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*This month's Moonlight Mixer will be held one week earlier than normal!
Want more exposure at the Mixer? Bring a raffle item, valued at $30+, for an opportunity to introduce yourself to the group!
| *This month's Coffee Connections will be held one week earlier than normal! | |
Thank You For Joining Us At Chamber On Tap! | |
Thank You For Joining Us At YPN Beach Clean Up! | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Young Professionals Beach Clean-Up this past weekend. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and hard work truly made a positive impact on our community and the environment. A special shout-out goes to our generous food and beverage donors: Improv Booze Free Cocktails, Cardiff Seaside Market, and Leucadia Pizza. | |
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December 7th at 10am
Encinitas City Hall or Zoom
Join our Government Affairs Council meeting to discuss regional and local issues that have impacted our community and hear reports from our local and district elected officials.
Everyone is welcome to join us in person or via zoom!
| If you were unable to join us for our last Government Affairs Council meeting see our reports that outline all we discussed to keep you in the know! Click the button below. | |
Promote Your Business on Small Business Saturday! | | |
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The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is creating a Small Business Saturday promotion to drive holiday shoppers to your business, and we encourage you to participate! The Chamber will provide you with limited edition “Encinitas” posters to give out to your customers who make a purchase. | |
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Let us know what deals, event, or specials you are offering on that day so we can help promote them and your business by November 17!
Please complete the form by clicking the button below to participate:
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Walk With Us In The Encinitas Holiday Parade | | |
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'Tis the season to come together and celebrate the magic of the holidays! We invite Chamber Members to join us in spreading joy and festive spirit by walking alongside us in the upcoming Encinitas Holiday Parade.
December 2nd 5:00pm
For more parade details and Chamber theme please call us at:
760-753-6041
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Promote Your Business This Holiday Season! | | |
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Exciting news! Surfy the Snowman has just joined the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, and he's gearing up for a festive adventure around town to spread holiday cheer. We invite you to join in the fun and showcase your holiday deals and promotions! If you would like Surfy to stop by your business and take some photos for our social media accounts please email:
Marketing@EncinitasChamber.com
Please include details on your holiday deals!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Health & Wellness Expo 2024
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Saturday, February 10th 2024
in partnership with the City of Encinitas
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce we will be hosting our Health & Wellness Expo, February 10th, 2024 at the Encinitas Community Center.
Act now!
Exhibitor Applications now open to Chamber members only!
Don't delay as we only accept 3 vendors from each category and open exhibitor enrollment to the public November 18th.
This free, public event, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, is an opportunity the community to learn about living a healthier life.
Running from 10 am – 2 pm, the expected 300+ attendees can discover 40+ exhibitors offering information on everything from fitness, nutrition, medical, naturopathic, spa, healing, and more. They can also experience several health & wellness workshops.
| For sponsorship opportunities please email community@encinitaschamber.com | |
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SAVE THE DATE:
State of The City 2024
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Thursday, March 14th 2024
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Encinitas Community Center
The State of the City event in Encinitas is a pivotal gathering that offers residents a unique opportunity to connect with their elected officials and community leaders. During this event, attendees can gain valuable insights into the vision and accomplishments of those who have dedicated themselves to improving Encinitas.
For sponsorship opportunities please email community@encinitaschamber.com
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Get Noticed!
Connect With Your Community
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Our new 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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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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Nafis Aboonour – Torrey Pines High School
Perttu Kaislasaari - Sunset High School
Garrett Delorme - San Dieguito High School Academy
Winston Bergseid – La Costa Canyon High School
Eric Li – Canyon Crest Academy
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In its second year, our Rising Star program 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.
We are committed to empowering our future leaders by investing in them through our Rising Star and Salute to Education initiatives. Funds raised are reinvested into programs that recognize, assist, and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs and future business leaders.
As we head into the holidays and the spirit of giving, you too can get involved - become a sponsor or give to the scholarship fund!
| | Click the logo below to view Rising Star coverage on ABC 10 News San Diego | WATCH NOVEMBER RISING STAR HIGHLIGHT REEL BELOW! | |
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. | |
Welcome New Member: Brooks Roffey & Signarama | |
Signarama has been serving the Encinitas communities' signage and graphics needs for over 20 years! New owner Brooks Roffey is looking forward to continuing Mark and Stephen's legacy of great service to the community for years to come! Brooks' background is in civil engineering, business and large scale commercial general contracting. He also owns Signarama San Marcos | Vista and brings the combined resources of both locations to service our communities signage and graphics needs! | |
Encinitas Advocate Best of SD | |
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We are thrilled to announce that our incredible members have once again achieved recognition for their outstanding work! It is with great pride that we congratulate them on making the Advocates list of 'Best of SD 2023.' This achievement is a testament to your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
View the full "Best of SD 2023" list by clicking the button below!
