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JANUARY MOONLIGHT MIXER UPDATE! |
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
JANUARY MOONLIGHT MIXER
If we have learned anything from the past two years, it’s how to pivot! With that said, we believe it is in the best interest of our members and guests to move January’s Moonlight Mixer to a Zoom format. Attendees can meet the new members of the Board of Directors and hear the Chamber’s goals and initiatives for the year.
Make sure to stay on for small group networking opportunities and trivia fun! The winner will receive a complimentary booth at the upcoming Business & Community Resource Expo; second place will receive a copy of Encinitas Insight, a photographer’s journey through our great city!
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 836 8473 5854
Passcode: 500514
We look forward to networking in-person next month at InnerOptimal - Danielle Chavalarias and her team have lined-up a great program. Hope to see you there.
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A Letter From Our Chairman of the Board:
David DaCosta
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Welcome to 2022! I am excited to begin my two-year term as the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, supported by a creative and diverse Board of Directors, CEO and staff. Please join me in welcoming Vice Chair Andrew Utt (ICA San Diego), Beatriz Jiron (Lamerca Company), Cyndi Darlington (Darlington Marketing) and Roueida Hobeika Matin (Foot Solutions). They will be joined by Treasurer Melaini Peet (Peet Fiduciary Service), Secretary Jon Kochik (SDG&E), past Chair Alex Meade (Beacons Point), past Chair Jim Benedetti (JPBLA Landscape Architect), Gabriel Rebelo (Minuteman Press), Scott McClatchy (WWM Financial) and Rock Swanson. I also want to recognize outgoing member Walter Bowser II for his many years of service to the Chamber.
We have many initiatives and events planned for 2022 and 2023 offering our members plenty of opportunities to get involved! Consider becoming an Ambassador and/or lending your expertise to one of our committees:
Membership (Jon & Melaini)
Business & Economic Development (Cyndi & Roueida)
Education & Networking (Scott & Alex)
Community & Government Relations (Andrew & Jim)
Resource Development (Beatriz, Gabe & Rock)
Environmental Sustainability
To prepare for the coming year, we had a fantastic Board of Directors retreat in late December creating a vision and action steps to create a SMART goal for our membership in 2022-23. Special thanks to new Chamber member Corryn Kivett from Evolution Room for facilitating our retreat workshop. The Chamber theme for 2022-23... COLLABORATE, COMMUNICATE and GROW.
My personal goal is to grow membership by 100 new members for the 2-year term. If you know of any business, new or old, who should join the Chamber, please send them our way! I am here to support all of our members and will have an “open door” policy, but please have a ready solution for any problem that you bring.
I look forward to seeing you throughout the year.
Best wishes for a successful 2022!
David DaCosta
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SAVE THE DATE:
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO
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The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their Business & Community Resource Expo to be held on March 24!
WHAT: Business & Community Resource Expo ~ Open to the community, this Expo will showcase local businesses, have exclusive networking opportunities.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Encinitas Community and Senior Center
We hope you can join us for this special event - watch for more details coming soon!
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING DECEMBER'S MOONLIGHT MIXER! |
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We just want to thank you for those who were able to come to the December Moonlight Mixer, you guys made it a huge success! Thank you to the California Institute For Human Science and Encinitas Ballet for hosting the event. Guests were treated to three wonderful dance performances and Valentin Lysenko delighted everyone with his beautiful bandura music. Here are a few pictures to recap the amazing night! |
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Partnership Opportunities |
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There are multiple ways you can partner with the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.
We are always looking for ways to connect with our community and create signature opportunities to display your business! Submit the form below or email community@encinitaschamber.com for more info. |
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Business Bootcamp: Corryn Kivett |
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Corryn Kivett is hosting a business bootcamp on January 14, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Carlsbad Beach!
You will learn:
- HOW TO OPERATE OFF OF TWO MINDSETS
- HOW TO REMOVE LIMITING BELIEFS AND SELF DOUBT
- THE MISSING LINK BEHIND EFFECTIVE SALES
- PROVEN 5 STEP SALES PROCESS
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CSU San Marcos: Sponsor Application Portal |
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If you are a business owner and you are interested in getting an updated business plan, marketing plan, or economic impact study please look no further than CSU San Marcos and their Senior Experience Program. Chamber members will receive a 20% discount, reducing the investment from $1,500 to $1,200! For more information please schedule a call with Miguel at mdejesus@csusm.edu
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“Presents for Paws” is Now Extended Through January 31! Please help us reach our goal! SDCCU has partner with local animal shelters and rescues in San Diego, Riverside and Orange Counties to help provide supplies and resources for our four-legged friends. Last year SDCCU’s “Presents for Paws” combined donation efforts collected a total of $10,000 for shelter animals in need, and our goal this year is $10,000 again! This will be SDCCU’s tenth consecutive year supporting the “Presents for Paws” campaign.
Please help us spread the word to raise funds for much-needed supplies and resources for these local animal shelters and rescues. For more information or to donate please visit www.sdccu.com/paws.
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January Open Show - Call for Artists |
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EAA January Open Show - Call for Artists
The Escondido Art Association announces their Open Show for the month of January, 2022, at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue, Escondido. The theme for the show is " It’s a New Day” and will be open to EAA members and non-members alike.
Entry fees will apply: Members $20 1st entry, $5.00 ea. 2nd & 3rd; Non-members $30 1st entry, $10.00 ea. 2nd & 3rd.
Take-in of art will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“It’s a New Day” will run through Friday, February 4, 2022. All artwork must be picked up by Saturday, February 5 between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
January 15 the Artists Gallery will host a free reception open to the public from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
The EAA is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote the arts in North County San Diego. New members are welcome and may visit their website www.escondidoartassociation.com, email them at eaa121grand@gmail.com, or call the Artists Gallery (442) 317-0980, for more info.
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Self Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens Has Reopened |
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SRF Meditation Gardens reopened Tuesday, December 7! The gardens are open from Tuesday to Saturday form 9AM to 5PM, Sunday from 11AM to 5PM, and closed on Mondays! |
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New Chamber Member:
David Kelly Enterprises
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David Kelly Enterprises helps SMBs and startups make more money and get more users with proven growth hacking and marketing strategies. Specializing in creative growth solutions that don't require an ad budget, David Kelly Enterprise's client, and waiting, list includes McKinsey, Massage Envy, Bitly, Sticker Mule, AppSumo, MoneyMade, Degree 33 Surfboards, Brokkr, Orbital Chat... and even the government of Switzerland. |
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Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax Update |
The Chamber's Economic Development Advisory Council and Board of Directors took a position to oppose the VMT Tax. This was made possible due to the Encinitas Chamber as well as 18 other chambers educating their respective residents and business community of the impact the VMT Tax would put on those who are affected. Mayor Todd Gloria states that he will ask the Sandag staff to find a different mechanism of funding for the Regional Transportation Plan instead of Vehicle Miles Traveled.
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Small Business Training Events |
Both San Diego and Imperial County Small Business Development Center have many great resources such as educational webinars and programs for small businesses. There are many upcoming resources and they encourage small businesses to check out and try out upcoming classes and future offerings. |
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COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan |
Learn more and apply for this loan which aims to meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred.
Use of proceeds is intended for working capital and normal operating expenses.
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Please take a moment to share your experience with the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce on Google. We would really appreciate it! |
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Resources
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