Member Announcements

CurbUp! program keeps bulky items out of local landfills

Goodwill is joining forces with Waste Management of North County and the City of Oceanside to reroute bulky items headed for the landfill to San Diego Goodwill’s Outlet Center as part of a month-long pilot program during May. “The CurbUp! program makes it simple and convenient for Oceanside residents to donate,” said Mike Rowan, CEO. “Each…

MiraCosta receives $110,000 federal grant

Workers looking to get training in the growing manufacturing field will have more opportunities to  enroll in classes at MiraCosta College and connect with local employers thanks to a $110,000 federal grant. MiraCosta College will team with employers in the region to guide curriculum according to industry standards. Courses will take place at MiraCosta’s recently…

It’s Ninja time! NINJAGO World opens at LEGOLAND

It’s official! NINJAGO® World is open at LEGOLAND® California Resort! Excited children’s faces waited in anticipation as the ceremonial ribbon was officially cut on May 5.Actor and comedian Joel McHale joined Merlin’s Magic Wand’s special guests from Rady Children’s Hospital and the Autism Society during the opening ceremony. Merlin’s Magic Wand is a global charity which supports…

Carlsbad Unified School District names Benjamin Churchill new superintendent

Dr. Benjamin Churchill will take over as superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) on July 1 after a rigorous and competitive selection process that attracted candidates from throughout the country, the district’s Board of Trustees announced this week. Benjamin Churchill Churchill replaces Dr. Suzette Lovely, who is retiring after more than 30 years…

Nutrition Zone Carlsbad celebrates new ownership

Nutrition Zone in Carlsbad is under new ownership. The nutritional product and health store is located at 2626 El Camino Real, Ste. A. The Stidham family, Julie, and her sons, Matt and Scott purchased the franchise from the previous owners in June. Look for Nutrition Zone at the November Carlsbad Village Street Faire on Sunday, November 1.…

Tri-City Hospital Foundation joins #GivingTuesday push

Tri-City Hospital Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday…

Movember Spotlight: Sherlock Heating & Air Conditioning

turned_in_notCarlsbad Chamber, Movember, Sherlock Heating & Air Conditioning
Movember is a movement to help bring awareness to men’s health by growing moustaches in the month of November. Throughout the month the Chamber will be presenting spotlight of Chamber members businesses whose employees are taking part in the campaign. Sherlock Heating & Air Conditioning are joining others in celebrating Movember, a month dedicated to…

VIDEO: Chamber and Grand Pacific Resorts promote Carlsbad on KUSI

Grand Pacific Resorts recently invited Ted Owen, president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, to take part in a news segment that  aired on KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego focusing on staycations and things to enjoy in Carlsbad in the fall. Reporter Brad Perry was on-hand to interview Grand Pacific Resort’s Tim Stripe and…

Chamber members unite to bring a haunted house to Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad

Pictured: Reef employees put the finishing touches on a haunted house Three Carlsbad Chamber members joined together to create a haunted house experience in the Carlsbad Village for the recent Halloween festivities. Reef and their employees volunteered their time and energy to help The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad build a scary haunted house…
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