In September, 2019 the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce launched its first Rising Star of the Month program. Throughout the school year, nearly 40 high school seniors from six different high schools were recognized for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without…
In light of recent events, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce wants to emphatically state that we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism or exclusion in any form. And peacefully protesting is an engrained right of all citizens of our great nation. We stand with our citizenry and their right to exist without prejudice. We…
The City Council approved $4.4 million for business loans as a part of the Economic Recovery and Revitalization Initiative focused on recovery from the COVID-19 health emergency.Microloans will be made available for businesses with gross revenue of $2 million or less and 15 employees or fewer with loan amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Repayment…
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,…
