Happy Hours are where the magic happens and members make new connections. We’re always looking for wonderful hosts for this extraordinary monthly event. If you’re interested in hosting a Happy Hour, submit your request online and we’ll follow up with you to see about scheduling. Cheers!
What is Happy Hour?
Happy Hour is a monthly networking event organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Members connect at a Chamber member location, while enjoying good food, raffle prizes, and fun during the evening hour. Here are a few key details:
- Happy Hour occurs on the third Wednesday of every month from 5-7pm
- It’s always hosted at a Chamber member location
- You don’t need to be a restaurant to host! All members that have space are welcome
If you’re interested in hosting, review the guidelines below and submit a request. We’d love to connect with you!
INFORMATION AND PROMOTION
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A 60-70 word company profile/article will be emailed to [email protected] at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce office. The profile will appear in the Carlsbad Business Journal to promote the event. (circulation of 40,000+)
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The host will need to e-mail the company logo (in jpg or tif format) to [email protected].
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Host will be introduced and will have an opportunity to welcome the guests and speak at event.
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Host donates one raffle prize. (optional)
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Chamber will include event in 2-3 email blasts, prior to event list the event on www.carlsbad.org website.
HOST RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide a venue suitable for approximately 200 attendees to network.
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Provide heavy hors d’oeuvres for approximately 100-150 attendees.
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Provide two tables for registration and one table for raffle prizes and one for the bar.
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Provide two reserved parking spaces for chamber staff close to the event entrance or loading dock. This is for dropping off & picking up materials for Happy Hour 2.0 before & after the event.
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Provide a bar at the event
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Several trash receptacles.
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Facility clean-up.
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Sound system. (The chamber has a portable sound system if needed)
CHAMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Staff registration tables and sell raffle tickets.
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Bring supplies and signage for the registration table.
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Collect raffle prizes.
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Clean up Chamber staffed areas.
NOTE: If you are not a restaurant or do not have a bar, you will need to fill out an ABC license form. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will process the application for you however, you need to fill it out beforehand.
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The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel or postpone the scheduled event.
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Registration fees and raffle ticket sales belong to the Carlsbad Chamber.
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Proceeds from the bar belong to the venue. Beer & wine prices should be $6-$8 for members. Bar is supplied by the venue. If the venue does not have a bar and liquor license, the chamber can provide the bar. Proceeds will then go to the chamber.
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If the host cancels the CBAD Happy Hour within 60 days of the confirmed date, there will be a $200 Cancellation Fee.