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September 2023 e-news

With our huge summer events now over, it's time to start getting ready for our fun Fall events!

Bring on the Ramona Motorcycle Rally & Merchants Safe Trick or Treat!

LIVE Lunch with the Chamber

Unfortunately, Alpha Fire & Land had to reschedule their 8/9 FB Live due to a vegetation fire.

If you are a current Chamber member and are interested in being featured on a LIVE Lunch broadcast, let us know! We are currently booking November & December dates.

An extra benefit is being featured in an advertisement in the Ramona Sentinel the week after broadcast.

Here are our scheduled August Facebook Live events:

• September 6: Lincoln Financial Advisors
• September 12: Casa Rustica
• September 20: EXP Realty - Tina Wright
• September 27: The Brokerage - Peter San Nicolas

Did you know we also do an Instagram Live right after Facebook Live?

This is where Kristina Ramirez, an awesome lady who volunteers to take so many great photos and videos for us at our events and live shows just drops into a local business (current members only) with Joe Stupar, our executive director like we are customers and show off their products and/or services in the shop. We hope this entices people to stop in and support our local, small businesses!

Be sure to follow both our social media pages for the most up to date information.

*** New Members ***

We'd like to offer a big WELCOME to August's NEW MEMBERS!

• The Brokerage
• A and R Computers
• Vintiques

*** Renewing Members *

Thank you so much for your continued support!

• Vina Ramona Winery

Monthly Member Highlight

Wayne Elston has been providing hay to Ramona since 1969. They now offer a complete selection of pet and feed products with online ordering and delivery!

Wayne says "We became involved in this business because we enjoy dealing with horse and livestock people and being a part of this industry in the San Diego area. Our business is a way of life for us. We believe our experience and dedication to a high level of working product knowledge will be truly helpful to you our customers, not only in answering your questions, but also in helping you to achieve your personal goals with your horses, livestock, and pets."

Learn more about this small, Ramona business at: tinyurl.com/ElstonHayGrain

September Mixer at Farmer's Insurance

Our next mixer will be held on Thursday, September 21st at Farmers Insurance located at 603 Main St., Ramona.

Come celebrate the welcoming of Fall with Amber Ramirez Insurance Agency, Something Delicious, Frugal Framer, and Rustic Interiors!

Admission is only $5 for members/kids or $10 for prospective members/guests. Drop your business card for a chance to win $100! (Must be present to win)

Promote your business by donating for the Opportunity Drawings! Your logo will be added to a custom flyer that will be displayed with your donations for increased recognition. We are happy to accept baskets along with individual items or gift certificates.

Special thanks to Law Office of Barry Pasternack, Amber Ramirez - Farmers Insurance, Jewelry World and Loan, and Ramona Disposal for your donations!!!

If you would like to donate items, please contact Laura at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or 760-789-1311.

Paul Zawilenski's Monthly President's Message

The Ramona Country Fair was a huge success again this summer. I hope you had a chance to come out and have some fun. In addition to the traditional carnival rides and vendors, we had a full lineup of bands throughout the weekend, and we finished Sunday night with...

Chamber Events

Here are some of the upcoming Chamber supported events by date:

The 2023 Ramona Motorcycle Rally will be on October 7-8 at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center.

Visit our webpage for vendor registration, sponsorships, bike show entry, motorcycle rodeo entry, tickets, and all the details on the fun activities that are planned!

HUGE THANK YOU to our current sponsors who are making this year's Rally possible!

You can help sponsor and get your name out there! Click on the photo below to purchase a sponsorship that meets your business needs.

Community Events

Click on flyers for any applicable links or to enlarge.

Disclaimer: the Ramona Chamber is not responsible for the flyer content submitted by the community. Contact the event coordinator with any questions.

Have a community event that you want to advertise, be sure to add it to our community calendar! If you are a member, you can tag us on your social media post or email your flyer to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Ongoing Events

Library Events

Now Hiring

Now Hiring in Ramona!

Check out the latest employment opportunities at RamonaJobs.com.

Would your business like to add or update an existing job listing on our website? Just email us at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com

Jobs will remain on the list for 3 months unless you contact us before then.

The Chamber Corner

If you joined the Chamber after April 18th, you are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 12th at 11am for the New Member Ribbon Cutting and Lunch at D'Carlos.

You must RSVP via email to rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or call 760-789-1311 for this event.

We include some updates regularly to ensure that new subscribers are aware of these opportunities:

• SBA Microloans are available through certain nonprofit, community-based organizations which are experienced in lending and business management assistance. Individual requirements will vary.
• Do you know someone in need of food or other assistance? Please visit our community resources webpage, RamonaResources.com.
• Small Business Stimulus Grant funding is available until it is exhausted or until 2024. You can download in informative slide presentation below.

Surveys

Local Advertising

Would you like to advertise your business in the monthly newsletter or on our social media? You don't need to be a member!



Please contact the Chamber Office at 760-789-1311 or rccstaff@ramonachamber.com for rates and more information.

As many of you know, our town's historic Christmas tree loses more branches every year and we will need to replace it soon; a new tree will cost about $20,000! Fundraising for a new tree is underway and will continue throughout 2023.

If you would like to contribute, you can name your price: donations can easily be made online (below). If you prefer to pay by phone or check, please contact our office. Many thanks those who have already contributed!

$1,000+ sponsors will be listed on a plaque that will be hung at the tree every year (and on display at the Chamber office the rest of the year).

If you need more information or assistance, please visit our website at www.ramonachamber.com, call us at 760-789-1311, or email our Office Manager, Laura Leeman, at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com.

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Many thanks to our annual sponsors!