"The #1 resource for empowering regional businesses toward success." | |
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Thank You For Joining Us At
Last Week's Chamber on Tap!
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Thank you to everyone who made it to last week's Chamber on Tap. Special thanks to Coomber Consulting for their invaluable insights on ERTC.
We look forward to seeing you at the next one on Wednesday, November 8th at Culture Brewing!
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TOMORROW!
Coffee on El Camino
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Attention businesses on the El Camino Real Corridor: Looking to have a voice in Encinitas? Here's your chance: The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce invites you to 'Coffee on El Camino'.
We'll be building an advocacy group to find ways to support the growth of businesses on the El Camino Real Corridor based on your ideas, thoughts, issues, and concerns. With your help, we can make the future of Encinitas stronger through the El Camino Real Corridor.
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Wednesday, October 18th at 8:30am
The Cottage Restaurant
127 N El Camino Real Suite H
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We hope you can join us! Please let us know if you have any questions or if you want to be added to our Coffee on El Camino mailing list at admin@encinitaschamber.com | |
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LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Meet Your Elected Officials &
Community Leaders
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October 30th, 2023
5pm to 7pm
Institute of Contemporary Art
1550 S El Camino Real
This event provides a great opportunity for guests to meet and connect with elected officials, key City of Encinitas officials and organizations, VIPs and business representatives from Encinitas and neighboring cities.
Tickets On Sale Now!
$55 Chamber members
$65 non-members
*Lite bites provided, beverages
for purchase
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Elected Officials in attendance: | |
- Congressman Mike Levin
- Senator Catherine Blakespear
- Assemblymember Tasha Boerner
- Mayor Tony Kranz
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- Encinitas City Council
- Plus Encinitas Community Leaders; Sheriff Captain Christopher Lawrence Fire Chief Josh Gordon
- Many others
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Sponsorship opportunities are available now. This event is a great opportunity to highlight your business to high profile members of the community. | |
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Get Noticed!
Connect With Your Community
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Our new 2023/2024 Sponsorship Packet is now available. Take a closer look at all of our monthly networking and community events. Learn about the levels of sponsorships, marketing reach, publication opportunities and more!
These events & programs provide you excellent opportunities to create awareness and build connections with your community.
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Thank you to all exhibitors and business owners who joined us at the
Small Business Resource Fair
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Thank you for joining the Encinitas Chamber at the Small Business Resource Fair hosted at MiraCosta College. This event wouldn’t be possible without the business resources who volunteered their time to offer free and low cost support to local small business owners. A special thank you to SBA & SBDC for co-hosting!
If you were unable to join us at last week's Small Business Resource fair and are looking for useful insights and resources for your small business, listen or watch the newest episode of the Chamber Chat: LIVE Podcast with special guest Cheryl Brown of SBDC!
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NEXT WEEK!
Upcoming Education Workshop
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EOS will help your leadership team get better at three things:
VISION - Getting everyone in your organization 100% on the same page with where you’re going and how you plan to get there.
TRACTION® - Instilling discipline and accountability throughout the company so that everyone executes on that vision — every day.
HEALTHY - Helping your leaders become a more cohesive, functional, healthy leadership team.
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Encinitas Chamber Members
Workplace Wellness Grant Opportunity
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Apply before October 18th
ONE DAY left to be a part of the Industry Day Webinar and Mini-Grant Program!
This grant program is delivered in partnership with the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency and provides funding for businesses to encourage workplace wellness. Qualifying businesses will be reimbursed for an item purchased that improves wellness at your workplace (for example: AED, lactation fridge, standing desk, hydration station, etc.). Grantees will be reimbursed up to $1,000!
The first five businesses to submit the application and attend the Industry Day Webinar will be accepted into the Mini-Grant program. You will be notified by Chamber staff upon acceptance to the program. Please do not make a purchase in advance of receiving the acceptance notice. Those businesses that have been accepted into the program and notified will be reimbursed.
For more information click the button below!
