The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 State of the City Luncheon, 11 a..m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
The annual gathering is a signature event for the business community across Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria as it represents a convergence of vision, leadership and collaboration that is key to the success of the local economy and community at large, the chamber said.
Highlighting the event will be presentations from mayors and city leaders. Attendees will hear from Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse, and Carpinteria Mayor Al Clark.
More than updates, the mayors’ talks offer are a vision into the strategic direction of the South Coast region, offering insights into projects and initiatives that shape the economic landscape, the chamber said.
The discussions will cover an array of topics crucial to business growth and sustainability, including economic development, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community services.
Following the talks will be a panel discussion with city leaders to provide context and understanding as to how the strategies and projects will impact the business community.
The panel will include Goleta City Manager Robert Nisbet, Santa Barbara Assistant City Administrator Rene Eyerly, and Carpinteria City Manager Michael Ramirez.
Networking opportunities will also be an important part of the event, providing a space for business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to connect, the chamber said.
“The State of the City luncheon is more than an annual event; it is a commitment to the future of the South Coast’s business community,” said Kristen Miller, president/CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.
“It is an investment in understanding the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring that businesses are not only prepared for the future but are active participants in shaping it,” she said.
Registration is now open. Tables for eight or 10 are also available for purchase. For more information and to secure attendance, visit SBSCChamber.com. For questions about the event, contact Chelsea at Chelsea@SBSCChamber.com.
Following are the event sponsors:
Title sponsors: Cox Communications, Montecito Bank & Trust, UCLA Health.
Corporate sponsors: American Indian Health & Services, Community West Bank, Courtyard by Marriott, Fauver Large Archbald Spray, Gridstore, Residence Inn by Marriott, SBCC Foundation, Scale Microgrids, Signature Flight Support.
Supporting sponsors: Agilent Technologies, Atlantic Aviation, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Chevron, Cottage Health, DoorDash, Edhat, Google, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Latitude 34 Technologies, LinkedIn, MarBorg Industries, Nicholson & Schwartz, Noozhawk, Pacific Coast Business Times, Pacific Premier Bank, Royal Restoration Santa Barbara, Sable Offshore, Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Solomon Hills, Southern California Edison, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, The Towbes Group, UC Santa Barbara, Workzones.
For more on sponsorship opportunities and benefits, contact Michele at Michele@SBSCChamber.com.
For more about the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, visit sbscchamber.com.