Week of September 5, 2022

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:00-9:00 AM
Receive reports and updates each month from federal, state and local legislative representatives. Additional reports to include city, schools, utility and sheriff’s department updates.
Upcoming Chamber Events

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21 8:00-9:00 AM Enjoy coffee, great conversation, build relationships, share business tips and leads. San Marcos Chamber Coffee Connections gives businesses the chance to expand, strengthen and build stronger business relationships in the City of San Marcos. |

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22 – 5:00-7:00 PM
The San Marcos Chamber’s spirited mixers bring together a packed house of professionals from a variety of industries and company sizes to network, build relationships and have fun – all while checking out an exciting new location every month. Join us September 22nd for a ton of fun at My Yard Live!

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 11:30 AM
Join the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the grand opening & ribbon cutting celebration for The UPS Store. We are excited to have them in our community and hope you will join us for the celebration!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 – 5:00-7:30 PM
As the voice of business in San Marcos, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a candidate forum for the 2022 Election for San Marcos Mayor and the San Marcos City Council. This forum will allow Chamber members, business organizations, and community members the opportunity to engage and hear from candidates in a moderated conversation regarding issues important to the San Marcos business community.
This free community event is open to all.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
The 30th annual San Marcos Harvest Fest returns on Sunday, October 9th, from 9am-5pm. This lively community event will feature over 200 local businesses along with area artisans and crafters offering up great shopping! Guests will also enjoy a Wine, Rhythm & Brews Garden, delicious food, kids zone, and live entertainment on two stages.
► Artisans & Crafters, Retailers & Nationwide Vendors
► Kids Festival with inflatables & carnival rides
► Delicious Culinary Creations
► Beer & Wine Garden
► Two Stages with Live Music & Local Bands

Farmers Market – EVERY TUESDAY 3-7 PM
Beautiful open-air market which features fresh, local produce, baked goods, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fresh flowers, prepackaged foods, delicious hot foods, artisans and crafters, live music! Parking Map
Community News

TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 – 11 AM-1:00 PM
The San Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC Network has formed a collaboration with the County of San Diego in developing a training series designed to help small businesses learn how to do business with the County of San Diego.
Module 1: Introduction to the County of San Diego/Navigating the Procurement Portal (Virtual)
Topics include what the County of San Diego procures; a brief introduction to the various ways the County of San Diego procures goods and services; how to get started with the County of San Diego.
In addition, module 1 will demonstrate how to navigate through the County of San Diego’s procurement portal.

Come help us fill the bank with life-saving blood. The San Diego Blood Bank is the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by the San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.

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