April 2013

COX Sponsors Conversations with the Mayor

  

The March COX Conversations with Mayor Sam Abed, the Auto Dealers and Mechanics of Escondido, provided for unique industry highlights, advantages and concerns. Escondido Automotive Dealers have a competitive edge and are drawing a good portion of their business from outside of our city. Auto Parkway offers extensive options to the consumer and is a major draw for revenue. Freeway signs and help with mass marketing from the city would be of mutual benefit as the city would gain additional revenue from the sales tax.

According to the attendees, Escondido remains "the hidden" valley. Locals know that this is the place to live, shop, dine, relax, etc. But is this hidden gem being branded as such? The city has made great strides by improving safety, repairing roads and updating the fa�ade, which creates a welcoming and inviting environment. Though our image continues to change on the inside, the perception from the outside is slowly changing. The auto dealers of Escondido agree our city needs to be branded as "the" place in San Diego to live!

The meeting was a success for the Mayor and the attendees. The next meeting is scheduled for April 23 at 7:30AM at the Chamber.

Save the Date!

 

June 14th is the 103rd Annual Awards and Installation Dinner

 Hosted by Pala Casino

 

Nominations for the Following Awards are being accepted and are due by May 31st:

 

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED IN VOTING DISTRICTS LAWSUIT

 

The Escondido City Council and Plaintiffs have agreed to a settlement of a lawsuit requiring City Council members to represent specific geographic areas.  The material terms of the settlement will be presented to the court at a status conference which is scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.    The Parties will ask the Court to review the settlement agreement and then approve it as a court order at a subsequent date. The settlement will take the form of a consent decree issued by the Superior Court.

 

Under the settlement, Escondido will be divided into four districts with each district to be represented by a Council member living within that district. The Mayor will continue to represent the entire City. The districts will be determined by a Redistricting Commission consisting of 7 members.  The members will be chosen by a selection panel of retired San Diego County judges.   After the District boundaries are drawn, they are submitted to the City Council for final up or down approval.  Districts may be re-drawn every 10 years if required by changes in the population as reflected in the census.    The first Independent Redistricting Commission must be chosen by September 1, 2013 and the Council must approve any proposed boundaries at least four months before the November 2014 election.  

 

Districts are chosen according to legal requirements in the United States Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act and shall have reasonably equal populations.  Districts are to be geographically contiguous, and encourage geographic compactness.   To the extent possible, they shall respect the geographic neighborhood and community of interest, including any racial, ethnic, or language minorities.

 

The City will reimburse Plaintiff's attorney fees and costs of $385,000.   In addition to the City's in-house legal costs, the City has spent approximately $200,000 in defending the case and preparing the settlement

  

ESCONDIDO HIRES DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

Escondido City Manager Clay Phillips announced today that Loretta McKinney has been hired as the Director of Library and Community Services. She will begin her duties on April 8, 2013.

 

Ms. McKinney has served as the Director of Library Services at the Murietta Public Library since 2005. Prior to that she was the Deputy City Librarian at the Escondido Public Library between 1998 and 2005. She worked in several different library positions with the San Diego County Library between 1988 - 1998, including Principal Librarian, Manager of Library Services, and Community Libraries Director.

 

Ms. McKinney holds a Master of Arts in Librarianship and Information Management from the University of Denver, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in two majors: English Literature and Spanish Language and Literature.

 

In making the announcement City Manager Clay Phillips noted, "Loretta brings a proven track record and extensive experience in all aspects of library and community services. We were sorry to lose her in 2005 but glad to get her back. She will be a great addition to our management team."

 

ATTENTION DOWNTOWN ESCONDIDO BUSINESSES:

  

Get Ready for Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California, "America's Greatest Race"

Coming to Escondido

Sunday May 12, 2013

www.Amgen2013Escondido.com

 

 

By now you've probably heard that Escondido will be hosting Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California on Sunday, May 12, 2013. This major professional cycling event is often referred to as the "Tour de France of the U.S." and is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators.For some helpful information about what to expect on race day, and in the days leading up to the event click here!

Amgen Tour of California Escondido Events

www.amgen2013escondido.com

 

 

Crusin' Grand

Special Amgen Tour of California Event

Friday, May 10, Time: 4-9pm

 

"Escondido Out Front" Gala- Register Here!

