October 16, 2023 | Week 42

Vista Chamber Updates

Vista Hiring Fair - Less Than a Month Away!

The Vista Hiring Fair is now less than a month away and there's still space for your organization to participate! If you're looking for local talent here in North County, you will not want to miss this opportunity to personally connect with candidates.

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

Where: Vista Civic Center | 200 Civic Center Drive

Companies and job seekers interested in participating can register now on our website here. If you have any questions about the registration process reach out to alma@vistachamber.org.

Rising Star Students of the Month ⭐

We hosted our Rising Star breakfast last Friday, the students honored were:

Darolyn Perez Vargas - Guajome Park Academy
Rebekah Nieto Brisby - Trade Tech High School
California Edwards - Mission Vista High School
Jaena Johnson - Rancho Buena Vista High School
Samantha Carrasco - General Raymond Murray High School
Malena Zendejas - Vista High School

ABC10 News joined us at the breakfast last Friday and did a feature on our Rising Star Program. Watch the feature using the link below.

Watch Now!

Kids for Peace: Spreading Kindness Globally

Discover the power of kindness at work with Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies!

What started as a backyard club of caring kids has turned into an interconnected worldwide movement. Learn more about Kids for Peace and how you can join their movement in the Fall issue of Vista Magazine. Read here.

Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive

During the month of October, the Vista Chamber of Commerce will participate in the Food Bank's Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive. Our office will be available at the below times for drop off.

Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm

If you aren't able to donate jars of peanut butter but would still like to participate, you can donate virtually

Vista Chamber Events

Coffee & Conversation - October 18

Join Vista Chamber Membership Development Specialist Caleb Rosado for a morning coffee at Cat & Craft Cafe.

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

RSVP here.

Ribbon Cuttings

Join us to celebrate these amazing businesses!

Sew Cal Company LLC

Wednesday, October 18 at 2:00pm

512 W California Ave, Ste. 114

RSVP

Tina Nails

Friday, October 20 at 9:30am

1250 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite J

RSVP

Business & Community Resources

A Conversation About Fentanyl Poisoning Town Hall

The Vista Unified School District in partnership with the City of Vista will host a Town Hall discussion about the immediate threats and long-term consequences of Fentanyl. Learn more here.

When: Thursday, October 26 | 6:00 - 7:30pm

Where: City of Vista Community Room | 200 Civic Center Drive

SDCCU Lift Up Literacy Book Drive is Collecting Books to Support Local Literacy Efforts

San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) has partnered with the San Diego County Library (SDCL) to host a book drive aimed at promoting literacy throughout San Diego County. Throughout October, SDCCU’s Lift Up Literacy campaign will collect new and gently used books at all of San Diego County’s convenient SDCCU branch locations. Visit your local SDCCU location on 1475 W Vista Way.

Avenida de Benito Juarez Pocket Park & Luz Duran Park Public Meeting

The City of Vista will build a new "pocket park" on a currently vacant site located at the North West corner of Avenida De Benito Juarez and Avenida De La Plaza. The City is also relocating the existing Sheriff's Substation adjacent to Luz Duran Park and will make improvements to the park. The City needs your input on both projects. Visit their website here to learn how to participate.