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West Coast Martial Arts Ribbon Cutting | |
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Established in 2003, West Coast Martial Arts Academy has served the men, women, and children of Encinitas and surrounding North County Communities offering self-defense classes, safety and bully-proofing seminars, school enrichment, character development, and martial arts training for all ages.
In keeping with Kung Fu tradition passed through generations, West Coast Martial Arts Academy's Demo Team youth will perform the Lion Dance Ceremony thus "Preserving the Past by Securing the Future."
A Special Seminar taught by Sifu Giuseppe Aliotta will commence after the Lion Dance Ceremony.
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance at the Ceremony and Seminar.
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members! | |
- Adam R. Rosenberg & Company, CPA Brad's Foreign & Domestic
- Cottage II LLC
- EcoFest Encinitas (Encinitas Environment Day, Inc.)
- La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Magdalena Ecke
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- Family YMCA
- Nicole Graham
- North County Transit District
- Novel World Travel
- RPG
- TheKey Management LLC
- Timothy Diamond - Compass / The Diamond Group
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Introducing the brand-new Encinitas RadMaps Poster, showcasing a variety of local businesses. Get yours today for just $14.99 + tax. Please note that prices are subject to change, so hurry in to the Encinitas Visitors Center and grab your piece of Encinitas today | |
Check Us Out in Westways Magazine:
Encinitas Day Trip
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Discover the ultimate Encinitas Day Trip in the latest issue of Westway Magazine! Dive into the enchanting coastal town's hidden gems, beautiful beaches, and delicious dining spots. | |
Holiday Street Fair: THIS SATURDAY! | | |
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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!
Stop by and see us at Booth #851
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Become An Instructor for The City of Encinitas | |
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department accepts new proposals from potential Contract Instructors for Arts and Recreation
classes and camps on an ongoing basis.
| 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. | |
Encinitas Ballet:
The Nutcracker
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College of Business Administration Survey | |
The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at CSU San Marcos is launching an important new program and we are requesting your input. CoBA plans to conduct a study twice each year to measure business confidence in our region.
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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. | Encinitas Ballet Fundraiser | |
Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Join SANDAG for a free, virtual Bike Commuting 202 class on Tuesday, November 14 from noon to 1 p.m. | Have you thought about trying the neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) popping up across the San Diego region? Find out how this new mode of sustainable transportation can be used to connect riders to transit while helping reduce emissions and roadway congestion. | |
The San Diego Workforce Partnership offers assistance to businesses seeking IT, help desk, data analyst, or network administration talent. They currently have a pool of 50+ trained and vetted IT job seekers for whom the Workforce Partnership can provide on-the-job training funds for 50% of an employee's salary reimbursement for up to 6 months. This has saved companies up to $30,000 in wages per employee! (Eligibility requirements apply.) | |
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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 | The Employee Retention Tax Credit program (ERTC) is a federal program created by Congress in the CARES Act which provides qualifying business owners tax refunds of up to $26,000 per W-2 employee. Most businesses, even essential businesses, qualify under the "Government Order" test, although there is also a "Gross Receipts" test. | 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! | |
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LPL Research Presents
The Path Toward Stability
WEBINAR
This webinar will offer an overview of what experts forecast financially for the latter part of 2023
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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. | | |
Need Help With Your Energy Bill? | Need more time to pay your bill? We can help. We offer payment arrangement options to pay your bill and manage your budget. | | |
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! | The Hive offers monthly programs to help local nonprofits and social entrepreneurs in North San Diego County to help your organization address management, time management, fundraising, technology, and more. | | |
Click below to access all of SBDCs workshops and resources. | | |
SAN DIEGO COUNTY GRANT OPPORTUNITIES | 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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How To Get A Better Night Sleep
Are you tired of tossing and turning in bed, night after night, desperately seeking a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone.
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The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Deeply Appreciates the Support of Our Sponsors: | | | | |
