Chamber News

Last week the Chamber hosted its annual State of the City in partnership with the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. The event kicked off with the State of the Chamber led be Kristen Miller, President and CEO who reinforced the collaboration between government and the private sector to enhance economic development on the…

Join us for a free, fun-filled evening at Meet Me in Old Town Goleta, kicking off Thursday, May 8 on the front lawn of the Goleta Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue. Grab delicious food from nearby restaurants and make your way over to the party! Support small businesses, enjoy live music, fun activities for…

We proudly recognize the remarkable women of our Chamber community who are being honored at the 2025 BRAVO Awards, hosted by NAWBO Santa Barbara. These leaders exemplify the theme “Elevating Women, Elevating Impact” through their innovation, service, and commitment to uplifting others. The ceremony will be emceed by our very own Anne Pazier, Chamber Board member and…

The Chamber is proud to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Lisa Horner, Senior Vice President of Marketing at AppFolio. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Board. Since joining AppFolio in 2014, she has played a key role on the company’s leadership team guiding the brand through its…

Join us for a free, fun-filled evening at Meet Me in Old Town Goleta, kicking off Thursday, May 8 on the front lawn of the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Enjoy delicious bites from nearby restaurants, then head over to the celebration! Support local businesses, enjoy live music, explore activities for all ages, and…

The Santa Barbara community is deeply saddened by the loss of Steve Hyslop, a pillar of our hospitality community and a respected leader. Steve’s journey began humbly at Chuck’s of Hawaii where he started as a dishwasher and rose to management. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-own and manage beloved establishments like The Endless…

Last week, the Chamber hosted an exclusive Federal Issues Roundtable with Congressman Salud Carbajal for our Business Leaders Council and President’s Circle members. Congressman Carbajal joined local business leaders for a conversation about issues impacting our region and the economy, including international trade, immigration, and ederal funding challenges that require collaboration across all levels of…

Yesterday marked an exciting milestone as we welcomed the first large cruise ship of the season. With 2,400 passengers arriving onshore, this visit represents a significant boost to our local economy and a valuable opportunity to showcase the charm and hospitality of our community. Our incredible volunteers were on hand to warmly welcome visitors, providing…

The Chamber is proud to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Chris Hastert, Director of the Santa Barbara Airport. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in airport management, aviation, and community-focused leadership, Chris is a highly respected figure in the aviation industry. His extensive experience and commitment to enhancing the…

Click here to download Power On The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Roadmap to Recovery series began during the pandemic and developed plans and action steps to help get businesses, large and small, reopened safely and focused on long-term recovery strategies. The series has included Roadmap to Recovery: The Road Home and The Road…