BY AHMED HAQUE Chairman of the Board CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As my term as Chairman draws to a close, I reflect on what an amazing experience the last two years have been. There have been highs and lows, accomplishments and business left unfinished, but throughout and above all, the feeling of gratitude…
BY ALEX GOODMAN Managing Director NEW VILLAGE ART Giving experiences is “on trend” this holiday season. So, broaden your definition of “yuletide cheer” by including the arts on your gift-giving radar. There’s an arts experience to suit every taste from classical to contemporary and from humorous to heartfelt. Are you concerned about finding the ideal…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Being the “new guy” in town has been a ton of fun in 2019. One way that I decided I would acquaint myself with Carlsbad was through the many eateries in town. I have done countless meetings, meet-ups, and meet & greets at restaurants and…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For October we are focusing our Carlsbad Business Journal on small businesses. With me still being the “new guy”, and in light of that focus, I decided to share about some of the most interesting and unique small businesses I have found while cruising through…
BY CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTON Communications Manager CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Every year, the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kennedy & Associates, puts together the Carlsbad Village Street Faire. This event currently hosts more than 900 vendors and drives thousands of people to downtown Carlsbad in just one day. This November the Carlsbad Village…
BY AHMED HAQUE Chairman of the Board CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Knowledge and discipline. Anyone who has endeavored to get in shape or learn a musical instrument knows that both are essential to success. A trainer or instructor can teach you the how, but they also drive the discipline to show up for…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE American industrialist and business magnate Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” As I reflect on my first State of the Community luncheon here in Carlsbad, I think Henry Ford was correct. Here are…
BY CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTON Communications Manager CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE September is National Preparedness Month, and no one takes this more seriously than City of Carlsbad Emergency Preparedness Manager and Chair of the Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance (RCBA), David Harrison. “Every year we hear the same public service announcements: develop an emergency plan, prepare an emergency…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Last summer my oldest daughter got married, and the old English rhyme, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” popped up. When you research the origins of this cute little tradition, it really is just a fun poem to wish good luck to the…
BY CHRISTIE MARCELLA Economic Development Manager CITY OF CARLSBAD One of the City of Carlsbad’s major tasks in advancing the local economy is helping our businesses recruit and retain the talent they need to be successful. As part of those efforts, the Economic Development staff meet with businesses in the city, especially businesses in…
