We had a great time at Coffee Connections last week discussing our favorite book, audiobook and podcast suggestions that are geared towards all things small business and self growth. We hope you'll join us next month!

Hosted at:

Broad Street Dough Co.

967 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste 109B, Encinitas, CA 92024

February 24th at 8:30am

Join us for Chamber On Tap is an informal get-together for Beerheads and guests. No facilitated networking or speakers, just an opportunity to talk about whatever suits the group — over a cold pint from a local brewery.

February's Chamber On Tap is Hosted at:

Encinitas Ale House

1044 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Wednesday, February 8th at 5:30pm

Our monthly formal networking mixer is a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals, connect with new members, and maybe even win a raffle prize! Host and food sponsor rotate monthly.

Hosted by TING at Encinitas Chamber and Visitors Center:

535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 116, Encinitas, CA 92024

Embracing Retirement:

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & EXHIBITOR SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 

If you want to reach those thinking about retiring or recently retired then ACT NOW to get involved in our Senior Expo “Embracing Retirement.” 

This free, public event, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, will be held on Saturday, February 25 at the Encinitas Community & Senior Center.

As a sponsor of the Senior Expo “Embracing Retirement” your business will get increased exposure to those retiring soon, those that are retired, and family of aging individuals, all who need a little help navigating a new life chapter. Additionally, you’ll receive prominent recognition in publicity and promotions before, during and after the event. 

Exhibitor categories include:

• Healthcare providers
• Housing options
• Senior lifestyle businesses
• Fitness & Wellness 
• Government agencies
• & more

CONTACT US TO BECOME AN EXHIBITOR!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Thank You To Our First Table Sponsors:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE

Join the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce in support of its monthly Rising Star program dedicated to recognizing local high school students who have demonstrated character, integrity, love of learning and involvement in school and community and/or have overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. Rising Star students are celebrated each month at a breakfast. Opportunities to get involved include sponsorships, scholarships, and gift bag items.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JANUARY'S RISING STARS!

DARIA SOPA - Canyon Crest Academy

ELIZABETH "GRACIE" MINEIRO - La Costa Canyon High

LENA DAITCH - San Dieguito High School

VERONICA HUGHES - Sunset High School

IRINI AMPELAS - Torrey Pines High School

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR GIFT DONORS

Meet Cyndi Darlington, president and founder of Darlington Marketing and member of Encinitas Chamber Economic Development Committee

San Diego native Cyndi Darlington is a former Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Board member and a current member of the Economic Development Committee. It’s Cyndi’s passion for small business that make her an amazing asset to the Chamber and Economic Development Committee.

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The North Coast Symphony Orchestra (NCSO) is a nonprofit community orchestra based in Encinitas. Founded in Encinitas in 1947, it has been continuously operating for more than 75 years with a current roster of over 50 musicians.

Its mission is to provide a live music-making and listening experience to inspire a love of orchestral and chamber music for the members of the orchestra and the communities it serves. Under the direction of Maestro Daniel Swem, the NCSO performs five concerts yearly, including a summer pops, a holiday concert, and three symphonic music concerts.

COME GET YOUR ENCINITAS MERCH!

Stop by our office to grab our new Encinitas Merch! We have hoodies,

t-shirts, beanies, mugs, hats. and our new 'Mr.Encinitas' Postcards.

LEDGEMEDIA joins with the Encinitas Visitors Center in publishing a beautiful, photo-rich travel & tour guide magazine. The semi-annual issues of ICONIC ENCINITAS consists of four main types of content: Editorial, Featured Articles, Walking & Biking Tours and Local Advertising.

Along with the above content of the publication, LedgeMedia utilizes and integrates the latest of today’s technology, from smartphone apps to fully trackable and updatable Dynamic QR-Codes that will link you to on-line video content, web addresses, map/GPS coordinates, and more.

IS YOUR BUSINESS THE BEST IN NORTH COUNTY? SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW!

Have you heard? The Best of North County is coming! 

