Thursday, April 27th at 5:30pm

Encinitas Community Center

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Support your community! The 2023 Encinitas State of the City address will be held at the Encinitas Community Center on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 – 8pm. This important community event will feature Mayor Tony Kranz delivering his "City of Creators" address about the City’s current status and his vision for its future. This special evening is an annual sell-out with 300+ in attendance.

The night presents a perfect chance for you to network and connect with the movers and shakers of the community and others with shared interests while enjoying tasty bites from local eateries.

WANT MORE EXPOSURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

As a sponsor of the 2023 State of the City, your business will get heightened exposure and prominent recognition in all the publicity and promotions before, during and after this prestigious event. We encourage you to take this opportunity to put your business in the spotlight at this fun, engaging and prestigious event.

Thank you to our sponsors and donors:

Thank you to our food sponsors

Join us TONIGHT at our Moonlight Mixer!

Hosted by Nature Unplugged at:

The Hive at Leichtag Commons

441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Parking is only available in the Olive parking lot.

*Don't forget to bring your raffle item

Join us next week for another Coffee Connections!

Friday, April 28th at 8:30am

Hosted at:

Broad Street Dough Co.

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

Thank You for joining us at Chamber On Tap!

We will see you at the next one on Wednesday, May 10th at 5:30pm

Hosted at:

Culture Brewing

629 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Star program recognized 27 local high school students this school year! 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 are celebrated at a monthly breakfast. Opportunities to support Rising Star include sponsorships, scholarships, and gift bag items.

Help us grow our scholarship funds to be awarded to five outstanding high school students which will be awarded at Salute to Education on May 23rd. Scan and share QR code or click button below to make a donation!

CONGRATULATIONS TO APRIL'S RISING STARS!

Christopher Reid - Canyon Crest Academy

Alexander Vicente Alonzo - La Costa Canyon High School

Sasha Marc - San Dieguito Academy

Brock Brown - Torrey Pines High School

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR GIFT DONORS

Encinitas Chamber Chat LIVE:

EPISODE F IS OUT NOW!

On this Episode, Carol is joined by our very own Mayor of Encinitas, Tony Kranz. They dive into the rich history that Mayor Kranz, as an Encinitas local, has with the city and surrounding communities. Carol and Mayor Kranz also discuss 'State of The City,’ being held on April 27th at the Encinitas Community Center, as well as the various programs the City of Encinitas and the Chamber of Commerce spearhead with the intention of making the city the best it can be.

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Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Salute to Education highlights outstanding achievements in education by teachers and students in the surrounding school districts. Awards for the Students and Teachers will be presented by The Chamber of Commerce and representatives of Congressional, State, County and City Leaders.

Help us celebrate these deserving teachers & students by donating to our scholarship and teacher appreciations funds.

When purchasing your tickets choose The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce as your beneficiary so we can continue to support our businesses, economy and community.

Welcome New Member:

Boxxy Ball

"BoxxyBall is a new catch-and-throw ball game everyone can play. Fun for all ages, the game was created in Encinitas, CA. Popular on the beaches and parks of San Diego, it’s growing into schools and camps in Southern California."

If you can catch-and-throw a ball, you can BoxxyBall!

TrueCare

TrueCare Adds Acupuncture Services to Improve Patient Health Outcomes

Licensed Acupuncturists Dr. Andres Gonzalez and Dr. Barbara Carra join TrueCare to Launch New Treatment Option

TrueCare is offering acupuncture to patients with a referral to treat chronic pain conditions, providing them a holistic option for relief without the use of medication. Acupuncture is proven to help with pain management, muscle tension, joint stiffness, and headaches, alongside many other issues.

Coastal Roots Farm

Calling all foodies! Food is your canvas during this 4-part Springtime series. Get your farm and food fix alongside a diverse community exploring Jewish holiday cooking and learning.  

Join us for a 6-part Spring Workshop Series to learn how to grow your own food at home and deepen your understanding of concepts like composting, seed saving, and pest management. Sign up for one or all!

Join Us At The Spring Pop-Up!

Visitors Center x BCycle

Read our 'Hidden Gems' article in the Encinitas Advocate!

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.

Need assistance with permitting, planning or starting a business?

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Business and Economic Development Committee is excited to partner with The City of Encinitas to provide business owners with an easier way of navigating the launch and management of your business.

