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UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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May Government Affairs Committee Meeting
"Opportunity Zones"
w/ Neki Cox of the IRS and Michelle Geller from the City of Escondido
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Tuesday, May 7th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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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April is National
Humor Month
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Palomar Health Foundation presents
Child Abuse
Prevention Seminar
Tuesday, April 30th
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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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Escondido Youth
Media Festival
Thursday, May 16th
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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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50 years of Lifelong Learning...
Our
Coffee Exchange guest, Principal Brian Head, shared the rich 50 year history of the Escondido Adult School (EAS) which offers extended learning courses for job readiness, or personal development in creative arts, fitness and English as a second language. EAS is a relatively low cost alternative to the four year institutions offering job readiness courses as short as ten weeks.
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Escondido Adult Education Principal Brian Head speaking with Escondido Chamber members about Lifelong Learning Opportunities and Job Readiness
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The cost of college continues to rise, leaving students with extensive debt and a degree in a field of study that statistically they will not remain employed in. The most recent statistic I heard was 17% of employees are working in their field of study.
A college experience is valuable as students experience independence, responsibility and the art of learning. However, college may not be the best option for all. Instead of accruing debt in exchange for a degree, there are many fields that pay well, offer on the job training, and require a much smaller investment such as a certificate. They also have a four year head start in the workforce over their college bound counterpart.
EAS, along with its consortium of Adult Education Schools in Poway, Vista, San Marcos and Ramona can provide training based on market demand. The ability to quickly respond to the needs of the region is fundamental to fulfilling the workforce deficits. One way that businesses can be involved is by offering internship opportunities.
Many of the career technical education classes offered through EAS require the students to perform an unpaid internship. Students who participate in an internship are covered for Worker's Compensation and liability insurance through the Escondido Union High School District during their internship hours.
If your business would like to participate in our internship program, please contact Maria Eidson, Career Education Advisor, at 760-737-8026 or
maeidson@euhsd.org
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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**THIS 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, Taxes, Unique Office Spaces, or Marketing this is an event for you.
Our guest speakers this month will be Tina Jani, CPA and Cathy Silva, CPA of the local firm Covell, Jani & Pasch, LLP. Together they will be sharing their viewpoints on the essentials for business success.
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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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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