Chamber News

Data Dashboard Dec 2021-2The Chamber launched our Roadmap to Recovery in two phases this year. Both of these business-and-community focused plans emphasized the use of critical data and metrics to make policy decisions and to help set guidelines for recovery. County Public Health has done a great job presenting health related data throughout the Pandemic.…

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Last Friday, December 10th, the Chamber hosted our virtual South Coast Legislative Update. The Chamber was joined by Supervisor Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón, and heard remarks from Congressman Salud Carbajal. Congressman Carbajal opened by acknowledging the significant impacts the pandemic has had on local businesses and the different funding programs that the federal government has worked to…

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The Chamber hosted the last Virtual B2B Networking event earlier today with special sponsor presentation by CARP Growers. Thank you CARP Growers for a wonderful presentation. To learn more about CARP Growers, click here. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of our in-person Business-2-Business Networking on Thursday, January…

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As we gear up for the busy holiday season the Chamber and our Visitor Center team is here to assist you and your business, as you prepare for upcoming visitors. Our Visitor Center team has prepared fresh batches of the Santa Barbara South Coast Flat Map folded, and ready for distribution for your property and your guests. Stop…

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On December 4th we celebrated outstanding members of the Goleta community at the Chamber’s annual Goleta’s Finest Community Awards Gala. This cherished event returned with modifications in attendance requirements to best ensure the health and safety of all 340 attendees. It was an evening filled with heartfelt gratitude to those who have gone above and beyond…

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The Chamber hosted our first in-person mixer in Carpinteria last Tuesday, November 30th at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. The event brought together local business owners and community members to network and get to know the merged Chamber staff and board of directors. A special thank you to Island Brewing Company and Delgado’s for the delicious drinks and…

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Santa Barbara County’s districts are about to change significantly, resolving a long-held belief that the existing Third District, which previously included Isla Vista, parts of Goleta, as well as mostly northern county communities, was too unwieldy with widely differing communities of interest. The Chamber, through our Public Policy Committee, has closely monitored the progress of…

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The Chamber assisted several non-profits in Carpinteria to be the recipients of a monetary donation from the sale of several vehicles through Cars for Charity from LinkedIn to help their organizations with their missions. The Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc., and the Carpinteria Children’s Project were selected to receive this donation. To read…

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The Tri-County Chamber Alliance hosted the new President of the California Chamber of Commerce as the keynote speaker at its annual legislative review last Friday, December 3rd. The event was attended by Chambers of Commerce from across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Presentations opened with Fred Main, President of Clear Advocacy, who…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 6, 2021 CONTACT: Cortney Rintoul, Chief Operating Officer Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500       Ext. 103 Email: Cortney@SBSCChamber.com   Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Connects LinkedIn with Non-Profits in Carpinteria CARPINTERIA, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria proudly…

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