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January 2024 e-news

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

What a fun 2023 we had here in Ramona! It's been so exciting to see how much our community has grown and embraced our small businesses.

The Chamber is planning the 2024 events and is looking at adding more. We are working on exclusive training for our small business members so watch your email & our social media pages.

The fun continues this year with the $2,500 Ramona Shopping Spree that ends this Friday, January 5th at 3pm! After that, we have the Annual Community Awards & Board Installation Dinner on Sunday, January 21st.

More on these and other events below.

*** 2024 Chamber Membership ***

The 2024 Membership starts on Thursday, February 1st!

If you are a current member, you will receive an invoice to renew your membership. You don't have to wait! You can call or stop by the Chamber office, Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm to renew.

If you are thinking of becoming a member, we still have a membership special going! If you renew now, you will get the month of January for FREE! You must call or stop by the Chamber to take advantage of this special.

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 January & February dates!

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

Here are our scheduled January Facebook Live events:

• 3rd: 2024 Ramona Event Overview
• 10th: $2500 Sweepstakes Winner!
• 17th: Ramona Community Awards & Board Installation Dinner
• 24th: Ramona Radio
• 31st: TBD

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 December's NEW MEMBERS!

• No Limit Fundraising
• Tillson Mechanical

*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

• Estates Tree Service
• Turpin Company

Monthly Member Highlight

January's Member Highlight is R.A.E. Automotive

They first became a Chamber member in 1997 and say they are Ramona’s only AAA recommended & endorsed facility.

They know how important it is to find a Ramona car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is their top priority each and every day.

For more info/para más información: http://tinyurl.com/RAEAutomotive

El miembro destacado de enero es RAE An Automotive Service Co Inc.

Se convirtieron en miembros de la Cámara de Ramona por primera vez en 1997 y dicen que son las únicas instalaciones recomendadas y respaldadas por AAA de Ramona.

Saben lo importante que es encontrar un servicio de automóvil de Ramona en el que pueda confiar, por lo que su satisfacción es su máxima prioridad todos los días.

Paul Zawilenski's Monthly President's Message

"As we start the new year, my wish is that we continue to come together as a community to make Ramona a better place. There are so many neighbors who work hard to support our town. Just take a look at the..."

Chamber Events

The $2,500 Ramona Shopping Spree competition ends this Friday, January 5th.

Anyone who turns in receipts from Ramona businesses or services (zip code 92065) including gas, groceries, postage, repair, etc during the contest period will receive one drawing entry for every $100 in receipts turned in to the Chamber.

One lucky winner will win $2,500 worth of gift cards at Ramona businesses that you get to choose!

The winner will be announced during the Wednesday, January 10th Facebook Live at noon.

If you would like to sponsor this fun event, please call the Chamber office at 760-789-1311.

For more information on this event, visit our website at: $2,500 Ramona Shopping Spree

2023 Community Awards

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce will once again recognize various organizations and citizens in Ramona for their contribution to the community during 2023 at our annual Installation Dinner & Awards Gala that is being held on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at The Barn.

Tickets are $65 each and are available on our website at: on our website or by clicking the button below.

If you would like to get your business promoted, being a sponsor of the Annual Ramona Community Awards & Board Installation Dinner is a great way to do it with 3 different levels of sponsorship.

Learn more at: https://ramonachamber.com/installationdinner/ or click the graphic below.

Thank you to all of our current Sponsors!!!

Our 2024 Calendar includes tentative dates. It will be finalized in January and will be updated for our February newsletter.

Networking Mixers

The 2024 Monthly Networking Mixer schedule has openings and we're looking for Ramona businesses that would like to host!

Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to advertise your business by getting your name and logo on our website, social media, and our newsletter. You will be inviting local business owners and potential customers to your business, and have an opportunity to briefly talk about your business at the mixer.

For the latest schedule availability and for more information, please visit our website at: https://ramonachamber.com/networking-mixers/ then contact the Chamber office to reserve your spot.

Please note, your business must be a yearly member in order to qualify.

Member Classes

Community 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

Library Events

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

Now Hiring

Now Hiring in Ramona!

Check out the latest employment opportunities at RamonaJobs.com.

The latest companies that are hiring are:

• Ramona Municipal Water District
• San Diego Country Estates
• Ramona Lumber
• Easter Seals So. California
• Marinade on Main
• Ramona Unified School District

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.

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!