Amgen Tour of California Event

Friday, May 10, Time: 6-9:30pm

 

L'Etape du California

Amgen Tour of California Event

Saturday, May 11, Time: TBD

 

Good Morning Amgen Tour of California!

Sunday, May 12, 9-11am

 

Amgen Tour of California - Overall Race Start!

Sunday, May 12, 11:15 - 11:45am

 

Escondido Lifestyle Festival

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, 9am-4pm

 

Kids' Zone

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, 9am-4pm

 

Food Truck Rally

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, 9am-4pm

 

Jam in the Park

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, 11am-4pm

 

Break Away From Cancer Mile

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, 2:30pm

 

Honor Ride: Ride 2 Recovery- Register Here! 

Amgen Tour of California Event

Sunday, May 12, Time: TBD

 

The Spring issue of Escondido Magazine is now available! This collector's edition focuses on the May 12 Amgen Tour of California overall race start in downtown Escondido and includes Amgen Tour of California event info, Escondido's biking history, health and wellness, special features and the route map with highlights, lifestyle festivals and the multi-day events schedule leading up to the race. 

  

Note: Event information listed is as of time of publication. Please visit www.amgen2013escondido.org for updates, additional events, current news, and volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

 

 

For more information regarding upcoming AMGEN 2013 events visit VisitEscondido.com

 

 

To learn more about AMGEN ATOC 2013 visit: http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Good Morning Escondido Networking Event Set for Friday April 26th

  The Escondido Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly "Good Morning Escondido" Networking Mixer Friday morning, April 26th, from 7:30 am to 9 am. at Westside Cafe, 912 South Redwood Street.  Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! Mixers are not just for prospecting they are a great way to build partner relationships, leverage the strengths of your fellow Chamber Members, share best practices and socialize with your business community! 

 

To RSVP to Tom Hogarty at tom@hogartycommunications.com 

or for more info please call (760) 745-2125

  

Longtime Chamber Member John Hudson of Sign-a Rama always a valuable presence at Good Morning Esco!

 

Escondido Education

 

GEAR UP

  

 

The week of March 18th, The Palomar College GEAR UP Partnership Program hosted artist Santos Orellana who sponsored two murals from his business called, Santos Fine Art Galleries of Carlsbad. Santos covered all art expenses and even brought his camera crew. The Mission Middle School GEAR UP program Out Reach Coordinators Diego Avalos and Robert Alvarez were instrumental in bringing Santos to Mission Middle. GEAR UP is a early college innovative precollege program for middle/high schools, serving Escondido & San Marcos. Pictured is Abigail Laguna 7th grader and Santos.
Advertising Opportunities!
  
Escondido Magazine is a Winner!
Escondido Magazine's three-month life for each of its quarterly issues is reinforced by its manner of distribution to 170 high-traffic, high-visibility in-town locations.  From an advertiser's view, this is important.  It means your ad is out there doing its job for the three-month life of that issue.
  
Each issue is designed to capture the largest audience possible with high quality, professionally written content.
   

For Advertising Information please contact:

 

Tom Hogarty - Advertising Representative

Hogarty Communications

760-751-1360

tom@hogartycommunications.com

 

Ed Hills - Advertising Representative

760-207-1534

ed@escondidochamber.org

 

 

                                                Issue: 4

April Events & Committees

 

Government Affairs

4/2 @ 4:00pm

 

Education Committee
 
Pending

  

Mixer Committee

4/4 @ 12pm

 

First Day of Cruisin Grand

4/5 @ 5pm

   

Member Services Committee

4/10 @ 12pm

 

Business After 5 Mixer

4/11 @ 5pm

 

Economic Development Committee

4/11 @ 12pm

 

COX Conversations with the Mayor

 4/23 @12pm

 

SDG&E Lunch n' Learn

4/24 @ 12pm

    

Good Morning Escondido 

4/26 @ 7:30am

  

The Monthly Advocate is sponsored by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members Making News!

