Chamber News

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual State of the City on Thursday, April 20 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. This year’s luncheon will bring together the Mayors of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria to share their visions and updates for their…

Last month, the Chamber launched its first Public Policy Update newsletter. It is integral to the Chamber’s mission to connect business with government as well as educate the business community on issues that affect them. In this new monthly newsletter, the Chamber shares updates on advocacy efforts, as well as recent and upcoming public policy…

Pick up a copy of the 2023 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Magazine at the State Street Visitor Center. As the premier guide to the South Coast, the Chamber highlights Goleta, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and everything in between. A variety of shops, eateries, attractions, and adventures await you along the south coast. To request copies…

Goleta’s Economic Development Strategic Plan was the main topic of discussion during a recent tour hosted by the Chamber. Councilmembers from the City of Goleta’s Economic Development Revitalization Committee, City staff, and consultants working on the plan were in attendance to gain insights from the Chamber and local businesses. The tour highlighted the thriving high-tech…

Joey Zumaya, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chamber, lead a special LinkedIn learning session for the Chamber staff last month. LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub is a collection of guides, best practices, and expert advice to help users make the most of the free features available on the LinkedIn platform, the world’s largest professional…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2023 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Awarded Carpinterian of the Year and Junior Carpinterian of the Year at the Carpinteria Community Awards Gala The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, honored several outstanding individuals for their remarkable contributions to the Carpinteria community at the…

On April 5, the Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop. This was a great event celebrating Santa Barbara’s first Pickleball Shop at 835 N Milpas St B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. We appreciate everyone that came out to support this new shop! Check out all they have to offer here. The…

The Chamber released the March Data Dashboard. The monthly dashboard showcases data trends related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, poverty, and COVID-19 throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. Click here for the full March 2023 South Coast Data Dashboard. Contact Dustin@SBSCChamber.com with questions and/or suggestions.

The next State Street Job Fair will take place on April 19, from 3-5 PM in downtown Santa Barbara. Over 100 registered employers from throughout Santa Barbara County will meet with potential job candidates in a relaxed setting in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.  Following the success of the first State Street Job Fair…