Member Announcements

Small businesses spark innovationChristine DavisDirectorCarlsbad Village Association November 26th marks the much-anticipated, post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping tradition that brings together communities in support of their favorite small brick-and-mortar operations to help their communities thrive. It is called Small Business Saturday®, and in many respects, to the solopreneurs and mom and pop shops in Carlsbad Village, it is…

Everything is awesome! Josh Mazur Board of Directors, ChairCarlsbad Chamber of Commerce “Everything is awesome!”  LEGOLAND has forever changed the way I hear this phrase.  It’s true, everything is cool when you’re part of a team.  I am thankful to have LEGOLAND as a key team player in the Carlsbad community.  This year, the Carlsbad Chamber awarded LEGOLAND…

MiraCosta College earns highest bond ratings from Moody’s & S&P for a third timeDr. Sunita CookeSuperintendent/PresidentMiraCosta College The MiraCosta Community College District maintains the highest credit ratings from both Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) and Standard & Poor’s Global (S&P), receiving a AAA from Standard and Poor’s Global and a AAA from Moody’s. This is the third…

Carlsbad music festival stages its comebackRichard SchultzCity of CarlsbadWith new leadership and an autumn performance date, the Carlsbad Music Festival returns for its 18th annual season on Saturday, November 5, 2022. As a proud Carlsbad arts tradition, the Festival has gone through several incarnations over the years showcasing different locations, schedules and a diverse roster…

Skip the crowds, shop Carlsbad this seasonMatt SanfordCity of CarlsbadThe sunsets are hitting earlier. The waves are getting bigger. And those hoodies are staying on longer. These are sure signs that the holidays are not far behind. Soon, our days will be filled with family, comfort food and of course, shopping for everyone on our list.…

Iconic That Pizza Place is back!It feels good to go home!  That Pizza Place, the iconic Carlsbad pizza restaurant has reopened.For those who are unfamiliar with That Pizza Place, here’s a little bit of its history.  In 1978, Mike and Yvette Pfankuch opened the doors to That Pizza Place.  It quickly became the go-to spot…