April 14, 2021
CHAMBER WEEKLY
Chamber of Commerce
OPEN Monday through Friday - 10 AM until 2 PM
Call 760-767-5555 or BorregoChamberDirector@gmail.com


Chamber of Commerce Updates

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BORREGO SPRINGS DRIVE-IN FILM FESTIVAL
April 15-19, 2021
Movies begin at dusk!
The Mall - East parking lot
Free admission - 1st come/ 1st serve (no tickets or reservations taken)
For more info visit borregospringsfilmfestival.org
This is a Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce partnered event

Congratulations to Meta Skin Studio as they officially opened with a Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 12, 2021 at 10 AM. Located at The Mall. (more info below under Member Spotlight)

CHAMBER CERTIFIED FARMER'S MARKET
Vendors include fresh produce, pastries, Kettle Corn, flowers and landscaping items. Plus humus, seafood, jewelry, CBD, acupuncture, herbal teas, medicine bags, T-shirts, beef jerky, music, prizes and more. See you there!
** Every Friday from 8 AM - noon at Christmas Circle.
**Dogs must be kept on leashes of no more than 6-feet.
**Please remember this is a Chamber managed event, so what shoppers do in the market corridor is under the guidelines of the Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce.
**Please follow masks and social distancing guidelines so the market is enjoyable for everyone.
Prize Donors - Basic, Borrego Senior Center, Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce, Borrego Sun, Meta Skin Studio, Sunbelt Publications.

For details on San Diego County testing locations, or to make an appointment at a drive-up location, visit 211sandiego.org or call 2-1-1.
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines.html
NEW SD COUNTY NO COST VACCINATION APPOINTMENT MAP

The Department of Environmental Health and Quality is sharing information regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for individuals working in the Food & Agriculture Sector. For more information, please visit coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine.






Message from our Mayor

Spring brings new beginnings as well as grateful locals!

I would like to take a moment to welcome Nicole Mandallaz to our Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce community. On Monday, April 12th we had a ribbon cutting ceremony for her business Meta Skin Studio located at the Mall.
If you have the opportunity, please stop by, and make her feel welcomed as well as see what she may be able to provide for you! It is always nice to see a new business in our community and what new things they will make available to us all. As mentioned above, spring also brings a grateful feeling to many locals. Not just because of increased business or nicer weather. Currently we have many grateful locals who have either received all their vaccinations or soon will.
This coming Sunday, April 18th there will be a drive by parade to salute CalFire for providing so many of us with these vaccinations. CalFire as well as many of our own paramedics and fire personnel have provided several opportunities for locals to conveniently receive their vaccinations here in Borrego Springs. There have also been several local volunteers that have helped organize as well as help out. I know I am truly thankful for this opportunity to get vaccinated in the safety and comfort of our own town.
As we see normalcy so close on the horizon, come join us to provide a quick thank you to these men and women who have helped us attain this newfound security. If nothing else it will be a great way to get out and safely see everyone else in town! Hope to see you there!
Andy Macuga, Honorary Mayor Borrego Springs





President's Club Member Feature
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Meta Skin Studio

Officially Open!

We make small batch clinical products with big results for your skin's unique needs!

For more information call (760) 835-2004





Business: Palms at Indian Head
Position: Housekeeping
Hours: Full Time

Business: Borrego Sun
Position: Writer/Reporter/Photographer
Hours: Part Time
Contact: Jolene 760-767-5338

Business: Borrego Sun
Position: Gardening/Paper distribution
Hours: Part Time
Contact: Jolene 760-767-5338

Business: de Anza Country Club
Position: Busser
Hours: Seasonal
Contact: 760-767-5105

Business: de Anza Country Club
Position: Bartender
Hours: Seasonal
Contact: 760-767-5105

Business: de Anza Country Club
Position: Food Server
Hours: Seasonal
Contact: 760-767-5105

Business: Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
Position: Line Cook
Hours: Part Time
Contact: 760-767-5700 ask for Tony or Erica

Business: Borrego Springs Resort & Spa
Position: Nail Technician
Hours: Contract
Contact: 760-767-5700 ask for Tony or Erica

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Bartender
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Line Cook
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Housekeeping / Room Attendant
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro
Position: Security
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa
Position: Massage Therapist
Hours: Full Time

Business: La Casa del Zorro Resort & Spa
Position: Bistro Host
Hours: Full Time


Borrego Springs in the News!
Scroll through the list for ideas and to find Borrego Springs.


The community of Borrego Springs would like to salute and thank CAL FIRE for sending teams of paramedics to vaccinate almost 2,000 with a drive-by event! Organizers invite everyone to join the procession on Sunday April 18. The lineup will start about 4 p.m. on Palm Canyon Dr., above the XL gas station. At 4:30 p.m. the procession will follow Mayor, Andy Macuga, and a color guard from the American Legion passing by the library, turning right on Sunset and then passing the steps where the paramedics from CAL fire will be standing. Wave and toot your horns to recognize all that CAL FIRE has done for Borrego Springs. For more info call (612) 866-7876


SDG&E info on dept forgiveness for people with less then $8,000 in unpaid SDG&E bills

Follow the link to SDG&E’s info on how to get your bill settled..
 


Do you have an awesome photo you'd like to share with the community?
and see if your photo is featured in our next eblast.
Must include first and last name;-)

Thanks to Alicia Wszelaki
“Ode to the Cholla Cactus bathed in morning light”


Many of the streets in Borrego Springs are named after the brands
(used on branding irons) of past ranches in the area.
Can you name this street?

Send your answer to: borregochamberdirector@gmail.com
Must include first and last name to be valid.

**The winner is chosen by a random draw from all of the correct answers!


American Rescue Act

The American Rescue Plan Act’s Small Business Assistance and Support
The American Rescue Plan Act provides additional relief for the nation’s small businesses and hard-hit industries for programs the SBA is currently administering and adds new efforts, including:
  • $7.25 billion additional for the Paycheck Protection Program, including to expand eligibility to additional nonprofits and digital news services
  • Additional funds are allocated for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, and now allows businesses to apply for both a PPP loan after Dec. 27, 2020, and the SVOG
  • $15 billion additional for Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance (EIDL) payments, including NEW $5 billion for Supplemental Targeted EIDL Advance payments for those hardest hit
  • NEW: $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for industry-focused grants  
  • NEW: $100 million to establish a Community Navigator pilot program; grants will go to eligible organizations supporting efforts to improve access to COVID–19 pandemic assistance programs and resources. 
 
SBA’s current relief efforts can be found at www.sba.gov/coronavirusrelief, and more details about these program updates and new efforts the SBA will administer in the coming weeks.








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Welcome back! The hotel is open for all reservations at this time. Arches restaurant is open for indoor and out-door dining for Breakfast and Dinner only (Thursdays-Sundays). 
 
The Spa is now open, call for details.
760-767-5700
112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs.









Volunteer at the Chamber!

Volunteer Commitment:
Volunteers are requested to spend a minimum of four (4) hours a week each month, preferably for five (5) months. Hours may be split in two shifts of two (2) hour shifts each week or four (4) hours straight.
 
Welcome Center Commitment:
1. Borregan Chamber of Commerce Membership (Individual)
2. Name tag
3. Recognition on Chamber website
4. Member discount on copies and faxes
5. Complimentary volunteer social events
6. Free admission for one to all Sundowners
7. Water, sodas and snacks provided
8. The Welcome Center is closed on holidays
9. Covid 19 – Chamber adheres to current County, State and Federal health and safety guidelines and supplies masks, gloves and sanitizer.

Contact us for more information at 760-767-5555 or click here to email us.




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