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May 2025 e-news

Did you attend the Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival or the Ramona Artist Open Studios Tour? If not, you missed out! We have such great talent and delicious food and wines in Ramona!

You have another chance to sample some great food and drinks at our upcoming Tacos & Beer Fest and Taste of Ramona! Learn more below and get your tickets now!

LIVE Lunch with the Chamber

If you are a current Chamber member and are interested in being featured on a LIVE with the Chamber broadcast, let us know! We are currently booking dates in August 2025!

An extra benefit is being featured in an advertisement in the Ramona Sentinel the week after broadcast.

Here are our scheduled Facebook Live events next month:

• 7th: Tacos & Beer Fest
• 14th: Taste of Ramona
• 21st: First Christian Church
• 28th: Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks

If you have to cancel a date, please let us know ASAP so we can schedule another member. Thank you!

After our Facebook live broadcast, we stop into a local business (current members only) with Joe Stupar, our executive director and Kristina Ramirez of Ramona Roots Photography and Social Media as customers to show off their products and/or services in the shop. We hope this entices people to stop in and support our local, small businesses!

Here are the businesses we visited last month on Instagram (click on link to watch on IG):

• 2Create Gallery
• Ramona Artist Open Studios Tour
• Main Street Coffee
• Gathering Grounds Espresso Bar
• Reds, Whites & Brews

Be sure to follow both our social media pages for the most up to date information @RamonaChamberCA

*** New Members ***

We'd like to offer a big WELCOME to our NEW MEMBERS!

*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

In our April newsletter, we missed a few companies that renewed in March, Sunnydale Electric, Ramona Rodeo and Sunbelt Rental We apologize for our error and thank you for your continued support and commitment to our community!

Monthly Member Highlight

🌟 May Member Highlight: Operation Love Global 🌟

Operation Love Global is a nonprofit dedicated to ending human trafficking by funding rescue, restoration, and education efforts. They raise money to provide aid to survivors, support frontline organizations, and fund mission trips to assist in the fight.

Through generous donations, they help provide food, hygiene items, medical supplies, education, and financial support to those working tirelessly to bring freedom and hope. They also partner with local businesses to fundraise and make a greater impact together.

💙 We are proud to have Operation Love Global as a valued Chamber member and part of our community!

Learn more: tinyurl.com/OperationLoveGlobal

🌟 Miembro a quien le ponemos reflejo el mes de Mayo: Operation Love Global 🌟

Operation Love Global es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a erradicar la trata de personas mediante la financiación de iniciativas de rescate, restauración y educación. Recaudan fondos para brindar ayuda a sobrevivientes, apoyar a organizaciones de primera línea y financiar viajes misioneros para apoyar la lucha.

A través de generosas donaciones, ayudan a proporcionar alimentos, artículos de higiene, suministros médicos, educación y apoyo financiero a quienes trabajan incansablemente para traer libertad y esperanza. También colaboran con empresas locales para recaudar fondos y lograr un mayor impacto juntos.

💙 ¡Nos enorgullece que Operation Love Global sea un valioso miembro de la Cámara y parte de nuestra comunidad!

Here at the Chamber and we are so grateful for everyone that has already renewed!

If you would like to renew your membership, please contact the office at 760-789-1311 for details or log in to your existing membership account at: - Ramona Chamber of Commerce Member Account.

If you are interested in becoming a Chamber member, you can join by clicking the button below.

Bob Krysak's, Chamber Update Message

"Ramona has been living up to Adams’ vision for the past 28 years, putting on an elaborate fireworks display every July 4th for the benefit of our town and..."

2025 Ramona Chamber Community Event Schedule

Networking Mixers

The May Chamber Networking Mixer will be at Hague Quality Water.

436 Main Street

Thursday, May 15th from 5:30pm - 8pm

Grab your boots and business cards—it’s time to rustle up some connections at our Western-themed Mixer! 

While you're there, be sure to drop your business card for a chance to win $100! (Must be present to win).

All current members have a chance at winning a $1,000 rollover jackpot that is currently up to $1,400!!! (Must be present to win)

Please RSVP by sending an email to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com.

Promote your business by donating for the Opportunity Drawings! All donations are greatly appreciated. We are happy to accept baskets along with individual items or gift certificates. You can drop off items at our office Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm or Friday from 9 am - noon up until the day of the event!

