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UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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Ribbon Cutting @
Russell Cellular
Russell Cellular
322 W. El Norte Parkway
Friday, May 3rd
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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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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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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Employee or Independent
Contractor Seminar
Tuesday, June 25th
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The unintended outcome of minimum wage hikes and who really gets the shaft.
While pursuing his degree, my husband worked part time as a server at a resort in Tucson. He earned ΒΌ of the federal minimum wage plus tips. It was a great gig! Even a slow night meant $200 in his back pocket. Hence our surprise when we moved here in 2005 and discovered that servers were earning full tips on top of the state minimum wage. We honestly discussed picking up a part time job at a classy restaurant.
Fair, livable wages has been a hot topic for many years. Minimum wage for the state of California will reach $12.00 by 2020 and increase every year to reach the minimum of $15.00 by 2022. California minimum wage is currently 1.65 times higher than the federal rate of $7.25. California is not alone. There are 28 other states whose minimum wage is higher than the federal rate.
However, there are only six other states with a minimum wage that does not distinguish between tipped and non-tipped employees. Thus, the restaurant owners cannot count tips as wages yet they must pay payroll taxes on tips.
Is there a solution?
Unlike Europe, tipping is engrained in our culture. Changing this model would require the collaboration of restaurateurs across the nation. It would also result in higher prices on the menu, which may not go over well with the consumer. But it could lead to more equitable pay for the entire restaurant staff.
There is a pay disparity from the front of house staff to the behind the scenes kitchen staff. Yes, everyone is making at least minimum wage. However, with the mandatory minimum wage increases through 2022, restaurateurs are forced to give a raise to servers, who are already making two to three times more than the support staff. Most owners agree that they would rather have the flexibility to raise the pay of the non-tipped staff vs tipped staff. And until last year, it was illegal for tips to be shared with the entire staff.
Thus far, California legislatures are not interested in addressing this issue. However, if you want to continue enjoying the food and service at your favorite eatery, it is necessary to understand this issue and support our local restaurateurs.
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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Escondido Chamber to Launch Veterans Business Incubator Program
~This Friday~
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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In leiu of the regularly scheduled meeting, the Economic Development Committee will be attending the 2019 UNITE NCI Luncheon. We encourage you to join us at this important event.
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Get ready for a Starlit Gala...the 109th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner is quickly approaching!
Come celebrate with Chamber Members, business executives, and community leaders 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!
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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SDCWA hosts "San Diego Grown Photo Contest" during month of May
As one of the nation's top producers of avocados, ornamental trees and shrubs, flowers, succulents, lemons, and other agricultural goods, San Diego County's farms generate nearly $4.8 billion in total economic activity.
Our region's temperate climate and reliable water supplies support an astounding 5,500 local farms on more than 250,000 cultivated acres - not to mention the numerous farmers markets, restaurants and grocery stores stocked with our local bounty.
To celebrate how safe and reliable water supplies fuel San Diego's thriving agriculture industry, the San Diego County Water Authority is hosting a photo contest in May, which is also Water Awareness Month.
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SANDAG Encourages You to Bike to Work on Thursday, May 16th
In support of National Bike Month, the San Diego Association of Governments is encouraging everyone to take part in Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 16th.
When you register, you can stop by one of more than 100 Pit Stop locations throughout the San Diego region from 6am-9am to receive your free T-shirt, snacks, and encouragement! Escondido's Pit Stop location will be in front of City Hall at 201 N. Broadway, and always remember to wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road.
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