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February 2025 e-news

It's a new membership year, here at the Chamber and we are so grateful for everyone that has already renewed!


If you would like to renew your membership, please contact the office at 760-789-1311 for details.


If you are interested in becoming a Chamber member, you can join by clicking the button below.

Join the Ramona Chamber

We also have a Chamber Open House for those who would like more information about what the Chamber can offer your business.


Learn more and see the other events we have coming up, below.

What an Incredible Night!


The Ramona Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards and Board Installation Gala was a resounding success! Held at the breathtaking Lavender & Olive, the evening was filled with community spirit, exceptional food, and unforgettable moments.


A huge THANK YOU to Off The Vine Dining for the amazing food and Lilac Heights Bakery for the delicious dessert. From the fun photo booth to the exciting auction items, the event was a night to remember.


Congratulations to Our Winners! We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of those who make a difference in our community:

  • Nonprofit of the Year: Ramona Archway Association
  • Business of the Year: Generation’s Daycare/Archie’s Pantry
  • Citizen of the Year: Jodie Taylor
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Elaine Lyttleton


A Big Thank-You to Our Sponsors

Your support made this event possible:

  • Comfort Bros Heating Air & Plumbing
  • All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc.
  • Barona Resort & Casino
  • Gathering Blue Acupuncture & Wellness Center
  • Precision Electric Group CA, Inc.
  • WOW Auto, Tire & Brake (WOW Automotive & Alignment)
  • Charlebois Homes
  • Jac and Bell Event and Marketing
  • Lori Garrow - C2 Financial Corp


Silent Auction Highlights

We are so grateful for the generous contributions:

  • Ramona Disposal: 1-Year Residential Curbside Trash Service
  • Susan White: (3) Gift Baskets
  • Krysak & Associates: Simple Living Trust
  • Ramona Ranch Winery: (2) VIP Wine Tastings for 4 People
  • HolsApple Design Co: Gift Certificate for a Custom Hat
  • Karen Domnitz Realtor - Century 21 Affiliated: Basket with 4 Tickets to the 2025 Ramona Artist Open Studios Tour, Original Framed Art "Monarchs" by Linda Lacey
  • WOW Auto, Tire & Brake (WOW Automotive & Alignment): Emergency Roadside Kit and Free Alignment Gift Certificate


Special Thanks

📹 Video Credit: Ramona Roots

📸 Photo Credit: Stephanie Ogilvie for the Ramona Sentinel


Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special night. Your support and participation continue to make Ramona such a wonderful community. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s gala!

Watch the Black Tie & Boots Affair Instagram Reel by Ramona Roots
Event Images by Chasing Memories Photography 

LIVE Lunch with the Chamber

We had some great Facebook Live Lunch with The Chamber Facebook interviews last month! Click on the photo to play the video on Facebook to learn more about these awesome members!

Happy New Year

The Gym Ramona

Upcoming Chamber Events

Annual Ramona Community Awards & Board Installation Gala

Dunkin' Donuts

If you are a current Chamber member and are interested in being featured on a LIVE with the Chamber broadcast, let us know! We are currently booking dates in March 2025!


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:

  • 5th: Marval Stone
  • 12th: L&L Hawaiian BBQ
  • 19th: Century 21 Affiliated
  • 26th: American Legion Post 332


If you have to cancel a date, please let us know ASAP so we can schedule another member.


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):


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

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*** New Members ***

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

*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

  • AccountingWise CPA
  • Allie's Party Equipment Rental
  • Alpha Fire and Land
  • Associate Member Aubry Leigh Brown
  • Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary & Cremation Service
  • C2 Financial Corp Lori Garrow
  • C2 Financial Corp. Nancy Sapper
  • Century 21 Affiliated / Karen Domnitz
  • Changing Options SD. Inc
  • Children's Paradise
  • Correcaminos Vineyard and Winery
  • Couple-O-Bucks
  • Elston Hay & Grain
  • Empowered Fathers
  • EXP Realty/ Tina Wright
  • Frosted Faces Foundation
  • Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
  • Hatfield Creek Vineyards & Winery
  • Holly Helps Marketing
  • Jac & Bell Events and Marketing
  • LP Construction
  • Marci McKown / Century 21 Affiliated
  • Marinade on Main
  • Mt Woodson Golf Club
  • Property Mgmt Ltd. since 1980
  • Ramona Cannabis Company
  • Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, Inc.
  • Ramona Garden Club
  • Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project Corp
  • Ramona High Work Ability Program
  • Ramona Lions Club - District 4L-6
  • Ramona Municipal Water District
  • Ramona Sentinel-Ramona Magazine
  • Ramona Woman's Club
  • Ransom Pump
  • Scott Lee Rudge Construction Inc.
  • Something Delicious
  • Soroptimist Int'l of Ramona
  • Spirit Of Joy Lutheran Church
  • Spray of Sunshine
  • Sun Valley Heating and Air
  • Sundt Construction, Inc
  • Surprise Farm Retreat Center
  • Susan DePriest
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783

Monthly Member Highlight

February Member Highlight: D'Carlos Restaurant


Founded in 1977 by Carl and Lin Carnevale, third-generation Ramona locals, D'Carlos Restaurant has been a community favorite for decades. As a long-time member of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, they bring a welcoming vibe that perfectly captures Ramona’s unique western and equine history.


