Chamber News

At the Board meeting of October 12, 2021, the County of Santa Barbara proclaimed a local emergency due to the Alisal Fire which has impacted Santa Barbara County with evacuation orders, closure of the 101 Freeway, and poor air quality. The proclamation was executed by the Santa Barbara County Executive Officer. To read press release, click…

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A ceremonial Flipping of the Switch was held virtually on Thursday, October 7th that signaled the start of the Central Coast Community Energy service for communities in Carpinteria, unincorporated Santa Barbara County, and Goleta. Speaker Line up consisted of Das Williams – Santa Barbara County Supervisor & CCCE Policy Board Vice Chair, Kyle Richards – City of Goleta…

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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate De La Vina Inn yesterday afternoon. Guests enjoyed a tour of the property, appetizers and prizes. De La Vina Inn is comprised of eight private suites and several communal areas, this three-story Inn built in 1895 is an exclusive location for private group…

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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, unveiled the Roadmap to Recovery Phase II for the business community on Monday, October 4th. Roadmap to Recovery Phase II addresses long-term recovery strategies, different emerging issues and additional challenges businesses are facing since Santa Barbara County and the State of California reopened…

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Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our 2021 Voters Guide. Part of the Chamber’s charter and mission is to connect business with the government in meaningful ways. Our annual Voters Guide is not meant to tell you who or what to vote for. That is up to you. Our job…

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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, From Goleta to Carpinteria held the State of the County on Thursday, September 30th, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Outdoor Rotunda. The program featured presentations from Board of Supervisors Chairman, Bob Nelson, Santa Barbara County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, Santa Barbara Assistant County Executive Officer, Nancy…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 4, 2021   CONTACT:  Kristen Miller, President/CEO  Marjorie Large, WitMark Group  Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce                           Phone: 805.967.2500 Ext. 108   Email: Marjorie@witmarkgroup.com Kristen@SBSCChamber.com    Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Launches Roadmap to Recovery Phase II   Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, (SBSCC) introduces its Roadmap to Recovery Phase II, to provide thoughtful,…

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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, From Goleta to Carpinteria held the State of the County on Thursday, September 30th, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Outdoor Rotunda. This was the Chamber’s first in-person, outdoor event since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown last year. The program featured presentations from Board of Supervisors Chairman, Bob Nelson,…

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At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on September 22nd, the committee welcomed guest speakers Greg Gorga – Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Holly Lohuis – marine biologist and environmental educator. Holly gave a presentation on the importance to have the Santa Barbara Channel declared an international Whale Heritage Site. This…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 17, 2021 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements for November 2021 Santa Barbara Mayoral and City Council Races SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria announces candidate endorsements for the upcoming Santa Barbara Mayoral and City Council elections in…

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