Chamber News

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…

Join us on July 6 for back-to-back ribbon cutting celebrations on 1st Thursday! To kick off the day, we will start with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 PM to celebrate the grand opening of Slice of Light Gallery located at 9 W Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing images of fine art photography…

Last week the Chamber hosted local business representatives for a discussion on the economic development and business impacts of the State Street Master Plan, the City of Santa Barbara’s current effort to plan for the long-term vision and future of State Street. Joined by the City’s State Street Master Planner, Tess Harris, over 30 local…

The Chamber celebrated Rad Power Bikes on Wednesday, June 14 with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The event marked the official opening of their new Funk Zone location, showcasing their innovative electric bikes and their commitment to providing sustainable transportation options. Rad Power Bikes designs and produces affordable, high-quality e-bikes for diverse riders. Visit them at 132 E…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber and the City of Goleta extended their support to the incredible riders of the AIDS/LifeCycle as they passed through Goleta on June 9. Nearly 1,700 participants successfully concluded their inspiring 7-day, 545-mile journey in Santa Monica. Learn more about this non-profit and the amazing work they are doing, click here.

Last week, the Chamber hosted a special presentation from Peter Moore, founder and owner of Santa Barbara Sky FC, to learn more about the addition of a professional soccer club to the Santa Barbara region. This has the potential for a positive economic impact on several of our key industries, including tourism and hospitality. The presentation…

Yesterday, the Chamber hosted a spectacular Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the remarkable redesign of the Kimpton Canary Hotel and Finch & Fork Restaurant. The top-to-bottom transformation has been thoughtfully reimagined, embracing rich heritage with a renewed sense of a modern luxury hotel.  Guests were treated to tours of the hotel’s suites, meeting rooms,…