October 23, 2023 | Week 43

Vista Chamber Updates

Heroes of Vista 2024 - Call for Nominations!

Now is the time to celebrate our Vista Businesses!

Please nominate a business, organization, or person who is doing great things for our community. Winners will be announced at the Heroes of Vista Gala on March 22, 2024.

We are looking for companies in the following categories:

• Businessperson of the Year

• Small Business of the Year

• Large Business of the Year

• New Business of the Year

• Non-Profit of the Year

Self-nominations welcome and encouraged!

Deadline to submit nominations is December 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Nomination Form

Vista Hiring Fair

Registrations are still open for companies to participate in the Vista Hiring Fair. Connect with a diverse pool of talented candidates. Learn more and register here.

Vista Christmas Parade

Join us for the 65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade in the heart of Downtown Vista! Registrations for floats are now open, prices will go up on November 1. Register here.

Velocity, Vista Chamber Podcast

Glen Henry, also known as Beleaf, is an online influencer who shares about parenting on his website Beleaf in Fatherhood. He hopes that real stories of fatherhood will bring connection and healing to people everywhere.

He sits down with Rachel to discuss finding hope, inspiration, marriage, parenting, and so much more.

Listen Now here.

Booze Brothers Brings Bigger Concerts

At the tail end of 2021, the Vista City Council adopted an ordinance that allows approved local businesses to host live music and entertainment indoors and out. Booze Brothers Brewing has since embraced this new ordinance.

Learn more about how Booze Brothers is embracing this change in the Fall issue of Vista Magazine 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

Lunch Mob - October 25

Don't pack your lunch today, join us at TruPhilly Steak for Lunch Mob!

Enjoy their delicious food while you catch up with other professionals in the community and make new connections. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

RSVP here.

Business & Community Resources

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant Applications Open

Another round of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grants has launched! This grant equips small businesses with the essential tools needed to thrive in today's digital economy. Grant funds of up to $10,000 are available for BDO partners as well as free access to courses, mentorship, peer networking, expert coaching, and more. Register Here!

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

Community Events

Room Service? Send Up a Larger Room

When: Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29 | Times vary

Where: Vista's Broadway Theater | 340 E Broadway, Suite B

Find more information and purchase tickets here.

Soroptimist International of Vista Meet & Greet

When: Thursday, October 26 | 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Cocina del Charro | 1020 W San Marcos Blvd.

Learn more and register here.

Fright Night on Main Street

When: Friday, October 27 | 5:00 - 9:00pm

Where: Downtown Vista

Experience an awesome Halloween night on Main Street! There will be a haunted house, trick or treat areas, tractor rides and artist markets. A costume contest will be held for, babies, pets and adults who will be able to win prizes!