Member Announcements

Beloved Chamber member gone too soonMany may know that our community lost John Biethan at the end of August. John had been a member of the Carlsbad Chamber for well over a decade under a few different businesses. He was known for many things, but it was during the COVID lockdown when John clearly found…

Netforce is now five referral groups strongOur Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is home to its unique brand of referral networking groups called Netforce. To associate with people you know, like and trust look to one of the Chamber’s five Netforce groups. If you value the benefits of warm referrals from trusted advisors to clients, look…

CSUSM President signs climate leadership commitmentCal State San Marcos President Ellen Neufeldt pledged to take the next step in climate action by signing the Second Nature Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitment on Aug. 17. The signing was followed by a tree-planting ceremony in front of the University Bookstore as a symbol of the university’s dedication to…

Students win NASA competitionMission accomplished: Pacific Ridge students reach for the stars, winning NASA competitionFour classmates from Pacific Ridge School’s (PRS) class of 2025 took on a unique challenge this year and won big. The students’ journey began when David Leschensky discovered the NASA Hunch program while on a family trip to the U.S. Space…

Halloween in the Village Returns to Downtown CarlsbadFall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! After a lengthy hiatus, the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is pleased to bring back, with the help of several downtown partners, the muchloved costume…

Carlsbad’s SAL industry featured in SD Startup WeekCarlsbad companies are perpetually on the lookout for avenues to innovate, diversify, and maintain a competitive edge. One sector in Carlsbad that has consistently done just that is the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry cluster. From TaylorMade Golf to Reef Sandals, prAna to Vuori, and Canyon Bicycles…

Real Estate, renovation, and innovationIn real estate, location is everything! There is no better location than right here in Carlsbad. It is the perfect place to set down roots or invest in an income property. With our picturesque coastline, perfect climate, recreation space, charming downtown, top rated schools, and headquarters to world renown companies­—Carlsbad has…

A sign for our timesNote: This is part VI of a series on the impact of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce over its 100 years of service to the Carlsbad community.n 2024 the iconic Carlsbad sign will hit its 10th anniversary of being erected at the bustling intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive.…

Stay healthy and surf for lifeFrom one surfer to another: the doctors at Tri-City Medical Center are here to help. “Even though I sliced my foot on the fin of the board and had to have stitches on my first time out surfing, I’ve been hooked ever since,” reminisces Mark Yamanaka, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist…