Member Announcements

It pays to be Green!In April, Earth Month, we will host our Annual Green Business EXPO! This year we are holding it a little differently, in partnership with the City of Carlsbad’s Shred and Recycle It event. And, on a Saturday. The event will be held on Saturday, April 8 from 8 AM – 12…

Carlsbad events worth the hypeImagine Louisville without the Kentucky Derby. Or New Orleans without Mardi Gras. Or even Indio without Coachella. Sure, you can picture it. But arguably, these events are part of the fabric of these cities. They’ve helped put these places on the map. Here in Carlsbad, we have several events that have done that…

Take a closer look at the New Village muralHave some extra time? Or already headed to one of Carlsbad’s libraries? Visit the mural “Cultural Arts Okapi” by Adonna Khare upstairs in the Dove Library or “The Whale” mural by Jason Markow in the Cole Library. All of these murals are site-specific, with the overall goal…

Supporting Black-owned businesses is good for our economyBlack people represent 12.8% of our nation, yet only 2.4% of U.S. businesses have Black owners, according to research by the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity (AEE). That disproportion has significant implications.In fact, the AEE estimates that if Black-owned businesses were proportionate to the population, it would mean 738,000…

Modern Human Resources Information SystemFounded in 2005, Apex 365 Workforce Solutions has made a big splash in human resources and within the community. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO, Blanca Rincon, Apex 365 distinguished itself by achievements in business, innovation, culture, and community impact.Apex 365 has tripled its client base, attracting clients from all…

The early history and founding of The Flower FieldsAs you have probably heard by now, 2023 is the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s centennial year.  To celebrate our 100-year heritage, I will use this column throughout the year to share the Chamber’s impact.  Most of my research rides on the coattails of our own Chamber website,…