Vista Young Professionals: The Art of Netweaving | |
Are you a young professional looking to make meaningful connections through effective networking? Join us for an exciting and insightful workshop, "The Art of Netweaving," hosted by the Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Beld.
This event is designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies needed to build a powerful professional network. The first hour will consist of the presentation from Rachel and the second hour will be an opportunity for people to practice the tips shared on the workshop!
Share with anyone that you think would be interested in this workshop!
| Interested in sponsoring this workshop? Reach out to alma@vistachamber.org for more information. | |
Special Events Permits Workshop | |
Join us to learn about special events permits for businesses and the general public in the City of Vista. Make sure your next event is successful with the help of the City of Vista. This workshop will be led by Sara Trench, Management Analyst at the City of Vista.
Stay afterwards to connect with fellow business owners with some coffee and donuts.
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Taller de Permisos para Eventos Especiales | |
Acompañenos para aprender sobre los permisos para eventos especiales para negocios y el público en general en la ciudad de Vista. Asegúrese de que su próximo evento sea exitoso con la ayuda de la Ciudad de Vista. Este taller será dirigido por Sara Trench, Analista de Gestión de la Ciudad de Vista.
Quédate después para conectarte con otros dueños de negocios con un poco de café y donas.
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North Austin Economic Study Tour | October 23 - 25 | |
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Join North County Chambers and the San Diego North Economic Development Council on a trip to North Austin, Texas to explore the economic growth strategies of another suburban area.
Why North Austin?
Austin, TX is among the fastest-growing regions in the US. It boasts a diverse, knowledge-based economy with high-quality K-16+ education. Much of this growth is happening in the northern suburbs of Austin, particularly in Round Rock and its surrounding areas. Join us to discover the similarities between these communities and North County San Diego. Explore their approach to economic and workforce development as suburban cities located in a larger metro area. This will be an opportunity to gain new insights into driving North County’s prosperity while also networking with other North County leaders.
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Who Should Attend?
• Business Leaders
• Elected Officials
• Municipal Leaders
• Regional Stewards
Learn more about this tour here.
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Ribbon Cutting for Protec Arisawa | |
Protec Arisawa is the global leader for the design and the manufacturing of Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels for membrane filtration systems. With three production sites located in Spain, Japan, and here in Vista and over 50 years of experience in filament winding, Protec Arisawa is the supplier of choice when it comes to selecting high-quality pressure vessels with leading technology.
Learn more about them on their website protec-arisawa.com.
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Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones - Scott Patterson | |
For the past 15 years, Scott Patterson has helped small business and individuals navigate their financial future. His philosophy is – relationships are based on stewardship, not salesmanship.
Scott's office is located at 1621 S Melrose Dr. Ste. E or give him a call at (760) 599-5810.
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Explore Marvelous Spain with the Vista Chamber | |
Experience the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious cuisine of this beautiful country with your Vista Chamber friends*.
Learn more about this no-stress, no-planning trip you can take with your friends this fall! Learn more here.
*Don't need to be a Vista Chamber member to join the tour.
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Recovery Program Keeps It Real: Choices in Recovery | |
Choices in Recovery is a nonprofit outpatient program designed to provide evidence-based treatment and care to individuals. They were also recognized earlier this year as the Nonprofit of the Year at the 2024 Heroes of Vista Gala.
Learn more about Choices in Recovery, the work they do in the community and how you can help them by reading the Summer issue of Vista Magazine here.
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We Want to Hear From You! | |
It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.
Please take a minute to leave us a review here.
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We're taking a break from our regular events this month but there will still be many opportunities to connect, check the events below! | | |
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Vista Young Professionals: The Art of Netweaving -
July 30
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Are you a young professional looking to make meaningful connections through effective networking? Join us for an exciting and insightful workshop, "The Art of Netweaving," hosted by the Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld.
Stay afterwards to apply some of tips shared with fellow young professionals. RSVP for this free event here.
