Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber

06/22/2026

🚨 LAST BLOCK PARTY OF THE SUMMER 🚨

Soccer? ✅
Free Kona Ice? ✅
Live music? ✅
Good vibes? ABSOLUTELY. ✅

Join us in Old Town Goleta on June 24 from 5 to 8 PM as we cheer on Mexico vs. Czechia at 6 PM, enjoy live music from Equipo Elite, and cool off with FREE Kona Ice for the first 50 guests! 🍧⚽🎶

Grab your friends, your favorite take-out from Old Town, bring your family, and let's make the final Meet Me in Old Town Goleta of the summer the biggest one yet! 🎉

🕔 5 to 8 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

06/16/2026

Great careers often start with a passion, and in hospitality, that passion can take you anywhere. ✨

From culinary arts and guest services to events, tourism, and hotel operations, the hospitality industry offers endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

For aspiring professionals like Maya Ulloa, those opportunities can lead to valuable mentorship, hands-on experience, and career growth. Through her studies at SBCC and internship at Bouchon, Maya is turning her passion for cooking into a promising future in the industry.

Her story reflects what makes hospitality so rewarding: creativity, connection, lifelong learning, and the chance to build a career while serving your community.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or exploring a new path, there's a place for you in hospitality. 🌟

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

The Santa Barbara South Coast Business Action Fund, supported by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, brings together business leaders committed to advancing a strong, competitive local economy through civic engagement. By supporting candidates who understand the importance of business, job creation, and economic vitality, we can help ensure the South Coast remains a great place to live, work, and do business.

Now is the time for the business community to engage, lead, and invest in our region’s future.

Learn more about the South Coast Business Action Fund and how you can get involved. https://baf.sbscchamber.com/

06/02/2026

A little round of applause for the staff behind the scenes making it all happen! 👏 From planning and coordination to the countless details no one sees, their hard work keeps everything running smoothly. Thank you for all you do to support our members, events, and community.

05/30/2026

What an incredible evening celebrating the people and organizations shaping the future of the South Coast ✨

The 2026 Stars of the South Coast Constellation Awards Gala reminded us that thriving communities are built through collaboration, purpose-driven leadership, and heart. From business and hospitality to healthcare, technology, media, and environmental stewardship, each honoree represents a point of brilliance helping our region shine brighter together.

Congratulations to all of this year’s inspiring leaders and organizations. Together, we create the constellation that lights the South Coast. ⭐

05/29/2026

In this week’s Business Member Spotlight, we’re excited to feature JR Bookkeeping!

We connected with the JR Bookkeeping team to learn more about the company’s inspiring journey, its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs across the Central Coast, and what makes their approach to bookkeeping unique.

Q: Can you share the story behind JR Bookkeeping and what inspired you to start the business?
A: JR Bookkeeping was founded in 2012 by sisters Juliana and Natalia Ramirez with a mission to help small business owners feel confident, organized, and empowered when it comes to their finances. What started in their living room has grown into a trusted bookkeeping and accounting firm serving businesses throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and beyond.

JR Bookkeeping is a true immigrant success story built on hard work, perseverance, and community impact. Over the years, the company has grown into a team of nine professionals and has employed more than forty individuals, the majority of whom have been women. Several former team members have even gone on to launch bookkeeping businesses of their own.

The firm has been recognized with numerous honors, including Small Business of the Year by Chambers of Commerce in both Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, the Spirit of Community Award from the Pacific Coast Business Times and SBA, and the Workforce Development Board Champion for Prosperity Award for supporting workforce development through job creation.

Q: What does it mean to serve businesses across the California Central Coast, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and beyond?
A: Serving businesses across the California Central Coast means being deeply connected to the entrepreneurs, families, and communities that make this region thrive. JR Bookkeeping proudly supports businesses across a variety of industries, including hospitality, nonprofits, retail, agriculture, construction, and professional services.

Many of the businesses we work with are family-owned or first-generation entrepreneurs who are balancing multiple responsibilities while building sustainable businesses. Because we understand those challenges firsthand, we focus on creating long-term relationships and providing support that goes beyond bookkeeping.

In addition to financial services, JR Bookkeeping actively invests in the community through educational webinars, QuickBooks Online workshops, mentorship, business resource sharing, and bilingual business education programs designed to empower small business owners.

Thank you to JR Bookkeeping for your continued commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening the Central Coast business community.

05/26/2026

The Chamber, in partnership with the City of Goleta, hosted a Workforce Connection Dinner on May 12, bringing together employers, students, and educators to explore career pathway opportunities. Events like this help create meaningful connections between education and industry, support local talent pipelines, and build a stronger future workforce for our region. *Photo/Video by -J Reels

05/22/2026

From the kitchen to the front desk, behind the bar to welcoming visitors, hospitality in Santa Barbara is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career.

Whether you’re starting fresh, building experience, or looking for your next step, this industry offers a place for every passion and personality. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and local businesses all rely on the people who bring unforgettable experiences to life.

Find your path and explore open roles through the link in our bio.