Check out what is happening this month in the Diamond Business District!
SEPTEMBER 2016
MISSION STATEMENT
As a result of the Board of Directors' Strategic Planning Retreat this past June, we have updated our mission statement to the following:

The Mission of the Diamond Business Association is to foster economic prosperity by advocating for and promoting the growth of businesses in the Diamond District. 

WORKSHOPS
What workshop would you be interested in taking?  

The Diamond Business Association would like your input on the topics that our workshops will cover. Are you interested in taking a "Credit Repair & Recovery" workshop? How about Marketing or Financing? Let us know! 


DIAMOND RECAP
Shine Bright Awards & Business Mixer

 
On August 17th, we hosted the Shine Bright Awards at US Bank on Federal Blvd. The winners were (left to right): US Bank for Corporate Partner of the Year, Mariscos Altata for Business of the Year, E&E Industries for Woman-Owned Business of the Year, Superior Cuts His & Hers for Rookie of the Year, and the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus for Volunteer of the Year, Bonnie Jean's Soul Food as Family-Owned Business of the Year (not present). Congratulations to all the nominees and awardees!

Check out all the pictures here!

In This Issue:
Committee Calendar
Taste of the Diamond Committee
9/6, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 | 5:30pm

Marketing & Promotions Committee
Thursday 9/8 | 5:30pm

Economic Development Committee
Tuesday 9/13 | Noon

Executive Committee
Wednesday 9/14 | 6pm

Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday 9/20 | 5:30pm

All Meetings are held in the Tubman Chavez Community Center.
Partner Resources
Helpful Blogs
UPCOMING DIAMOND EVENTS
NOTICE
Diamond Business Association's
 Board of Directors Meeting

When: 
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
5:30pm-7:00pm

Where:
Tubman Chavez Community Center
Conference Room
415 Euclid Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114

What:
Join us for our monthly board of director's meeting. 

Fourth Annual Taste of the Diamond

NEW DIAMOND BUSINESSES
 
Calderon Mily Cleaning
619-288-0944
Calderon Mily Cleaning  is currently  a home-based business. 

San Diego 4 Life
619-212-2518
4973 Imperial Avenue, Suite 3 
 San Diego, CA 92113

San Diego Professional
951-894-8641
995 Gateway Center Way, Suite 304
San Diego, CA 92102
U-Store-It 805
619-255-7478
930 S 47th Street
San Diego, CA 92113


DIAMOND PARTNER EVENTS
Bonnie Jean's Soul Food 
BBQ Fundraiser #2
Purchase your tickets now! 
DIAMOND RESOURCES
Internships  & Volunteer Opportunities  

Do you know an outstanding student looking to boost their resume and upcoming college applications? Urge them to apply for an internship with us! 
We are looking for high school and college students who want to make a positive difference in our community.  
Download the application here
Exiting News?

Is your business offering a special next month? Or perhaps hosting a special event? Did your business just receive an award or recognition? If you have something exciting happening, LET US KNOW! We will help you spread the word! We might even pay for advertisement on Facebook. 

Contact our office to tell us all about it!

FREE ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 
Diamond Business Association members can list their business in our online directory. Its FREE and simple!

Download instructions on how to CLAIM and EDIT your listing here!

 

You can update your listing with your company hours, email, logo, social media platform links, and any other information about your business you wish to add!

$500 Matching Signage Grant 

Need a new business sign for your storefront? You can receive a $500 matching grant for a new, code-compliant, sign!

Click here  to read more about the requirements and to download the applica-tion.

Grand Openings & Ribbon Cutting

Are you a new business? Are you celebrating an anniversary? We would be happy to coordinate a Grand Opening Ceremony or Celebration for any new or existing business in the Diamond Business District. Please contact our office for more information.