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Please take a few moments to fill out our survey and help the Chamber provide you with the most useful resources! | |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS MONTH'S RISING STARS | |
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Edric Saphire - Canyon Crest Academy
Maiya Rosetto-Arvizu - La Costa Canyon High School
John Gruber - San Dieguito Academy
Kyra Dominguez - Torrey Pines High School
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Our 2023/24 Rising Star program returns for a second year and kicked off this month! Rising Star recognizes local high school seniors who demonstrate character, integrity, community and school involvement, love of learning and/or the ability to overcome challenging circumstances without compromising their education. | |
The Chamber has partnered with MiraCosta College to host and sponsor our monthly Rising Star event.
We are committed to empowering our future leaders by investing in them through our Rising Star and Salute to Education programs. The funds raised from these Education Initiatives are reinvested into programs that recognize, assist, and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs and future business leaders.
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You too can get involved - become a sponsor or
give to scholarship fund!
| | Click the logo below to view Rising Star coverage on ABC 10 News San Diego | |
10,000 Small Businesses Opportunity | |
We are proud to partner with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - SoCal program, where participants will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements, negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and apply the tools to implement their customized business plan for growth—for FREE. Apply now: www.10KSBapply.com. | |
Chamber Member Spotlights | |
Written by Laura Charlton PR | |
Episode Ten of Chamber Chat: LIVE will feature Cheryl Brown of SBDC! Tune in for game-changing insights and success stories that will ignite your business passion. We will also discuss our upcoming joint effort "Small Business Resource Fair" and what you can expect from the event. | |
At the September 27 city council meeting, Mayor Tony Kranz and the Encinitas city council officially adopted the Clean Air Day Proclamation and declared Wednesday October 4, 2023, to be Clean Air Day. Jon Kochik was present representing the Chamber's Environmental Sustainability Committee! | |
CloudIT Pickleball Invitational | |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Business Outreach & Resource Center
at MiraCosta College
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"The Business Outreach and Resource Center is the new home of the Small Business Development Center, the Veterans Business Outreach Center, and the San Diego and Imperial Center of Excellence. The three programs are designed to support the business community and provide customized data on high-growth, emerging, and economically critical industries, and occupations. All of the supportive services offered by the three programs are grant funded and are at no cost to the community." | |
Thank You to Our Renewing Members! | |
Read our 'Hidden Gems' article in the Encinitas Advocate! | |
NEW BLOG!
What To Do in Encinitas in October!
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Summer may be over, but let’s be real: with our year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches, it always feels like summertime here in Encinitas. That doesn’t mean we can’t bring the autumn vibes, though.
In October, Encinitas comes alive with exciting events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, fall festivals to trick or treat events, our beachside paradise offers an enticing array of experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Guest blog written by Allison Amini of Novel World Travel
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American Legion Candy Drive | PACIFIC VIEW ART CENTER PREFERENCE SURVEY | The City of Encinitas will begin offering a variety of arts education programs for adults and children next year at the new Pacific View Art Center (tentatively scheduled to open in summer 2024). Share your interests and preferences for programs and open hours. | Our 2023 Hike-A-Thon is here and we hope you'll join us! Together we can break free from the clutches of technology overuse, reconnect with nature and hike for wellness in the digital age. | |
North County Veterans
Stand Down
| Historical Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour | |
This educational tour is offered to all on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Suggested donation of $5.00 per adult. Children and dogs are free!
Please meet at the 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse located at 390 West “F” Street. There is plenty of on-site parking. The tour starts promptly at 10:00am and takes approximately two hours. No registration is necessary. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
| TrueCare Halloween Health & Safety Festival |
Friday, October 20
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
TrueCare Mission Mesa
2210 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
Enjoy Halloween with no Tricks and all Treats! Join us at TrueCare’s family-friendly Halloween Health and Safety Festival, in partnership with the Oceanside Police.
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Nov 19th 9am - 5pm
Enjoy over 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors plus four entertainment stages, children’s rides, Bike Valets, the kid/dog-friendly beer garden!
