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| | Congratulations Cortney on 16 Incredible Years! | | |
Today, we proudly celebrate Cortney Rintoul’s 16th anniversary with the
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce!
As our Chief Operating Officer, Cortney has been a steady and inspiring force behind the Chamber’s growth. Her leadership, dedication, and deep commitment
to our business community continue to shape everything we do.
From guiding our team to supporting our members, Cortney leads with professionalism, care, and heart in every detail. Please join us in congratulating Cortney on this incredible milestone.
Thank you for 16 years of service, leadership, and impact.
| | Meet Me in Old Town Goleta Returns June 24! | | | | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Meet Me in Old Town Goleta last night! In partnership with the City of Goleta, we were thrilled to host another successful evening filled with live music, free family activities, local businesses, and community fun. View photo album here.
Missed this week's event? There's still time to join the fun! Mark your calendar for our final Meet Me in Old Town Goleta of the season on Wednesday, June 24. We hope to see you there!
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So Much to Love in Santa Barbara
Shop Exclusive Merchandise at State Street Visitor Center
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There's so much to love in Santa Barbara! Visit our State Street Visitor Center to shop our exclusive line of apparel, candles, and more, available only at the Visitor Center. Inspired by Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, our new candles capture the essence of our coastal communities: Santa Barbara (agave + hibiscus + aloe), Goleta (eucalyptus + patchouli + vetiver), and Carpinteria (linen + violet + cotton).
You'll also find unique gifts and souvenirs from local artisans. Stop by, support local, discover something special, and snap a photo.
Make sure to download our free toolkit and tag #SoMuchToLoveSB!
| | Free World Cup Watch Party with Supervisor Roy Lee & City of Santa Barbara | | | | |
Join Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee and the City of Santa Barbara for free, family-friendly World Cup Watch Party on June 25! Gather outdoors with friends, family, and fellow soccer fans to cheer on Team USA. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and enjoy the match in a fun community atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to support local restaurants by grabbing takeout or dining before the game.
Check out the Chamber's FIFA Business Resource Hub for more details!
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Santa Barbara City Council Approves Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Proposal
The Chamber is proud to support the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment proposal approved in a 6-0 vote during this week’s Santa Barbara City Council meeting. We are excited to see Yardi Systems’ transformation of the former Macy’s building into the company’s corporate offices. This major private-sector investment brings hundreds of employees downtown daily, creates year-round foot traffic, and signals confidence in downtown Santa Barbara’s future.
By revitalizing long-vacant buildings through adaptive reuse, balancing downtown with a mix of housing and commercial activity, and providing significant donations to the local Housing Trust Fund and Downtown Parking Fund, the project is a clear win for the City and community members.
There will be a second reading of the redevelopment ordinance on June 30,
and construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, read more.
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FIFA Business Resource Hub
Join in the FIFA fun, check out the World Cup Resource Hub with tools and ideas for watch parties, promo, visitor experiences, and activations.
| | Benchmark Eatery
Join Benchmark Eatery for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Enjoy great food, an excellent selection of tap beers and catch all the action streaming daily. | | |
Shaker Mill
Catch every moment of the World Cup live on Shaker Mill’s big screen! Showing matches all event long. Come cheer on your favorite team!
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Santa Barbara Public Market
Embracing the tournament spirit with watch parties throughout, featuring big screens and a variety of food options and drinks, stop by.
| | Hub International
Learn four simple steps to help protect your vineyard from wildfire and smoke damage while reducing financial risk. | | |
The Painted Cabernet
Celebrate Father's Day on June 21 with a family painting class!
Open to painters 10+.
Check out the calendar of events!
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Sandbar Santa Barbara
Celebrate the Grand re-opening on Thursday, June 18 at 4 PM. Be one of the first to experience the new cocina in the heart of downtown.
| | The Grand on State
Join us for live jazz and dinner every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday and Friday doors open at 6. Saturday doors open at 5:30. | | |
Circus Vargas
Step right up to a world of wonder and excitement—it’s not just a show, it’s an unforgettable adventure for the whole family!
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Santa Barbara Masonic Center
Is now open for corporate events, fundraisers, galas, meetings, celebrations, and more!
Make a reservation or schedule a tour for your next event.
| | Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara
Is hosting a Brazilian Summer Solstice Carnaval After Party featuring live music, food, samba performances, dancing, and a celebration of Brazilian culture. | | Community Environmental Council
Invites community members to a free one‑hour Lunch & Learn webinar on June 29 at Noon. Explore incentive programs that help reduce the cost of installing residential EV chargers. | |
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We encourage members to send news, press releases, and events to berlin@sbscchamber.com
We publish member news at the Chamber's discretion.
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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, which
includes $1.66 billion in operating expenditures and $122.6 million in capital investments. Read more.
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Public review is underway for The Farm Project, a 191-unit housing development proposed at
5885 Carpinteria Ave.
Read more
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Sign up for Goleta’s Next CERT Class Monday Evenings August 3 – October 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center.
Read more
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Celebrate Juneteenth at the 9th Annual Juneteenth Santa Barbara Celebration on June 19 at Plaza Del Mar! A free, family-friendly event.
Read more
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