Member Announcements

La Costa Film Festival brings Hollywood back to North County

September 13, 2016

Fun! Glamorous! Intimate! These are all words that describe a unique cultural experience not to be missed at the La Costa Film Festival. The festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 13 and wraps up Sunday, Oct. 16. LCFF draws upon the mystique and storied Hollywood connections of the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, who has served…

ViaSat, MiraCosta team up to offer training in manufacturing

September 9, 2016

Chamber Staff

jobs, Manufacturing, MiraCosta, ViaSat

MiraCosta College has partnered with the Veterans Association of North County and ViaSat to create a new Electronic Assembly Course that will benefit those who are transitioning from the military for jobs as electronic assemblers at an advanced manufacturing company. The course will be taught at the Technology Career Institute in Carlsbad on Sundays from…

Scripps Health partners with MD Anderson in cancer care

August 29, 2016

Chamber Staff

Scripps

Scripps Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have reached a partnership agreement to create Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, a comprehensive and clinically integrated cancer care program in San Diego that will provide adult cancer patients greater access to the most advanced oncology care available throughout Southern California.“MD Anderson is the…

Casa de Bandini turns any gathering into a fiesta

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

If you’re like most residents of North County, Casa de Bandini in The Forum Shopping Center is hands down your favorite Mexican restaurant. It’s also surprising how many loyal Bandini fans from its days in Old Town still make the trek up the 5 freeway to enjoy its award-winning Mexican cuisine, and of course those…

Natural gas fuels craft beer, economy

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

By Chris Cramer Carlsbad’s restaurants and craft breweries are more than just a place to get a hot meal and a cold beer. They’re where we celebrate special occasions with friends and loved ones, experience new taste sensations, and where we satisfy our cravings by exploring San Diego County’s diverse cultures. Restaurants and craft breweries are also where…

Interns learn the ins and outs of government

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

CUSD

By Ben Churchill Superintendent Carlsbad Unified School District This summer three Carlsbad Unified students are learning about government from the inside out. Chris Hamner from Carlsbad High School, and Brandon Pagán and Bryce Buscher from Sage Creek High School, are working as interns in the office of California State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez. Recent CUSD graduate…

New treatments emerge for prostate cancer

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

Scripps Health

By Chien Peter Chen, M.D. Radiation Oncologist Scripps Health September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn the latest about this significant men’s health issue. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2016 there will be more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States, along with more than…

Start-up airline seeks investors

August 25, 2016

Chamber Staff

California Pacific Airlines

Ted Vallas, the owner of California Pacific Airlines, is looking to community investors to raise $5 million to take his North County airline to the sky. The airline will be operating out of McClellan-Palomar Airport. While CP Air was ready to take off out of the Carlsbad airport in 2011, issues with the FAA’s operating…

Renowned researcher to lead Miracosta’s biomanufacturing program

August 24, 2016

Chamber Staff

Biomanufacturing, MiraCosta

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…