We’re highlighting the very best that North County has to offer, and you are an important part of it! This is a valuable opportunity to solidify your company's brand and use the contest to grow your business - you don’t want to miss out.

Here’s a breakdown of how the The Best of North County program works:

1. Nominations January 18th - February 15th: you and others can nominate the businesses that you think make this area unique (including your own). All nominees in their respective categories will move on to the ballot for voting. 
2. Voting February 22nd - March 8th: clients, customers and fans from around the area will vote for their favorite businesses.
3. Results June 14th: winners of The Best of North County will be announced via The Coast New Group newspaper and online website, through the dedicated The Best of North County website and published in over 10,000 printed winners guides to be distributed throughout the North County area!

Encourage your fans to nominate and vote for your business! FREE digital assets are available for download here. Visit our website for additional information including details of categories and additional contest dates: TheBestofNorthCounty.com

Get your nominations ready and don't be afraid to nominate yourself!

The Best of North County Team 

City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission In Partnership with Encinitas Rotary Club “Senior Citizen of the Year Award”

Award nomination is for volunteer service accomplished in the past year for Encinitas residents only, with additional consideration of achievements in previous years.

Nominations for 2022 are accepted February 1, 2023 through June 1, 2023.

Nominations will not be considered after 4:00 pm June 1, 2023.

The Red Earth Movement Fundraiser graciously welcomes the award winning film On Sacred Ground to Encinitas La Paloma Theater.

Saturday, February 4th 2023 at 7pm

The film explores the challenges with our relationship to our water, the earth and each other. The Red Earth Movement provides solutions.

Join us for an elegant evening with a lot of sizzle!

Mix and mingle on the promenade with a Caribbean cocktail, enjoy a delicious Cuban-style dinner, participate in the lively auction, and then hit the dance floor to enjoy the mambo and salsa rhythms!

The Internal Revenue Service offered a lifeboat of sorts Tuesday to California residents and businesses floundering in the atmospheric river: More time to pay their income taxes.

The agency announced that taxpayers in any county covered by a federal emergency declaration would have until May 15 to file their income tax returns for 2022. So far, 31 of the state's 58 counties are in that group, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties; if the declaration is extended to more counties, the IRS will grant them the extra time as well.

SANDAG prepares and updates a Regional Plan every four years in collaboration with the 18 cities and County of San Diego, as well as regional, state, and federal partners. Now that the 2021 Regional Plan is being implemented, development of the 2025 Regional Plan is underway! The new Plan is slated for adoption in late 2025. 

You'll gain honest facts and insightful thoughts about applying for a small business loan, from answers to your credit questions and industry guidance as well as do's and don't's plus success stories to glean ideas from. This is a special program to learn from Citibank and its participating lenders about their new online tool.

The Business Launch Academy is a business incubation program designed to meet the specific needs and support the launch and building of small and micro businesses across San Diego and Imperial Valley. The Business Launch Academy is designed around a combination of business education, guided lab time to put the knowledge gained into immediate use and 1:1 mentorship to maintain accountability and get direct guidance related to the participant's specific business. This is a 40+ hour hands-on intensive program led by experts covering business launch essentials.

Applications are being accepted for the Community Enhancement ARPA Augmentation Grant and Neighborhood Reinvestment Program. In addition, the County Board of Supervisors allocated over $25 million dollars for small business and non-profits that have been impacted by covid-19 (less than 20 employees). While there is no deadline to apply, there is limited funding so those interested are encouraged to apply in the coming months.

1) Community Enhancement ARPA Augmentation Grants: Community Enhancement Grant Eligibility (sandiegocounty.gov) **Online Application

2) Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants: Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (sandiegocounty.gov) **PDF application on website with instructions. 

3) Small Business Grant: Small Business Grant Eligibility (sandiegocounty.gov) 

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (CORE) is now open for qualified Small Landscaping Businesses!

SDG&E is proud to serve local governments and their communities. We provide energy-saving programs, services and tools that can help reduce energy use and costs. Scroll down to see our array of energy solutions including energy efficiency, demand response, customer assistance, financing and more.