WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7, 2022
THURSDAY, NOV 10 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Meetings held the second Thursday of each month at 8:00am.
Receive reports and updates each month from Federal, State, and County legislative representatives and City government. Additional reports to include Utilities, and Sheriff’s Department updates.
Open to the community! REGISTER
Upcoming Chamber Events
WEDNESDAY, NOV 16 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
San Marcos Chamber Coffee Connections
Strengthen the Voice of Local Business Get Connected!
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.
Members FREE – Future Members $20 – Hosted By Civic Communities REGISTER
WEDNESDAY, NOV 16 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
San Marcos Total Wine & More’s Preview Party and Ribbon Cutting!
Creekside Market Place – 561 Grand Avenue San Marcos, CA 92078
Join the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, public officials, their new store team and Total Wine & More leadership in welcoming and celebrating the grand opening & ribbon cutting celebration for Total Wine & More’s newest store. We are excited to have them in our community and hope you will join us for the celebration! Stay for the VIP preview party including samples of fine wines, spirits, and beers, live music and fine food.In keeping with their commitment to the San Marcos community, they will donate a portion of their sales Wednesday, November 16th through Sunday, November 20th to support Interfaith Community Services. Join us at the San Marcos Preview Party and receive a wine tote with two stemless wine glasses.For more information about the new store, visit www.Totalwine.com/SanMarcos
| SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Get ready to eat, drink and be merry at the annual San Marcos Holiday Market at North City! The beloved open-air market returns to North City on Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, pre-packaged food, and treats, and indulge in a variety of delicious hot food from over 100 local artisans and crafters. This event is for everyone to enjoy and even Santa Claus will be paying a special visit. |
| THURSDAY, DEC 8 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Join the San Marcos Chamber for an evening of cheer! Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, and opportunity drawings! 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. Register |
Farmers Market
| EVERY TUESDAY 3:00 PM-7:00 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
In case you missed it…
| As the voice of business in San Marcos, the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host a candidate forum for the 2022 Election for San Marcos Mayor and the San Marcos City Council. This forum allowed 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. Go to the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel to watch the replay! |
| In case you missed it…The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is hosted a Virtual Candidate Forum for San Marcos Unified School Board Candidates on Wednesday, October 12th This free event provided a forum that gives voters the opportunity to meet each of the attending candidates running for School Board, and learn about their positions on various school-related topics.Voters in San Marcos Unified School District will vote for one trustee for each of the two areas.Area C – Stephanie Carroll, Andres Ramos MartinArea E – Stacy Carlson, Sharyl CavellierGo to the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel to watch the replay!YouTube |
| In case you missed it…The San Marcos Chamber hosted a Candidate Forum for candidates of District 3 for the Palomar Health Board of Directors. Candidates Include: · Laurie Edwards-Tate· Rod Jones Go to the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce YouTube Channel to watch the replay! YouTube |
| Job-Readiness Program Launched In North County This pilot program is designed to connect entry-level, excluded, and/or vulnerable workers with basic skills training and connections to key North County employers who are hiring for office administration, manufacturing, hospitality & food service jobs. It is free for candidates and businesses to participate. We only ask that employers who participate in this program guarantee a job interview for candidates. |
| THURSDAY, NOV 12 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Join Dogs on Deployment for a charity fundraiser benefiting Dogs on Deployment, to help local military families and their pets!10% of in-store and to-go beer will be donated to Dogs on Deployment by Wild Barrel Brewing10% of food sales will be donated to Dogs on Deployment by Copper Kings Burgers Veteran-inspired photobooth with special guest, Nala the 2022 Military Pet of the Year & DoD Mascot Live band, Steal Dawn, playing from 4 – 8pm Raffle tickets for prizes This is a family and dog-friendly event.DoD accepts online donations at www.bit.ly/dod-donate if you want to support, but cannot attend! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If interested in volunteering, please sign up HERE |
| INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK FALL 2022: NOVEMBER 14th – 18th Join Global Programs & Services in celebration of all things international! International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This is a long-held joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education as part of their efforts to promote the value of global awareness and understanding. For more information and the event schedule, please visit the IEW website Questions? Please call (760)750-4090 or email avalenzuela@csusm.edu |
| TUESDAY, NOV 153:00 PM-4:30 PMIf you’re a small business owner who already uses Instagram regularly, and need an extra push to get your social strategy to the next level, this class is for you. And if you want to know how you can start using the Gen Z platform, AKA TikTok, and don’t know where to begin, this class is also for you! We’ll go over Instagram trends and TikTok basics as well as how these tools can help your small business! Register for free, and we look forward to seeing you next week! |
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce | 251 North City Drive #128, San Marcos, CA 92078
