This Week's Live Lunch with the Chamber |
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On yesterday's Lunch with the Chamber on Facebook LIVE, we had a fantastic visit with Carrie Bryant and Andrea Delgado at their amazing new shop, Rustic Interiors. Check out the video! Photo/video credits to Kristina Ramirez Steinberg.
If you are a Chamber member and are 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 online; if you encounter technical issues (or just prefer to pay by phone, please call our office at 760-789-1311. Our office hours are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though sometimes we are out serving the community.
Here are some upcoming Facebook Live events (watch our socials for updates)
- October 26: Global Tech Construction
- November 2: Tangent Inspired Stories
- November 9: Mamma Ramona's Italian Restaurant
- November 16: Nick Deseno, MJN Real Estate
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Steampunk Shindig Mixer TONIGHT! |
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This month's networking mixer will be held tonight, Thursday, October 20, at Ramona Disposal Service. Please call 760-789-1311 or email rccstaff@ramonachamber.com to RSVP.
Costumes are welcome—and encouraged—but definitely not required to enjoy the fun! All participants who show up in costume or Halloween attire (even just a hat or a pin) will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. In addition, we’ll be holding a costume contest for the following categories: Best Overall, Most Creative, and Funniest costume. Here are the participating restaurants.
- Mamma Ramona’s Italian Restaurant
- Rock'n Rowan's BBQ
- SD BBQ
- Little Caesar’s Pizza
- La Chacalosa
- Main Street Coffee
- Baked by Nora
- Glam 5
And, DJ Mark Weber will be providing entertainment!
Admission to the mixer is only $5 for members and kids, $10 for guests and prospective members. We'll have tasty treats from local restaurants. Wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Early bird admission starts at 5:30 pm. Come early, place your business card at the check-in table, and you may win the early bird raffle. If you are a Chamber member and present during the mixer, you could win the $1000 Rollover Jackpot. The Board of Directors election results will be announced towards the end of the night.
Special thanks to Lori Garrow, C2 Financial, Off the Vine Dining, Ramona Metal Works, Amber Ramirez Insurance Agency, Jewelry World & Loan, and Ramona Disposal Service for your donations—we appreciate you!
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We would like to offer a warm Chamber welcome to our new members this week:
- Anchored Building & Restoration, Inc.
- Jac & Bell Events and Marketing
- Thomsen Learning Center (welcome back!)
Please watch our socials (Facebook, Instagram) for new member announcements coming soon!
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We have a couple members having big celebrations this weekend!
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Ransom Bros Ace Hardware is having a grand reopening Friday-Sunday. Live music, food demos, kids craft table, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and special sales and giveaways!
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Magick & Moonbeams is celebrating their one-year anniversary on Sunday, October 23, from 10am to 5pm, with prizes, specials, gifts and more! See their Facebook page for more information.
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Residents revisit the ‘70s to celebrate 50th anniversary of San Diego Country Estates (Ramona Sentinel)
Ramona’s grape growers help SDSU researchers study impact of climate change on vineyards (Ramona Sentinel)
Motorcycles roar into Ramona for 6th annual rally despite storm (Ramona Sentinel)
Chamber’s Halloween event treats Ramona to spooktacular holiday (Ramona Sentinel)
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Merchants Safe Trick or Treat |
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We are happy to present the 2022 Merchants Safe Trick or Treat on Main Street and look forward to providing a safe and fun environment for trick or treaters of all ages!
In addition to the those listed in the flyer above, we would like to thank the following sponsors:
- Ramona Real Estate Association (RREA)
- Karen Domnitz, Century 21 Award
- First Congregational Church of Ramona
- Dirty Boots Coffee Roasters
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Prizma Garcia, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
- The Treekeeper
Would you like to sponsor our advertisements and poster? It's only $25 and includes your name (or business name) on the final Ramona Merchants Safe Trick or Treat Poster that will be distributed throughout town.
The deadline is tomorrow, Friday, 10/21, to be listed in the Ramona Sentinel advertisement and the printed poster for merchants. Thursday, 10/27, is the deadline to be listed in the final online flyer for social media.
If you have questions, please email our Office Manager, Laura Leeman, at rccstaff@ramonachamber.com or call us at 760-789-1311. We are open Monday-Friday, 10am to 4pm, in case you prefer to donate over the phone or in person.
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10/21: SDCEA's 50th Anniversary: The Seventees “Superintendent’s Revenge” Golf Tournament at San Vicente Golf Course (see flyer below)
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10/22: First Congregational Church Harvest Fair (Facebook)
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10/22: Ramona Senior Center Car Show (website)
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10/22: Sustainable Ramona Harvest Festival (website)
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10/22: Harvest Fair at First Congregational Church (see flyer below)
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10/28-29: SDCEA's 50th Anniversary Dine-O-Mite Retro Nights (see flyer below)
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10/29 - West End Plaza Trick or Treat (website)
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10/31: Main Street Merchants Safe Trick or Treat (website)
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10/31 - Mountain View Community Church Harvest Fair (website)
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11/5: Ramona Art & Wine Festival (benefits the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project (website)
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11/5: The Rescued Pup Talent Show & Fashion Show at Ramona Town Hall (Facebook)
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11/5: Ramona Garden Club plant sale (see flyer below)
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11/10: Ramona Soroptimist Wine Bingo (website)
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Now Hiring in Ramona!
Would your business like to add or update an existing job listing on our website?
Or, do you know someone looking for a job? Please visit RamonaJobs.com for details!
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We have been including the following update frequently, to ensure that new subscribers are aware of these opportunities:
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Small Business Stimulus Grant funding is available until it is exhausted, or 2024. Please answer these questions to determine your eligibility.
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The Chamber office is looking SPOOKY! |
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Ramona Chamber of... Horrors! |
If you haven't stopped into the Chamber lately, you're definitely missing out! Laura decorated the office for Halloween and it's SPOOKY! Stop by and say hello (if you dare) |
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To keep up on current events and news, please Like or Follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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Many thanks to our annual sponsors! |
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