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2022 State Of The City
Tickets Selling FAST!
Purchase tickets below!
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This important community event features a keynote address from Mayor Blakespear as well as a recap of the past year from the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Encinitas101, Cardiff101, and Leucadia101. This special evening is an annual sell-out with 300+ in attendance. Additionally, the night is a perfect chance to network and connect with other businesses and community leaders. | |
Thank you to our Event Sponsor: | |
Thank you to our Table Sponsors: | |
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! | |
August Coffee Connections This Friday! | |
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If you were unable to join us last month, mark your calendars and join us for Coffee Connections this Friday at Broad Street Dough Co.
Coffee Connections is an opportunity to build your professional network and strengthen relationships through facilitated networking, over a cup of coffee of course!
Held the 4th Friday of each month, Coffee Connections is a free monthly morning networking event. Prospective members are welcomed.
When
Friday, August 26, 2022
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Where
Broad Street Dough Co.
967 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste 109B,
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Chamber of Commerce & Nature Unplugged Announce Networking Hike | |
Community hikes are a time to get together with old friends and make new ones. It’s a time to unplug from our devices, breathe in the fresh air and connect with the world around us. Nature Unplugged is committed to creating a community that values time outside, together—and that’s why we're hosting free, organized hikes for Encinitas Chamber members!
Join us Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 5:30 pm to hike Annie's Canyon Trail! This is an easy 2 mile (approx.) out and back hike located in Solana Beach along the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon. This is a great hike for the whole family (including dogs!) which features stellar bird watching as well as a section through a fun and unique slot canyon. Find more detailed information regarding the hike here
Registration is required. More information about where to meet, parking tips and what to bring will be sent to registered participants in advance of the hike.
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September's Chamber On Tap | |
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Join us next month at Chamber on Tap. Chamber On Tap is an informal get-together for ECC Beerheads and guests. No facilitated networking or speakers, just an opportunity to talk about whatever suits the group -- over a cold pint from a local brewery (rotates each month). No registration needed. Perspective members welcome! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us!
When
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where
The Brewers Tap Room
1456 Encinitas Blvd.,
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Register Early For September's Moonlight Mixer | |
Register now for next month's Moonlight Mixer at the 1883 Schoolhouse & The Encinitas Historical Society! Be the first to tell us what you are bringing for the opportunity drawing next month to be featured and recognized in our upcoming newsletter! | |
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When
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where
188e Schoolhouse & Encinitas Historical Society
390 West F Street,
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Enjoy some photos from last
week's Moonlight Mixer:
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Oktoberfest is Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This premier Oktoberfest in North San Diego County is a free family-friendly festival which spans 1/3 mile along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road. With more than 15,000 guests expected to attend, highlights include a family fun zone, carnival rides, and a street craft fair with 175 local vendors. The food and refreshment tents will serve authentic German food and local beer.
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ATTENTION:
OKTOBERFEST BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE!
Chamber Members, please call our office for a code for 15% off of a booth at Oktoberfest.
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Thank you to our entertainment sponsor: | |
Thank you to our Family Tent beer donor: | |
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available! | |
With more than 15,000 guests expected to attend, a sponsorship at Oktoberfest is a great way to get exposure. Your business will be acknowledged as a sponsor in the publicity and marketing materials leading up to, during, and after the event. | |
Business and Economic Development Committee - Members Wanted! | |
Want to make it easier to do business in Encinitas? Want to help small businesses grow and prosper? Want to have a say in what kind of future businesses we attract here? Join our committee! The Bus. and Econ. Dev. Committee works closely with the City of Encinitas to advocate for businesses and work with them through processes to cut the red tape and help make opening and running a business easier. We especially need business owners, property owners and landlords to provide input and suggestions that we can work with the City on.
Commitment - Quarterly morning meeting at Chamber office, occasional review of documents and ideas, optional City meetings and workshops
Interested? Contact Cyndi Darlington - cynthia@darlingtonco.com for more information! We'd love to have you as part of this dynamic and focused group.
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Read "Chatting with Mayor Catherine Blakespear about the upcoming 2022 State of the City Address" in the Coast News
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Alila Marea - Exclusive Discount For Chamber Members | |
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and Partners - Opportunities for Corporate Involvement: SDNEDC and Partners Launch Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning | |
One of the biggest challenges holding back North County’s economy is the difficulty many companies face finding and recruiting talent. With unemployment in the region standing at 4.6% and with even more pronounced shortages in fields that require technical proficiencies, it is among the most important issues that SDNEDC will be addressing in 2022.
