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In honor of Independence Day
Have a safe and
joyous holiday!
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UPCOMING ESCONDIDO CHAMBER
EVENTS
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July Education Committee Meeting
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Monday, July 8th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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July Economic
Development
Committee Meeting
w/ Ann Van Leer from the Escondido Creek Conservancy
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Thursday, July 11th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Ribbon Cutting @
Shakey's Pizza
Shakey's Pizza Parlor
335 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
Monday, July 22nd
10:00am - 10:30am
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Center Stage Productions
Presents
August 2-4 & 8-10
Click here to find out more! |
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EDD State Labor Law & Payroll Tax Seminar
Wednesday, August 7th
Click here to find out more! |
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Taco Sundays @ Eagle Crest Golf Club
Every Sunday!
Click here to find out more! |
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As I enter my first of what I anticipate to be many summers here at the Chamber I wanted to pause and share with you a most recent experience. I'm slowly finding my way around, first internally and soon (baby steps) externally throughout Escondido. Don't get me wrong ever since I first moved to San Diego I've experienced Escondido, but never like this. I've been given the opportunity to represent the Chamber to some of the City's finest from the Escondido Fire and Police Department to City Hall. There's more but it's a start.
I've been impressed with the values I've witnessed so far. Integrity, honor, truthfulness are all part of one's character. And so is keeping your word. Committing to do something with your word means it's going to happen; at least that's my interpretation. It's not always easy to do. It goes to one's character. You know character --- it's that thing that drives you to do the right thing even though no one is watching.
Let me give you an example. Just this week I was fortunate to have lunch with our Mayor. Let me just say that I've had the chance to meet several people with the City and to the person I am very impressed. These are smart people who care about Escondido. So as I'm breaking noon-time bread with Paul (as he insists on being called), his super smart Economic Development Manager, Michelle Geller and our Board Chair, Matt Pound we were discussing many things and of course the Chamber and our role in working with City Hall on behalf of our members. We discussed membership and it was then that Paul mentioned that he hadn't renewed his Chamber membership and was going to, in fact he gave his word that he was going to that same afternoon. Hey we're all busy but, if you think we're busy just think what the Mayor's schedule looks like. That being said and busy as I am I was very impressed when shortly after 3pm that same day in came our Mayor and true to his word he personally renewed his Chamber membership. That's keeping your word.
In a world that seems to sensationalize the negative it is refreshing to note that to some keeping their word is still honored.
So as we honor the 242nd birthday of this great Country this Fourth of July, I'm choosing to renew my commitment to keeping my word and look for the positive in people. This country was built by people of character and integrity, they weren't always right but they never stopped trying. I'm choosing to follow their lead. I may stumble but I'll always get back up and try again.
I'm personally extending an invitation for you to join us.
Have a safe and joyous Fourth of July.
Happy Birthday United States of America!
Sincerely,
CEO
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CHAMBER EVENTS & SPONSORED EVENTS
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2nd Annual Chamber Patriotic BBQ
Tuesday, July 16th
Join us for our
2nd Annual Patriotic BBQ
hosted here at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, July 16th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. On the menu will be some delicious pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, apple pie & ice cream, root beer floats and more! Our team of Chamber Staff, Ambassadors, and the Board of Directors will be doing all the cooking and serving...so you'll just need to bring an appetite and a smile.
There will also be plenty of beverages to enjoy while you mix, mingle, network, and socialize with our elected officials, business leaders, community supporters, and members of the new Miss Escondido Court.
Tickets are only $10 and thanks to our incredible sponsor Escondido Disposal, Inc. (EDI) for assisting to make this community event happen!
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ESCONDIDO LOCAL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
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City Seeks Docents & Volunteers for Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Do you love Art and want to share that passion? Become a Queen Califia docent!
You'll be able to guide visitors through the whimsical world of this enchanting piece of art located in Kit Carson Park. Learning all about and sharing information about the exhibit and the world renowned artist who created it, Niki de Saint Phalle.
We are looking to grow the team of docents to expand access to the public, but for now the availability to volunteer a minimum of one shift per month during the exhibit's open hours is required (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. - noon / 2
nd & 4th Saturdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
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Developmentally Disabled - We Are Listening!
The Assembly Select Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities works to assist all Californians with developmental disabilities (I/DD) through advocacy and research, and by acting as an information resource as the Legislature develops policies impacting California's I/DD population, estimated at just under 630,000 in 2017.
As a member of this important committee, Chaired by Assemblymember Jim Frazier (D - Fairfield), I am very pleased that a public hearing was recently held in San Diego to discuss the needs of this region's I/DD community. These needs include housing, transportation, education, employment, healthcare services and much more.
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