Member Announcements

Making a difference in the business community

July 29, 2016

By Dr. Sunita CookeSuperintendent/PresidentMiraCosta CollegeMiraCosta College is helping to build the region’s growing legion of entrepreneurs. And nowhere is that more evident than in our new Veterans Business Outreach Center, a federally funded effort to support service members who are leaving the military and embarking on building their own business.VBOC offers free one-on-one assistance in…

CareFree Vacations relocates to Carlsbad

July 18, 2016

Chamber Staff

Carefree Vacations has taken a giant leap forward and it’s moving their North County branch office to the beautiful Bressi Ranch Center. After 18 years of serving their customers in Encinitas at the Encinitas Towne Center, the company has decided to take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade. Customers can expect a contemporary look and feel…

SDG&E names Poseidon Water Energy Champion

July 12, 2016

Chamber Staff

Poseidon Water

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) named Poseidon Water an “Energy Champion” for 2016. Poseidon was selected as the Water Energy Nexus Champion for their investments in, and commitment to, sustainability and energy efficiency at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant. To reduce energy consumption at the desalination plant, Poseidon employs 144 state-of-the-art energy…

Tall tales at La Costa Glen

July 12, 2016

Chamber Staff

Basketball great Bill Walton was the star attraction at La Costa Glen retirement community’s recent Sports Night, a monthly series for residents. Walton spoke about his NBA and UCLA basketball careers and injuries, as well as how he overcame stuttering to become a prime-time basketball analyst. Walton also held a book-signing for his new book,…

Ruprecht von Buttlar named Chairman of the Board for Sustainable Surplus Exchange

July 12, 2016

Chamber Staff

Contributing an extensive background in business development, Ruprecht von Buttlar was named Chairman of the Board for Sustainable Surplus Exchange (SSE). Currently, Mr. von Buttlar is the managing director of Procopio Business Advisors, LLC, where he is responsible for the direction and development of non-legal, strategic business consulting projects for new and existing clients. Additionally,…

Tri-City Healthcare District awards $300k to local non-profits

July 6, 2016

Chamber Staff

Tri-City M

19 local non-profit organizations received a collective $300,000 through the Tri-City Healthcare District’s annual community grants program in June. Notable for 2016 is that over half of the recipient’s programs had a mental health program focus. Each year, the healthcare district’s Board of Directors allocates funds for healthcare projects run by non-profit agencies located in…

LEGOLAND debuts tallest LEGO building in the U.S.

July 1, 2016

Chamber Staff

LEGOLAND, Miniland New York, Miniland U.S.A.

Get a taste of the Big Apple in Carlsbad this 4th of July weekend! LEGOLAND California Resort kicked off Independence Day weekend by unveiling the tallest LEGO building in the U.S., the One World Trade Center. The skyscraper was unveiled on Thursday as part of a newly remodeled Miniland New York located in the Park’s Miniland U.S.A. Miniland…

Veteran Business Outreach Center Opens in Carlsbad

June 30, 2016

Chamber Staff

Veteran business owners and military members from San Diego to Santa Barbara will now have access to more of the services they need to transition back into civilian life right here in Carlsbad. It’s all made possible with a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) – the first…

Torrey Pines Bank named “Top Volunteer Company” by Junior Achievement

June 27, 2016

Chamber Staff

Torrey Pines Bank has been named Volunteer Company of the Year by Junior Achievement of San Diego for their impact on over 2,000 students through the Mission Fed Junior Achievement Finance Park program. The volunteer team from Torrey Pines Bank met with groups of approximately 120 high-school aged students from various high schools around San…

Gem institute is a hub for jewelry industry

June 24, 2016

Chamber Staff

diamonds, GIA, Jewelry

By Leslie Luna Carlsbad has no shortage of innovative organizations that have emerged as leaders in their respective fields. One such company that has made significant contributions to the understanding of gems and the jewelry industry is GIA – the Gemological Institute of America. Sitting on a hill overlooking the ocean, not far from LEGOLAND…