Member Announcements

420 Remix PSA

March 7, 2021

North Coast Prevention Coalition’s annual 420 Remix. Marijuana Prevention PSA Video & Arts Contest. Open to all middle & high school students in San Diego County.Theme: “Smoking is NOT Coping”Create an image, audio or video design to prevent teens from using marijuana.Winners may receive up to $250 in cash!All entries must be submitted by April…

Innovative new Electric Vehicle-High Power Plan Offers Bill Stability

March 6, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

Businesses, transit agencies and school districts in the region that are considering making a switch to commercial electric vehicles are now able to take advantage of an innovative pricing plan that makes it possible to reap both financial and environmental benefits by powering their fleet with electricity. The optional subscription pricing plan, called the Electric…

Frontwave CMO Todd Kern Named to Newest Filene i3 Program

March 5, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

OCEANSIDE, CA – Frontwave Credit Union is proud to announce that its Chief Marketing Officer, Todd Kern, has been selected as one of 23 credit union leaders to join the latest cohort for Filene Research Institute’s i3 Program.The Filene i3 Program is a 2-year innovation leadership program that equips top credit union professionals with the…

New wheels for spring

March 5, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

At Premier Kia of Carlsbad and Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad we’re proud to be the newest members of the Carlsbad Automotive Dealer community! Since acquiring the Weseloh dealerships in June of last year, Premier KIA and Chevrolet continues to grow right here in Carlsbad.With more 25 locations nationwide, the Premier Automotive Group of dealers has…

Your new home awaits

March 4, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

All homeowners at Carlyle have access to a private, gated resort-style pool and outdoor lounge.Carlyle Carlsbad Village, a private community of 38 luxury homes located at 800 Grand Ave. in Carlsbad, is almost sold out. The McKellar McGowan Development residential community, which made its sales debut in September 2020, has been well-received by home shoppers…

Businesses Survey on Opioid Crisis

March 4, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent.1,2 It is a prescription drug that is also made and used illegally. Like morphine, it is a medicine that is typically used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery.3 It is also sometimes used…

Don’t Replace – Repair

March 3, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

They say that the kitchen is the “heart of the home” but what if you have a damage that you don’t know how to repair or if it is too expensive to fix? Even the most durable of countertops are not resistant from damage, even during normal use.During a renovation process or when accidentally dropping…

Local water agencies to receive $44M rebate

March 2, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

Dear Friends,I’m so pleased report that yesterday the Water Authority’s Board of Directors voted to distribute a rebate of $44.4 million to its 24 member agencies across the region after receiving a check for that amount from the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to pay legal damages and interest. The rebate resulted from…

North County Manufacturing Report

March 1, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

North County San Diego has long been a leader in Manufacturing, with local companies producing high-quality goods for hobbyists, athletes, scientists and households alike. While facing new pressures including automation, globalization and COVID-19, the industry continues to prove its resilience as the region experiences growth in jobs and industrial space. To quantify the importance of Manufacturing in North…

Economic Forum with Dr. Thornberg

February 25, 2021

Bret Schanzenbach

Noted Economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg to Discuss Southern California Economy at Virtual Spring Economic Forums, Presented by Torrey Pines BankSAN DIEGO – Leading economist Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., is the featured speaker at the Torrey Pines Bank Spring Economic Forums focusing on San Diego County from 9-10:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday, March 2; and on Los…