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August 12, 2024 | Week 33

Strategic Career Planning

A 10-Step Guide to Realizing Your Potential

Strategic Career Planning: A 10-Step Guide to Realizing Your Potential (SCP) provides access to a best-in-class career development program for up-and-coming business leaders of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista.

This program is designed for early to mid-career business professionals from a variety of industries looking to develop professionally and personally. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions of the SCP program. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.

Sessions:

Session 1: September 14

Session 2: September 28

Session 3: October 12

Session 4: November 2

Tuition:

$125.00 per person (a 95% discount)

• Includes in-class training

• Two months of professional coaching and feedback

• Class materials including a 21-page workbook

Vista's Fiestas Patrias

Join us for the inaugural Vista's Fiestas Patrias, a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in Vista! This lively event will feature an array of vendors, live performances, and cultural activities that honor the rich traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community.

When: Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 - 4:00pm

Where: North Santa Fe Village | 1234 N Santa Fe Ave.

Interested in participating? Complete vendor application using the link below.

Sponsorship opportunities available!

See our sponsorship options here or reach out to Alma@vistachamber.org for more information.

Fiestas Patrias de Vista

¡Acompáñenos para el primer evento de Fiestas Patrias de Vista, una vibrante celebración de la herencia y la cultura hispana en Vista! Este animado evento contará con una variedad de vendedores, presentaciones en vivo y actividades culturales que honran las ricas tradiciones y contribuciones de la comunidad hispana.

Cuándo: Domingo, 15 de septiembre | 12:00 - 4:00pm

Dónde: North Santa Fe Village | 1234 N Santa Fe Ave.

¿Interesado en participar? Complete la aplicación de vendedor usando el enlace a continuación.

Registrate Ahora

¡Oportunidades de patrocinio disponibles!

Consulta nuestras opciones de patrocinio aquí o comunícate con Alma@vistachamber.org para obtener más información.

20 Years

Wells Fargo Bank - Santa Fe

15 Years

HRE Performance Wheels

Pepper Tree Frosty

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.

Member Orientation -

August 14

If you are new to the Chamber, or the new point of contact for your company, this reception is to welcome you and your associates!

We will help you to maximize your membership, have some fun, meet the staff and established members!

Don't forget your business cards!

RSVP here.

Business Mixer -

August 22

Join us for a joint Business Mixer with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce at Servpro of North Vista/San Marcos!

Catch up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet members from the San Marcos Chamber to make new connections!

RSVP here.

Ribbon Cuttings

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens: Zen Stacking Stone Garden

Thursday, August 15 at 10:30am

1270 Vale Terrace Drive

RSVP

(Please arrive by 10:25 a.m. and wear close toed shoes and no heels for you will walk on a dirt path)

Retread Volunteer Day

Retread hosts a quarterly volunteer day where community members can come on-site and support the work that we are doing 24/7 to house the unhoused of Vista and Encinitas. Come help us improve our property, get to know our residents and staff, and enjoy a meal at Retread.

When: Saturday, August 17 | 9:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Retread | 2148 S Santa Fe Ave.

We will work from 9am to 12pm and lunch will be provided for all volunteers from 12-1pm. Complete the volunteer form here.

Vista Viking Festival - Booth Spaces Still Available!

The 22nd Annual Vista Viking Festival is taking place on September 21 and 22. The Viking Festival has 18 spots available for local non-profits and/or businesses to exhibit at the festival. Size is 10 x 10. Cost is $150 non profits and $175 local businesses. Use the link here and on the question on desired booth size check other and in the blank write if you're a local non-profit or local business. For any questions and/or concerns reach out to egil@norwayhall.com.

Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program

LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., through the Foot Locker Foundation, are launching a fourth round of grants for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program, which funds nonprofit community organizations offering a range of services for young people, including health and wellness, education and life skills, mentoring, and career development. The program is part of Foot Locker Inc.’s Leading Education and Economic Development (LEED) initiative, a $200 million commitment to enhance the lives of their team members and the communities they serve. Find more information and see if you qualify here.