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Carlsbad Village: Greener by the dayRemember the early days of transitioning from plastic grocery bags to reusable ones? Building the habit of grabbing canvas totes or insulated bags from the back seat before entering the store did not happen overnight. For many, it meant turning around mid-stride to retrieve them—again and again. But over time,…

Strengthening student outcomes and North County’s future workforceAltus Schools Coastal (“Altus Schools”), formerly known as Audeo Charter School II, is redefining public education in North County San Diego through a model that prioritizes flexibility, personalization, and measurable outcomes. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school delivers an innovative approach that not only supports…

The Gemologists of Chocolate: Quality cacao from the Amazon to CarlsbadIn a quiet Carlsbad warehouse, something extraordinary is unfolding.Just two years ago, husband-and-wife duo Jose and Samoa Visconti began making chocolate at home. Today, Cacao Adventures Company operates from its own local warehouse, with booming online demand and a tasting room on the horizon. But…

2026 Green Business EXPOAs Board Chair of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, I’m proud to invite our chamber members, community, partners, and regional leaders to join us for Carlsbad’s premier sustainability event, the Green Business Expo. This is our signature celebration of Earth Day in North County.This year’s Green Business Expo will once again highlight…

Why group travel may be the best way to see the worldKathy Steffen, Director of FunTravel, for me, has never simply been about visiting a place. It’s about experiencing it — understanding its history, tasting its food, meeting its people, and returning home feeling somehow changed. Over the years, I’ve discovered that the how of…

Spring into actionAs we welcome March and the energy of a new season, there’s something fitting about turning our focus to home improvement. Spring has always been a time of renewal, a chance to refresh, rebuild, and reimagine the spaces where life and business unfold. This month’s theme celebrates the professionals who help make that…

Behind-the-scenes of the Carlsbad Business JournalEvery issue of the Carlsbad Business Journal starts with conversations. Sometimes those conversations happen in coffee shops, sometimes in hallways after events, sometimes in emails that begin with, “You should really talk to…” What readers see on the page is the finished product, but behind every article is a process…

Understanding the different types of back painBack pain is one of the most common complaints among adults — and it can show up in many ways.You might feel a dull ache, nagging and persistent, or you might be hit with sudden acute back pain that stops you in your tracks. Knowing the type of back…

Encinitas Union School District fuels learning with scratch-made meals in farm-to-school programWhen most people think of the average school lunch, scratch-made pizza, grass-fed carne asada tacos, and chicken alfredo pasta may not be the typical meals that come to mind. However, at Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), student meals are anything but average. Not only…