Member Announcements

Renowned researcher to lead Miracosta’s biomanufacturing program

August 24, 2016

Dr. Billyana Tsvetanova will head up the development and instruction of MiraCosta’s groundbreaking bachelor’s degree program in biomanufacturing. “It’s very exciting and a great opportunity,” said Dr. Tsvetanova. “I’m looking forward to working with students who are motivated to having an impact in the biotechnology industry and making an impact in the local workforce.” Dr.…

Tri-City, UC San Diego solidify affiliation

August 23, 2016

Chamber Staff

Tri-City Healthcare District and UC San Diego Health have officially entered into an exclusive affiliation agreement designed to enhance the delivery of high quality health care to patients in the North County. Under the terms of a master agreement, UC San Diego Health and the public healthcare district are collaborating to recruit primary care and specialty…

Carefree Vacations | 08/04/16

August 5, 2016

Chamber Staff

Carefree Vacations 2647 Gateway Rd., Ste. 103 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (800) 683-1556 www.carefreevacations.com

NCTD ramps up rail trespassing enforcement

August 4, 2016

Chamber Staff

The North County Transit District (NCTD) is significantly increasing enforcement against trespassers along both the Oceanside to San Diego and Oceanside to Escondido rail corridors. Those crossing the track illegally or trespassing on the railroad right-of-way will face criminal penalties for their violation of the law by NCTD’s Transit Enforcement Division Officers, or the San…

U.S. News ranks Scripps No.1 in four specialties

August 2, 2016

Chamber Staff

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scripps Health’s heart care, diabetes, gynecology and gastroenterology programs the best in the San Diego region, and named Scripps among the nation’s best in seven specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 27th year, recognize the…

Q&A with Benjamin Churchill

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

By Leslie Luna An enthusiastic leader with 20 years of experience in public schools, alternative schools and international schools, Dr. Benjamin Churchill is settling into his position as the new superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District. The 43-year-old has been on the job for a month and he’s looking forward to developing strong relationships with…

County Fair shatters attendance records

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

San Diego County Fair

Planning for the 2017 San Diego County Fair is underway after this year’s fair closed with a bang on Independance Day setting a new attendance record. Fair officials say a total of 1,609,481 guests came through the gates between June 3 and July 4, the most since the fair began in 1880. “It was one…

Carlsbad celebrates summer with plein air art festival

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

By Christine Davis Program Manager Carlsbad Village Association For nearly two decades, the Carlsbad Village Association has held its annual one-day, open air, juried art show called Art in the Village on the second Sunday in August. This year we welcome its 18th season on August 14th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. right in…

Act FAST to treat stroke

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

Scripps

Stroke happens when a blood vessel that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked, often by a blood clot that travels from elsewhere in the body. The longer the vessel remains blocked, the worse the damage may be. Deprived of oxygen, the brain tissue begins to die, and the functions controlled by the…

CSUSM: Shaping our region’s leaders

July 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

CSUSM

By Dr. Patricia L. Prado-Olmos Vice President of Community Engagement California State University San Marcos California State University San Marcos is proud to play a role in shaping the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. As the North County region’s only four-year institution of higher learning, we’re dedicated to not only preparing leaders, but also building great…