Member Announcements

President touts power of CSUSM in report to the communityIn July, Cal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt was invited to attend National Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education.The event convened senior officials in the Biden-Harris Administration and education leaders from across the country to discuss innovative…

Army and Navy Academy students launches bookArmy and Navy Academy proudly hosted a book signing event on December 7, 2023 for senior and author, Colton Fildelman, for his book titled “The Teenage Guide to Success: The TICK TOCK Formula for Life, Relationships, and Careers.”Colton’s book provides teenagers with the tools and insights to navigate the…

A Silver Tsunami hits Carlsbad!Have you heard of the Silver Tsunami?  I hadn’t either, until recently. It has become a common expression used to describe the unprecedented increase in the number of older people in the world.  According to AARP, 10,000 people turn 65 every day, and this is just in the United States. By…

Meet our 2024 Chair of the Board —JR Phillips of Phillips + Co takes the helmHappy New Year!  I am delighted to be the 2024 Board Chair and look forward to working closely with staff, the Board of Directors, and our members to make this an incredible year for all.  If we haven’t met, I’m…

Get ready for a year of Main Street funCentral to everything the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) does is to brand downtown Carlsbad as a premier destination. In doing so, CVA supports the several hundred small businesses in Carlsbad Village. One key way we showcase our downtown businesses is through unique events. CVA’s certified organic farmers…

2023 Volunteers of the Year Tuesday, December 5, 2023, we hosted our Annual CBAD Holiday Volunteer Recognition Reception.  This exclusive member event honors our members, committees and volunteers for 2023. Thank you to all our members! To those that were able to attend, thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate your fellow Chamber members. It…

Shaping Carlsbad’s economic future, your voice mattersA call for business leaders to participate in the biennial business surveyIn our vibrant city, where our diverse and innovative economy thrives, our business landscape is ever-changing. Especially as we navigate through changing economic climates, the insights and perspectives of our local business leaders are pivotal in steering the…

12 New Chapters, 366 New ChancesJess LevyMarCom ManagerCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce The Babylonians are said to have made the first New Year’s resolutions about 4,000 years ago. Not on the first of January but in mid-March when they celebrated the spring harvest of barley, a 12-day festival called Akitu. No matter your 2024 resolutions, health is…

CARLSBAD’S 2023 Ultimate Gift GuideJess LevyMarCom ManagerCarlsbad Chamber of CommerceAre you shopping for a friend or family member this holiday season who is also an entrepreneur or small business owner? Or an employee or client? Jess here at the Carlsbad Chamber, here to share some of the best holiday gifts from Chamber businesses found right…