December 2022
News & Information
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Today begins the most festive time of year! It's also small business season. Who will you support this holiday? Shopping local is simple, convenient and invests in our community.. Check the Vista Magazine for our business directory and support local today.
Also, the time of year offers many opportunities to celebrate and connect with others. Make sure you scroll all the way down for the many parties, events, and activities this month. We hope to see you at one or all!
With gratitude for all you do in our community.
Rachel
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Vista Magazine Winter 2022
The Winter issue of the Vista Magazine is out now!
Learn about different businesses shaping our community, get updates from Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld, VUSD Superintendent Dr. Doyle, and Vista Mayor Judy Ritter.
Check out all the events taking place in our community and connect with local businesses through our Business Directory.
We keep having the magazine available in Spanish; let your friends and family know!
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Heroes of Vista 2023
Call for Nominations
Know of a business or non-profit that deserves to be recognized?
Nominate them for the 2023 Heroes of Vista!
Nominees must be current Vista Chamber Members.
Self-nominations are welcome!
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2022 Vista Hiring Fair
Thank you to everyone that joined us at the 2022 Vista Hiring Fair on November 9!
If you were not able to make it you can check our website to see some of our member's employment opportunities.
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November Rising Stars
Our Rising Star of the Month Program students were:
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Tevon Sesay - Guajome Park Academy
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Javiyah Moliga - Vista Visions Academy
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Angelina "Lina" Cruz - Rancho Buena Vista High School
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Aylin Mendez - Vista High School
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Gabriel Brito - Alta Vista High School
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Khalif Kamil - Mission Vista High School
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Velocity, Vista Chamber Podcast
Last month we got to hear from two great guests that are helping our community in their own ways.
Aaron Byzak is the Chief External Affairs Officer for Tri-City Medical Center. In his role he oversees the marketing, communications, government affairs, community relations, and patient transportation for the District and the Medical Center.
Rochelle owns Babies in Bloom in downtown Vista, a baby boutique which offers carefully curated products and everything growing families need to feel confident, supported and ready for the most miraculous time of their lives.
Matt Koumaras is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista which ensures great futures for the youth of Vista! The Club has grown to multiple sites and serves over 800 hundred kids aged 5-18 each year.
Learn more about these two go getters on Velocity, Vista Chamber Podcast.
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California and Federal Labor Law Posters
All California businesses are required to have a labor law poster visible to employees.
ï»żVista Chamber Members can order these through us for a discounted price. Submit your order below.
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Holiday Business Mixer - December 14
Join us at Pure Project Brewing for our Holiday Business Mixer!
Catch up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet professionals from all over North County to make new connections. Full Metal Burgers will be there serving their delicious burgers!
Dress Code: The ugliest Christmas sweater/tie you can find!
Bring a raffle prize ($30 min. value) and speak about your business/organization while choosing the winner! (Only open to members)
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Coffee & Conversation - December 21
Join Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld for a morning coffee at Cat & Craft Cafe. Enjoy the coffee and pastries while netweaving and making relationship-based referrals with fellow Chamber members.
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Join us to celebrate a dream come true!
Everyone in the community is welcome to join us to celebrate these businesses, refreshments are provided.
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Business & Community Resources | |
North County Job-Readiness Room | North County cities have launched a new program to boost employment opportunities for the region. This pilot program is designed to connect entry-level, excluded, and/or vulnerable workers with basic skills training and connections to key North County employers who are hiring for office administration, manufacturing, hospitality & food service jobs. | | | |
Home - WomensNet | Grants for Women in Business | Small Business Grants | Monthly Amber Grant $10,000 winner each month Each month, our judges review all the applications - then select 5 finalists. One of those finalists will be the monthly $10,000 Amber Grant grant winner. The other 4 finalists will each receive $1,000. The $10,000 Amber Grant winner each month qualifies for the year-end grant of $25,000. | | | |
County of San Diego Micro Business Grant Program - Next Steps for Funding | Operating a microbusiness making less than $50,000 per year? Do you have five or less full-time employees and have NOT received any previous California State COVID-19 relief funding? You may be eligible for a $2,500 grant. | | | |
December 1 - 2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony | |
TERI hosts its 2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Campus of Life in San Marcos.
