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JANUARY 17, 2018

JANUARY EVENTS Wednesday, January 17th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 Jalapeno Grill & Cantina Tuesday, January 23rd 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Coffee Exchange Special Guest: Jeff Epp, City Manager Escondido Chamber of Commerce Friday, January 26th 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM Wake Up Escondido J & M's Family Restaurant Speaker: Vista Del Lago Memory Care Executive Director Channa Kelly, LNHA, LMFT

Greetings! Taxes. We know as Californians that high taxes are one of the premiums we pay to live in this state. But, with the recent passing the of the Tax Reform Bill, CA tax rates have received more than usual observation and perhaps scrutiny. A recent article in the Mercury News by John Woolfolk, Why do Californians pay more state and local taxes than Texas, compares CA taxes collected to benefits rendered. "Of the five most populous U.S. states — California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania — only New York collects more state and local taxes per resident than the Golden State,  according to The Tax Foundation , an independent Washington, D.C., tax policy nonprofit." "As the federal tax overhaul puts a spotlight on high-tax states like California, which just unveiled a new $131.7 billion budget proposal with a $6.1 billion surplus tabbed for rainy-day reserves, it has renewed the debate over whether Californians pay too much for their government." The info graph below shows how California compares the top five most populous states.

MONTHLY EVENTS

PLATES FOR 8 Jalapeno Grill & Cantina | January 17, 2018 | 11:30AM - 1PM

COFFEE EXCHANGE Escondido Chamber of Commerce | January 23, 2018 | 7:30AM - 9PM Special Guest: City Manager Jeffrey Epp

WAKE UP ESCONDIDO J&M's Family Restaurant | January 26, 2018 | 7:15AM - 9AM Speaker:  Vista Del Lago Memory Care Executive Director Channa Kelly, LNHA, LMFT

MIXER Escondido Arts Partnership | Febuary 8, 2018 | 5:00PM - 7:00PM

EVENTS CALENDAR

HIGHLIGHTED BUSINESS

WTT Transportation Our goal is to provide the highest quality of transportation services for our clients. We provide services throughout Southern California. If you need a ride for you and your friends or for corporate needs, we are your right selection. Airport service, convention transportation, and wine tours are just some of our services.   Wright Trammel Transportation provides transport services to those who are in need of assisted transportation. We combine state-of-the-art technology with great personal service. Wright Trammel Transportation is dedicated to serving our customers through professional transportation services that fill the gap between personal and public transportation. Wright Trammel Transportation will provide transportation of the highest quality and value with direct focus on meeting the needs of our customers and will respond to customers with promptness, sensitivity and always with integrity. At Wright Trammel Transportation, we strive to exceed your expectations.

Call Us:   760-789-7252 Email:   shuttlesandiego@gmail.com

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OPEN HOUSE

The Escondido Chamber welcomed five new businesses at the Chamber Open House last night. Dr. Gordon Luan - ReevoMD PC / Andy Soler - Saba Inc. / Arlene Caranza - DexYp-Thryv Skye Grayson & Katelyn Parson - NCEPT Physical Therapy / Lora Starry - EZ Signs USA

RIBBON CUTTING

Feb. 21, 2018 | 3:30PM Help us welcome Tri State General Contractors to the Escondido Chamber of Commerce.  Visit  Website

AMBASSADORS

Want to be a part of an energetic and dynamic group of people at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce? The Ambassador Committee would like to meet you. Apply today and save February 1st for the Ambassador orientation breakfast.

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State of the City Each year at the annual State of the City event, the Escondido City Council recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improve the quality of life in Escondido through volunteer service. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Escondido City Council awards.   Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their service to the community? If so, submit a nomination. Award nomination forms can be obtained on our website at  https://www.escondido.org/council-awards.aspx  (the website also includes a list of past award winners). The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24. A sub-committee of the City Council will review all nominations and make its final selection later this month.    State of the City Address Wednesday, February 28, 2018 California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The event is free and open to the public, with an optional breakfast offered for an additional charge. Breakfast tickets can be purchased online at  https://www.escondido.org/state-of-the-city-address.aspx

North County organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors welcomes new leadership The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing announces new Executive Director Sarah Benson  and names new Board of Directors Chair Alison Driessen. For More Information

LOCAL EVENTS

WOOD IX, A Furniture Show Jan. 12 - Feb. 3 Dine Out Escondido Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

An Afternoon Tea & Fundraising Event Jan. 28

For the Love of Chocolate Feb. 10

Businesses looking to Sponsor this Event, please contact Rorie@escondidochamber.org

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