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Next Weeks:
Moonlight Mixer
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Art N Soul on 101 is an art gallery and a hand-crafted gift boutique featuring local, regional and aspiring artists.
The stores mission is to support the “art of artists”, “the craft of artisans” and the “local community” creating an atmosphere filled with inspiring gifts, original works of art, and supporting our community by donating profits to local charities .
They are proud to be celebrating out 15th year in the community.
If you plan on attending please register and don't forget to bring a prize for the opportunity drawing. Let us know what you're bringing and we'll promote it!
When
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where
Art N Soul On 101
670 S Coast Hwy 101,
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Save The Date:
Coffee Connections
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Next Friday is our second Coffee Connections happening on June 24 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Broad Street Dough Co. once again!
Coffee Connections is an opportunity to build your professional network and strengthen relationships through facilitated networking, over a cup of coffee of course!
Typically held the 4th Friday of each month, Coffee Connections is a free monthly morning networking event. Prospective members are welcomed.
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Save The Date:
2022 State Of The City
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Thank you to our event sponsor: |
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When: September 1, 2022
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Where: Alila Marea Beach Resort
If you would like to sponsor this event please email admin@encinitaschamber.com
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Save The Date:
2022 Oktoberfest
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Thank you to our initial donors and sponsors: |
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When: September 25, 2022, 10AM - 6PM
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Where: On Mountain Vista Drive from Wandering Road to Rambling Road
If you would like to sponsor this event please email admin@encinitaschamber.com
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New Member:
Hybrid Work Solutions
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Bijou Lulla, Founder and CEO |
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Hybrid Work Solutions is a professional audio visual installation company with several years experience in the audio visual, sound & stage lighting industry and our company can offer you a complete audio visual system design and installation service from start to finish on any type of commercial installation project.
They have installed numerous audio visual systems, professional sound systems, projection solutions, stage lighting equipment, digital signage systems, video conferencing systems and hearing loop systems into commercial properties, leisure, education and business premises throughout Southern California.
As a professional audio visual company our AV installations have consisted of commercial sound systems, high resolution projector installations, digital signage systems, video conferencing systems and stage lighting solutions into offices, schools, churches, restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, factories and entertainment venues.
Each AV installation project is tailored to suit our customers requirements, budget and designed around the brief we are given and no job is too small or large for our company to offer you a complete audio visual installation solution on your current or future installation projects.
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LeucadiART Walk Call for Artists |
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Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association is seeking artists for its annual LeucadiART Walk that takes place Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 10am to 5pm. The event is held along Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia between Encinitas for Equality, 1900 North Coast Highway 101, and Coastal Animal Hospital, 434 North Coast Highway 101. It’s the largest juried art show in North County with 101 artists.
Artists who live in San Diego County may apply online at http://tinyurl.com/LeucadiART by July 15 to be included in promotional materials. Artists who apply after the deadline can still be accepted into the show, but they will not be listed on the event guide.
LeucadiART Walk is a fine art event with no corporate vendors or imported goods. It brings 8,000 people to Leucadia for the day to enjoy and purchase fine art. The event also features live art demos, live music, dancers, activities for kids, a makers market, beer gardens and more. A free, open-air trolley allows attendees to get from place to place with ease.
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The San Elijo Bike and Pedestrian Suspension Bridge is officially open! |
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We’ve all been anxiously awaiting the new trail extension as part of Build NCC’s grand plan and now the pedestrian bridge is now open! The City of Encinitas, SANDAG and Caltrans celebrated the opening of the San Elijo Bike and Pedestrian Suspension Bridge on June 4! Suspended below the San Elijo Lagoon highway bridge, it allows access to the lagoon’s seven miles of trails and makes it safer and more convenient to walk, bike, or scooter throughout the North Coast Corridor. |
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El Camino Real Specific Plan |
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EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN Workshop No. 2: Design Alternatives | Date: June 20, 2022
The El Camino Real Specific Plan Workshop No. 2 is rescheduled for June 20, 2022 at the Community and Senior Center.
The El Camino Real Specific Plan will reimagine possible future development within the El Camino Real corridor in Encinitas. Workshop No. 2 continues the public outreach process for the El Camino Real Specific Plan Project. The purpose of the workshop is to gain community input on preferred development types and site designs that will inform the recommendations in the Specific Plan.
This workshop will:
- Summarize Workshop No. 1 community input;
- Present draft design concept alternatives and renderings; and
- Offer hands-on exercises to inform urban design of future development along the corridor.
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City Developing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan |
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The City is seeking resident and business feedback on where and what types of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) should be installed within our community.
The City invites all Encinitans to participate in the development of the EVCS "Master Plan" for future EVCS locations. Metrics like EV ownership rates, charger locations, and potential barriers to increasing EV adoption will serve as valuable information as the City moves toward its goal of making community EVCS more readily available.