Part of that effort will center around SOCAL (Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning), a collaborative project between Tri-City Medical Center, SDNEDC, and 6 chambers (Encinitas, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos & Escondido). The goal of SOCAL is to raise awareness among young adults about different careers they might not know about and provide some of the resources and educational pathways that can help them pursue the opportunities.
Should your company be interested in participating as we build out the library, please contact admin@encinitaschamber.com. We have attractive sponsorship packages that will produce three videos of different team members and then elevate the visibility of various job postings and opportunities at your firm. The goal of SOCAL is to have 100 different North County workers highlighted by the end of the year.
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Max Lux Media - Video Marketing | |
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Let them guide you through the complex world of video marketing. Schedule your free video marketing evaluation!
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Community Resource Center - Open House | |
Established in 1979, CRC has grown from providing basic needs for families in crisis, to offering extensive programs that facilitate the safety, stability, and self-sufficiency of low-income and episodically homeless households – including domestic violence (DV) victims. Join them at their Open House to see how you can get involved.
September 14th (Wednesday)
4:30PM to 5:30PM
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Ting - Affordable Connectivity Program | |
SDGE - Need Help With Your Energy Bill? | |
SDG&E provides assistance programs to help you with your monthly bill which can include up to a 30% discount. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/assistance.
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AT&T - Staying Connected Without Power | |
Scripps - Debunking 7 Common First Aid Myths | |
Minor injuries and illnesses are usually treated at home, often with the help of a well-stocked first-aid kit and knowing what to do. The best outcomes come from using proven first aid methods.
Chandini Rathee, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas cautions that many home remedies handed down through generations are not proven or effective and, in many cases, not even safe.
“Understanding the difference between first-aid myths and proven first aid treatments helps reduce the risk of causing more harm than good,” Dr. Rathee says. “It’s always best to know what to do in a specific situation and what not to do.”
You may benefit by taking a first-aid course and learning the science behind the training.
Read the following article to find out what the seven common first-aid myths and what you should do instead.
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Leucadia101 - LeucadiART Walk | |
Artist Oriana Poindexter, pictured above, will be exhibiting her artwork at the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet LeucadiART Walk Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association is pleased to present its 16th Annual LeucadiART Walk, Sunday, August 28, from 10 am to 5 pm. This free community event is held along North Coast Highway 101 between Encinitas for Equality, 1900 North Coast Highway 101, and Coastal Animal Hospital, 434 North Coast Highway 101. Highway 101 will come alive with fine art, live art demos, live dance performances, and live music, as well as a libation garden.
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San Diego County Water Authority
Water Use Efficiency Rebates
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As extreme drought grips the Southwest, businesses across California are taking a variety of water-saving actions. In fact, the State of California has banned watering grass in commercial-industrial-institutional settings that is “solely ornamental” and not regularly used for recreational purposes or community events.
Thankfully, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24-member agencies offer incentives such as rebates and other resources to help businesses save money while saving water.
There are many incentives for business property owners. From turf conversions to increasing the use of recycled water, there are numerous opportunities to improve water efficiency on commercial properties
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San Diego County Update - Get Connected Program | |
The County of San Diego’s Department of Environmental Health and Quality would like to let you know about SANDAG’s Get Connected program that helps people obtain equal access to the internet through reliable and affordable internet connections. To learn more, please click on the links below. You can also visit GetConnected.SANDAG.org for more information.
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Small Business Day & Lender Fair | |
Thursday, September 8, 2022
10:00am- 2:00pm PDT
Presentations will be followed by a Lender Fair, One-on-One Counseling, & Networking!
Explore Small Business Resources. Gain Opportunities.
Presentations/Panels Include:
(Subject to change)
- SBA Programs and Services Overview
- Opening Remarks by: Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina, and Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Workforce Development: San Diego Workforce Partnership
- What you need to know about California Sales and Use Tax: CDTFA
- Lender Panel: How to Prepare for Business Financing
- SBA Resource Partner Panel: Tips on Starting and Managing a Successful Small Business
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Experience Art Night Encinitas | |
Enjoy an evening of visual art and live music as Encinitas civic art spaces and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas.
