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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