Innovate78 // SPOT Startup Series // Recruitment + Retention
Thursday, July 14, 2022, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
William Wagner Aquatic and Events Center
3302 Senior Center Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Admission is $15

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Join Innovate78 and a panel of experts who have successfully navigated HR efforts, including in a startup environment. Learn about overcoming challenges and initiating best practices:

• When to make that first full-time hire
• Talent acquisition and retention
• Establishing an appealing company culture
• Overcoming common human resource challenges

Click below to learn more about the event and register. You can also follow this link to view the event flyer.

BofA Awards $825,000 Philanthropic Investment into San Diego Nonprofits

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Bank of America announced more than $825,000 in grants to 29 San Diego nonprofits to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families. These grants are the initial round of dollars directed to local nonprofits this year, with more to come throughout the year. Last year alone, Bank of America awarded $1.8 million in grants to local nonprofits and employees volunteered 8,600 hours to local causes in San Diego to help build thriving communities. 

This first round of grants from the bank focus on workforce development and education to help individuals chart a path to employment and better economic futures, as well as basic needs fundamental to building life-long stability. Specifically, these local grants include support for job reskilling, food insecurity, affordable housing/shelter, youth education and employment, healthcare and domestic violence. 

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Frontwave Arena coming to Oceanside in late summer of 2023

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Oceanside Arena Management and Frontwave Credit Union announced the naming rights Tuesday for the new state-of-the-art community entertainment and sports arena coming to Oceanside in 2023.

The 170,000-square-foot arena will be named Frontwave Arena and is being built in the El Corazón sports complex area near Oceanside Blvd and Rancho del Oro Drive.

"We’re dreaming big with the creation of a state-of-the-art entertainment complex in Oceanside, and we’ve got a naming rights partner that dreams big as well,” said Oside Arena Management President Sean Bowers. “We couldn’t be happier to partner with Frontwave Credit Union, an organization we have worked with closely in recent seasons with the San Diego Sockers. Together, we look to change the face of entertainment in San Diego’s North County.”  

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Costco to open store at former Sears building at Westfield North County

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The former Sears store is located on Parcel 1, leased by parent company Transformco until the council approved Costco Wholesale Corporation’s lease takeover during a special meeting on June 27.

The city anticipates $1.5 million in sales tax revenue from Costco during the first year of stable operation, 314 additional jobs and even more potential investment into the Westfield property.

“I think it will be very helpful for the mall,” said Councilmember Consuelo Martinez. “I still shop at the mall, and even though there are some empty spaces there, there’s still a lot to visit, and I think Costco will help bring more people and more business to the mall.”

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Average San Diego County Gas Price Drops for the 20th Consecutive Day

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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Tuesday for the 20th consecutive day, decreasing 1.1 cents to $6.20.

The average price has dropped 17.3 cents over the past 20 days, including four-tenths of a cent both Sunday and Monday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The streak of decreases follows a run of 19 increases in 20 days totaling 35.5 cents.

The average price is 6.6 cents less than one week ago and 5 cents lower than one month ago but $1.918 more than one year ago. The dropping prices are continuing despite a gas tax increase of 2.8 cents per gallon that took effect Friday.

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Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos opens new clubhouse in Richmar

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What formerly sat as an empty retail space in the Richmar neighborhood of San Marcos just a year ago has transformed into a buzzing clubhouse offering daily recreation, education and support programs for dozens of local youth.

The new 6,000 square-foot clubhouse on Autumn Drive, known as the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Boys & Girls Club, is a branch of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos located less than half a mile from the main site on Positive Place which they have outgrown in recent years.

On June 28, club leaders, city officials and community members gathered to officially celebrate the opening of the brand-new space equipped with a games room, community connections center, learning and technology centers, arts room and demonstration kitchen.

For learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, please visit their website.

San Diego Unified proposes offering $10k incentive to some new employees

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School districts were hit hard by the pandemic and now many are left short-staffed, unable to recruit and retain workers in certain positions that have become harder to fill.

“We have had an ongoing shortage of special education teachers, and nurses that have been in short supply during the pandemic,” said Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne board president for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD).

“The incentive includes giving us two years of service and we'll give them a $10,000 bonus for that, five each year,” she said.

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'Business roommates' may be the way forward for small businesses

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They had been looking at opening their own brewery for years, but rising rents, inflation and the cost of living proved challenging. When the opportunity came up to take over some room in an already established brewery, they jumped at the chance.

“We would still be searching for a place to set up, like the brick and mortar,” Deardorff said. “It kind of was just really strange like perfect timing.”

They now share a tasting room with Savagewood Brewing Company, owned by Darrel Brown.

Learn more about 'business roommates' between the Voodoo Child & Savagewood Brewing Companies by clicking the link below.

David Malcolm, SD Business Leader, Accepted into Forbes Business Council

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David Malcolm, President of Cal West Apartments, a trusted provider of quality rental housing in San Diego and South Riverside counties, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

David Malcolm was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

"We are honored to welcome David Malcolm into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."

