Chamber News

The Chamber is pleased to report that the State Street Advisory Committee has chosen a consultant firm to produce the State Street Master Plan. The City Council voted unanimously to approve the contract for consulting services to MIG Inc. MIG’s work will be guided by input from the State Street Advisory Committee, which the Chamber’s…

We want to thank the nearly 200 members who go above and beyond in supporting the Chamber, becoming a part of the 110% Club. Your contribution of 10% over your annual membership investment helps the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce continue to provide relevant programs and resources to serve the needs of our…

The Chamber continues to host State Street Business Owner Roundtables to provide an opportunity for local businesses to discuss interim operations with City staff and City Councilmembers from the Interim Ad Hoc Committee. At the most recent Roundtable on July 28, a group of 28 attendees focused discussions on ADA compliance; potential outdoor structures, design…

The Chamber is proud to support and take part in the Old Spanish Days Fiesta Historical Parade, a Santa Barbara tradition that dates back over 90 years. This is one of the largest equestrian parades in the country, with the route running along Cabrillo Boulevard for the first time. The Historical Parade begins at Noon…

The Goleta Lemon Festival attracts over 35,000 attendees and is the biggest celebration in the Goleta area. The festival hosts 70+ booths featuring local non-profit organizations, food, beverages, and merchandise. Applications for vendors and volunteers are now being accepted. All prospective vendors must submit applications by August 1 for food vendors and August 26 for…

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the upcoming B2B Networking Breakfasts! Attendees will make new connections, provide a 20-second commercial about their business, enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, and hear a wonderful presentation from the sponsor. B2B is on a summer break but will resume in September. September 15 Sponsored by Spectrum Reach Lemon is…

The Chamber continues to support and advocate for increased housing throughout the South Coast, as a means of supporting our local workforce. Currently, the City of Santa Barbara’s recently released Draft 2023 Housing Element is one of the most relevant local processes in addressing the need for increased housing. The Chamber encourages our members to…

The Chamber continues to support actions that address homelessness throughout the South Coast. The Chamber is happy to share the success of this past year’s accomplishments and efforts in Santa Barbara, summarized by Liz Rodriguez with the Santa Barbara Hotel Group. Through collaborative efforts such as weekly RAP meetings lead by SBACT, effective and immediate…

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host the return of the in-person Legislative Summit on Wednesday, August 10, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Hilton Garden Inn. Limited seating available, register early. Featured speakers include Congressman Salud Carbajal, and 1st District County Supervisor Das Williams. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, please contact…

The Goleta City Council voted 4-1 to place a 1% sales tax measure on the upcoming November ballot. To pass, the measure will require a 50 percent plus one majority of Goleta voters. If passed the sales tax is estimated to generate $10.6 million in revenue for the City of Goleta. The Chamber has raised…