Carlsbad Chamber News

Why CYP?I may say this a lot because there are a lot of favorite parts of my job, but the Carlsbad Young Professionals Committee (CYP) is really the top of the list as the #1, most favorite part of my job here at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.  Back in 2016 I had been with…

MiraCosta College leads Southern California in UC transfer acceptancesMiraCosta College holds the highest transfer acceptance rate to University of California campuses among community colleges in Southern California, based on recent data from the UC system.According to the data, 84% of MiraCosta College students who applied for transfer were accepted into UC campuses, a figure that…

The importance of Optometry: Ensuring healthy vision for all agesAt Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we are dedicated to community well-being and providing comprehensive healthcare services across North San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties through our twelve clinic sites. These clinics are pillars of health and wellness, offering a wide array of compassionate care and essential…

Could Carlsbad be a hub for space technologies?Carlsbad has long been a vibrant center of innovation and technological advancement, with businesses like Viasat, Life Technologies (now a part of Thermo Fisher), Atec, and Ionis Pharmaceuticals leading in their sectors. With a track record of success, could the city now be poised to become a burgeoning…

Chick-fil-A’s new Carlsbad restaurantRestaurant Brings Approximately 100 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to CommunityA new Chick-fil-A® restaurant began serving the Carlsbad community on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Tyler Reese as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West.Located at 5848 Avenida Encinas, Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West will be open for dine-in, carry-out,…

Honoring Carlsbad’s Outstanding ProfessionalsAs Chair of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board, it is both an honor and a privilege to spotlight the exceptional talents and achievements of our community members. This year, we are proud to celebrate two remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, dedication, and community service that define Carlsbad: Samantha…

Executives in ResidenceAs the largest general business membership organization in north San Diego County, I feel very blessed that we have a great public business college in our backyard.  Of course, I am speaking of California State University of San Marcos. Their College of Business Administration (CoBA) is an exceptional resource for the North County…

There is beauty in simplicityAs we grow up and experience more of the world, we learn that a topic typically gets more complicated as we dive deeper into it. For example, supply and demand is a concept most of us can grasp quickly, but having a deep understanding of how these variables are affected by…

Students achieve excellence through challenge at Pacific RidgeAt Pacific Ridge School, students in grades 6 through 12 are equipped and inspired to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Talented faculty, small classes, advanced coursework, and innovative facilities help students achieve the goals they set for themselves. They learn to confidently approach new ideas,…