The Vista Village Business Association has announced a change in leadership. Cliff Kaiser has stepped down as president of the organization. Don Hein from Little Cakes Cupcakes agreed to step in until Kaisers’ term ends in June of 2017. However, Kaiser will continue to serve as a board member.
Hein stated, “Many of the events that were sponsored by the VVBA in 2015 improved the visibility of the downtown and has become a destination for residents and visitors, including the Alleyway lighting grant from Supervisor Bill Horn, improving the free Downtown WiFi, coordinating with the City on light pole repairs, and events such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, the Annual Rod Run, and the most recent Winterfest.”
Also on the agenda at the board meeting on December 17th Executive Director Jonathon Cuyno tendered his letter of resignation effective January 1st. The VVBA will be looking for a new Executive Director. Cuyno stated he has been offered another position but will continue to help the VVBA during the transition period until a replacement is found.
Vista Village Business Association is located at, 209 East Broadway Suite B, Vista. Call 760-414-9391 or e-mail to info@vvba.org.
VVBA Monthly Meeting and Committee Schedules:
- Board of Directors: 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am
- Committee Meetings Dates & Times:
- Economic Restructuring Committee: 1st Thursday at 8:30 am
Design Committee: 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 pm
Promotions Committee: 1st Wednesday at 12:00 pm
Organization Committee: 4th Wednesday at 8:00 am
- Economic Restructuring Committee: 1st Thursday at 8:30 am
The following current board of directors:
Traci Lawson, Secretary * – Apothecary Off Main
Clair Bigbee, Treasurer* – Cold Stone Creamery
Maureen Barrack, Chair of Design Committee * – CR Wellness Center
Natalie Trevino, Chair of Promotions Committee* – Twice Resale
Lev Gershman, Chair of Economic Restructuring Committee – Tideline Partners
Robert Fujutomi – Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shops
Clay McCarthy – Quality Lock & Safe
Cliff Kaiser – Strategic IT Group
*denotes elected position
After nearly 2 years at the reins of VVBA, it’s exciting to turn over the role of President to Don Hein at Little Cakes. In recruiting and developing a stellar team of board members, VVBA has stoked downtown Vista vibrancy with successful promotions, design improvements, and good financial stewardship. Now, with new shops, brew pubs, restaurants, and continuing Paseo Santa Fe development, downtown Vista will be an even greater value to Vistan’s, business owners and patrons.
See you at the Joe Free’s Burger Run this Saturday (Jan 9) at Peppertree Frosty!
Happy New Year,
Cliff Kaiser
Past President, VVBA