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This Week's Chamber On Tap

Join us tomorrow at Chamber on Tap! Chamber On Tap is an informal get-together for ECC 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 (rotates each month). No registration needed. Perspective members welcome! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us!



When

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm 

 

Where

Kings & Convicts Leucadia

978 N. Coast Hwy. 101,

Encinitas, CA 92024

October's Moonlight Mixer

Come join us this month at the ICA San Diego North! View the exhibition by Carolina Caycedo: Aesthetics of Commodity. Be the first to tell us what you are bringing for the opportunity drawing next month to be featured and recognized in our upcoming newsletter!

Food Drive: In advance of the upcoming holiday season, help us, and our partner Cox, to stock our local food pantries by bringing canned goods and non-perishable items to the Mixer!

When

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm 

 

Where

ICA San Diego / North

1550 S. El Camino Real,

Encinitas, CA 92024

Register Here!

Coffee Connections

Join us for Coffee Connections on October 28th, at Broad Street Dough Co.


Coffee Connections is an opportunity to build your professional network and strengthen relationships through facilitated networking, over a cup of coffee of course!


Held the 4th Friday of each month, Coffee Connections is a free monthly morning networking event. Prospective members are welcomed.


When

Friday, October 28, 2022

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

 

Where

Broad Street Dough Co.

967 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste 109B,

Encinitas, CA 92024

Debut Program

Rising Stars

November 8, 2022

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is excited to debut Rising Star! Rising Star is a new 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. Each month, beginning November 8, students are celebrated at a breakfast and have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship which will be awarded in May 2023.

 

Please click below to learn more, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Sherry or Carol if you have any questions.

Sponsor Form
Rising Stars Website

Thank you for attending the

2022 Oktoberfest!

Photos provided by Darren Lazarus

Thank you to our Entertainment sponsor:

Thank you to our Family Tent beer sponsor:

Thank you to our donors:

Members News

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!


Gold Standard Tax & Accounting

At Gold Standard, we take the stress of taxes, payroll, and bookkeeping off of your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best!

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CRC - A Celebration of Our Community

Please join us for the public kick-off of our capital campaign as we say "thank you" for all your support and celebrate our community that makes it possible. 


Join us for this Free Family Event: 

- Music

- Crafts activities for the kids

- Snacks

- Learn about Community Resource Center

  - Sign up for a tour

  - Discover opportunities for volunteering

  - A short program update on the capital campaign to build a new unified campus, and how you can support the campaign

RSVP Here

CrossFit Rebuild - 5 Free Personal Trainings

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Scripps Health Article

Should I Go to Emergency or Urgent Care?

Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency care Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency care All too often, illness or injury appears out of the blue: You wake up in the middle of the night with intense abdominal pain. You stumble while carrying groceries up a flight of stairs, and cannot put weight on your swollen ankle.

Read More
Click Here!

The Haunted Ghost Town

Purchase Tickets Here!
Community News

North Coast Symphony Orchestra

Vote At Our Office Until Nov 8th

535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 116, Encinitas, CA 92024

Candidate Forum

We expect a packed house tonight at MiraCosta College for our 49th Congressional District Debate with Congressman Mike Levin and Brian Maryott.


If you would like to watch the event but want to skip the crowds, we have secured a Live Stream feed from MiraCosta.


Introductions begin at 5:45pm & Debate begins at 6:00pm.


CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCES LIVE STREAM


CLICK TO VIEW LIVE STREAM 
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Business News

Resources

The deferment period on COVID EIDL loans is ending and payments are coming due.


Do you have questions about how to monitor and pay your COVID EIDL loan?


Join SBA's San Diego District Office for a webinar on important information and resources to help you monitor, repay, and get servicing help for your EIDL loan.

COVID EIDL Repayment Overview (VIRTUAL)
County of San Diego Microbusiness Grant Program
Small Business Grant Eligibility
California Rebuilding Fund

Mission Driven Finance and the Council for Supplier Diversity have partnered to provide local diverse-owned small businesses access to flexible funding to help them grow and compete for municipal and corporate contracts.

Borrower Inquiry Form

Founders First is committed to increasing the number of diverse founder-led businesses generating over $1 million dollars in revenues and creating premium wage jobs.


Grant recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated ability to maintain and grow their workforce despite the pandemic, as well as their ongoing commitment to creating premium wage jobs in their communities.


Email socal.jobcreators@foundersfirstcdc.org with any questions about the Job Creators Quest Grant, or apply below.

Apply for Southern California Job Creators Quest Grant

Discover what goes into a winning business plan. Learn how to put your vision on paper in a way that will convince investors, lenders, and yourself that you can succeed.


Bryan Jones has a finance MBA and has worked for both Fortune 50 companies and small startups. He has written multiple business plans and pitched them at offshore investment summits.

Register Here ($25)

SCORE Mentors are available for both in-person as well as remote mentoring sessions via phone, email, and video. You can browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or fill out the mentoring request form and we will pair you with the right mentor to help your small business thrive.


Learn more at sandiego.score.org.

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