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July 2024 e-news

This is our busiest month with multiple events for everyone to enjoy starting with the July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks and ending with the Ramona Country Fair! More info about how you can help and attend below.

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 January 2025!

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

Here are our scheduled July Facebook Live events:

• 3rd: July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks
• 10th: Listen Local Radio
• 17th: EZ Solar & Roofing
• 24th: Ramona Country Fair/Cheers to the Valley
• 31st: 2Create Gallery

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 during the month of June on IG:

• Main Street Coffee
• Aloha Truss
• Lavender & Olive - pre-recorded combination with FB
• Terramar Mexican Kitchen

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!

• Journal Publications
• Off the Vine Dining

Monthly Member Highlight

July's Member Highlight is Doreen Smith from Century 21 Affiliated!

Doreen has been a dedicated chamber member for an impressive 19 years. Throughout her time with us, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our community by generously donating to numerous events.

Doreen's dedication goes beyond her professional achievements; she is always ready with a smile and a helping hand, embodying the spirit of community that our chamber strives to foster.

We are incredibly grateful to have Doreen as a long-standing member and supporter. Thank you, Doreen, for your continued generosity and dedication to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce!

For more info/para más información: https://tinyurl.com/DoreenSmithCentury21Affiliated

Bob Krysak's Monthly President's Message

"Ramona Chamber of Commerce this year was honored to present our graduating seniors with $23,000 in scholarships. These funds, in conjunction with offerings by other local organizations and individuals..."

Chamber Events

Networking Mixers

Aloha! 🌺 Our next month's mixer is set to transport you to a tropical paradise!

Join us at L&L Hawaiian BBQ for an evening of networking and fun.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, June 18th

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: L&L Hawaiian BBQ - 1662 Main Street

What to Expect:

Delicious Snacks and Drinks: Enjoy a variety of refreshments while you mingle.

Opportunity Drawings: Enter for a chance to win amazing prizes, including $100 cash! Current members are automatically entered into our $1,000 rollover jackpot. Remember, you must be present to win any opportunity drawing, cash, or jackpot.

Promote Your Business: Donate items for our Opportunity Drawings! We are accepting baskets, items, or gift certificates. To contribute, drop off your donations at our office Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Please call us at 760-789-1311 before stopping by as we may be out serving the community.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening of networking, prizes, and fun. We look forward to seeing you there!



Please RSVP by sending an email to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 760-789-1311 or email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com. Looking forward to a fantastic event!

2024 Mixers

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club of Ramona, and the Ramona Rotary are working together to make the annual fireworks display the best yet at the July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show!

For this event, we must raise at least $45,000 and are still collecting donations & accepting sponsors!

Donate:

At the Chamber Office with cash, check, or credit card at 1306 Main St., Suite 103 between 10am -3pm, Mon-Fri.

Over the phone with a credit card at 760-789-1311.

At a Canister Location listed below

Mail a check (made payable to the Ramona Chamber of Commerce) to our office at 1306 Main St., Suite 103).

Online via credit card at RamonaFireworks.com.

Purchase Shed Raffle Tickets for a wonderful 8x8 ft. storage shed (built by Nick Jordan and Montecito High School's construction class). This shed is wired with a light and an outlet. Proceeds will be donated to the Ramona fireworks fund. Raffle tickets are $10 each, 6 for $50, 14 for $100. The winner will be drawn on event day at 4pm. Raffle tickets are available at the Chamber office.

Be a Sponsor by purchasing a sponsorship online at: RamonaFireworks.com or click the button below to visit our website and download the form.

🌟 Promote your business or organization! Become a sponsor with opportunities ranging from banner placements to major event advertisements. Sponsorships start at $300. Showcase your brand while supporting Ramona's largest event.

📄 Visit our website to download a sponsorship form or purchase a sponsorship: RamonaCountryFair.com

Join us for a fantastic fair experience and make your business shine! 🌟

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Want to enter your ride? You can sign up online at: ramonachamber.com/ramona-country-fair

Member Classes

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.

rsvp to fkosterling@gmail.com

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

Library Events

The library calendar was not available at the time of publishing our newsletter. You can visit their website at: https://www.sdcl.org/locations/28/ or follow the Friends of Ramona Library on social media at @friendsoframonalibrary

Member Announcements

Marinade on Main

Guy B. Woodward Museum

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

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:

• Ramona Mun Water Dist *
• The Gym*
• Wow Automotive & Align... *
• San Diego Country Estates *
• Kamps Propane
• Amber Ramirez - Farmers Ins*

*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.

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

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HDXXJADK845TE

Venmo: @Ltkept

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!