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2022 NORTH COUNTY SPOTLIGHT:
How Magic and Cosmic Principles are Transforming Business Practices
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
California Center for the Arts
340 N Escondido Blvd,
Escondido, CA 92025

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 The San Diego North EDC is proud to announce the inaugural North County Spotlight Luncheon – an annual opportunity to hear from one of the region’s leading entrepreneurs about their business journey and what makes San Diego North County a world-class place to do business.  

In 2022, we will shine a spotlight on Michael Bronner, President at Dr. Bronner’s.  Under the leadership of Michael and his brother David, the brand has grown from $4 million in 1998 to over $129 million in annual revenue in 2019 and is one of North County’s largest manufacturers.  The company’s approach to sustainability, fair trade, and community engagement has created significant value and is a shining example of “entrepreneurship with a purpose” in our community.

TABLES AND INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE:

Member Table (10 seats): $750
Member Individuals: $80
Non-Member Tables (10 seats): $1,000
Non-Member Individuals: $100

Sponsorship opportunities for this September's inaugural luncheon are now available.  If interested, contact Erik Bruvold at ebruvold@sdnedc.org or 760-510-5919.

To learn more or to register for this event, click the link below.

Investigating Regional and Statewide Economic Shifts

By National University, Online Event
Tuesday, July 9, 2022, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Admission is FREE

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How does economic prosperity in my city impact me and my business? Are there truly opportunities for innovation on the horizon?

About the Event

Join us to unpack the current economic conditions in the Greater San Diego Region. Erik Bruvold will speak about the key competitive advantages of San Diego, what opportunities the region has available, and what challenges loom on the horizon that present business and educational opportunities. Learn how Erik's analysis can help illuminate the drivers of regional prosperity in this community and in other communities in our nation.

About Our Speaker

Erik Bruvold has been working in and around economic development for more than 25 years. He is currently the CEO of the San Diego North Economic Development Council, a regional organization charged with promoting North County as a premier business location and an ideal place to work and live. Erik has responsibility for all council operations including programming, economic development services, and regional economic research and analysis. He has previously worked in education, community impact, policy research, and urban economic development.

Erik earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Denver and a Master of Arts from the University of California, San Diego. A native Californian, he enjoys biking with his wife and two children in his hometown of beautiful San Diego.

To register, click the link below.

San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Schedule
Thursday, July 21 thru Sunday, July 24th
San Diego Convention Center
111 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

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After some virtual and scaled-down events, San Diego Comic-Con is back.

The 2022 edition returns in full force to the San Diego Convention Center from July 21-24, bringing some of the most anticipated TV shows and movies of the year to Hall H and the show floor.

See the Comic-Con schedule by clicking the button below.

'Summer Fun on the 101' Music Festival
Saturday, July 9th // 11:30 am - 7 pm
Leucadia Roadside Park
860 N Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Summer Fun on the 101 was created for locals, featuring local musicians, dreamt up by L101 Board Member Michael Schmitt over 13 years ago. This mini music festival is free and is presented by Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association in conjunction with incredible local small businesses.

There will be a Craft Beer Garden starting at noon, sponsored by Ballast Point Brewing and Local Roots Kombucha. Attendees 21+ will be able to enjoy beer from Ballast Point, as well as Kombucha from Local Roots.
 

Music Schedule:

11:45 - 12:15 - Big Boss Bubeleh

12:30 - 1:00 - The Morning Room

1:15 - 1:45 - Monkey Jam (2022 Battle of the Bands Winners)

2:00 - 2:40 - Colonel Clinton Davis String Band 

3:00 - 3:50 - Jack Tempchin and Mrs. Henry

4:00 - 4:45 - Mrs. Henry

5:00 - 5:50 - Special Guest (we will announce the week of the event! )

6:10 -6:45 - Amerikan Bear

Complete free registration for the 11th annual Summer Fun on the 101 by clicking the button below.

Summer Movies in the Park
Upcoming movies & locations
Friday, July 8th
Clifford @ Doyle Community Park
The Sandlot @ Robert Egger Sr. Community Park
Encanto @ Allied Gardens Community Park
Finding Dory @ Kearny Mesa Swimming Pool
Space Jam @ 4S Ranch Sports Park
Ron's Gone Wrong @ Lindo Lake County Park
Lilo & Stich @ Berry Street Park
Saturday, July 9th
Luca @ Morley Field
Encanto @ University Village Park
Encanto @ Felicita County Park

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Looking for a fun, free and fabulous family activity in your neighborhood? Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect Chance to relax and enjoy a special night under the stars.

40 movies are scheduled to be shown at local parks, pools and on the deck of the Midway. The program kicks off May 27 with a showing of “Encanto” at the downtown Waterfront Park and continues through September 23. Other movies on the schedule include box office hits such as “Coco,” "Luca” and “Space Jam: A New Legacy” as well as classics such as “The Sand Lot” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The movies will be shown in high-quality digital on an enormous inflatable widescreen specially designed for large audiences.

All movies are free, open to the public and begin at dusk. Some locations do have a parking fee. For a list of dates and locations, please visit www.summermoviesinthepark.com. All movies events are produced by FunFlicks, a local outdoor movie company.