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Wednesday,
July 14th, 2021
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Chamber News and Updates
THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION
Will Your Industry Or Specific Business Be Looking To Add Staff In The Next Six Months?*
YES
NO
Last Week's Poll Results: "Do You Think San Diego County Will Have Future Water Restrictions This Summer?"
YES = 66%
NO = 34%
*If you have additional comments please email us at chris@escondidochamber.org
This week I'd like to share an article by the San Diego County Water Authority. It certainly aligns with our past two poll questions regarding drought and local water restrictions, so we wanted to share it with you.

Thanks, JR
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San Diego Region is Drought-Safe This Summer; Residents asked to voluntarily keep using water efficiently

Strategic investments and water-use efficiency mean no shortages or mandates in forecast
Statewide drought conditions are highlighting the value of regionally and locally controlled water supplies in San Diego County, where the San Diego County Water Authority has announced that the region is protected from drought impacts this
summer, and through 2045, despite continued hot and dry conditions.

No shortages or regional water-use mandates are in the forecast, the result of three decades of strategic investments that create an aquatic safety net for San Diego County’s $253 billion economy and quality of life for 3.3 million residents. In fact, a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the role of San Diego’s regional water supply portfolio of investments in protecting the economy from drought.

“Thank you to San Diegans for everything you have done to make sure that we have enough water to meet the region’s needs now and for decades into the future,” said Gary Croucher, Water Authority Board Chair. “You have invested through your water bills and your water-smart practices, and those efforts are paying off in tangible ways. The key this summer is to stay water-smart. You can find tips,
rebates and landscape class information at https://www.sdcwa.org/your-water/conservation/.”

In the early 1990s, the county’s economy was crippled by drought, suffering 13 straight months of 31% supply cutbacks from the Water Authority’s wholesale water provider. At the time, the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California controlled almost all of San Diego County’s water supplies.

Today, the picture is much different: The region’s diversified water supply portfolio includes highly reliable, locally controlled and drought-proof supplies from the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant and the nation’s largest water
conservation-and-transfer agreement, which provides high-priority, low-cost water from the Colorado River. The combination offers significant protection against droughts and other emergencies so that the Water Authority’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan shows San Diego County will continue to have sufficient water supplies through the 2045 planning horizon, even during multiple dry years.

“Our region’s economy and quality of life is brought to you by water,” said Croucher. “The Water Authority and its 24 member agencies are committed to providing the fundamental water resources that keep the region strong – not just
for today, but for the long-haul.”

For more information about water supplies in the San Diego region, go to this link.
Chamber Events & Programs
25+ People Hired So Far!!
NEED A JOB? MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!
~HUNDREDS OF OPENINGS ~
NORTH COUNTY
JOB FAIR #3

THURSDAY, JULY 22nd
9:00AM - 2:00PM

Escondido Chamber
of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
$$ MAKE MORE MONEY $$
25+ People Hired So Far
~~ FREE TO ATTEND ~~
Thursday, July 22nd
4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • NEW BOARD MEMBER INSTALLATION

  • FREE TO ATTEND

  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  • RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIPS

  • FOOD FROM KENNEDY'S MEAT COMPANY
  • WIN A HAND-BLOWN CUSTOM PIECE OF ART GLASS COMPLIMENTS OF STONE & GLASS
Chamber Announces 2021 Best of Escondido Eats Winners

With 17 categories, and 18 winners (yes we had a tie), that resulted from the tally of nearly 4,000 votes the results are in from the inaugural "Best of Escondido Eats" program! Did your favorite place make the list??
Do you want to learn about business, the economy, and more happening in Inland North County? The Wonderland Podcast is designed to be an informative and educational series that focuses on business-centric activities, where Chamber CEO & Host, James Rowten, will be empowering businesses, building community, convening leaders, engaging influencers, and speaking with the movers and shakers of Inland North County. The Wonderland Podcast is brought to you by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce --- join us regularly to learn more about your community!
Escondido Chamber Launches "The Wonderland Podcast"
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Member News & More
Shaback Opens @ Westfield Mall
Shaback has been serving the entire San Diego region for 29 years and have been noted to serve 500,000 people a year with food, clothes, toys and more. Now they have revolved into a full service resource center inside the Westfield North County Mall. At the resource center food is given away daily FREE along with diapers and all other living essentials.
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Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery...Come Visit Their Corner Of Creativity At Juniper & Grand!
Neighborhood Healthcare's Annual Fundraising Gala!

Saturday, September 18th - 5:30pm
@ San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Scene In Escondido: Where YOU Need To Be 7/22!