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Bret SchanzenbachPresident & CEOCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce Otto von Bismarck, a 19th century European leader once stated, “Politics is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the next best”. I wonder how Otto would rate Carlsbad’s District 1 on his “art of the possible” scale?The City of Carlsbad converted from an “at-large”…

Catherine MagañaChair of the BoardCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce “As Americans we are resilient, and many made lemonade out of lemons.”That is what Matt Hall, Carlsbad Mayor, said at the annual Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce State of The Community event held on Friday, August 20. He was talking about how COVID-19 made life tough for Carlsbadians, and…

David HarrisonAssistant Director of Emergency ServicesCity of Carlsbad Four steps to prepare your business for the next emergencyOver the past 18 months businesses have adapted to a prolonged emergency that caught many off guard. Now, as much of life is returning to normal, it’s time to get prepared for a different kind of emergency, one that…

Carolina Alban-Stoughton Director of Communication & Engagement Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Audra Wallace MD, LPCCAfter a year of learning in front of screens, many children are getting ready to go back to school in person. While this should be exciting for students and a relief for many parents who had to turn into tutors and teachers at home,…

Bret SchanzenbachPresident & CEOCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce In September 2020 the Carlsbad Chamber launched its second annual Rising Star of the Month program to honor local area high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. And despite COVID-19…