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Weekly e-Newsletter
This Week's Live Lunch with the Chamber
Yesterday we held LIVE Lunch with the Chamber with our newest member, The Rusted Poppy On Main. This wonderful store is located at 621 Main St., next to Reds, Whites & Brews. We had a fun visit with owner Joleen Stokes! See the video for more info!

Thanks to Kristina Ramirez Steinberg for shooting the live video and getting some great additional photos as well!
If you are a Chamber member and interested in being featured during LIVE Lunch, please let us know. We do this every Wednesday at Noon.

If you would like to become a member, it's quick and easy to do so online, or you can call our office at 760-789-1311. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New & Notable
In The News:

  • Congratulations! Students from Ramona Unified School District demonstrated high-level job skills at the 2022 state and national SkillsUSA contests, with many of them earning top medals! (read more)

  • The story of Ramona’s ranching and rodeo history is told through photographs, Western gear and assorted memorabilia at a new Ramona Rodeo exhibit at the Guy B. Woodward Museum. (read more)
Press Release from the Ramona West End Fire Safe Council

Fire Season is Heating Up. Are you Ready?
Remove your dead trees to reduce your wildfire risk!

Ramona West End Fire Safe Council seeks applicants for ‘Dead and Dying Hazardous Tree Program’ to offer further protection to residents from potential blazes.

Ramona, California. The Ramona West End Fire Safe Council [RWEFSC] has been awarded a grant to remove dead and dying trees in the State Responsibility Area of the Ramona Community Planning Area within 100 feet of a home and/or 30 feet of an access road.

For residents that would like to participate in the program, the RWEFSC will cover 80% of the tree removal costs, asking that property owners contribute the remaining 20 percent for the tree removal, making a potentially costly procedure more affordable for homeowners.

The RWEFSC is pleased to offer this opportunity to Ramona residents and assist those in danger zones mitigate the risk of wildfire with tree removal support. To apply to be a candidate for tree removal, please fill out and submit a completed application to the RWEFSC. For more information on the program, or to request an application, please contact Kristi Mansolf at kmansolf@gmail.com and/or 760-445-8545.
Bill Groves and the team at Kamps Propane found a special way to honor the 13 soldiers that gave their lives in Afghanistan last August. This memorial will be on display until next Tuesday at their Ramona location, 1000 Olive St.
Now Hiring!
Would your business like to add or update an existing job listing on our website?

Or, do you know someone looking for a job?
In the past week we have added new listings for CAPSLO Head Start and Gathering Blue Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.

Please visit RamonaJobs.com for details.
Upcoming Community Events
  • 8/26 – 8/28 Ramona Rodeo. Tickets can only be purchased online, in advance, at RamonaRodeo.com.

  • 8/27 - SOWED in Ramona food distribution at Calvary Chapel Ramona (learn more)

  • 10/14 - 10/16:  Ramona Motorcycle Rally will be held at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance for spectators and participants. Details at RamonaMotorcycleRally.com.
To keep up on more local events, please follow our Ramona Events page on Facebook and visit RamonaEvents.com.
The Chamber Corner
Cheers of Ramona will host our next networking mixer on Thursday, September 15! As usual, we will have food, beverages, networking, opportunity drawings, and FUN!

If you would like to attend, please RSVP online, or email/call us.

Attending a mixer is a great opportunity to get exposure for your business! Learn more (and pay online if you prefer) at https://ramonachamber.com/networking-mixers/
We include the following information weekly to ensure that new members are aware of these opportunities:

Small Business Stimulus Grant funding is available until it is exhausted, or 2024. Please answer the questions below to determine your eligibility: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/stimulusgrant/smallbusinessgrantelgibility.html.
NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: we are transitioning to an annual billing system starting February 1, 2023; new memberships will be prorated and renewal invoices will be adjusted to credit any "overpayment" from this year. If February is not a good renewal time for you, please let us know and we will work with you; we can also set up a monthly payment plan.
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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