Thank you for joining us at Chamber On Tap!

Big shout out to Encinitas Ale House for hosting the event.

Stay tuned for details about our next Chamber on Tap in March!

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.

Come ready to celebrate and wear you best Mardi Gras themed outfits!

Hosted by TING at Encinitas Chamber and Visitors Center:

535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 116, Encinitas, CA 92024

This facilitated networking gives members, and prospective members, a chance to discuss a hot topic with other professionals, all while enjoying a cup of coffee and custom donut.

Friday, February 24th at 8:30am

Hosted at:

Broad Street Dough Co.

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

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!

Thinking about retiring or recently retired?

Join us at our Senior Expo, Embracing Retirement, to discover local businesses and services for those retiring soon, those that are retired and family of aging individuals, all who need a little help navigating a new life chapter.

Exhibitors include

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

Activities

• Breakfast hosted by the Encinitas Rotary 
• Refreshments
• Commemorative bag
• Opportunity Drawings

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Thank You To OurTable Sponsors:

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 FEBRUARY'S RISING STARS!

LEXI WORMS - Canyon Crest Academy

KATIE KELLEY - La Costa Canyon High

YEFERSON GUEVARA - San Dieguito High School

ARIEL ADATO - 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!

Thursday, April 27th at 5:30pm

Encinitas Community Center

More details coming soon!

Meet David DaCosta, Chairman of the Board of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce

Founder of DaCosta Properties and a member of the San Diego real estate community since 2001, David DaCosta prides himself on being involved in the community. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, he is the former owner of Jamroc 101, and served as a top producer in business development and financial services for Fortune 500 companies. 

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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PODCAST

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our new podcast: Encinitas Chamber Chat LIVE!

Hosted by our very own Carol Knight, we will be joined by a variety of guests each episode to discuss all things Encinitas: Events, lifestyle, business strategies, culture and much more!

Keep your eyes and ears open as we will be sure to let you know when our first episode drops!

It's almost time for our next community hike and this month's theme is Mindfulness! Our community hikes 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. Plus, with the addition of 'themes' this year, each hike also offers an opportunity to try or learn something new!

Santa Margarita River Trail

Saturday, February 18th, 8:30 AM

Fallbrook, CA

4251 River Edge Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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!

"Richard Marks has done an excellent job capturing the fundamental characteristics of the finest businesspeople. He understands that if you want to be highly effective at anything, your journey begins on the inside. This book is full of insights, inspirational stories, and vital information you can use right away to make great things happen. Buy it, read it, and put its wisdom into practice!” 

   — Ken Blanchard



Richards book can be found on the following platforms: Kindle, Amazon and Audible

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 March 16, 2023.

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

Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Hanson as its new board president. Hanson was appointed by a unanimous vote at the January 24, 2023 board meeting. Hanson’s predecessor, Kevin Doyle, will remain on the board as a board member.

In his new role, Hanson will serve as a liaison between Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Executive Director Brittany Corrales and the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Board of Directors, oversee execution of the annual plan, assist with day-to-day activities and help manage the Leucadia 101 Farmers Market.

The Cardiff Farmers Market is a Fresh, Long-Awaited Addition to Our Amazing Community!

On Saturday March 4, 2023, join us for the Inaugural kick-off for the Cardiff Farmers Market from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the MiraCosta College Campus parking lot, 3333 Manchester Ave. Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Cardiff Farmers Market, sponsored by The Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association, will feature approximately 60+ vendors every week. Visitors to the market will have the opportunity to select from a large variety of fresh, locally produced, healthful produce including locally grown fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, fresh flowers, and other goods.

The first 150 people get a free tote bag!

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 purpose of this joint training between the City of San Diego Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) and County of San Diego Office of Labor Standards & Enforcement is to introduce each agency’s OLSE program, structure, contact information, websites, resources, and laws enforced to businesses operating in the San Diego region. The goal is to educate San Diego employers and businesses of the wage and labor laws enforced by each agency. The outreach will include a guest speaker, Jennifer Shaw from Shaw Law Group, to provide a summary of California labor law updates going into effect in 2023.

Heart Attack, Panic Attack, Anxiety and Indigestion: What is the Difference?

Learn why symptoms feel so similar, how to tell them apart and when to seek care. Chest pain or tightness, burning sensations, shortness of breath, sudden sweating – any of these can be heart attack symptoms, but they also may indicate something less serious. Other common causes of chest pain include a panic attack, anxiety attack and indigestion. Learn how to tell these symptoms apart and when to seek care.

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 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. 

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. 

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.

February's Connecting with Contracts event is celebrating Black History Month.

The San Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC Network is pleased to bring government agencies, prime contractors, and resource partners to you in one place!

Participants will learn what is expected of vendors; what are certifications and how they work, where to find the buyers and opportunities, and how to make an impact marketing their goods and services. These events help small businesses get contracts!

This NO COST event has been made possible with the generous support of The State of California Department of General Services, The County of San Diego, the North County Transit District (NCTD) The Small Business Administration (SBA), California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), MiraCosta College, Southwestern College and many more!

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!

Under the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), about $10 million is available to help San Diego Gas & Electric customers who are past due on their bill payments. About $7 million of that amount was allocated for 2021-2022 and is expected to expire by June 30. 2023.