Would you like to host a Networking Mixer? We currently have the months of August and September available. They happen on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Hosting a mixer is an incredible opportunity to promote your business and connect with fellow members of the community!

Who can host? Current Chamber members who want to showcase their business to other local business owners, managers, and employees.

Please contact us at 760-789-1311 or email rccstaff@ramonachamber.com for more details. Don’t miss this chance to shine a spotlight on your business!

Upcoming Chamber

Volunteers are needed for this delicious and festive celebration!!! Please contact the Chamber at 760-789-1311 or rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

General admission tickets are only $20 each and are available on our website or at the gate. Children under 10 yrs old are free.

VIP tickets are $200 and are only available by calling the Chamber at 760-789-1311 and include 6 general admission tickets!

Do You Have Your Taste of Ramona Tickets Yet?

Join us for a delicious day of food and drink tastings from over a dozen participating restaurants! Stroll through town at your own pace, savoring the best flavors Ramona has to offer.

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11 AM - 5 PM

Tickets are only $25! Don't miss out on this foodie favorite! Grab your tickets today and get ready to eat, sip, and explore.

Thank you to all of our sponsors!!!

It's that time of year! We are looking for donations for the 2025 fireworks!

We have joined up with the Ramona Rotary and Ramona Kiwanis for the July 4th Ramona Family Picnic & Fireworks show.

We need to raise $50,000 for the fireworks this year to cover all fees and are taking donations now through our website and at weekend donation stations starting on May 31st at Albertsons, Ransom Bros Ace, and Stater Bros.

If you would like to volunteer at a donation station, please contact Susan White at 760-703-6084 or swhite@ramonadisposal.com

Member Events (non-music events)

Click on flyers for any applicable links or to enlarge.

Disclaimer: the Ramona Chamber is not responsible for the flyer content submitted by the community. Contact the event coordinator with any questions.

Have a community event that you want to advertise, be sure to add it to our community calendar at Ramona Community Calendar! If you are a member, you can tag us on your social media post or email your flyer to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Surprise Farm Retreat Center

Music Scene

Ongoing Events

Sunday's

Monday's

Tuesday's

Wednesday's

Thursday's

Friday's

Saturday's

All Weekend

Full Moon

Brunch

Ramona Library Events

For more information, please visit their website at: https://www.sdcl.org/locations/28/ or follow the Friends of Ramona Library on social media at @friendsoframonalibrary

Let The Kids Explore Pod Trips Even

Business Announcements

Rodeo Season

Save the Date

Ramona Resources

Here are some local resources you may find helpful. for more resources, visit our "Resources" tab on our website RamonaChamber.com

Member & Free Classes

For more information, please visit their website at: https://www.sdcl.org/locations/28/ or follow the Friends of Ramona Library on social media at @friendsoframonalibrary

Travel

Ramona Food Distributions

Check the Feeding San Diego and San Diego Food Bank websites for any changes to the schedule.

Ramona Blood Drives

Check the San Diego Blood Bank and American Red Cross websites for any changes to the schedule.

Volunteer Opportunties

Are you a non-profit member and are looking for volunteers? Let us know! Email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or call 760-789-1311.

Now Hiring

Now Hiring in Ramona!

Check out the latest employment opportunities at RamonaJobs.com.

The latest companies that are hiring are:

• Farmer's Insurance *
• Let The Kids Explore Pod Trips *
• UPS Store
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*Current Chamber members

Please contact the employer directly for any updates.

Would your business like to add or update an existing job listing on our website? Just email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Jobs will remain on the list for 3 months unless you contact us before then.

Montecito High School students are looking for employment in Ramona. If you own a local business and are hiring, please contact them at: 760-787-4300. Thank you!(760) 787-4376

(760) 787-4300

Ramona Resources

Financial Assistance

We include some updates regularly to ensure that new subscribers are aware of these opportunities. For more information, click on the link or graphic.

• SBA Microloans are available through certain nonprofit, community-based organizations which are experienced in lending and business management assistance. Individual requirements will vary.
• Do you know someone in need of food or other assistance? Please visit our community resources webpage, RamonaResources.com.

Medium-and-Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle and infrastructure programs in the state of California

Local Advertising

Would you like to advertise your business in the monthly newsletter or on our social media? You don't need to be a member!



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