Chamber News

The Chamber is very excited to celebrate the 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. This special event brings together the community to honor those who have gone above and beyond to give back to Carpinteria, support our youth, and recognize our area’s non-profits.  This year, a Special Recognition…

Many local businesses were honored at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Regional Business Awards held at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Thursday, February 2. The Chamber welcomed incoming board members while honoring outgoing and current board members. View the photo gallery here. To read about this event on Noozhawk, click here. To read about this…

Save the date! The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the City from Goleta to Carpinteria on April 20, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Ballroom.This event is a one-of-a-kind luncheon featuring presentations from the three cities – Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. Registration…

Welcome to the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s January 2023 Data Dashboard. Below you will find data related to real estate, workforce, sales tax, tourism, cannabis revenue, crime, homelessness, and more throughout Santa Barbara County and the South Coast. The Chamber continues to update the Dashboard monthly, adding additional information as new data becomes…

The 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala will be held on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. The Community Awards Gala honors community members who have gone above and beyond. This includes two extraordinary educators of the year who receive funding for classroom supplies; a Jr. Carpinterian of the Year and two runner-ups, all of which…

We are proud to recognize United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County as the Non-Profit of the Year. The clubs are an essential foundation for youth in our communities, serving over 3,000 youth annually. They provide a safe, positive place to learn and grow. They offer tutoring, sports, and after-school meals along with mentoring groups, education…

The results are in! On Tuesday, January 24 the Santa Barbara City Council received an update on the progress of the State Street Master Plan’s first phase, focused on visioning. City staff and consultant, MIG, shared the result of their visioning outreach, which included a community survey, design workshops, interactive on-street outreach experiences, and more.…

The Chamber held a Taking Care of Me in 2023 Business 2 Business Networking event on January 26 at the Santa Barbara Zoo, with a special sponsor presentation by UCLA Health. Located right in your neighborhood, UCLA Health medical offices and clinics offer you convenient access to world-class care for your entire family. Find a location near you! click…

The Chamber is excited to announce the 64th Annual Carpinteria Community Awards Gala will be held on April 1 at Rincon Beach Club. Three local high school seniors will be honored for their leadership and contributions in the community; and the Jr. Carpinterian of the Year will also be announced at the Gala. In addition,…

Each year, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses that have made a significant impact on the region. We are proud to recognize Small Business of the Year – JR Bookkeeping. JR Bookkeeping started in 2012 by sisters Juliana and Natalia Ramirez. Besides being friendly, responsive, and hardworking bookkeepers, they are passionate…