Toni Padron, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce was one of 20 local leaders included in SD Metro Magazine's "Women Who Impact San Diego." The publication's list was "a group of outstanding professionals who have made a name for themselves in their careers and are making significant contributions to our community."
Padron runs the day-to-day operations of the Chamber. She oversees a $1.5 million budget and 10 employees. She was instrumental in the creation of the Chamber's Small Business Center and the Pathways to Success Program. She is also a former president of the Southern California Association of Chamber Executives.
This is the latest accolade for Padron, who was also recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 'Women Who Mean Business' in 2011. In 2010, the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) presented her with its prestigious Hathaway Award, the highest honor that WACE can give to Chamber staff members. It recognizes an outstanding chamber staff member for excellence and significant contributions to chamber goals and development.
Padron runs the day-to-day operations of the Chamber. She oversees a $1.5 million budget and 10 employees. She was instrumental in the creation of the Chamber's Small Business Center and the Pathways to Success Program. She is also a former president of the Southern California Association of Chamber Executives.
This is the latest accolade for Padron, who was also recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 'Women Who Mean Business' in 2011. In 2010, the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) presented her with its prestigious Hathaway Award, the highest honor that WACE can give to Chamber staff members. It recognizes an outstanding chamber staff member for excellence and significant contributions to chamber goals and development.