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Congratulations to our 2025 50 Over 50 Honorees.These individuals have made a lasting impact on our region through leadership, service, and dedication. Their accomplishments remind us that influence only grows with experience.

The value of servant leadership in today’s business climateIn today’s whirlwind of metrics, deadlines, and shifting markets, it’s easy to get swept up in top-down decision-making and efficiency-at-all-costs leadership models. But increasingly, companies—especially those rooted in community and connection—are turning to a very different kind of leadership: one grounded in service.Servant leadership isn’t new. The…

Discover Carlsbad’s New Digital Hub – A Game Changer for Small BusinessesIn April, the City of Carlsbad hosted a free informational webinar for small business owners, introducing the new Digital Hub—a powerful new tool designed to help businesses plan, start, manage, and grow with data-driven insights.For many small businesses, access to this kind of business…

The modern OdysseyIn Homer’s epic tale The Odyssey, the hero Odysseus faces a daunting challenge on his journey home. He must pass the island of the Sirens, mythical creatures whose enchanting songs lure sailors to crash upon the rocks. In a stroke of genius, Odysseus plugs his crew’s ears with beeswax and ties himself to…

Advisory Program at Pacific Ridge SchoolAt Pacific Ridge School, an independent, non-profit school in Bressi Ranch, programs and curriculum are designed to foster personal and academic excellence through challenge and care. Students are encouraged to take risks, explore new interests, and develop essential critical thinking and communication skills. Central to this academic experience is the…

Symposium spotlights social mobility Almost a decade ago, at another university on another coast, Ellen Neufeldt set out to organize a symposium on social mobility. As she called around to invite participants as an administrator at Old Dominion University in Virginia, she received the same answer again and again: “I will come, but first you…

 Art in the Village celebrates 27 yearsHeld every Summer since 1998, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return on Sunday, June 22nd from 10am to 6pm for its 27th year! This one-day, open-air art show brings together 150 local and regional fine artists for a dynamic, coastal-influenced art show. All artwork is…

Outdoors, community, and small business connections As summer approaches, Carlsbad begins to shine in its full coastal glory. From golden beaches and scenic hiking trails to world-class golf courses and a vibrant downtown village, Carlsbad offers endless ways to enjoy the outdoors. What makes our community truly unique is the synergy between our active lifestyle…