Velocity News January 21

January 21, 2025

2025 State of the Community Luncheon

The Vista Chamber's State of the Community Luncheon is an annual event that brings together local leaders, business professionals, and community members to celebrate Vista’s achievements and discuss its future.

Mayor John Franklin will deliver the keynote address, presenting the State of the City. Attendees can expect an insightful overview of the city's achievements, ongoing projects, and future initiatives that will shape Vista's growth and prosperity.

Additional speakers include:

⦁ Rachel Beld, Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO

⦁ Patrick Sanchez, Vista Irrigation District Representative

⦁ Shawn Donaghy, North County Transit District (NCTD) CEO

⦁ Chief Gerard Washington, City of Vista's Fire Department

Tickets are close to selling out. Purchase your tickets today at the link below.

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Discover Charming England with the Vista Chamber!

Is your New Year's resolution to travel more? Embark on an unforgettable 9-day tour of England, uncovering its most iconic and picturesque destinations!

Pack your bags, grab your friends, put on your best English accent and join us to discover charming England!

Don't need to be a Vista Chamber member to join. Learn more here.

Join us for an exclusive, informational, no commitment webinar on Thursday, January 23 at 12:30pm. Register now here.

Vista Strawberry Run - Register Now!

Registrations are now open for the 2025 Vista Strawberry Run on Sunday, May 25!

Run or walk this scenic, mostly-flat 5K (3.1 mile) course or the just-for-fun Kids 1-Mile or 1/4-Mile.⁠ Register today for this berry special race at a super sweet price! But hurry! Prices go up on January 27!⁠

Learn more and register here.

Local Business ... Big Names!

Show Imaging is a world class production house servicing big name brands and high-profile clients all over the world. Some of the events they've worked for include San Diego Comic Con, Coachella, and the well-known New Year's Eve party at Petco Park.

Learn more about this Vista based company in the Winter issue of Vista Magazine here.

We Want to Hear From You!

It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.

Please take a minute to leave us a review here.

Business Bites - January 22

Don't pack your lunch today, join us at one of our member's restaurants for Business Bites!

When: Wednesday, January 22 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Where: Alfredito's Taco Shop | 573 W Vista Way, Ste. G

Ribbon Cutting

Fruth Group

Thursday, January 23 at 11:00am

2369 La Mirada Dr.

RSVP

SDCCU and the San Diego County Library Host Financial Wellness Wednesdays

SDCCU is proud to host Financial Wellness Wednesdays to help improve the financial health of the communities in Southern California by providing the community access to free financial wellness and literacy information. SDCCU offers nearly two dozen different FWW webinar topics that include something for every stage of life, including Banking 101, 6 Steps to Create a Personal Budget, 10 Steps to Financial Freedom, Teaching Your Teen About Money, The Keys to Homeownership, Dealing With a Furlough or Layoff, Scams and How to Protect Your Finances, Elder Financial Abuse Prevention and SDCCU’s Biz Kid$ to help teach kids about money and business. See the schedule and register here.

Powering Your Business Smartly: Energy-Saving Tips

Running a business efficiently is always a priority, especially during cooler months in Southern California. A few simple energy-saving strategies can help reduce costs and boost sustainability while keeping your business operating smoothly. Ensure regular maintenance of heating and cooling systems to improve performance and extend their lifespan. Don’t forget to replace air filters frequently. Learn more energy-saving strategies for businesses at sdge.com/MyBusiness.

2025 Vista Irrigation District Scholarship Contest

Vista Irrigation District (VID) invites local high school seniors to compete for scholarship(s) to college, university or vocational (trade) schools from VID. Up to six scholarships may be awarded; the minimum scholarship award amount is $1,000 and the maximum scholarship award amount is $3,000. Winners will be selected based on the quality and originality of an essay prepared by the applicant as well as school and community involvement. Application deadline is 4:00 PM on Friday February 21, 2025. See the application form here.