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 message "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 know, not one size fits all, so we’re offering Table, Gold, Event and Presenting Sponsor levels. Below please find an outline of the sponsorship packages as well as the event details. Events like this need support at so many levels to become a reality and your sponsorship helps make that possible. I encourage you to take this opportunity to put your business in the spotlight at this fun, engaging and prestigious event.

Join us at the next Chamber On Tap!

Wednesday, April 12th at 5:30pm

Hosted at:

The Lost Abbey

2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Thank You for joining us at last week's Moonlight Mixer hosted at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living.

Join us at the next Moonlight Mixer!

Tuesday, April 18th at 5:30pm

The Hive at Leichtag Commons

441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Thank you for joining us at last week's Coffee Connections hosted at Broad Street Dough Co.

Join us next month for another Coffee Connections on Friday, April 28th at 8:30am

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 MARCH'S RISING STARS!

Pargol Mohi - Canyon Crest Academy

Rox Jimenez Hernandez - La Costa Canyon High School

Irene Aguilar - San Dieguito Academy

Noah Clair - Sunset High School

Selina Mejia Cristobal - Torrey Pines High School

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR GIFT DONORS

Scan and share QR code or click button below to make a donation and support our Rising Stars!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Encinitas Chamber Chat LIVE:

EPISODE TWO IS OUT NOW!

LISTEN NOW!

On the second episode of Encinitas Chamber Chat: LIVE, Carol is joined by Judi Sanzo of Rancho Coastal Humane Society to discuss how Judi began her non-profit journey, pet adoption, volunteer opportunities, the history of Rancho Coastal Humane Society and so much more.

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Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce family!

Thank you to all who joined us last week for the ribbon cutting ceremony at St.Paul's PACE.

St. Paul’s Senior Services was the first non-profit organization to bring PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) to San Diego County back in 2008. Since then, St. Paul’s PACE has expanded to four clinics and has helped more than 2,000 low-income San Diego seniors access medical care, social services, nutrition, transportation, and home care so they can remain living safely in their homes.

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.

Do you want more exposure for your business? Advertise in the next Iconic Encinitas Magazine!

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.

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."

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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The Coast News invites you to participate in the next phase of our Best of North County contest: VOTING!

Voting starts at noon on Wednesday, March 22nd.  The voting period is only two weeks long and will end on April 5th at 5 pm. 

Nominations are now closed, and 1,100 North County business are competing for gold and sliver in their business category. Good luck to all of you who were nominated!

The winners will be featured in a nice magazine we publish later this Spring (advertising space is available). The Coast News will be also feature all winners in the newspaper, online, and in social media campaigns throughout the year.

We need YOUR help voting for the best businesses in North County, so please spread the word and show your favorite business you appreciate them. You can vote one time per day per category. Voting takes place online at TheBestofNorthCounty.com (QR code attached…scan to vote).

Best of Luck to your favorite businesses, and thanks for your participation!

Full and part-time positions available for School Bus Drivers, Custodians, Instructional Assistants and Nutritional Services Assistants. Great pay and benefits!

COAR Design Group facilitated a small focus group of arts community members that included a landscape architect, a member of the Commission for the Arts, and a member of Encinitas Friends of the Arts to review and recommend color palettes for the Pacific View Art Center buildings’ exterior.

Adventure awaits! Join our group excursion

and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Guided by the staff of MiraCosta Community Education.

Early, discounted registration for nonprofits is extended through March 31, 2023. 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   

Spring Into Savings Special

VALID FOR DIRECT NEW CLIENTS ONLY

Advertise your business on KGTV programs with a limited commercial special for only $14,995 valued at over $45,000!

Click below for more details.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District has successfully converted Westmont of Encinitas to recycled water for landscape irrigation. The assisted living facility is the first of many customers along the Manchester Avenue and South El Camino Real corridor to tap into the newly installed recycled water pipeline.

The County is creating a roadmap to help guide our ongoing response to the housing affordability crisis. The resulting Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) will lay out the goals, objectives, and strategies the County will follow to maximize our resources, balance priorities, and ensure the steps we take to meet San Diego’s housing needs align with our core values of integrity, belonging, excellence, access, sustainability, and equity.

Community input has been vital to the County’s efforts to address the crisis to date, and we want that to continue. Your feedback will inform the final recommendations for the Blueprint’s goals and objectives.

If your little one is cranky, unusually fussy and tugging at his or her ear or is feverish and having difficulty sleeping, chances are it may be due to an ear infection.

Ear infections in children often go away on their own or in some cases with antibiotic treatment. The challenge for many parents is knowing what to do, what to watch for and when to call their pediatrician.

Small business owners have to cover numerous expenses like payroll, utilities, equipment costs and advertising. Without a tight budget, it’s easy to lose track of where the money goes. With that in mind, here are some tips to help get your company’s budget on track. 

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 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 offers sustainable transportation services, which includes customized strategies to help employees explore different commute options (vanpool, carpool, transit, bike, walk, and telework). The program is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions in the region. Members can align their company’s sustainability, facility & operations, health & wellness initiatives to these commuter benefits.

E-bikes are growing in popularity and provide great options for getting around San Diego. There are different styles of e-bikes, each with different applicable laws. If you currently ride an e-bike, are considering riding in the future, or just have questions you need answered, please join us to learn the best practices and rules of the road. 

County supervisors unanimously approved an extension of SANDAG’s Youth Opportunity Pass program to include residents up to age 24. The pilot program offers free public transit rides to young San Diegans and was previously capped at age 18. It’s set to end this July, but has been proposed for 10+ additional years. 

Calling all small business owners and their business finance questions or challenges. Join us for our recurring Lending Power Hour. Ask your business finance-related questions in a public forum and get answers from our seasoned, insightful finance expert(s).

This is where your funding issues can be addressed and solutions can become clear.

Lending Power Hour - meet with our Finance Advisor to ask your funding questions live!

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 PROVIDES $16 MILLION TO HELP CUSTOMERS WITH BILL ASSISTANCE

Visit sdge.com to find out if you qualify for SDG&E assistance programs and services including debt forgiveness, monthly discounts and payment arrangements.