May 15, 2023 | Week 20

Vista Chamber Updates

Rising Star Students of the Year 🌟

Last Friday we hosted our Rising Star of the Year Breakfast in which we honor local high school seniors and award them scholarships to use for their college education. The following students were honored last Friday:

Rising Stars of the Year:

Khalif Kamil - Mission Vista High School

Hieu Kelly - North County Trade Tech

Javiyah Moliga - Vista Visions Academy

Ezra Oshima - Rancho Buena Vista High School

Josephine Ortega - Major Gen. Raymond Murray High School

Simarpreet Kaur - Guajome Park Academy

Michelle Aguilar - Vista High School

Award of Merit:

Melissa Soria - Major Gen. Raymond Murray High School

Harmanpreet Singh - Guajome Park Academy

Tevon Sesay - Guajome Park Academy

Mya Beecher - Guajome Park Academy

Distinguished Female Award:

Kimberly Delgado - Vista High School

Nikolas Ljubic Award:

Brittany Martinez Martinez - Trade Tech High School

Samantha Schwalbe - Mission Vista High School

Liam Jones - Vista High School

Evan Fogel - Vista High School

Jacqueline Jacobo - Guajome Park Academy

Interested in learning more about the program and/or become a sponsor? Reach out to workforce@vistachamber.org for more information.

Vista Magazine - Summer Edition ☀️

The Summer issue of the Vista Magazine is out now!

Learn about different businesses shaping our community, get updates from Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld, VUSD Superintendent Dr. Doyle, and Vista Mayor John Franklin.

Read here.

Revista de Vista - Edición de Verano ☀️

¡La edición de verano de la Revista de Vista está disponible!

Aprenda sobre diferentes negocios haciendo una diferencia en nuestra comunidad, lea actualizaciones de la directora general de la Cámara de Comercio de Vista Rachel Beld, del superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Vista Dr. Doyle, y del alcande John Franklin.

Lea aquí.

Velocity, Vista Chamber Podcast

Sunny Days Sunshine Center provides The Sunshine Center, a pediatric provider offering academic, social, emotional, and behavioral services. The Sunshine Center was selected as the Small Business of the Year for 2023!

Brooke Gibbons is the Center Supervisor and brings expertise and passion for Center patients and staff in a way that really makes a difference. Listen to the episode here.

Ribbon Cutting: La Jolla Vein & Vascular

This is their second and first location in Vista. La Jolla Vein & Vascular brings together board-certified experts in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology to provide the most advanced treatments for vascular disorders of the legs, feet and pelvis. Learn more about them here.

Business Mixer at Wounded Warrior Homes

Thank you to everyone that joined us yesterday for this very successful joint Business Mixer with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce!

Special shout out to Mia and the whole team at Wounded Warrior Homes for being great hosts. Learn about them and their mission here.

Vista Chamber Events

Coffee & Conversation - May 17

Join Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld for a morning coffee at Cat & Craft Cafe.

Enjoy the coffee and pastries while netweaving and making relationship-based referrals with fellow Chamber members.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Breaking ground to the addition of a 40 bed building to their existing 119 bed skilled nursing facility.

Vista Knoll Specialized Care

Friday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m.

2000 Westwood Road

RSVP

Business & Community Resources

One-Time $4,000 Grant Program for Low-Income Families Hurt By COVID-19

The Recovery Action Fund for Tomorrow will provide one-time cash distributions in the amount of $4,000 to families with children under 18 years of age and seniors, prioritizing those at risk of homelessness. This fund addresses the growing need for flexible funds, will connect recipients to resources that help them maximize the receipt of these funds, and will support them in planning for their future. The program will serve San Diego County, prioritizing the 39 Health Equity Zip Codes, and will focus on households earning 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Find more information here.

Alley Art on the Asphalt - VENDORS WANTED

Vendors wanted! We are looking for creatives, makers, artists, and handmade goods. All works should be made, curated, or collected by the vendor. BOOTHS ARE $60-. Booths are approximately 10'x10' (no electricity provided). The event is family-friendly, and please no drug paraphernalia - if you are unsure please email backfencesociety@gmail.com or Elevated760@gmail.com.

Vista Pop Warner Speed Camp

This camp consists of an affordable athletic speed, core, and balance training to the youth of Vista and North County. This is done through personal training, teamwork, and competition. Learn more here.

Community Events

Jesus Christ Superstar

When: Wednesday, May 17 - Sunday, May 21 | 6:30 - 10:00pm

Where: Moonlight Amphitheatre | 1250 Vale Terrace Dr.

Vista Farmers Market

When: Every Saturday of the month | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Vista Courthouse | 325 S Melrose Dr. Ste. 300

Las Quinceañeras

When: Saturday, May 20 | 4:00 - 10:00pm

Where: Local Roots Kombucha | 1430 Vantage Court

Join us as we celebrate 15 women who left thier abusive relationship but never had thier quinceanera. We are throwing them the party to celebrate our 22 years of service to the community. Learn more here.