

Mark your calendars and join us for the NatureTrack Film Festival ribbon cutting celebration taking place on Thursday, August 24 at 3 PM at the Fairview Theater, located at 225 N Fairview in Goleta. NatureTrack Film Festival is a three-day celebration of nature and outdoor adventure through film. Started in Los Olivos in 2018, the festival has showcased…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2023 Media Contact:Mary Lynn Harms-RomoDirector of Communicationsmarylynn@sbscchamber.com The Goleta Lemon Festival Celebrates 30 Years thisSeptember 30 & October 1 at Girsh ParkPresented by Rusty’s Pizza The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of theGoleta Lemon Festival, celebrating 30 years! Presented by Rusty’s Pizza, the…

The Chamber takes great pride in being a sponsor of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, a Santa Barbara tradition for nearly a century. Keep an eye out for the Chamber’s carriage in the El Desfile Histórico parade. This extraordinary event stands as one of the largest equestrian parades and will take place this Friday at Noon. As we…

This Friday only, there will be a slight route change for the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley due to Fiesta events; and we have some exciting news! To support Fiesta and The Historical Parade, the Visitor Trolley will be free of charge on Friday, August 4! Also on Friday, the pickup location on lower State Street will be…

July’s B2B event was a very special one as the Chamber took the show on the road, hosting B2B at Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria last Thursday. The sold-out event, sponsored by JR Bookkeeping and NAPA Auto Parts, was a huge success providing guests with a wonderful opportunity to network, meet other business members, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and…

Join us for an exclusive after-hours mixer on Wednesday, August 23, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Delight in light bites and refreshing drinks as you network with community members and fellow business owners. Members receive complimentary entry; non-members can join the event for a nominal fee of $20. Register…

As an organization dedicated to the economic health and vitality of communities from Goleta to Carpinteria on the South Coast of Santa Barbara County, the Chamber was proud to support SBCAG’s request for federal funding for the multimodal effort to relieve congestion and improve safety and circulation. Transportation plays a key role in the smooth…

This week the Chamber hosted a State Street Business Roundtable to discuss the business environment on the street and potential changes. This meeting focused on the state of retail in Santa Barbara’s downtown, after the previous roundtable focused on restaurants and outdoor dining. While many attendees were hopeful about the potential of downtown and State…

The Chamber takes immense pride in being a sponsor of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, running August 2-6. Throughout this celebration, we encourage your patronage of our local retail and restaurant establishments who play a significant role in boosting the local economy. This support is particularly crucial for our local workforce, especially those employees who depend on…