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City of Encinitas:
Safety and Mobility Improvement Near Housing Element Sites
| The City of Encinitas held three community meetings to discuss Safety and Mobility Improvements near Housing Element sites throughout the city. Three separate zones were reviewed. Zone 1 for Leucadia, Zone 2 for Old Encinitas and Zone 3 for Cardiff, New Encinitas and Olivenhain. The PowerPoint presentations for each zone, and community feedback forms are available on the city’s website. | Upcoming presentation on our non-profit’s plastic wrap recycling program targeting the immense amounts of this material in San Diego area businesses supply chains. | |
Join MiraCosta College Superintendent/President, Dr. Sunny Cooke and more than 200 business leaders, influential citizens, elected officials, and MiraCosta College faculty, staff, and alumni at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast: Report to the Region.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, 92008
7am - 9am
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North Coast Symphony
Season Opener
| Friends of The Encinitas Library | |
November 5th 2pm-3pm
MandoBasso in a free concert at the Encinitas Library.
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California State University San Marcos
MBA Program Zoom Webinar
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County of San Diego Capital Improvement Plan | |
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you to join CSUSM for an informative Zoom webinar. During this session, California State University San Marcos Director, Stephen Vandereb, will provide a comprehensive overview of the CSUSM MBA program, highlighting the unique benefits it offers. | |
The Department of Public Works (DPW) continually strives to improve and maintain public infrastructure for our unincorporated communities. Capital projects include improvements to roads, bridges, sewer systems, stormwater and flood control systems, airports, and other infrastructure that serves the public good and helps ensure safe, thriving, and sustainable communities. | |
CARB is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. From requirements for clean cars and fuels to adopting innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | FREE! BENEFITS OF HYDROPONIC GARDENING WORKSHOP | Olivenhain Municipal Water District, in partnership with BCK Programs, invites the public to attend a free workshop featuring an introduction to the benefits of hydroponic gardening systems. | |
EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT | |
For Chamber Members and Local Businesses
Have you considered filing for the Employee Retention Tax Credit Yet? If you haven’t, PBO Advisory Group is a trusted and reputable source. To learn more contact Lorin Port, Sr. Business Development Manager, by clicking the button below!
| Our latest blog is a guide that we put together to help B2B companies improve their approach to marketing. Check it out for some great insights! | |
Paying for higher education can be a considerable expense, and a 529 savings plan is a great way to successfully plan for it. | |  |
County of San Diego's climate action e-newsletter, featuring recent accomplishments, news, and data-driven status reports on the implementation of County sustainability programs and development of the Climate Action Plan Update. | | |
SDG&E's Business
Energy Solutions Program
| Get customized recommendations for energy-saving improvements through SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions Program. | | |
The award-winning Citizens Water Academy brings together a diverse network of emerging leaders and professionals in the San Diego region to gain a deeper understanding of the Water Authority’s life-sustaining mission. | | |
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.
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MiraCosta College
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.We have courses that focus on technical skills, field knowledge, as well as career readiness—it's everything you need! | | |
Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (CORE) is now open for qualified Small Landscaping Businesses! | Professional development workshops are designed to help local nonprofits and social entrepreneurs in North San Diego County with their goals. The Hive offer monthly programs with highly skilled trainers to help your organization address management, time management, fundraising, technology, and more. | | |
Click below to access all of SBDCs workshops and resources. | | |
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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT
| Applications are being accepted for multiple grants being awarded by the County of San Diego | | |
SDCCU is proud to host Financial Wellness Wednesdays to help improve the financial health of the communities in Southern California by providing the community access to free financial wellness and literacy information. | | |
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Get Free Expert Help from SCORE San Diego to Start & Grow Your Small Business.
SCORE mentors are experienced business professionals who volunteer their time to help others start and grow their own businesses. SCORE San Diego offers free, confidential small business mentoring for startup and existing businesses.
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The IRS reassures California taxpayers that they continue to have an automatic extension until later this year to file and pay their taxes for those covered by disaster declarations in the state. |
Americans Abroad: Tax Obligations and Reporting Requirements FREE Webinar! TODAY!
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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. | | |
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Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives
Self-exams, mammograms can lead to early detection
Catching cancers early helps save lives. Screening mammograms can help catch breast cancer in its early stages when it is easier to treat.
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The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Deeply Appreciates the Support of Our Sponsors: | | | | |
