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Chamber Events
Tonight's Moonlight Mixer
Advertise yourself and look to grow your professional network. Join us tonight at The Coast News where you can cultivate new relationships, enjoy Mexican food, as well as the breezy ocean view.

The Coast News has been delivering high-quality news, community voice and storytelling since its inception in 1987. Since then, the news organization has grown into a successful newsgroup covering a majority of San Diego’s populous North County region.

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 you!

When
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 pm 
 
Where
The Coast News
315 S Coast Hwy 101 # W,
Encinitas, CA 92024
Coffee Connections
Thank you to all those who came to our first ever Coffee Connections.

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.
Salute To Education!
Donate Now to Support Outstanding Students & Teachers
Thank you to our initial sponsors:
Please consider becoming a sponsor of this important event. We have many contribution levels and every donation makes a huge impact. Please see the sponsorship link below for your review.
Encinitas Wine & Food Festival
Choose the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce as your beneficiary!
Save The Date:
2022 State Of The City
Thank you to our event sponsor:
  • When: September 1, 2022
  • Where: Alila Marea Beach Resort

If you would like to sponsor this event please email admin@encinitaschamber.com
Save The Date:
2022 Oktoberfest
  • When: September 25, 2022, 10AM - 6PM
  • Where: Corner Of Wandering Rd And Mountain Vista Drive

If you would like to sponsor this event please email admin@encinitaschamber.com
Drop Off Your Mail Ballots At Our Offices!
Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm
June 7 from 7am to 8pm
Members News
The Coast News!
Thanks to our partner The Coast News on the launch of Chamber Chatter! Pick-up the new edition of your local weekly newspaper for the latest North County news, insights, sports coverage, restaurant reviews, events – basically everything that is fit to print can be found in this treasured local resource! With Stephen Wyer dedicated to covering all things Encinitas, you are sure to be up-to-date on what’s going on in the community. Be sure to take advantage of The Coast News offering free advertisement consultations! And of course, look for latest happenings from the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce in the new “Chamber Chatter” section.




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Crack Shack - Sip To Support
Community News
Ting Internet Beach Bundle Set Raffle
Ting Internet wants you to be ready for Memorial Day Weekend and is raffling off a Beach Bundle Gift Set for Memorial Day! Light up your MDW by entering the raffle for a chance to win $400 worth of beach goodies.

Raffle Details
Enter the raffle here: tinginternet.com/chambermdw
Raffle dates: May 1 - May 24
The winner will be announced via email on May 25!

Ting Internet is bringing symmetrical gigabit internet to homes and businesses across beautiful Encinitas! They will transform our city with fiber-optic internet that makes everything work better, from telecommuting and distance learning to working, gaming, and much, much more. Ting Internet is proud to work in and for the communities they serve. Visit ting.com/encinitas to learn more today!
Encinitas Ballet:
Cinderella
Encinitas Senior Citizen of the Year Award
Encinitas, CA, April 26, 2022 – The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club, is pleased to announce that they will be honoring an Encinitas resident with the 2021 Senior Citizen of the Year Award.

The Senior Citizen of the Year Award recognizes a deserving senior citizen who demonstrates outstanding volunteerism, leadership, helping, teaching, mentoring, or advocating for others in the City of Encinitas. The award will be based on dedication, overarching commitment, and demonstrated impact of those served.

You will also have the opportunity to nominate a senior citizen not only for Senior of the Year, but also for consideration of a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, which is not an annual award, is reserved for the highest caliber of nominees with outstanding acts performed not only in 2021 but in previous years as well.

Return form to:
City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department, Senior Citizen of Year Award, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 or E-mail to: encinitasparksandrec@encinitasca.gov. For more Information please call: (760) 943 – 2251
SDG&E Assistance
SDG&E is committed to supporting its customers who have access and functional needs. Do you or does someone in your household have a disability or use an electronic medical device for health, safety or independence? Do you prefer to receive information in a language other than English? SDG&E provides certain communications in over twenty languages including American Sign Language (ASL).
Billing statements are available in large font or Braille for those who are blind or have low-vision. Depending on your needs, you may also qualify for bill discount programs at sdge.com/assistance.
 
Visit sdge.com/AFN to learn more about SDG&E’s accessible resources, programs and services.
SDGE ~ The Path to Net Zero
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
Business News
CSUSM Senior Experience Program
City of Encinitas Customer Survey - Permit Review Process
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.
4th Of July Parade Survey
ATTENTION ALL BUSINESSES ALONG EL CAMINO REAL. The city is thinking of having a 4th of July Parade along that corridor and want to make sure all of the businesses affected are on board with it. Please take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts, there are only 5 questions.
SBDC Microbusiness Grant Program
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. 
To learn more about this program and apply visit https://www.sdivsbdc.org/county-of-san-diego-micro-business-grant-program/. Should you need assistance in filling out the application the San Diego North Economic Development Council will be holding office hours to assist business owners. Call Erik Bruvold at 760-510-5919 to arrange an appointment.
California Rebuilding Fund
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.
Small Business Stimulus Grant
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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