After discussions with the County Health Officer at the County of San Diego and due to the surging Covid-19 virus at this time (and the probability of a “deep purple” tier for our county), the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel our proposed Holiday Bazaar on Saturday December 12, 2020. This…
According to SmallBizTrends.com, “The first set of holiday data and analytics from Adobe reveals online spending is set to increase by 33% in 2020 over 2019.” It’s also likely that this trend will continue as we enter into 2021 and if the pandemic numbers keep increasing. People won’t stop shopping, but they may stop shopping…
The 11th Annual Small Business Saturday will take place on November 28th. And Carlsbad Village can’t wait to celebrate their extraordinary small businesses with you! With specialty boutiques, salons, gift shops, surf shops, skate shops, art galleries, bakeries, cafes, fast casual dining, restaurants, service-related businesses, and more, there is something for everyone downtown!On Saturday, November 28th,…
With the changing operating environment, the City of Carlsbad wants to hear from Carlsbad businesses. The city would like to better assess the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and understand the impact and outlook for businesses, including continuing challenges.Please take a few moments to provide information that may be used to guide city programs that support…
The California State University at San Marcos (CSUSM) Senior Experience Program has been providing tailored business solutions to local organizations for 28 years! Let a team of graduating students dedicate 750 hours to your real-world project. Start your project today at www.csusm.edu/senioresperienceSee the program in action at the upcoming Senior Experience Trade Show on December…
The next couple of months will be telling ones. We’re not saying a lockdown is inevitable, but a lot of communities have spent the past week or so escalating their precautionary levels and this article will give you some advice for overcoming slower business times with a potential shelter in place order.Ditch Your SpaceWe’re not…
November 19, 2020TO:All CaliforniansSUBJECT:Limited Stay At Home OrderUpon assessment of the recent, unprecedented rate of rise in increase in COVID-19 cases across California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is taking immediate actions to prevent the spread of the virus. These immediate actions will help reduce community spread, protect individuals at higher risk of…
Lori Somers Community & Municipal Relations Manager Waste Management The State of California set an ambitious goal of 75% recycling, composting or source reduction of solid waste by 2020, calling for a statewide approach to decreasing California’s reliance on landfills, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In California, businesses generate nearly three fourths of the…
If you have a Twitter account for your business, or are thinking of starting one, you will need to summarize exactly what you do in 280 characters. Think of it as a short elevator speech. It takes some finesse to find the right words. Here are a couple of accounts you can learn from:Avoid (only)…
Matt Leonard Chair of the Board Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce At the Chamber’s CBAD Awards held In May of 2020, the Mitchell Thorpe Foundation earned the Nonprofit of the Year award. I had an opportunity and the privilege to speak with the founders, Brad and Beth Thorp, and learned more about the past, present and…
