The Solvang Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Economic Growth Summit, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 at the Craft House at Corque in Solvang.

This year’s summit theme is Building Economic Growth for a Stronger Future.

The Economic Summits bring together state, regional and local officials as well as experts in key areas affecting the economic growth of the Santa Ynez Valley area.

Keynote speaker for the 2025 event is Danna Stroud, associate deputy director, regional engagement and development from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).

Stroud will discuss community and economic development and what GO-Biz can offer local businesses, including  international trade. (The Solvang Chamber is unique offering Certificates of Origin for this area).

In addition to Stroud, this year’s speakers and panels will include:
 
• County Supervisor Joan Hartmann
• Solvang Mayor David Brown
• Visit SYV’s Shelby Sim
• Santa Barbara Vintners’ Alison Laslett
• EconAlliance CEO Janelle Osborne
• Buellton City Manager Scott Wolfe

Past summits have offered attendees a place to:
• Network with state, regional and local leaders
• Gain insight into local economic trends
• Hear from and interact with expert panels on our key topics like tourism, the wine industry, real estate, and workforce development.

Tickets for the Economic Summit are $40 for chamber members, $50 for nonmembers. Tickets include a buffet breakfast.

For tickets, call the chamber office, 805-688-0701 or visit the chamber website events page, (processing fees apply).

Past summits have offered attendees a place to: 
• Network with state, regional and local leaders
• Gain insight into our economic trends
• Hear from and interact with expert panels on our key topics like tourism, the wine industry, real estate, and workforce development.