UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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Economic Development Committee Meeting
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Thursday, November 8th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
THIS MONTH:
- An update on The RITZ Theater project with Tim Spivey
- Learn all about the new co-working space in Escondido, Synergy Centre
- Lilac Hills Ranch project update from Jon Rilling
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Ribbon Cutting: Holden Timeless Beauty
1356 W. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
Tuesday, November 13th
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Emerging Leaders
Networking Night
Synergy Centre
140 N. Escondido Blvd.
Thursday, November 15th
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Community In Unity
Escondido City Hall
201 N. Broadway
Thursday, November 29th
5:31pm - 8:00pm
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Businesses & Advertisers Needed
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Life and business moves on as we digest the results of the election and continue toward our year-end goals.
At the Chamber we value the diverse perspectives of our members and embrace those views in crafting our agenda. Maintaining the foundations that have created space for the stability of our organization while remaining flexible enough to grow and thrive in our changing environment is key to measured success.
Many of the most beloved events and programs offered by the Chamber are maintained, like Community in Unity, which will take place this year on November 29 under the stars at City Hall or the ever-popular Grand Avenue Festival, which was a raging success this past October and highlights our City's magnificent downtown.
The Chamber is not restricted from offering new and engaging programs and we are up to the challenge. Soon, the Chamber will be rolling out its most inventive and courageous membership offering yet as well as new programs to help expand the reach of this broad and diverse chamber of commerce.
I hope you enjoy what the Chamber continues to offer as well as what is yet to come.
Kristen Steinke
Chairwoman of the Board
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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**TOMORROW NIGHT**
Join us for
TARDEADA, an evening celebration of business in North County in colaboration with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Enjoy entertainment, appetizers and a signature drink at the California Center for the Arts - Escondido, in the museum.
Tickets ($10 advance/$15 at door)
Business/Vendor table ($85)
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Chamber Member Spotlight
E&J Metal Supply
Fourteen years ago, Efrain and Jose Mendoza decided to work for themselves, and with the support of their family, established a new startup business. The brothers knew how to buy metal stocks. Combining their expertise in metal with their passion for customer service, E&J Metal Supply was forged, and soon became a favorite of Escondido metal consumers.
E&J Metal Supply supports many local welding, construction and fabrication shops. Their eclectic inventory of both new and surplus items also attracts many individual customers, looking for that special piece of steel or aluminum for either an Art or DIY project. When an individual customer has a special cutting, welding or forming requirement, the E&J family enjoys connecting them with one of their fabricators. Great service is indeed their specialty, as their motto is: "
We are the key to your metal needs.
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The Mendoza family is also very involved with the greater business community and the Escondido Chamber of Commerce. Efrain's daughter, Yessenia Mendoza, E&J's COO, is president of the Chamber's Ambassadors this year. E&J Metal Supply's focus on customer satisfaction and community involvement exemplify how to succeed in business!
E&J Metal Supply
610 Rock Springs Road, Escondido 92025
760.737.7626
Sun - Fri 7:30am - 5pm / Sat 8:00am - Noon
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Grant Seekers Forum Workshop
ECF Requesting Letters of Intent
The Escondido Charitable Foundation (ECF) Letter of Intent (LOI) is the first step in a two-step application process, which will facilitate the allocation of funding for Escondido-centered projects. The funding range is $15,000 to $35,000. ECF will evaluate all LOI submissions and qualify those that meet the program and eligibility criteria.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Raymond Center for Philanthropy
Pacific Western Bank Building
900 Canterbury Place, Suite 300 Escondido, CA 92025
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It's Almost Time to Shop Small
Small Business Saturday November 24th
In an effort to support local shops that make
our communities strong,
Small Business Saturday
takes place on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage
people to
Shop Small
and bring more holiday
shopping to small, local businesses. We all know there are a lot of wonderful, eclectic, unique mom-and-pop stores in Escondido, so get ready to show your support.
Since its inception in 2010, Small Business Saturday has grown into a national celebration and a community building movement. An estimated $85 billion has been spent, and over 90% of consumers say it has made a positive impact on their community!
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The Department of Motor Vehicles...
...the DMV needs some TLC ASAP!
The Department of Motor Vehicles has been in the news a lot recently. Problems have included long wait times, computer crashes, and voter registration errors.
The DMV is just one of many state agencies in need of modernization. This session I introduced legislation that would require all state agencies, the DMV and the Legislature included, to adopt innovative new technologies aimed at increasing efficiency, enhancing cybersecurity and providing better public service and transparency.
Steps are under way to fix the problems at DMV. These include adding additional employees, opening some offices on Saturdays and placing self-service kiosks in grocery stores where vehicle license plate renewals, along with the stickers, can be processed instantly. Local locations include Albertsons stores at 1509 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido, 1601 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, and at the Ralphs store located at 23801 Washington Ave., in Murrieta.
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