The City of Goleta is committed to helping local businesses thrive in accordance with the imperatives established in its 2023-2028 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City wants to see local businesses ranging from small, BIPOC- or women-owned businesses to businesses associated with Goleta's growing tech hub find their place in the City. Various resources related to business development are listed below:

The City of Goleta's Business License Program

Cannabis Business License

Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce represents thousands of businesses and jobs from Goleta to Carpinteria. The Chamber advocates for business, supports economic development, and promotes tourism and visitor services. To learn more about the Chamber and what resources it can provide businesses access their website here.

 Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to foster the economic vitality and prosperity of the Hispanic business community in the Santa Barbara area. Their website provides more information on the Chamber and features a page with business resources. Their website can be accessed here.

 Economic Development Collaborative

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is a private non-profit that fosters economic development in the greater Santa Barbara and Ventura area. The EDC has a variety of programs that aim to help economic growth in the region, with many providing resources for businesses in the region. To learn more about EDC and its programs access their website here.

Women's Economic Ventures

Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to economically empowering women. WEV provides a wealth of resources for people in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties such as small business funding. To learn more about WEV, visit their website here.

California Small Business Center Network

The California Small Business Center Network is a network of small business technical assistance centers in over 30 languages that provide no-cost one-on-one-consulting and low-cost training services and programs to small businesses and entrepreneurs. They have expert advisors on hand that can assist with all stages of your business including startup business plans, access to financing, growth, resiliency plans, e-commerce, marketing, and more. Access their website here.

Small Business USA