The FREE event celebrates the city’s diverse visual art scene at participating venues and is free to the public. Meet local artists and fellow art lovers while enjoying a variety of artwork, live music, and light refreshments at several locations. Free shuttle service provided. For event locations and more information, visit www.EncinitasCA.gov/ArtNight
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Agencies Cooperating to Refurbish Reservoir for Recycled Water | |
As drought conditions worsen in California, the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority is partnering with the San Dieguito and Olivenhain Municipal water districts to expand water recycling in north San Diego County.
The three districts’ cooperation in the planning and building of recycled water infrastructure dates to the early 1990s. Today, the agencies are planning a $2.2 million rehabilitation of the Wanket Reservoir. The San Dieguito and Olivenhain water districts built the 3-million-gallon reservoir in 1974.
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NORTH COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: HOW MAGIC AND COSMIC PRINCIPLES ARE TRANSFORMING BUSINESS PRACTICES | |
San Diego APCD: 2022 Limited Time Grant Opportunity to Replace Diesel Trucks Now Open! | |
July 5, 2022: The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is accepting applications between July 5 - 22, 2022, from owners and operators of heavy-duty diesel trucks through the Prop 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (GMERP). Approximately $1.6 million is available for this program, but applicants must act fast!
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OMWD Certifies Hydroelectric Turbines at David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant | |
Encinitas, CA—Hydroelectric generators at Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s David C. McCollom Water Treatment Plant have qualified for the California Energy Commission’s Renewables Portfolio Standard Program and will now generate Renewable Energy Certificates that contribute to the state goal of achieving 60% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. | |
Cox Low Cost Internet Eligibility | |
Since 2012, Cox has been dedicated to helping make internet accessible for students, families, and everyone in our community. See how we make an impact. | |
Green Building Ordinance Training | |
El Camino Real Specific Plan | |
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Notice of Preparation (NOP) of
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall Poinsettia Room
505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024
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SDGE ~ The Path to Net Zero | |
California is targeting a just and equitable energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
That means removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as the state produces. In the San Diego and southern Orange County region, SDG&E and many local cities also embrace carbon neutrality as their goal.
To stimulate community engagement and economywide collaboration to achieve our shared climate goals, SDG&E will be releasing an analysis on how to decarbonize the economy while also prioritizing electric grid reliability, affordability and equity. The Path to Net Zero: A Decarbonization Roadmap for California lays out specific recommendations for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045
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CSUSM - College of Business Administration | |
A hallmark of the College of Business Administration for over 25 years, the Senior Experience Program is a requirement for all CSUSM undergraduate business students. Teams of students are matched with projects submitted by a variety of businesses and organizations. Students gain valuable work experience as consultants on rigorous real-world projects while businesses gain concentrated attention from teams of students who provide a fresh, independent perspective. Organizations pay $1,500 to participate in the Senior Experience Program. | |
Business Grants, Funds, and a Permit Review Process Survey | |
If you are a small business or nonprofit entity (20 employees or less) that suffered economic losses due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for a small business grant from the San Diego County.
If you have already applied and didn't receive the full amount you asked for you may ask for the additional funds you didn't receive. For this, email Joana.Santiago@sdcounty.ca.gov
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Lendistry is excited to spread the word about a low-cost state-sponsored loan program available for businesses throughout California. California Rebuilding Fund loans can be used for working capital or growing your existing business – anything you need to help you succeed. They are coupled with non-profit business advising so you can confidently pay the loan back. Complete a pre-application to get matched with a non-profit lender in CA. | | |
The County of San Diego is providing Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants
This program provides grants of $2,500 to microbusiness owners who were in operation in 2019, still in operation today, and were impacted by the Covid-19 public health restrictions.
To learn more about this program and apply visit click here. Should you need assistance in filling out the application the San Diego North Economic Development Council will be holding office hours to assist business owners. Call Erik Bruvold at 760-510-5919 to arrange an appointment.
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The City of Encinitas is committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. In 2020, the City transitioned to a completely online submittal system, and are evaluating the process for improvements. Your feedback is important and helps to continually improve and refine their services and the customer’s experience. Thank you in advance for completing this short survey. | | | | | | |
