The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will hold its signature event of the year, the 2025 State of the City Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, April 11 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
The annual gathering is a key platform for connecting the business community across Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, providing insights into the economic landscape and future initiatives of the region.
Attendees will hear directly from the mayors and city leaders of Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Presentations will be delivered by Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse and Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon.
The presentations provide a comprehensive overview of strategic directions and upcoming projects, touching on topics such as economic development, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and community services.
The event will include a panel discussion with city leaders, including Goleta City Manager Robert Nisbet, Santa Barbara City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, and Carpinteria City Manager Michael Ramirez.
Panelists will present the break down of their cities’ budgets, and explore how each city is collaborating with local businesses to foster economic growth and ensure long-term sustainability.
Additionally, city leaders will share their perspectives on the most significant challenges faced in the past year, and how these issues are being addressed.
Networking opportunities will offer attendees time business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to talk, share ideas, and forge partnerships necessary for a thriving business ecosystem.
“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,” Miller said.
Registration is now open. Tables for eight or 10 are available for purchase. For more information and to reserve a seat, visit SBSCChamber.com. For questions about the event, contact Chelsea Weininger at Chelsea@SBSCChamber.com.
The following sponsors make the event possible:
Title sponsors: American Indian Health & Services, Cottage Health, COX Communications, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Montecito Bank & Trust, Royal Property Services, Sansum Clinic now part of Sutter Health, UCLA Health.
Corporate sponsors: Community West Bank, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, Signature Aviation.
Supporting sponsors: Agilent Technologies, AppFolio, Atlantic Aviation, Brownstein, Chevron, Edhat, Google, Gridstor, LinkedIn, MarBorg Industries, Nicholson & Schwartz, Noozhawk, Pacific Coast Business Times, Santa Barbara Airport, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Sable Offshore, 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 Schneider at Michele@SBSCChamber.com.