Member Immediate Release

STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES APPROVESASSIGNMENT OF STATE WATER PROJECT CONTRACT The Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) is pleased to announce that the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the assignment of the State Water Project (SWP) contract (SWP Contract) from Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation…

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Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Unveils Five Year Strategic Plan 2/17/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2026 Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Unveils Five Year Strategic Plan Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at its Annual Meeting in January, setting a bold five-year roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, advance housing solutions, and enhance…

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Business And Government Gather For Electricity Reliability

At the Chamber’s recent Quarterly Government Affairs Meeting, more than 25 business representatives joined with leaders from Southern California Edison and the Cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria to address one of our region’s most pressing concerns: electricity reliability. The discussion was guided by the Chamber’s Power On document and explored both immediate challenges and…

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Chamber Accepts Proclamation Declaring April Carpinteria Business Month

The Chamber was honored to accept the Carpinteria City Council’s proclamation, officially declaring April as Carpinteria Business Month. Businesses of all sizes form the vibrant heart of the Carpinteria community and the broader South Coast economy. This initiative recognizes the indispensable role local businesses play in generating tax revenue for municipal services, providing essential products…

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10th Annual Bravo Awards Celebrated Influential Waman in Santa Barbara

The Bravo Awards, hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, paid tribute to exceptional women who are enriching Santa Barbara economically, politically, philanthropically, and socially. Congratulations to all those honored at the event last month! Chamber Board Chair Anne Pazier, Owner of Santa Barbara Gift Baskets, served as the esteemed Madame of Ceremony along with Kristen…

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Goleta’s Finest 2022 Winners Announced

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is excited to announce the 2022 Goleta’s Finest Award Winners. Goleta’s Finest is a 72-year-old tradition honoring remarkable individuals whose contributions have enhanced the Goleta community. “The Goleta community has a rich history of volunteerism and philanthropy, and we are eager to honor…

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Goleta McDonald’s Manager Receives Ray Kroc Award

By Katherine Zehnder, Santa Barbara News-Press Carolina Ramirez, a McDonald’s manager in Goleta, recently won the coveted Ray Kroc Award for her outstanding leadership. She’s among the top 1% of McDonald’s managers around the world to receive the honor, named after McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. Ms. Ramirez manages the McDonald’s restaurant located at 6900 Marketplace…

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