Chamber News

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will honor Goleta’s Finest at the annual community awards gala on December 17. If you know someone within the community deserving special recognition for their activities, then here’s your chance to nominate them for these prestigious awards. To nominate someone, simply click on the link to the…

We would like to thank our members for their continued support and partnership. 2023 renewal invoices went out this week and will be arriving in your mailbox very soon! For up-to-date information on member benefits, events and initiatives, please visit our new website at SBSCChamber.com.  Questions about your membership? Contact Michele Schneider: (805) 967-2500 x105, Michele@stg.sbscchamber.com or Laurie Barene…

The Chamber hosted the Legislative Summit last Friday, October 7, at the Hilton Garden Inn. This event brings legislators together to share updates on topics affecting the Santa Barbara South Coast. Attendees heard from Congressman Salud Carbajal, Senator Monique Limón, and 1st District Supervisor Das Williams. Read more here. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce would…

Congressman Salud Carbajal joined the Chamber for a roundtable discussion and tour at the UC Santa Barbara NanoFabrication Facility, last Friday October 7. UCSB’s “NanoFab” is home to advanced cleanroom facilities and is a central piece of the South Coast’s high tech manufacturing industry. The purpose of Friday’s meeting was to discuss the importance of…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Buellton Chamber of Commerce, Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce, Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce, and Solvang Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the County on Wednesday, November 30, from 3 to 5 PM at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront…

The return of the in-person Legislative Summit is this Friday, October 7, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at Hilton Garden Inn.  Featuring presentations from Congressman Salud Carbajal, Senator Monique Limón, and 1st District Supervisor, Das Williams, this event is designed to brief business members on the latest legislative updates, business trends, economic development, and…

The Chamber released the September 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 September 2022 South Coast Data Dashboard. Please reach out to Dustin@SBSCChamber.com  with questions and/or suggestions.

At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on September 28 the committee welcomed Mike Sanders and Dave Schierman with American Medical Response (AMR). Sanders and Schierman presented to the committee on AMR’s history and operations in Santa Barbara County and discussed the upcoming Santa Barbara County emergency services contract bids. The committee welcomed Garrett Wong…

Last Wednesday’s State Street Job Fair proved to be a great success for job seekers and employers alike. 40+ employers greeted job seekers on the 700 block of State Street, as well as several downtown businesses who accepted walk-ins. Employers were impressed with the attendance and interest of local job seekers, with some employers stating…

More than 35,000 people attended the 29th Annual Goleta Lemon Festival this past weekend at Girsh Park, making it one of the most successful lemon festivals yet. The two-day festival featured a variety of family-friendly events like the kid’s zone filled with activities, over 80 vendor booths featuring local non-profit organizations, lemon-themed foods and drinks, entertainment,…