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February 2024 e-news

Did you participate in the $2,500 Ramona Shopping Spree Competition? Thank you to everyone that helped support our small businesses by shopping local this holiday season!

We announced the winner on our January 10th Facebook live show. You can view it below to see who won!

We also had our Annual Ramona Community Awards and Board Installation Dinner on January 21st. It was such a fun time celebrating outstanding citizens and businesses in our community, and welcoming our new Board of Directors, Holly Burger and Matt Wagner. We also said thank you to Susan McCormick for her 6 years on the Board and welcomed Bob Krysak as our new president!

Thank you to Paul Zawilenski for his dedication and commitment to the Chamber and community over the last two years!

You can visit our Board of Directors page to see all of the members at: https://ramonachamber.com/about/board-of-directors/

Here are the winners of the community awards:

Business of the Year: Kit Fox Outfitters

Citizen of the Year: we had two this year!! Jon Hasz & Ashley E. Norton

Firefighter of the Year: Collin Krebill 

Milestone Membership Recognitions:

Ramona Sentinel

Lemurian Fellowship

Thomson and Son, Inc 

Daniel's Sun Valley Market

Non-Profit of the Year: Ramona Community Foundation

Officer of the Year: Corporal Taylor Young 

Senior Deputy Volunteer of the Year: Anne Wood

Teacher of the Year: Katie Skahan

Classified Employee of the Year: Danielle Shaw

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners and a huge thank you to all of the sponsors!

*** 2024 Chamber Membership ***

The 2024 Membership starts TODAY, Thursday, February 1st!

If you are a current member, you should have received an invoice to renew your membership via email or post. You can call or stop by the Chamber office, Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm to renew.

Please give us a call at 760-789-1311 or send an email to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com with any questions.

LIVE Lunch with the Chamber

If you are a current Chamber member and are interested in being featured on a LIVE Lunch broadcast, let us know! We are currently booking February & March dates!

An extra benefit is being featured in an advertisement in the Ramona Sentinel the week after broadcast.

Here are our scheduled February Facebook Live events:

• 7th: Frosted Faces Foundation
• 14th: Always Sunny Ramona Senior Day Care
• 21st: Ramona Chamber Board of Directors
• 28th: Ciampoli Construction

After our Facebook live broadcast, we stop into a local business (current members only) with Joe Stupar, our executive director and Kristina Ramirez of Ramona Roots Photography like we are customers to show off their products and/or services in the shop. We hope this entices people to stop in and support our local, small businesses!

Be sure to follow both our social media pages for the most up to date information @RamonaChamberCA

*** New Members ***

We'd like to offer a big WELCOME to January's NEW MEMBERS!

• Kahoots Feed and Pet
• Gold Standard Electric
• Robin's Nest Ranch
• Tillman HR Strategies
• Olive and Oak Antiques
• Carolyn's Confections
• Ciampoli Construction, Inc.
• Lavender and Olive and Copper Meadows Equestrian Center
• Lilac Heights Bakery
• Tracy Weinzapfel Studios, Inc.



*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

2Create Gallery

A and R Computers

Aging Mentor Services

All in Pumping

Allie's Party Equipment Rental

Alpha Fire and Land

Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino

Black Widow Diesel

C2 Financial Corp Lori Garrow

C2 Financial Corp. Nancy Sapper

Carpet Lady, The

Century 21 Award/Doreen Smith

Century 21 Award/Karen Domnitz

Changing Options SD. Inc

Correcaminos Vineyard and Winery

D' Carlos Restaurant

Djj Vineyard

Eagle Peak Escrow

First Congregational Church of Ramona

Friends of the Ramona Library

Gold Standard Electric

Hague Quality Water

Kraken Brittle Company

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Lavender and Olive and Copper Meadows Equestrian Center

Law Offices of Krysak & Associates

Lemurian Fellowship

Let The Kids Explore Pod Trips

Lilac Heights Bakery

Linda Sinnachcharige Face Painter

LP Construction

Main Street Coffee

Marci McKown / Century 21 Affiliated

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians

MJN Real Estate/Carol Fowler

Oakwood Escrow

Olive and Oak Antiques

Operation Love Global

Pamo Valley Winery

Pilates By Isabella

Ramona Cannabis Company

Ramona Family Naturals

Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, Inc.

Ramona Lions Club - District 4L-6

Ramona Locksmith/ Pj's Lock and Safe

Ramona Municipal Water District

Ramona Petroleum DBA Arco AM PM

Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic

Ramona Ranch Winery

Ramona Real Estate Association

Ramona Self Storage

Ramona Sentinel-Ramona Magazine

Ramona Tire Pros & Service Center

Ramona Unified School District

Rancho Land Co.

Rustic Interiors

Santa Maria Masonic Temple

Southwest Trailer Sales

Surprise Farm Retreat Center

Sustainable Ramona

Tangent Inspired Stories LLC

The Brokerage

The Tree Fairy

Tillman HR Strategies, LLC

Town & Country Property Management

Tractor Supply Co

Tracy Weinzapfel Studios, Inc.

Turpin Chiropractic

Turpin Company

Uptown Boutique LLC

Velocity Paintball

Vintiques

Wades Tool Trade LLC

Water Wise Well Service

WOW Automotive & Alignment

Monthly Member Highlight

February's Member Highlight is Friends of the Ramona Library

FORL have been members since 2000 and are dedicated to making the Ramona Community Library the best it can be.

