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Thirty-five Carpinteria High School students toured Agilent Technologies last week to explore biotechnology careers. The visit offered hands-on experiences in tissue sample analysis and high-performance liquid chromatography, reflecting Agilent’s work in cancer research. Students also heard from a panel of employees, including a recent CHS graduate, gaining insight into local career opportunities in the field.…

Last week, the Chamber’s Director of Communications, Mary Lynn Harms-Romo; Director of Public Policy, Dustin Hoiseth; President & CEO, Kristen Miller; and Chief Operating Officer, Cortney Rintoul attended the annual Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Conference to network, celebrate and learn from 400 other professionals and strategic partners.  Chief Operating Officer, Cortney Rintoul, was…

The 2024 honorees will be celebrated on December 6 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. This week, we’re proud to highlight Emerging Non-Profit of the Year and Volunteer of the Year! Read the press release. Emerging Non-Profit of the Year – Hearts Aligned Presented by Lure Digital In just three years, Hearts Aligned has become a lifeline for…

Chamber President & CEO, Kristen Miller, presented on the Chamber’s Employer Sponsored Housing Consortium initiative at the recent 2024 Regional Economic Development Roundtable hosted by REACH. The event included industry leader, government representatives, and economic development practitioners across both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Miller’s presentation showcased the potential for the Employer Sponsored…

September’s B2B, sponsored by Spectrum Reach, was another sold out event and a fantastic way to kick off the Lemon Festival! Attendees got to hear from our amazing sponsors, connect and network with other business professionals, and enjoy a delicious breakfast by Rincon Catering at the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo. Don’t miss out – register for the upcoming B2B’s…

Join us tonight for the final event of the season. The evening block party, on Magnolia Ave. between Hollister and Gaviota, will feature games, refreshments, local vendors, and live music from Tequila Mockingbird. Grab your favorite local cuisine from the area and bring it over or we’ll have a few onsite options available like Pancho’s Tacos, Dave’s…

The Chamber works to improve the downtowns in each of the Cities on the South Coast and we are happy to announce a milestone in our work in this area in downtown Santa Barbara. After years of collaborative efforts, the Community Benefit Improvement District (CBID) has officially been formed by a vote of the property owners…