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January 202 e-news

Happy New Year from the Ramona Chamber of Commerce!

As we say goodbye to 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year truly amazing for Ramona: our members, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, participants, Board of Directors, and staff. Your dedication and support have been invaluable.

Our New Year’s Resolution: To continue building a stronger, more vibrant community by supporting local businesses, hosting incredible events, and fostering meaningful connections.

Here’s to a prosperous and fun 2025 for us all!

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 dates in M 2025!

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:

• 1st: Happy New Year (no video)
• 8th: Meg Bogart Photography / $2500 Ramona Shopping Spree Winner
• 15th: Anchored Wood Designs
• 22nd: Annual Ramona Community Awards & Board Installation Gala
• 29th: 512 BBQ

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 and Social Media as 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!

Here are the businesses we visited last month on Instagram (click on link to watch on IG):

• Christmas Tree Lighting
• Main Street Coffee
• Vintiques

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 our NEW MEMBERS!

*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Monthly Member Highlight

Ramona Chamber’s First Monthly Highlight of the Year!

We’re honored to shine a spotlight on Ramona Soroptimist! 💙✨

This global volunteer organization is committed to improving the lives of women and girls by providing programs that lead to social and economic empowerment.

✨ Their Vision:

A world where women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

✨ Their Mission:

To empower women and girls through impactful programs that foster growth and opportunity.

"Women at their best, helping other women to be their best." 👏

Join us in celebrating Soroptimist International of Ramona and their inspiring work in our community and beyond!

👉 For more info/para más información: https://tinyurl.com/SoroptimistIntlRamona

🌟 Miembro a quien le ponemos reflejos en el mes de enero 🌟

¡Nos sentimos honrados de destacar a Soroptimist International de Ramona! 💙✨

Esta organización mundial de voluntarios está comprometida a mejorar las vidas de las mujeres y las niñas al brindar programas que conduzcan al empoderamiento social y económico.

✨ Su visión:

Un mundo donde las mujeres y las niñas tengan los recursos y las oportunidades para alcanzar su máximo potencial y vivir sus sueños.

✨ Su misión:

Empoderar a las mujeres y las niñas a través de programas impactantes que fomenten el crecimiento y las oportunidades.

"Mujeres en su mejor momento, ayudando a otras mujeres a ser su mejor momento". 👏

¡Únase a nosotros para celebrar a Soroptimist International de Ramona y su inspirador trabajo en nuestra comunidad y más allá!



Bob Krysak's Monthly President's Message

"When the lights come back on, let the glow from the lamps lead you to our local businesses for your holiday needs. In times like these, we must stick together and help out our neighbors. Show our businesses your love and appreciation...

2024 Chamber Events

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the $2,500 Ramona Shopping Spree! Local residents can earn one entry into the drawing for every $100 spent at Ramona businesses or services (zip code 92065) between Friday, November 29th, and Friday, January 3rd, 2025.

All receipts must be submitted to the Chamber with your name and phone number by 3:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025, to qualify.

The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, January 8th at noon during our Facebook Live with the Chamber. If you need the receipts back, please make a note then pick them up between Jan 9th - 31st, 2025.

2025 Chamber Events

You are cordially invited to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards & Board Installation Gala on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lavender & Olive, 633 Montecito Way, Ramona, CA. There will be a cocktail hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the event starting at 6:00 p.m. and dinner being served around 6:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is Black Tie and Boots Affair so put on your best whether you’re in sleek tuxedos or your favorite cowboy boots, get ready to mix elegance with a dash of country flair. There will be a cash bar. Cocktail, Country Best, or Business Casual attire recommended.

We are still accepting sponsors! With your help, we can make this night special for some outstanding Ramona businesses & to our 2025 Board of Directors.

Thank you so much to our current sponsors:

Comfort Bros Heating, Air & Plumbing

Precision Electric Group, Inc

Gathering Blue Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc

Charlebois Homes

Silent Auction Items Request

We are looking for silent auction items! It's a great way to advertise your business to help honor some outstanding citizens and businesses.

Any contribution is appreciated! Gift baskets, gift certificates or other items can be brought by our office located at 1306 Main St., Suite 103, Monday - Friday from 9am to 3pm until Thursday, January 23, at noon.

Please call before coming in as we may be out serving our community.

760-789-1311

2025 Ramona Chamber Community Event Schedule

Networking Mixers

Thank you to all of the 2024 mixers hosts!!!

The 2025 Networking Season begins in February!

Member Events (non-music 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 at Ramona Community Calendar! If you are a member, you can tag us on your social media post or email your flyer to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Music Scene

Ongoing Events

Brunch

Save the Date

Business Announcements

Ramona Resources

Here are some local resources you may find helpful. for more resources, visit our "Resources" tab on our website RamonaChamber.com

Seasonal

Member & Free Classes

Library Events

For more information, please visit their website at: https://www.sdcl.org/locations/28/ or follow the Friends of Ramona Library on social media at @friendsoframonalibrary

Travel

Ramona Food Distributions

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

Ramona Blood Drives

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

Volunteer Opportunties

Are you a non-profit member and are looking for volunteers? Let us know!

email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or call 760-789-1311.

Now Hiring

Now Hiring in Ramona!

Check out the latest employment opportunities at RamonaJobs.com.

The latest companies that are hiring are:

• Hague Quality Water*
• Ramona Unified School District*
• Ramona Senior Center*
• San Diego Country Estates*

*Current Chamber members

Please contact the employer directly for any updates.

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.

Montecito High School students are looking for employment in Ramona. If you own a local business and are hiring, please contact them at: 760-787-4300. Thank you!(760) 787-4376

(760) 787-4300

Emergency Resources

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!



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Many thanks to our annual sponsors!