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South Coast Chamber presents five‑year strategic plan and starts economic development foundation
Summary
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce unveiled a five‑year strategic plan and announced formation of a Santa Barbara Economic Development Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) to expand workforce development, streamline permitting input and gather local economic data to support business retention and growth across the region.
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 10 told the Santa Barbara City Council it will pursue regional coordination, workforce pipeline programs and permit reform under a new five‑year strategic plan, and announced the creation of a Santa Barbara Economic Development Foundation to support that work.
Kristen Miller, president and CEO of the Chamber, described five strategies that focus on shaping the region’s narrative, building organizational capacity, reducing regulatory bottlenecks and supporting industries the Chamber identified as critical — high‑tech, hospitality and health care. “When these sectors flourish, our whole community rises,” Miller said.
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