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Bio-One, leading with compassion

Bio-One, leading with compassionAs the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, it is my distinct pleasure to extend heartfelt congratulations to Bio-One, the esteemed recipient of this year’s Community Impact Award at the 2024 CBAD Awards. We are proud to honor a company that has made significant contributions to…

50 Tastes of Carlsbad

50 Tastes of CarlsbadFall of 2019 I was completing my first year here in Carlsbad. As part of my introduction to the community, I wrote an article entitled 50 Tastes of Carlsbad. That was five years ago. It is amazing how much has happened and changed in five years. The pandemic had a severe impact…

Challenging the food insecurity status quo

Challenging the food insecurity status quoAs the Chair of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, I am honored to celebrate the incredible achievements of +Box, our well-deserving recipient of the Nonprofit of the Year award. This recognition is not only a testament to the hard work and dedication of the +Box team but also a reflection…

Carlsbad Village Street Faire Returns

Carlsbad Village Street Faire Returns for Fall Celebration on November 3rd!Carlsbad, October 2024 –The beloved Carlsbad Village Street Faire, hosted by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, is back on Sunday, November 3rd for its highly anticipated Fall edition! Join us from 8 AM to 4 PM in the heart of Carlsbad Village for one of…

Carlsbad Educational Foundation Awards Teacher Grants

Carlsbad Educational Foundation Awards Over $50,000 in Teacher Grants to Enhance STEAM, Music, and Educational Innovation in Carlsbad Public Schools  Carlsbad, California – The Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) is proud to announce the award of $51,273 in teacher grants to 11 secondary-level teachers in the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD). These grants, part of a new…

Farmers Market turns 30

Farmers Market turns 30As the State Street Farmers Market gets ready to turn 30 on October 12th, it is a good time to reflect on some of its many contributions. While it is known for its creamy local avocados, sweet strawberries, juicy tomatoes, and other delicious bites, it should also be known for the impact…

What Might be Ahead for Carlsbad Commercial Real Estate

What Might be Ahead for Carlsbad Commercial Real EstateThe commercial real estate (CRE) landscape in the San Diego region, including Carlsbad, has experienced notable shifts over the past few years. The dynamics of remote work, rising costs of space, and the broader impacts of the financial markets have redefined the way businesses approach their office,…

Notice of Retraction and Correction

This Notice of Retraction and Correction applies only to the 2024 Voters Guide distributed with the Carlsbad Business Journal to local magazine racks between approximately Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 2, 9:30 a.m. The Carlsbad Chamber was notified about 8:00 p.m. October 1, 2024 that pages 10 and 11of the Voter…

TrueCare WIC has been promoting better nutrition for 50 years

TrueCare WIC has been promoting better nutrition for 50 yearsIn 2024, the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) marked its 50th anniversary as a crucial safety net providing nutritional support to women and children. As of 2023, the federally funded program served 6.6 million participants each month, including an estimated 39…

CSUSM welcomes high school students into dual enrollment program

CSUSM welcomes high school students into dual enrollment programStudents in Vista Unified School District can now enroll in college while still in high school. The district, in partnership with Cal State San Marcos, on Sept. 6 celebrated a new dual enrollment program through which students can take college courses that earn credits toward two new…
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