Serving up a full menu of tasty Italian and American dishes, D’Carlos is all about good food and great company. Their Prime Rib has been the talk of the town for over 20 years—slow-cooked to perfection and served fresh every day.


If you’re looking for a spot that blends great food with Ramona’s laid-back charm, D’Carlos is the place to be. Whether it’s lunch with friends or a cozy dinner, they’ll make you feel right at home.


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


El Miembro a quien le ponemos reflejo este mes de febrero: Restaurante D'Carlos


Fundado en 1977 por Carl y Lin Carnevale, residentes de Ramona de tercera generación, el restaurante D'Carlos ha sido un favorito de la comunidad durante décadas. Como miembro de la Cámara de Comercio de Ramona desde hace mucho tiempo, brindan un ambiente acogedor que captura a la perfección la historia única del oeste y los caballos de Ramona.


D'Carlos ofrece un menú completo de sabrosos platos italianos y estadounidenses y se trata de buena comida y buena compañía. Su costilla de primera ha sido el centro de atención de la ciudad durante más de 20 años: se cocina a fuego lento a la perfección y se sirve fresca todos los días.


Si está buscando un lugar que combine buena comida con el encanto relajado de Ramona, D'Carlos es el lugar ideal. Ya sea que se trate de un almuerzo con amigos o una cena acogedora, lo harán sentir como en casa.



Bob Krysak's Monthly President's Message

"...it is incumbent upon us to nurture and support our communities to make them the best possible. This includes our local businesses, our local nonprofit organizations, our schools...

Read the entire message in this month's Ramona Home Journal

2025 Ramona Chamber Community Event Schedule

Networking Mixers

Kick Off 2025 with Our First Networking Mixer on Thursday, February 20th, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at D'Carlos Restaurant -1347 Main St, Ramona


Save the date and stay tuned for more details!


While you're there, be sure to drop your business card for a chance to win $100! (Must be present to win).


All current members have a chance at winning a $1,000 rollover jackpot! (Must be present to win)


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


Promote your business by donating for the Opportunity Drawings! All donations are greatly appreciated. We are happy to accept baskets along with individual items or gift certificates. You can drop off items at our office Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm or Friday from 9 am - noon up until the day of the event!



Would you like to host a Networking Mixer? We currently have the months of August and September available. They happen on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.


Hosting a mixer is an incredible opportunity to promote your business and connect with fellow members of the community!


Who can host? Current Chamber members who want to showcase their business to other local business owners, managers, and employees.


Please contact us at 760-789-1311 or email rccstaff@ramonachamber.com for more details. Don’t miss this chance to shine a spotlight on your business!

Click here to learn more about our Networking Mixers

Upcoming Chamber

Visit the Chamber Open House page for more information

Mark your calendars!

Cheers to the Valley is back with a new date and location for 2025!

April 5, 2025 at the beautiful Begent Ranch! - 18528 Highland Valley Rd


Join us for a day of:

Delicious small catered bites

Unlimited wine tasting from local wineries

Live music to set the perfect vibe

Craft vendors offering unique local goods


Pre-sale tickets as well as winery, vendor, and music list coming soon!

Visit our Cheers to the Valley Wine Fest page

On Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13, 2025, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce will present the Annual Ramona Open Studios Tour.


You will have a unique opportunity to visit with Ramona, CA artists in their private studios, while viewing their work.


This self-guided tour will meander through Ramona, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace from 10am – 4pm.


Artist registration and Pre-sale tickets coming soon! Visit our website for updates.

Visit the RAOST page for more information
Click here to sponsor the RAOST

Member Special Valentines Menus

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

*** Community Calendar ***

Music Scene

Ongoing Events

Brunch

Save the Date

Life Line Screening will be performing a day of preventive health screenings at San Vicente Inn & Golf Resort on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This collaboration helps bring important health screenings to our community at an affordable price. The tests look to identify risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. 

 

Life Line Screening uses these non-invasive methods to get you lab-accurate results and recommendations you can review with your doctor. 

 

You must pre-register. Appointments are limited, so please sign up now by calling 1-844-591-7160  or visit Life Line Screening’s website at https://www.llsa.social/hsca or text the word circle to 216-279-1607.

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

Member & Free Classes

Scholarship Opportunities

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:


  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Empowered Fathers* (nearby)
  • Julian Pie Company (nearby)
  • San Vicente Resort*
  • Angel Eye Private Security *

*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

California Department of Food & Agriculture

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!

✨ Let's keep the tradition alive! ✨


Our 4th of July fireworks display is a cherished tradition, but we need your help to make it happen. We rely 100% on donations to light up the sky and celebrate our independence in style.


Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Join us in continuing this beloved tradition by donating today. Together, we can ensure that the fireworks shine bright for years to come!


Help us light up the night sky on Independence Day and donate by clicking below.

Click to donate to the Christmas Tree Fund
Click to donate to the Fireworks Fund

Many thanks to our annual sponsors!

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