Friends of Ramona Library own and operate The Open Book store located inside of the library. Funds from the store support Ramona library programs, the purchases for new books, media, and resources for the library.

FORL also recruits volunteers to work with library staff, shelving books, reading to children, assisting with literacy programs and other tasks.

For more information, visit their member page at: http://tinyurl.com/FriendsOfTheRamonaLibrary

Bob Krysak's Monthly President's Message

"The theme for the Chamber for 2024 is, "We Mind Your Business.” This theme indicates a continuing and renewed focus on serving our member businesses and insuring, to the extent possible, their success. We will expand resources..."

Chamber Events

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is excited to help showcase our local artists and their art on April 13th and 14th.

Spectators can purchase tickets for $12 each on our website or by clicking the button below.

Networking Mixers

The first networking mixer of the year will be on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30pm - 8pm with Always Sunny Ramona Senior Day Care.

"Get ready to let the good times roll! Join us at Always Sunny, Ramona Senior Day Care Club for a lively Mardi Gras-themed mixer filled with fun, laughter, and great company.

🎉 Meet fellow Ramona business owners and seize the chance to win $100!

🎊 Don't miss out on the Guaranteed $1,000 Rollover Jackpot – you must be a current Ramona Chamber member and present to win!

🎭 Admission: $5 for members and kids, $10 for guests and prospective members.

RSVP to Laura Leeman at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or 760-789-1311.

Attending this mixer is not just a celebration; it's an opportunity to make your business a household name. Consider donating to our opportunity drawings – a fantastic way to advertise. We gladly welcome baskets, individual items, and gift certificates.

Thank you to Amber Ramirez - Farmers Insurance Agent for your donation!

2024 Mixers

Member Classes

Valentines Day Events

Member Events

Click on flyers for any applicable links or to enlarge.

Disclaimer: the Ramona Chamber is not responsible for the flyer content submitted by the community. Contact the event coordinator with any questions.

Have a community event that you want to advertise, be sure to add it to our community calendar! If you are a member, you can tag us on your social media post or email your flyer to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Ongoing Events

Brunch

Save the Date

If you are a current Ramona Chamber member and joined after September 12, 2023, you are invited to our next New Member Ribbon Cutting & Lunch at D'Carlos. You should receive an invite via email in February. You must RSVP to Laura at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or call 760-789-1311.

Library Events

Member Announcements

Superbowl LVIII is happening this Sunday, February 11th. There are local businesses that will air the game such as the @TheParLoungeandDeck and The Barn

Regardless of where you watch the game, make sure you get home safe.

Arrive Alive Rides is running a Superbowl Special! They are waiving the initial $20 fee and only charging $10 per person. Please call Melissa at 760-703-4370.

Ramona Food Distributions & Blood Drives

Check the Feeding San Diego and San Diego Food Bank websites for any changes to the schedule.

Check the San Diego Blood Bank and American Red Cross websites for any changes to the schedule.

Travel

Save the Date - Booking coming soon

Now Hiring

Now Hiring in Ramona!

Check out the latest employment opportunities at RamonaJobs.com.

The latest companies that are hiring are:

• San Diego Country Estates*
• SERVPRO of East Poway/Ramona
• Ramona Family Naturals*

Would your business like to add or update an existing job listing on our website? Just email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Jobs will remain on the list for 3 months unless you contact us before then.

Ramona Unified School District WorkAbility I (WAI) program

Do you need employees? The Ramona Unified School District WorkAbility I (WAI) program Is looking for potential job sites for student workers.

WorkAbility is a partnership program that helps high school students with disabilities transition successfully to adult life. It provides assistance to students who lack the confidence or ability to compete for jobs on their own. With the support of trained job placement specialists and participating businesses, these students grow in confidence, skills and work maturity which will greatly enhance their ability to develop into permanently employed citizens.

Interested? Questions? Please Contact Jodi Chapp, Career Specialist, Ramona High School at 760-787-4024 or jchapp@ramonausd.net.

Fundraisers

The Chamber Corner

We include some updates regularly to ensure that new subscribers are aware of these opportunities. For more information, click on the link or graphic.

• SBA Microloans are available through certain nonprofit, community-based organizations which are experienced in lending and business management assistance. Individual requirements will vary.
• Do you know someone in need of food or other assistance? Please visit our community resources webpage, RamonaResources.com.

Medium-and-Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle and infrastructure programs in the state of California

Local Advertising

Would you like to advertise your business in the monthly newsletter or on our social media? You don't need to be a member!



Please contact the Chamber Office at 760-789-1311 or rccstaff@ramonachamber.com for rates and more information.

Did you love our new Christmas tree??? It was possible thanks to donations from people like you!

Although we haven't yet met our goal to cover the entire cost, the Chamber covered the remaining amount so we could all enjoy a well-deserved new tree!

We could really use your help to cover the cost. If you would like to contribute, you can name your price: donations can easily be made online (below). If you prefer to pay by phone or check, please contact our office. Many thanks those who have already contributed!

$1,000+ sponsors will be listed on a plaque that will be hung at the tree every year (and on display at the Chamber office the rest of the year).

Many thanks to our annual sponsors!