May 31, 2023 | Week 22

Vista Chamber Updates

12th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival 🍓

Thank you to everyone that joined us this weekend for the 12th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival!

Thank you to all our vendors, sponsors, and volunteers for making this another berry exciting and successful festival.

Save the date for next year!

Sunday, May 26, 2024

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Velocity, Vista Chamber Podcast

Denisse Barragan is the 2023 Heroes of Vista Businessperson of the Year! Denisse is the co-owner of J&R Auto Body and Paint, a complete automobile collision repair and paint service shop in Vista. Denisse sits down with Rachel to share what she has learned as a strategic, creative businesswoman in a men-dominated field. Listen to the episode here.

San Diego Balloons and More

No party is complete without balloons and San Diego Balloons and More know exactly how to get a party started!

Learn more about San Diego Balloons and More and how they can make your next event extra special. Read the Summer issue of Vista Magazine here.

Vista Chamber Events

Government Affairs Committee Meeting - June 1

Join us for a presentation from the San Diego County Water Authority and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

We receive updates each month from our representatives from Federal, State, County and City government. Keep up on what is happening in our community.

Vista Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Party - June 14

Join us for the Vista Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Celebration!

If you've ever been involved with the Vista Chamber before, ex. past board member or employee, please let us know in the 'Chamber Association' section during registration. We want to make sure you get recognized!

Business & Community Resources

City of Vista Restaurant Fee Waiver Program

The City of Vista is excited to announce a restaurant fee waiver program that reduces start-up costs associated with city permits. Permit fee waivers are available to reduce the costs of building and planning permit fees associated with the opening of a new dine-in or quick service restaurant. Restaurants that generate the majority of their revenue from the sale of dine-in food and non-alcoholic beverages are eligible to apply. The maximum amount of the fee waiver is $5,000.00 and waivers will not exceed the cost of permit fees. The waiver is available for permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2023. Learn more here.

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.

City of Vista Scholarship Program

The main purpose of this scholarship program is to enable youth (under 25 years of age) living in the City of Vista to participate in positive activities by providing funds to help offset the cost of such activities for those that cannot afford it. Learn more and apply here.