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March 10, 2025

2025 Heroes of Vista Gala - Last Opportunity for Tickets this Tuesday!

If you haven’t secured your seat for the 2025 Heroes of Vista Gala, this is your final chance!

Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating Vista’s top businesses, leaders, and community champions. Don’t miss the awards, the networking, and the celebration—get your tickets before it’s too late!

When: Friday, March 14 | 4:00 - 7:00pm

Where: The Vistonian | 306 S Santa Fe Ave.

Get Your Tickets

35 Years

Vista Unified School District

Vista Adult School

20 Years

California State University San Marcos

Aloha Animal Hospital

15 Years

Sign Art Graphix, Inc.

5 Years

Compadre Brokers

Rising Star of the Month Students - March

From left to right:

Nahshon Strickland - Guajome Park Academy
Christopher Ryan Elena - Alta Vista High School
Malik Daoud - Mission Vista High School
Alexis Lew - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Collin Anderson - Vista Visions Academy
Dailie Stevens - Vista High School

Learn more about the Rising Star Program here.

Mixer de Negocios Latinos

Last Tuesday we hosted our first Mixer for Latino Businesses as part of our Latino Business Outreach Committee.

Thank you to Vicente Hinojosa from Advanced Financial Solutions for sponsoring the event and to Ana Lara from Francisco's Mexican Deli for allowing us to use her space.

If you're interested in learning more about the LBO Committee reach out to alma@vistachamber.org.

Women's History Month - Rochelle McLean

Rochelle McLean is a childbirth/lactation educator and owner of Babies in Bloom in Downtown Vista.

Learn about Rochelle's journey as a woman entrepreneur and the challenges she's faced in our blog.

Read now here.

Creating an Urban Oasis One Awning at a Time

The Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland is a volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Learn more about the Vista chapter and all the work they do in the Spring issue of Vista Magazine. Read now here.

Discover Charming England!

Is your New Year's resolution to travel more? Embark on an unforgettable 9-day tour of England, uncovering its most iconic and picturesque destinations!

Pack your bags, grab your friends, put on your best English accent and join us to discover charming England!

Don't need to be a Vista Chamber member to join. Learn more here.

Did you miss our informational webinar last week? Don't worry! Watch the recording in our website and learn all about Charming England!

We Want to Hear From You!

It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.

Please take a minute to leave us a review here.

Business Mixer - March 12

Join us for our March Business Mixer at Burgeon at The Grove! Catch up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet professionals from all over North County to make new connections.

When: Wednesday, March 12 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Burgeon at The Grove | 501 S Santa Fe Ave.

Rising Star of the Month Fundraiser - March 13

Join us in support of the Rising Star of the Month Program Scholarship Fund at Handel's Ice Cream!

20% of all proceeds will go directly to the Rising Star Scholarship Fund!

When: Thursday, March 13 | 4:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | 207 Main St.

Show flyer at checkout.

Ribbon Cutting

Machine Print Shop

Thursday, March 27 at 1:00pm

2820 La Mirada Dr. Ste. B

RSVP

Fentanyl Safety Training for Breweries

Join us for a free training on fentanyl safety and how to respond to emergencies. Learn to recognize the signs of fentanyl exposure and receive naloxone to help keep your staff and customers safe. Free coffee and pastries will be provided. For more information and to register contact Matt Lawson, Brand Ambassador at The Roadies Brewing at matt@theroadiesbrewingco.com.

When: Wednesday, March 19 | 10:30 - 11:30am

Where: The Roadies Brewing Co. | 1495 Poinsettia Ave. Unit 148

Call to Artists: Mural Opportunity

in Downtown Vista

The Vista Public Arts Commission is seeking artists to design and install a vibrant mural at Shaks Mediterranean Bistro, located at 406 Main Street. This large-scale project, measuring 7 feet high by 100 feet long, offers a unique opportunity to enhance downtown Vista’s artistic landscape.

The selected artist will receive a $5,000 honorarium, with the business owner making the final selection. The proposed artwork must be approved by the Public Arts Commission and the Vista City Council. Interested artists must submit their proposals by Thursday, March 13, at 4 pm. Learn more here.

Youth Opportunity: 420 Remix PSA Contest

Did you know that most youth choose not to use marijuana? Help us spread the message to others by creating a Public Service Announcement to be shared in your community.

Youth in 6th-12th grades in San Diego County are invited to submit an image or a 30-second video that promotes positive social norms to prevent marijuana use. Entries should include the theme, a strong message, a fact-based takeaway, and a call to action. Learn more here.