In-Depth Summary of the August 2026 Governor Debate
SD 24 State Senate Debate: Questions & Answers Summary Santa Monica Democratic Club candidate debate between John Erickson (West Hollywood City Council Member, former Mayor) an
Santa Monica Focused Senate Debate Summary: The Takeaways That Matter to SM Businesses
Note to readers: This post is written as a nonpartisan candidate briefing for Chamber members. Both candidates are Democrats; there is no Republican candidate in this race. The Cha
AB 1776: We Advocated on a Big Antitrust Bill. Here’s What Changed.
This post is about antitrust law, but if you’re a small business owner, it’s still worth paying attention to, because AB 1776 deals with something every business owner
Your Website Could Cost You $5,000. Here’s How We Fix That. (SB 690)
California has a 1967 anti-wiretapping law, and lawyers are now using it to sue small businesses over normal website features. Things like chat bubbles, AI assistants, contact form
When “Simple” Takes Two Years: A Permitting Story We Couldn’t Ignore
We have heard of many permitting issues for our small business members in our City, however, in the past 2 years, most of the complaints have come in after the project was complete
Women business leaders honored at Chamber luncheon
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce honored several female standouts in their respective fields during the 2024 Women in Busin
‘Exemplary Community Engagement’: Chamber to honor Providence St. John’s CEO with award
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce will honor Michael Ricks, CEO of Providence St. John’s Health Center, with the Outstanding Business Leader prize at the second business summi
SMC synergy with Chamber connects academics, new industries
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce announced a new collaboration with SMC, launching the Chamber Talent Connect program for SMC students and local Santa Monica businesses.
Launch of the Chamber Talent Connect Program
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Santa Monica College, proudly announces the successful launch of the Chamber Talent Connect program with a successful we
Michael Ricks Outstanding Business Leader Award
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce announces the awardee for the Outstanding Business Leader to Michael Ricks, CEO of Providence Saint John's, at the second annual Business Summi