June 16, 2021
CHAMBER WEEKLY
Chamber of Commerce
OPEN Monday through Friday - 10 AM until 2 PM
Call 760-767-5555 or BorregoChamberDirector@gmail.com


Chamber of Commerce Updates


The 55th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival is on!
October 23 & 24, 2021 at Christmas Circle.
"Welcome Back!"
Within the next few weeks information will be going out regarding how you can
help, who to contact, etc. There continues to be hurdles to navigate which will probably change regularly up until the event, but we're excited
an look forward to making it a wonderful family friendly festival.

Calling all artists for the SDG&E electrical box beautification project in partnership with the Chamber where local artists will have the opportunity to paint one of four to six boxes along Palm Canyon Drive. With this honor comes recognition along with a few other perks for each artist. The theme is 'Desert Beauty', if you're interested in showcasing your talents on one of the boxes please email borregochamberdirector@gmail.com for details. The deadline for completing the boxes is October 15, 2021 before our season begins.
Open to professional and amateur artists.




Message from our Mayor

Borrego Springs in status quo

As we see the Covid restrictions begin to lift we also get to see the temperatures begin to soar. Ironic that we will no longer be stuck at home due to Covid restrictions, but we will be stuck indoors to avoid extreme temps. Hence the “Borrego Springs in status quo.”
Even though I am not one to usually welcome the summer with open arms, this year I have a different outlook. It feels more like a “reset” to me. We Borregans get to see the restrictions lifted at a time when our town is at its slowest. It gives us the opportunity to ease back into normalcy.
As things change for the umpteenth time, this time back to our “normal”, we get to ease into it. We will not be inundated with droves of tourists, flocks of people escaping the city or just our normal weekend warriors. We will be back to our locals who can at least somewhat bear the heat. We as a community get a chance to experience these lifted restrictions in a much calmer atmosphere.
We can get comfortable to what “normal” was, is now and will hopefully be for the future. As we grow more comfortable with each week, we will slowly creep back into a season that is full of hope for many of us. The summer will seem to fly by as we enjoy these lifted restrictions and suddenly there will be a season full of hope and prosperity right in front of us. To me, this is a reset.
 This is Borrego Springs back to status quo.
Stay safe and cool everyone!
Andy Macuga, Honorary Mayor


President's Club Video Feature
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PURVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Specializing in Rams Hill properties.
For more information call 760-550-0836


Hot temperatures can be particularly dangerous for seniors, and they are advised to stay home. Borrego residents who do not have access to air conditioning at home can visit the Borrego Springs County Library branch, a County Cool Zone, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2580 Country Club Road. Additional sites will be posted next week on the Cool Zones website.
Borrego Library 760-767-5761

Borrego Springs in the News!

6 Airstream Stays in California

Business: Palms at Indian Head
Position: Groundskeeper
Hours: Full or Part Time

Business: Borrego Sun
Position: Receptionist
Hours: Part Time
Contact: Jolene 760-767-5338

Business: Borrego Sun
Position: Writer/Reporter/Photographer
Hours: Part Time
Contact: Jolene 760-767-5338

Business: Borrego Sun
Position: Gardening/Paper distribution
Hours: Part Time
Contact: Jolene 760-767-5338

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Bartender
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Line Cook
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Housekeeping / Room Attendant
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Server
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa
Position: Massage Therapist
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa
Position: Maintenance
Hours: Full Time

*To post an open position (insertions available to Chamber members only) please send to borregochamberdirector@gmail.com



SDG&E info on dept forgiveness for people with less then $8,000 in unpaid SDG&E bills

Follow the link to SDG&E’s info on how to get your bill settled.. 

Debt forgiveness is here for those who qualify with our new Arrearage Management Payment (AMP) Plan. This plan offers eligible residential customers help with reducing their past due account balance. Learn more and apply at sdge.com/amp [t.co]. pic.twitter.com/aNk8VWwB2m [t.co]


 
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Information (ERAP)

 This program is provided through the County for renters affected by COVID-19.



 
June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and the
County of San Diego’s Office of Emergency Services and Department of Animal Services are reminding residents to make sure their family disaster preparedness plan includes provisions for their household pets.
(Click the underlined link to learn more.)
 

Do you have an awesome photo you'd like to share with the community?
and see if your photo is featured in our next eblast.
Must include first and last name;-)

Summer shade thanks to Clare Liebhardt.

Many of the streets in Borrego Springs are named after the brands
(used on branding irons) of past ranches in the area.
Can you name this street?

Answer: Walking H Drive
Congrats to: Shelley Anderson

**If there is more than one correct answer the winner is chosen by a random draw.

Join us at the Christmas Circle from 9 - 11 AM and let us show you how to use a QR code, it's easy!!


American Rescue Act

The American Rescue Plan Act’s Small Business Assistance and Support
The American Rescue Plan Act provides additional relief for the nation’s small businesses and hard-hit industries for programs the SBA is currently administering and adds new efforts, including:
  • NEW: $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for industry-focused grants  
  • NEW: $100 million to establish a Community Navigator pilot program; grants will go to eligible organizations supporting efforts to improve access to COVID–19 pandemic assistance programs and resources. 
 
SBA’s current relief efforts can be found at www.sba.gov/coronavirusrelief, and more details about these program updates and new efforts the SBA will administer in the coming weeks.






Welcome back! The hotel is open for all reservations at this time. Arches restaurant is open for indoor and out-door dining for Breakfast and Dinner only (Thursdays-Sundays). 
 
The Spa is now open, call for details.
760-767-5700
112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs.


Volunteer at the Chamber!

Volunteer Commitment:
Volunteers are requested to spend a minimum of four (4) hours a week each month, preferably for five (5) months. Hours may be split in two shifts of two (2) hour shifts each week or four (4) hours straight.
 
Welcome Center Commitment:
1. Borregan Chamber of Commerce Membership (Individual)
2. Name tag
3. Recognition on Chamber website
4. Member discount on copies and faxes
5. Complimentary volunteer social events
6. Free admission for one to all Sundowners
7. Water, sodas and snacks provided
8. The Welcome Center is closed on holidays
9. Covid 19 – Chamber adheres to current County, State and Federal health and safety guidelines and supplies masks, gloves and sanitizer.

Contact us for more information at 760-767-5555 or click here to email us.


Sliding into summer!
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