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UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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April Coffee Exchange
w/ Brian Head, Principal Escondido Adult School
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Tuesday, April 23rd
7:30am - 9:00am
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Get ready for the May Grand Avenue Festival
Dog Contests,
Creative Kids Corner,
Art in the Garden...and SO much more!
Sunday, May 19th
9:00am - 5:00pm
M
ake plans now, and let us know if you need a booth!
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North County Employers Internship Workshop
Wednesday, May 8th
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22nd Annual Mother's
Day Home Tour
Sunday, May 12th
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The Longest Day to benefit Alzheimer's Association
Friday, June 21st
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Hometown Hero Charity Challenge Competition
Saturday, June 22nd
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What is a Zoning Code Land Use Study?
To open a store front business, you must obtain a permit, which is administered by the City of Escondido. Many of the businesses that can open in Escondido do not have listed standards or guidelines which must be met in order to secure a permit. They are permitted by-right in certain zones, primarily Commercial General (CG).
Permitted by-right means that a permit can be obtained over the counter as there are simple or no listed standards or guidelines related to the industry. The ease of getting a permit may explain why Escondido has more carwashes, drive through restaurants, nail salons and check cashing stores than other cities in North County.
But that may change soon as the city is conducting a
Zoning Code Land Use Study. There are thirteen business categories undergoing this initial review.
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The FIRST 13
- Used Car Sales
- Auto Repair Shops
- Fleet Storage and Car Storage or Tow Yards
- Smoke, E-Cig and Vape Shops
- Tattoo Parlor and/or Body Art
- Nail Salons
- Laundromats and Dry- Cleaning
- Lodging, Motels and Hotels
- Thrift Stores, Consignment Stores, Pawn Shops, and Second-Hand Dealers
- Discount Stores / Bargain Stores
- Banks
- Check-Cash and Payday Establishments
- Drive-Through Businesses and Fast Food Restaurants.
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Of the thirteen, only Check-Cash and Payday Zoning would change from by-right in all zones to not permit at all. Thus, if approved, only existing businesses will be allowed to operate and no new stores will be allowed to open in Escondido.
Banks are also under review, primarily for allowed locations. Consider downtown Escondido. There are fourteen banks on corner lots, which is prime retail real estate. Of course existing banks will not be required to move. However a bank that has been vacant for six months may not be permitted to open as a bank again.
The majority of the preliminary recommendations include expanding definitions, adding new standards or guidelines, and changing from permitted by-right (P) to requiring a conditional use permit (CUP).
The City of Escondido is including the Chamber of Commerce in the review process and has presented the preliminary recommendations to the Economic Development Committee meeting for comment. By updating the zoning code land use, business requirements and regulations will be better managed by the city. It may also elevate land use to its highest potential.
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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**FRIDAY**
April Wake Up Escondido
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Business Resources~
@ The Chamber of Commerce
7:30am - 9:00am
Whether you are a small or large business, w
e'll be talking about something everyone can use and learn more about:
Business Resources
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If you want to learn about Networking, Printing, Insurance, Unique Office Spaces, or Marketing this is an event for you. Come network with other local businesses, enjoy a wonderful breakfast, and gain some knowledge that can help you grow your business!
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Get ready for a Starlit Gala...and make your Award Nominations now!
Come celebrate with us as we honor the Stars of Escondido, and install the new Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors. Your evening will include a complimentary cocktail, hors d' oeuvres, live music from Trade Secret, and a special dinner with a thematic flair!
Be sure to vote now for the following nominations:
* Community Organization
* Community Enhancement
* Family Owned Business
* Entrepreneur of the Year
A Starlit Gala
Friday, June 14th
5:30pm - 9:00pm
California Center for the Arts, Museum
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ESCONDIDO LOCAL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
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Escondido Chamber to Launch Veterans Business Incubator Program
The Escondido Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a partnership with the Veterans Chamber of Commerce San Diego, to launch a new "Veterans Business Incubator" program here in North County. The VCCSD will partner with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce to engage veterans and the business community, including the veteran-owned businesses in the vast region of northern San Diego County through a proven model, a "business incubator", strategically designed to motivate and support military veterans in developing and running their own businesses.
Please join us as we kick-off the program with a small celebration where you can meet the people behind the program, learn how it will work, and be introduced to some of the people the program is designed to help!
Friday, May 3rd
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez to Host Earth Day Event
New Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez will be hosting an Earth Day Event at Washington Park on Saturday, April 20th. The event will take place from 10:00am - 1:00pm, and will also be part of her monthly in-district "Community Chat" program.
Come on out and enjoy a variety of workshops on topics suchs as Poetry, Arts & Crafts, Recycling Tips, Gardening, and more! Plus you'll have a chance to chat with one of our newest elected officials.
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Preventing Wildfires
Over the past few years, the Ceder, Witch, Cocos, Guejito, Paradise and Lilac fires have taught us a lot. The need to be proactive is critical. That's why I introduced Assembly Bill 19, for fire prevention and roadway vegetation management.
Auto-related wildfires are a major problem in California. In 2016 and 2017, almost 25% of local wildfires were vehicle-related. The seventh most destructive fire in state history, last year's Carr Fire in Northern California, killed eight people,
burned over 229,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,500 structures. The fire started when sparks caused by a flat tire ignited brush along the highway.
We can prevent many of these fires by eliminating the fuel source. AB 19 will establish a General Fund...
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