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Work with College Seniors for a Discounted Price on CSUSM's Senior Experience Program! | |
The College of Business Administration at CSU San Marcos is proud to share information about our "Senior Experience" program and offer Vista Chamber of Commerce members a special 25% discount! Senior Experience is an experiential learning program that puts together teams of graduating college seniors with sponsoring clients to work on specific project objectives for the sponsor throughout a semester. Teams are closely supervised and supported by our faculty while they work on the project's deliverables. At the end of the project, the team presents their findings and recommendations to their sponsor and then later show off their project's outcomes to the business community at our Trade Show on campus. We have successfully completed a variety of business projects in the past, such as:
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Marketing: Planning, Customer Demographic Analysis, Ad Campaign Testing
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Social Media: Planning, Campaign Execution, Content Calendar, A/B Testing
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Markets: Go-To-Market Strategies, Competitor Analysis, Site Location Recommendations with ArcGIS, Economic Impact Reports
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Information Systems: Artificial Intelligence Utilization Assessment (new this Fall), Website Refresh, Software Application Requirements Analysis, Mobile App Mockups, Information System Application Recommendations (ex. CRM, ERP)
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Finance and Accounting: Business Plans, Budgeting, Pricing Analysis
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Human Resources: Update Recruiting Practices, New Employee Onboarding Planning, Policies and Procedure Handbooks
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Supply Chain: Supplier Identification, Supply Chain Optimization Analysis, Inventory Management, Operations Efficiency, Warehouse Operations
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Non-Profits: Any the Above plus Donor Identification, Pitch Decks for Donors, Grant Identification, plus we have an available grant that could fully pay the project fee!
For more information and to explore your project's details, please contact Roger Herzler by setting up a meeting using Calendly (https://calendly.com/rogerherzler/) or emailing him at rherzler@csusm.edu. As a thank you to Vista Chamber of Commerce members, we're offering a special 25% off the project fee for anyone who indicates that they heard about the program through the Chamber. You can also visit go here for more information about the program.
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Famous Amos begins national search to award three early-stage entrepreneurs with $150,000 | |
Application Deadline: August 4, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Famous Amos continues this initiative in honor of the brand’s founder, Wally Amos, to create pathways for Black business owners to thrive. At the close of this fourth program cycle, three grand-prize winners will be selected by a panel of renowned Black entrepreneurs including Steve Canal, Grant Warner, and Kendra Bracken-Ferguson to receive an award of $50,000 in capital business funds, wrap-around business resources and services, as well as publicity. There have been three previous program cycles since 2021, so far awarding $450,000 to a total of nine winners. See if you qualify and apply here.
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Unidos in Finance Career Training Program | Whether you're interested in accounting, banking, or financial planning, Unidos in Finance offers hands-on training, mentorship from industry professionals, and valuable resources to help you succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career in finance! Applications are due by 5PM on Friday, July 19. For more information and how to apply, visit MAACproject.org/UnidosInFinance. | | |
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Taco Tuesday at The Vistonian | |
When: Every Tuesday | 4:00 - 8:00pm
Where: The Vistonian | 306 S Santa Fe Ave.
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When: Wednesday, July 17 | 2:00 - 3:00pm
Where: Sand n' Straw Community Farm | 629 Mar Vista Drive
Learn more here.
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School of Rock the Musical | |
When: Wednesday, July 17 - Sunday, July 21 | 8:00pm
Where: Moonlight Amphitheatre | 1250 Vale Terrace Drive
See more details and purchase tickets here.
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When: Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Misadventure & Co. | 2420 Grand Ave.
Join us at Misadventure for our free plant swap. Bring any plant of any kind in any form and swap with other local botanists. For $15 we will also be offering a paint class where you will get the tools you need to paint your own custom terra-cotta pot!
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When: Every Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Vista Courthouse Parking Lot | 345 S Melrose Drive
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When: Saturday, July 20 | 1:00 - 5:00pm
Where: Vista Historical Museum | 2317 Old Foothill Drive
Adult - $5
Children under 10 - $3
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When: Monday, July 22 | 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Misadventure & Co. | 2420 Grand Ave, Suite C
Come hang out and enjoy craft cocktails as our stroll style magician entertains our guests with up close face to face magic and mind reading! A fun night for everyone of all ages!
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