State of the County 2026: Economic Summit

Join the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 State of the County Economic Summit: Connecting Policy to the Local Economy. This exclusive event brings together Santa Barbara County leaders and regional business and economic voices for an informative conversation about the policies, priorities, and economic issues shaping our local community. Featured speakers include Bob Nelson, Fourth District Supervisor and Chair, Santa Barbara County; Jana Petersen, Santa Barbara County Executive Officer; Melissa James, CEO, REACH; and Dennis Assanis, Chancellor, University of California, Santa Barbara. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Business casual attire.