If you cannot attend the workshop, you can also provide feedback or learn more about the project here.
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SDG&E:
Take Advantage of No-Cost Training From Energy Experts
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Did you know SDG&E provides energy education and training webinars at no cost? These on-demand webinars are offered at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. See the webinar list at sdge.com/EnergyClasses.
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SDGE ~ The Path to Net Zero |
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California is targeting a just and equitable energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
That means removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as the state produces. In the San Diego and southern Orange County region, SDG&E and many local cities also embrace carbon neutrality as their goal.
To stimulate community engagement and economywide collaboration to achieve our shared climate goals, SDG&E will be releasing an analysis on how to decarbonize the economy while also prioritizing electric grid reliability, affordability and equity. The Path to Net Zero: A Decarbonization Roadmap for California lays out specific recommendations for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
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CSUSM - College of Business Administration |
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A hallmark of the College of Business Administration for over 25 years, the Senior Experience Program is a requirement for all CSUSM undergraduate business students. Teams of students are matched with projects submitted by a variety of businesses and organizations. Students gain valuable work experience as consultants on rigorous real-world projects while businesses gain concentrated attention from teams of students who provide a fresh, independent perspective. Organizations pay $1,500 to participate in the Senior Experience Program.
Thanks to a generous gift from Lily and Jimmy Thai (MBA, ’00) through their Build a School Foundation, our leadership center, CLIMB, now offers a Compassionate Leadership Experience. The Compassionate Leadership Experience provides nonprofits with limited funds the opportunity to participate in the College of Business Administration’s Senior Experience Program.
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Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Partners - Opportunities for Corporate Involvement: SDNEDC and Partners Launch Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning |
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One of the biggest challenges holding back North County’s economy is the difficulty many companies face finding and recruiting talent. With unemployment in the region standing at 4.6% and with even more pronounced shortages in fields that require technical proficiencies, it is among the most important issues that SDNEDC will be addressing in 2022.
Part of that effort will center around SOCAL (Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning), a collaborative project between Tri-City Medical Center, SDNEDC, and 6 chambers (Encinitas, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos & Escondido). The goal of SOCAL is to raise awareness among young adults about different careers they might not know about and provide some of the resources and educational pathways that can help them pursue the opportunities.
Should your company be interested in participating as we build out the library, please contact admin@encinitaschamber.com. We have attractive sponsorship packages that will produce three videos of different team members and then elevate the visibility of various job postings and opportunities at your firm. The goal of SOCAL is to have 100 different North County workers highlighted by the end of the year.
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Upcoming Innovate78 Event |
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On July 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Innovate78 Collaborative, the joint economic development partnership among the 5 North County cities along the SR78 corridor, will be holding a networking and educational event at the Wagner Aquatic and Events Center (3303 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside, CA) focused on talent recruitment and retention. With 5 great speakers that are in the talent acquisition space, it promises to be a great evening to find out about how north county companies are scaling up during this period of near full employment and ultra-competitive hiring.
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City of Encinitas Customer Survey - Permit Review Process |
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The City of Encinitas is committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. In 2020, the City transitioned to a completely online submittal system, and are evaluating the process for improvements. Your feedback is important and helps to continually improve and refine their services and the customer’s experience. Thank you in advance for completing this short survey. |
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SBDC Microbusiness Grant Program |
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The County of San Diego is providing Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants
This program provides grants of $2,500 to microbusiness owners who were in operation in 2019, still in operation today, and were impacted by the Covid-19 public health restrictions.
To be eligible you need to have:
- Been in business on or before December 1, 2019 and still in business in 2022.
- Have gross revenue under $50,000 (as reported for 2019).
- Demonstrated decline in revenue or service demand due to COVID-19 in 2020 or 2021 as compared to 2019.
- Operating within the County of San Diego.
- The business was the primary source of revenue for the business owner.
- Not have received other sources of COVID relief such as a grant from a city, the state, or a forgiven PPP loan.
Many sole proprietors in industries such as hair styling, auto repair, consulting or similar service-based businesses may meet these criteria.
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California Rebuilding Fund |
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Lendistry is excited to spread the word about a low-cost state-sponsored loan program available for businesses throughout California. California Rebuilding Fund loans can be used for working capital or growing your existing business – anything you need to help you succeed. They are coupled with non-profit business advising so you can confidently pay the loan back. Complete a pre-application to get matched with a non-profit lender in CA. |
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Small Business Stimulus Grant |
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If you are a small business or nonprofit entity (20 employees or less) that suffered economic losses due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for a small business grant from the San Diego County.
If you have already applied and didn't receive the full amount you asked for you may ask for the additional funds you didn't receive. For this, email Joana.Santiago@sdcounty.ca.gov
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