WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023
Coffee Connections
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Chamber Office – 251 North City Drive, Suite 128G, San Marcos, CA 92078
Get Connected!
It’s not just a cup of coffee, but an opportunity to meet with other business professionals and community leaders, build new partnerships, make new friends, and exchange ideas in a comfortable and intimate environment.
Coffee Connections is FREE to all members and $20 for prospective members. REGISTER
Upcoming Chamber Events
Conscious Leadership Workshop
How to Become a Conscious Leader in Extraordinary Times
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 7:30AM – 9:00AM
Hosted by the San Marcos Chamber Leadership Committee, this event is for anyone interested in exploring the core concepts and models of conscious leadership. REGISTER
Plates for 8
Networking Lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory
Wednesday, August 23 – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Make connections and build relationships over a great meal at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
This event provides an opportunity for 8 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each others businesses. A leader from our membership outreach committee facilitates the event in order to provide an in-depth networking opportunity for a small group. This program is open exclusively to San Marcos Chamber Members and the only cost to you is your lunch.
RSVP Required! 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 MORE INFO
Community News
How Social Media Can Make or Break Your Business
Thursday August 17 – 9AM-11AM
This class will cover the following topics:
- What is social media?
- How do people use it?
- Are your customers or clients on social media?
- The make-or-break question
Cybersecurity – How to Better Prepare for DoD Cybersecurity Requirements
Thursday August 17 * 1PM-3PM
Join the East County SBDC for must-have cyber compliance information. This course was designed in partnership with CMTC (California Manufacturing Technology Center) to provide an overview of the current standards from the NIST 800-171 guidelines and the DFARS Interim rule, guidance towards how to become cyber-compliant as well as how to select third parties for assistance and what to be aware of with the introduction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). REGISTER
Business Plans That Get Results
Tuesday August 22 -10AM -12PM
Learn strategies to start or grow your small business while writing a strategic plan that will get you focused in the right direction to capture the attention of investors, partners, and lenders. The “Business Plans That Get Results” workshop is an effective tool to help you brainstorm ideas to start or grow your business. Receive immediate feedback from an experienced entrepreneur. After this workshop, you’re eligible to schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with an SBDC business advisor to complete your business plan. REGISTER
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce | 251 North City Drive #128, San Marcos, CA 92078
