August 28, 2023 | Week 35

Vista Chamber Updates

Vista Hiring Fair - Register Your Company Now!

Registrations are now open for the 2nd Annual Vista Hiring Fair!

When: Wednesday, November 8 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Morris B. Vance Community Room | 200 Civic Center Drive

Employers: Connect with a diverse pool of talented candidates from various fields right here in Vista and North County. First five companies to register will have their name on the flyer!

Job Seekers: Don't miss on this opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers in all different kind of industries.

Four HR professionals from SDHR Consulting will be joining us to assist job seekers with resume building + will provide tips on utilizing LinkedIn.

All attendees will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes!

Help Our Neighbors Fundraiser

Some of our local business were affected by a fire at 1385 E Vista Way earlier this month.

Two of our chamber members have decided to come together to help fundraise for the affected businesses.

Valerie's Taco Stand:
Tuesday, August 29 | 11am - 3pm at 2213 El Camino Real.
Local Roots Kombucha:
Wednesday, August 30 | 5pm - 9pm at 1430 Vantage Ct.

If you can't attend you can donate directly here.

Vista Block Party

The City of Vista will be celebrating their 60th anniversary with a block party!

Whether you're into crafts, food, fashion, or anything in between, this is your chance to connect with your community. Learn more about the event and register here.

Vista Irrigation District: Serving Vista for a Century

From humble beginnings serving 337 residents to now delivering water to over 134,000 customers, Vista Irrigation District's journey tells a tale of innovation and adaptation.

Learn more about the history of VID in the Fall issue of Vista Magazine here.

65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade

Mark your calendar for the 65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade!

When: Saturday, December 2 | 1:00pm

Where: Historic Downtown Vista

This year our theme will be "Viva Vista" to celebrate all the things that make Vista great! Registrations will open early next week, so be on the lookout!

Vista Chamber Events

Lunch & Learn: Fentanyl Crisis in North County - August 31

Join us to learn about the Fentanyl crisis affecting our North County community.

You will learn:

Brief overview of fentanyl in North County
Dead on Arrival documentary
The signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose
How to effectively administer Naloxone

All attendees will receive food and a gift card. RSVP here.

Business & Community Resources

Vista High School Job Fair

Hundreds of students are looking for jobs and opportunities right now and are eager to talk to you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get in front of students you can hire immediately. Sign up here for a free table.

When: Friday, September 8 | 12:42 - 1:22pm

Where: Vista High School | 1 Panther Way

Vista Leadership Academy

The Vista Leadership Academy is a free eight week program held twice a year. The group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, except one daytime citywide bus tour. The academy gives residents an up close look at how the city functions. Enrollment is limited to 20 Vista residents or business owners aged 18 years or older on a first come, first-served basis. Learn more here.

Woman's Club of Vista: Is Your Family Touched by Autism?

The Woman’s Club of Vista meeting on September 13 will feature Samara White of TERI, Inc. who will speak about Autism and Special Needs - diagnosis and support systems. Learn about the diagnosis of Autism and explore the individual support for those with Autism and Special Needs. RSVP at womansclubofvistagfwc@gmail.com.

When: Friday, September 13 | 10:00am

Where: Shadowridge Golf Club | 1980 Gateway Drive

Community Events

Taco Tuesday at The Vistonian

When: Tuesday, August 29 | 4:00 - 8:00pm

Where: The Vistonian | 306 S Santa Fe Ave

Enjoy Taco Tuesday at The Vistonian with food from Mexico City Cuisine and beer from Booze Bros + wine bar in this family friendly event.

SDCCU Financial Wellness Wednesday

When: Wednesday, August 30 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Where: Zoom | Register online here.

This free educational webinar is titled "10 Steps to Financial Freedom". The webinar will be hosted by John Broyles, certified financial planner and regional sales manager representing OneAmerica.