During Thursday Happy Hour at the TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, we will turn on all our holiday liights and enjoy the company of a special guest from the North Pole.
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December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Vista Farmers Market | The longest running farmers market in the county (since 1981) open in all weather EVERY Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. | | |
December 7 - Craft Fair @ the Gloria McClellan Senior Center | |
The McClellan Senior Center is hosting a Craft Fair just in time for holiday shopping.â
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Interested in participating as a vendor? Visit gmacvista.com for the details or call 760.643.5282 weekdays.â
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December 7, 8, 14, 15,16 - Jingle Terrace Live Experience | Each evening, the Moonlight Amphitheatre will be adorned in a spectacular holiday light show that you will be able to walk through and inside The Moonlight while you enjoy holiday refreshments, festive displays, live entertainment, family activities and photo opportunities, and other special surprises to be announced! | | |
December 9 - JTL MOVIE NIGHT ELF | One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys. Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf--and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. | | |
December 10 & 18 - Holiday Market @ Local Roots Kombucha | |
Free sip and shop event with hard kombucha, live music, and photo ops.
- Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-6pm
- Sunday, Dec. 18 from 12-5pm
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December 10 - Semper Fitmas Santa & Elf Run | HO HO HO! Join us for a joyful fun run to celebrate the Holidays! Sign up for our 4K Santa Run and receive a Santa suit to wear during your run. All 1K Elf Run participants receive an Elf hat! The run will also highlight the Navyâs iconic LCACs (Landing Craft Air Cushion) along the course and in the venue. | | |
December 10 - A Dark Xmas Market | |
A Dark Xmas Market - an alternative holiday market with unique and peculiar vendors in downtown Vista featuring a Krampus Run!
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Backfence Society, Twisted Heart Puppetworks and the Vista Art Foundation team up to bring you the North County Dark Xmas Market on December 10, 2022, 4-8 pm in Downtown Vista, CA.
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December 10 - Merry & Bright: A Holiday Concert at the Moonlight! | A visual and musical extravaganza will make the season bright when The Moonlight offers a festive concert of classic and contemporary holiday songs. | | |
December 11 - Vista Historical Society Annual Christmas Party | |
Featuring
- Great refreshments
- Santa Claus appearance
- Gifts for children
- Great entertainment
Crafters and others will be on site with items for sale. Children encouraged to attend this FREE event.
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December 16 - Vista Twilight Market | A monthly local food and craft market with live music and a kid's zone. | | |
December 17 - JTL Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas | In this 2000 live-action adaptation of the beloved childrenâs tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. | | |
December 18-23 - VCC 36th Annual Holiday Homes Tour | You can bring the holidays home with the virtual Holiday Homes Tour! Celebrate 36 years of elegant home design with four professionally decorated homes, in San Diego County. | | |
December 18 - Christmas Concert at UMC Vista | |
Music Ministryâs Annual Christmas Concert: Join us on Sunday December 18, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The Chancel Choir, Anderson Handbells, Chamber Orchestra and Praise Band will combine to offer a varied and wonderful selection of music for the Christmas Season.
ï»żDirectorâs Conversation will be at 3:15 p.m. There is no charge and a free-will offering will be taken in support of the Music Ministry.
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December 18 - JTL: A Doo Wop Christmas with the Doo Wop Project | The Doo Wop Project will get you into the holiday spirit! Hear old school holiday classics like The Driftersâ âWhite Christmasâ, The Temptationsâ âRudolph the Red Nosed Reindeerâ, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons' version of âSanta Claus is Coming to Townâ along with âDoowopifiedâ contemporary hits like âThis Christmasâ and âLast Christmasâ. | | |
December 24 & 25 - Christmas Services at UMC Vista | |
Christmas Eve Services
Saturday, Dec. 24
5:00 p.m. - Family Candleligh Service
7:00 p.m. - Traditional Worship with Choir and Candlelighting
Christmas Day Worship
Sunday, Dec. 25
Online worship service at 10 a.m.
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One of the best parts of the Vista Chamber is people like you. Your support means the world to us! We wish you the best this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
-Vista Chamber team
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