CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTONDirector of Communication & Engagement CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCELast month, as the world watched in horror how the novel coronavirus disease named COVID-19 was spreading from China, to Europe to the community of Kirkland in Washington State, San Diego County and California public health officials quickly established social distancing measures to try to contain the…
CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTONDirector of Communication & OutreachCARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOn October 1, 2017, Vice President of Facilities and Security at Viasat, Bob Rota, was attending the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas with his wife. “We really enjoy country western concerts and festivals such as this one,” says Rota, who at the time, had…
New law has California employers demanding answersBY LOU STORROWAttorneySTORROW LAW, APCI have been getting a number of calls and emails about AB-5, the new law that changes the use of independent contractors in California.After a landmark case by the California Supreme Court in 2018, the legislature decided to place new limits on who can be…
BY CAROLYN GRANTExecutive DirectorMUSEUM OF MAKING MUSICEach year nearly 850 million people visit an American museum.Museums are trusted and valuable community anchors. In fact, museums are considered a supremely reliable source of information and 98% of Americans across all ages, races, and geographical locations, consider museums to be educational. Museums are also economic engines contributing…
CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTONDirector of Communication & OutreachCARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCENowadays, keeping up with life can seem like mission impossible. This is especially true for couples trying to juggle kids, work and other responsibilities. In the middle of this fast-paced existence, nurturing their relationship can easily fall to the end of the to-do list. “Date night for…
MATT LEONARD Chairman of the Board CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOne of the values of your Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce membership is advocacy on legislative issues at the local, county, state, and federal levels. Currently, at the county level the Carlsbad Chamber is voicing its opinion on two measures that we feel would have a significant…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Awards, awards, awards…They come in all shapes and sizes: MVPs, Champions, Best of…, Most Improved…, and many, many more. They cover all levels of contribution: leaders, supporters, creators, directors, coaches, players, teams, divisions, departments, classes, teachers, visionaries, and more. Their purpose is multifaceted: to inspire,…
BY MIKE GRIM Climate Action Plan Administrator CITY OF CARLSBAD Studies have shown that more and more consumers seek to do business locally with businesses that respect the environment. That is one reason why the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce are proud to continually partner to encourage our local business community…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE TOP 10 LIST of most common New Year’s Resolutions include things like: exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and live life to the fullest. As the 2020s arrive, we, here at the Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce have a…
BY AHMED HAQUE Chairman of the Board CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As my term as Chairman draws to a close, I reflect on what an amazing experience the last two years have been. There have been highs and lows, accomplishments and business left unfinished, but throughout and above all, the feeling of gratitude…