  • Your Escondido Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Day at the Fair Del Mar Fairgrounds. We invite you to join us and promote Escondido and YOUR business.  Click Here to download an application. 
  • Golfers Wanted! For the 8th straight year, golfers are gathering to support the discretionary needs of the wounded military personnel at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Armed Services YMCA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is the host sponsor. Cottonwood Golf Club is generously donating their course, personnel, and equipment absolutely free of charge so that every dollar will go to support our ill and injured service members.  Click Here to download the registration form. 
  • Congratulations to O'Sullivans Irish Pub and Restaurant for being voted the 9th best Irish Pub in the WORLD by the Magazine of Ireland! 
  • Acting Police Chief Cory Moles announced  his plan to retire in July 2013 after serving almost 27 years with the Escondido Police Department. His last day will be July 5, 2013.Free guided tours of Escondido City Hall are offered on a quarterly basis on the first Thursday of January, April, July, and October. The next tour will be held on April 4, 2013 and will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall lobby, 201 N. Broadway. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. No reservations are required. Tours for school groups may be arranged by contacting the Community Services Department at 760-839-469.
  •  Escondido High School Cougars baseball team will be competing against the Mission Hills High School Grizzlies April 19th at 4:00pm at Petco Park for the CIF Baseball Games.  Help the new and improved Escondido Cougars Baseball program and purchase your tickets today!  It's a great day for Cougar and Padre baseball.  Go Cougars!!
  •  North County Transit Center has released a new Spirnter Express service from Nordahl Station to Craven Cirlce at CSUSM.  Click here for the schedule. 
  • The AMGEN ATOC is coming soon and Escondido has been selected to host L E'tape. L'�tape gives amateur cyclists an experience like none other, challenging participants to ride an unrelentingly intense climb to the top of Mt. Palomar, a route legendary in California cycling lore. L'�tape du California (LDC) is currently seeking a Company to provide the post ride meal for all participants of the 2013 L'�tape du California, a one-day event to be held on May 11th, 2013.  For more information click here!
Welcome to Our Newest Members!
    
One Oak BBQ Catering
 
Photos from the New Member Reception
 
 
Chad of Howes, Weiler & Associates was the Raffle Prize Winner!
 
Thank You to the Following for Catering this Event:

SDG&E sponsors Lunch & Learn

 

 

 

SDG&E sponsors our monthly Lunch and Learn at the Chamber of Escondido. This months' topic, "Taking the Mystery Out of Sales Tax", presented by Cynthia Suero-Gabler, District Outreach Specialist, ATSS, California State Board of Equalization, District 3. Sales tax affects everyone, whether you own a business or not. Understanding how to collect and report sales tax, what forms are needed, and who to contact for information or to resolve an issue are all important aspects to proper book keeping. Much of the information needed is available on line at the BOE website. You can also follow the BOE on twitter and friend them on Facebook! For more information, visit the BOE at http://www.boe.ca.gov/elecsrv/ereg/index.html

Business After 5 Mixer is April 11th at
San Diego Discovery Children's Museum
 
5:00pm-7:00pm
320 N Broadway Escondido, CA 92026
  

Cost

$10 Chamber Members

$15 Prospective Members

   

Raffles & Drink Tickets sold at the door.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!

Mixers are not just for prospecting... they are a great way to build partner relationships, leverage the strengths of your fellow Chamber Members, share best practices and socialize with your business community.

April Ribbon Cuttings 

San Diego Auto Body and Paint

722 Enterprise Street Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 871-0185

 Thank You to Our
 Renewing Members! 
  
Escondido Humane Society
Kevin S. Svetich, CLU 
John R. Betts, C.P.A
Kennedy's Karne
Bentley Real Estate
Pacific Standard Insurance Services, Inc.
Sculpt Nouveau
  Alan J. Salvi, DDS.
Baker Electirc Inc.
Bradford G. Baker, DDS MS Inc.
Brouwer Insurance Agency
Joel Brown
Culligan Water
Dave and Ruth Quinn Realty
Escondido Charter High
Hidden Valley Orthodontics
Holiday Wine Cellar
Mission Pools of Escondido
Neighborhood Healthcare
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Stone Brewing Co.
Superiopr Ready Mix Concrete
Tri-Ad Actuaries, Inc.

Business After 5 Mixer Celebrating Aelott Air Conditioning 50th Anniversary 

at Palomar Family YMCA

Palomar Family YMCA Staff Mixer Committee Chair Kathy Minkel will be relocating to the YMCA in San Fransico!  The Chamber would like to wish her good luck!
Miss Escondido Hannah Navarra and her Court
  
A warm welcome to our newest Chamber Members
 
Networking builds strong business relationships!

  

To view more pictures from the March mixer click here!

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