Weekly e-Newsletter
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Dear Members and Friends,
Please join us on Facebook LIVE at Noon TODAY for Lunch with the Chamber hosted by our Executive Director, Joe Stupar.
This week, our featured guest is Pauline Leavitt, Principal at Montecito High School. After chatting with her we will also share some Chamber, community, and other government updates.
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Welcome to our New Members!
We want to give a special shout-out to the new members that joined in April. We appreciate you!
And big thanks to our renewing members, too! We are in the process of updating our membership management software, so we hope to catch up with you next month!
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May 1-7, 2022 is National Small Business Week!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many small businesses who contribute BIG to our community!
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Caltrans News Release: Road Work on State Route 67
Construction work with one-way traffic control will continue Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through May. Signs will be posted ahead of the lane closure to alert drivers.
The work is scheduled at night during low traffic volumes to minimize traffic impacts, increase worker safety and for the safety of the traveling public.
The construction schedule is subject to change based on weather, traffic incidents or other construction related issues.
For real-time traffic information including traffic speed, lane, and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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Chamber Ambassadors
Interested in joining our Ambassador Team? Or maybe want to meet up with some current Ambassadors and learn more about what they do?
Everyone is invited to the Ambassador Social being held on Wednesday, May 18th, at 9:00 at Cattle Dog Coffee, 632 Main St. Come and enjoy some coffee or tea and meet up in a casual environment at one of our new member businesses!
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8th Annual Taste of Ramona
The Taste of Ramona is almost here! This fun & festive community event is coming up this Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We encourage everyone to pre-order your tickets early for only $25 each at TasteOfRamona.com or by phone (760-789-1311).
Tickets can be picked up at the Chamber office (1306 Main St., Suite 103, next to Best Care Pharmacy):
Today and tomorrow (Wed/Thurs):
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 6th:
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7th:
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Note that online ticket sales end at noon on Friday, May 6th. You can still purchase in person. Event day tickets will be $30.
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May Networking Mixer
Our next networking mixer will be hosted by Hague Quality Water on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Don’t forget that if you are a Chamber member and present during the mixer, you could win the Rollover Jackpot!
Want to promote your business? Consider donating to our Silent Auction Baskets! Call the Chamber office at 760-789-1311 or email Laura Leeman. Special thanks to Hague Quality Water for also being our Premier Sponsor!
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You can contribute to the Fireworks AND have an opportunity to win this fabulous storage shed! |
It's back for 2022! The Ramona Chamber of Commerce, Ramona Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Ramona are proud to bring back the Annual 4th of July Fireworks show!
We need to raise about $40,000; the price has gone up nearly $4,500 from last year.
Again we are holding a drawing for a storage building complete with floor, steel door, and small window--constructed and donated by Nick Jordan and his students at Montecito High School. (THANK YOU so much!) Ticket proceeds directly benefit the fireworks fund.
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Call to Vendors for
July 4th Fireworks & Ramona Country Fair
We are still accepting vendor applications for the July 4th Fireworks Celebration and the Ramona Country Fair!
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Friday, May 6
Mt. Woodson Golf Club hosts
Golfing for a Cause
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Saturday, 5/7
RREA Charity Cornhole Tournament
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Tuesday 5/10
Ladies Who Lunch
Hatfield Creek Winery
RSVP Deadline 5/8
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Friday, 5/13
Bingo Fundraiser for the
Ramona Senior Center
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Saturday, 5/14
Smoking Cannon Brewery's
Five-Year Anniversary
(Congratulations!)
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Sunday, 5/15
Brunch, Boots & Bonnets - Soroptimist Fundraiser
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Saturday, 5/21
Home For Our Troops Community Kickoff
for Army SGT Joshua Hooker and Marine Sgt Kaleb Weakley
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Attention: Employers and Job Seekers! |
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Now Hiring in Ramona!
Our latest monthly Now Hiring announcement was published Friday, April 8th. The complete list with details, and any updates since last month, can be found at RamonaJobs.com.
If your business has an update, please email us. For new listings, just provide a brief position description and information on how to apply.
We are currently offering this feature for members and non-members.
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President's Message
from Paul Zawilenski
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(courtesy of Ramona Sentinel) |
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Live Lunch with the Chamber / Chamber Corner
This weekly LIVE Lunch with the Ramona Chamber on Facebook is a member benefit and a fantastic way to get the word out about your business. It's a quick, fun visit that takes 10-15 minutes, gets shared & boosted on social media, and reaches a large audience. The featured business/organization is also highlighted in a Chamber Corner advertisement in the Ramona Sentinel the following week.
If you are a Chamber member and interested in being featured during a LIVE Lunch feature, let us know. Please call or email Laura Leeman to get on our list or learn more about membership.
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Premier Sponsorships
Hague Quality Water is our current Premier Sponsor. Learn more about this promotional opportunity at https://conta.cc/37HbP8O. Weekly Sponsorship spots are also available.
Fore additional information, please email or call us and we'll be glad to answer your questions!
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To keep up on current events and news, please Like/Follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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Big thanks to our annual sponsors! |
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And Thanks to our Premier Sponsor,
Hague Water of San Diego!
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