CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTONDirector of Communication & OutreachCARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCENowadays, keeping up with life can seem like mission impossible. This is especially true for couples trying to juggle kids, work and other responsibilities. In the middle of this fast-paced existence, nurturing their relationship can easily fall to the end of the to-do list. “Date night for…
MATT LEONARD Chairman of the Board CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCEOne of the values of your Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce membership is advocacy on legislative issues at the local, county, state, and federal levels. Currently, at the county level the Carlsbad Chamber is voicing its opinion on two measures that we feel would have a significant…
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Awards, awards, awards…They come in all shapes and sizes: MVPs, Champions, Best of…, Most Improved…, and many, many more. They cover all levels of contribution: leaders, supporters, creators, directors, coaches, players, teams, divisions, departments, classes, teachers, visionaries, and more. Their purpose is multifaceted: to inspire,…
BY MIKE GRIM Climate Action Plan Administrator CITY OF CARLSBAD Studies have shown that more and more consumers seek to do business locally with businesses that respect the environment. That is one reason why the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce are proud to continually partner to encourage our local business community…
2019 was an incredible year at the Chamber. Take a look at some of the ways we impacted our community.
BY BRET SCHANZENBACH President & CEO CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE TOP 10 LIST of most common New Year’s Resolutions include things like: exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking, get organized, travel more and live life to the fullest. As the 2020s arrive, we, here at the Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce have a…
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…
