October 8, 2026

This week's newsletter is sponsored by

Santa Barbara Aiport

The fifth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport on October 24! This extreme-team challenge invites you to compete in a tug-of-war style competition with an Alaska Airlines 737! All proceeds benefit Alpha Resource Center. Register online today. 

There’s More to Membership

Membership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is more than a listing on a website. It’s about being connected to a business community that helps you grow, builds valuable relationships, promotes your business, and advocates for a strong local economy.

From networking and business resources to ribbon cuttings, marketing opportunities, and connections with other local businesses, Chamber membership gives you opportunities to be seen, supported, and connected. We also represent the voice of local businesses through public policy and advocacy, working to support a thriving business environment across the South Coast.

Hear directly from our members about why they joined, what they’ve gained, and why being part of the Chamber matters. Join. Connect. Grow. Learn more

BEAM: Battle of the Ages: Women Who Build

Join us for an exclusive workshop on October 21 featuring Dr. MaryJean Vignone, Founder & CEO of HeartWired Leadership, and Hunter Williams, Founder of Tidal Cycle House.

Explore how women’s careers, leadership, and opportunities have evolved across generations while gaining insights and takeaways you can apply to your own career, business, and leadership journey.

Networking with wine and snacks begins at 4:30 PM, followed by the discussion at 5:15 PM.



Come curious. Leave inspired, connected, and with something you can put into practice. Register today!

Raising Cane’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate the first Raising Cane’s in the area! Stop by for food, drinks, giveaways, and more. The first 100 customers will receive freebies, plus enter the Lucky 20 drawing for a chance to win FREE Cane’s for a year! The first customer will also receive a $100 gift basket. Come celebrate with us and check out the menu at RaisingCanes.com

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We’re excited to celebrate this new business milestone and welcome Raising Cane’s to the community.



Planning a 2027 grand opening, business milestone, or special celebration? Let the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce help you celebrate! Reach out to Michele Schneider to learn more and book your ribbon cutting or grand opening with the Chamber.

Chamber-Supported Surfliner Inn

Project Receives Planning Commission Approval

On Monday, October 5, the Carpinteria Planning Commission approved the Surfliner Inn project in a 3-1 vote. The project now moves to the City Council for final approval.

Hospitality and tourism are vital to the local economy, and the Chamber is proud to champion projects like the Surfliner Inn, a 36-room hotel on Linden Avenue. The project fills an important gap in Carpinteria's visitor-serving economy by adding a boutique lodging option. It is expected to increase visitor spending at local shops, restaurants, nonprofits, and attractions while generating much-needed revenue for infrastructure, maintenance, and community services. Together, the sales tax, transient occupancy tax, and ground lease revenue are projected to deliver $1.42 million annually in direct economic benefits to the Carpinteria community. Click here to learn more.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company 
has received extensive national recognition, including being named the No. 1 Kayak Tour in the U.S.

Community Environmental

Council
There’s still time to share your perspective with CEC with the community survey.

The Wild & Free

Film Festival

has announced its 2026 festival lineup, featuring almost 40 films from 11 countries across Nov. 6–8.

SB Museum of Natural History
Celebrate National Earth Science Week October 11–16. Meet earth scientists and more!

Wood Glen Senior Living 
Join on October 21 for a networking mixer featuring music, food and drinks from 3:30–5:30.

Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival
debuts November 7 at the SB Natural History Museum with seasonal flavors and more!

Braille Institute’s Community
Join us for a Resource Mixer on October 29 with refreshments, music, games, and prizes.

Noozhawk

Spotlight Santa Barbara Free Speech Under Fire: Greg Lukianoff on the New Age of Censorship

Santa Barbara Airbus

Explore more, stress less. New day trips for 2026 and 2027 are here.

Book online today!

The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors is now accepting résumés from qualified County residents who are interested in serving as a Board-appointed Trustee on the County’s Retirement Board. Learn more

The City of Carpinteria has secured $4.4 million in one-time state capital improvement funds to support critical infrastructure.

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LEAP is hosting a Virtual Bilingual Candidate Forum on Monday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m. Submit your questions ahead of time.

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The City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) are seeking public feedback on the Airport Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP).

Learn more