"We know that starting a business is not easy. It's even more difficult when you don't know where you're supposed to go or what forms you need to fill out. The Encinitas Business Portal changes that."

Solana Water Solutions

Nicole Graham:

Notary Services

We are excited to announce we are partnering with member Nicole Graham to offer notary services to Chamber members at a discounted rate! Nicole will be at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce office on  Fridays from 9 am – 1 pm or she is available by appointment at:

notarynicoleg@gmail.com.

As a member she will charge you only $10/notarized signature or, as a mobile notary she can also come to you for the same price plus a $25 travel fee.

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On Saturday, April 22nd, Nature Unplugged teams up with our friends at Fjallraven to host a special community hike in observance of Earth Day. They will be hiking from Torrey Pines Gliderport down to Black’s Beach and cleaning up the trail as we go. 

Nature Unplugged community hikes and events are a time to get together with old friends and make new ones. It’s a time to unplug from our devices, breathe in the fresh air and connect with the world around us.

To celebrate the City's urban forest and the multitude of benefits that it provides to the community, the City of Encinitas is hosting an Arbor Day event on April 22, 2023. Arbor Day aims to strengthen our bond with the City's trees and celebrate our City's status as a Tree City USA community.



On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the City of Encinitas will be planting 50 trees at Leucadia Oaks Park and the surrounding community from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in partnership with SDG&E, Dudek, Davey Tree Service, and WCA.

Adventure awaits! Join our group excursion

and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Guided by the staff of MiraCosta Community Education.

Registration ends April 30th. Fees are on a sliding scale according to the organization’s annual budget, $25-$200. Scholarship funds are available. We don't want $ to be a barrier to participate in San Diego Gives.

https://www.sandiegogives.org/giving-events/sd23/registration   

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is built for small businesses, by small businesses. Take courses, sharpen your business skills and become grant eligible. The best part is—it’s all free.

1. Register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.
2. Complete two Digital Ready courses or events in 2023 to become eligible.
3. Apply for grants before May 12, 2023.
4. All applicants will be notified if they’ve been chosen to receive funding.

How to Get a Small Business Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owner at all stages of growth. However, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics of how to get a small business loan.

New Grant Funding for Restaurants in April 2023

$5,000 grants available for independent restaurants April 15 – May 7. Please sign up below to receive alerts and updates about this fund. Funding for grants made possible by SoCalGas, PG&E, and SDG&E.

Student opportunities for career awareness and learning – is a joint project of Tri City Medical Center with several chamber and business organizations in the region. Our goal is to expose students and career explorers to occupations that they may not be familiar with – steering them toward educational resources and awareness of employers like you. Companies participate by helping offset the cost of video production and web site hosting, with SOCAL driving student awareness through significant marketing investments. 

SBDC is proud to offer a variety of workshops and webinars for all business owners. From social media to taxes they have something for everyone.

SDCCU Invites the Community to Attend a Free Webinar on Cybersecurity

Expert Jim Stickley provides valuable insight into current cyberattacks, including present-day scams and threats as part of SDCCU’s Financial Wellness Wednesdays

Meet an exceptional business owner thriving in business and flipping the disability narrative. You will hear directly from the experts and learn about the importance of planning in case of an emergency and the resources available in your business requires a pause.

When it comes to medications, keeping them beyond their expiration dates and letting them accumulate in your medicine cabinet can be risky. Timely disposal can reduce the risk of others taking the medication by accident or misusing them intentionally, which could be the case with opioids.

Older adults — the most common users of medications — are especially at risk of reaching for the wrong pill bottle in a cluttered medicine cabinet.

The demands of the world have changed—provide your employees with skilled training to meet your needs.

Now’s the time to upskill your employees with hands-on technical training to capitalize on your current workforce. Avoid high acquisition costs of hiring new employees by investing in and upskilling your current staff. We have courses that focus on technical skills, field knowledge, as well as career readiness—it's everything you need!

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 October 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.

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!

ENERGY SAVINGS FOR RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS  

To help its customers keep their energy costs down, SDG&E launched a new program for renters and owners of single-family homes. The Residential Energy Solutions (RES) program has no income restrictions. Eligible customers receive free products such as smart thermostats, low-flow showerheads, brushless fan motors, HVAC services like air duct testing and sealing – and more.