The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, will host the annual State of the County, 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

Poster for State of the County address with photos of the three presenters.

The State of the County will feature presentations from Mona Miyasato, Santa Barbara County executive officer; Peter Rupert, UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast project director; and Fifth District County Supervisor and board chair Steve Lavagnino.

“This year’s State of the County will provide invaluable insights into the economic and political landscape of Santa Barbara County,” said Kristen Miller, president/CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s an essential event for anyone invested in the future of our local economy. We are honored to bring together such distinguished speakers and partners to help our business community stay informed and engaged,” Miller said.

“The State of the County is a unique opportunity for the business community to hear about our current economy and issues being addressed in local government,” she said. “Don’t miss out on this exceptional event that promises informative presentations, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with the business community and elected officials.”

To register for the event, visit https://sbscchamber.com/event/state-of-the-county-2024/.

The chamber thanks the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors: Linkedin, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
Corporate Sponsors: CenCal Health, COX Communications.
Event Sponsors: Agilent Technologies, American Riviera Bank, Atlantic Aviation, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Chevron, Community West Bank, Cottage Health, Courtyard by Marriott, Edhat, ExxonMobil, Fauver Large Archbald & Spray, Google, Lure Digital, Majestic Asset Management, MarBorg Industries, Nicholson & Schwartz, Noozhawk, Pacific Coast Business Times, Sable Offshore, Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Scale Microgrids, Signature Aviation, Solomon Hills, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, Team Solutions Group, The Towbes Group, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA Health, Verizon, Village Properties, Workzones.

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is a regional business organization with the mission to help South Coast businesses, residents, and visitors thrive.

As the principal economic development entity advocating for the business community, the chamber engages with businesses, elected officials, and regional partners in proactive business initiatives that foster the South Coast’s business environment and create opportunities for our communities.

The chamber represents local business members who create 75,000 jobs on the South Coast. Learn more at sbscchamber.com.