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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://thecleanenergyalliance.org/">Clean Energy Alliance</a></p><p><a href="https://cal-cca.org/powered/">Programs and Offers</a></p><p><a href="https://cal-cca.org/powered/">Community Choice Aggregation</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:18:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Fabian Huertas, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Luke Harmon, Matt Parsons, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.campusoflife.org/">TERI Campus of Life</a></p><p><a href="https://smspringfestival.com/">Spring Fling Festival</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/">San Diego Music Awards</a></p><p><a href="https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows/the-bornemann">The Bornemann</a></p><p><a href="https://give.tericampusoflife.org/for/ti-teri/">Donate to TERI</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Carol Gendel, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/your-government/commissions-boards-committees/community-foundation">San Marcos Community Foundation</a></p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/your-government/commissions-boards-committees/community-foundation/grants/-fsiteid-1">Grant Requirements</a></p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/your-government/commissions-boards-committees/community-foundation/donating">Donate to the Foundation</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>f you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 5 Aug 2024 18:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.teriinc.org/">TERI Campus of Life</a></p><p><a href="https://www.campusoflife.org/">Bornemann Theatre</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teriinc.org/zable-performing-arts-and-fine-arts-center">Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts and Fine Arts Center</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.myyardlive.com/">My Yard Live</a></p><p><a href="https://www.myyardlive.com/5yearfest">5 Year Anniversary Special</a></p><p><a href="https://www.myyardlive.com/4dudes-brew">4DUDESBREW</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2024 17:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://gonctd.com/">North County Transit District</a></p><p><a href="https://gonctd.com/services/nctdplus/">NCTD Plus</a></p><p><a href="https://gonctd.com/careers-nctd-north-county-transit-district/">Careers @ NCTD</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mentioned in Episode:</p><p><a href="https://unioncowork.com/">Union Cowork</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.org/">San Marcos Farmers Market</a></p><p><a href="https://www.northcity.com/">North City</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039">short review</a> on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p> </p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US</p><p>Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com?subject=Request%20to%20Advertise%20on%20San%20Marcos%20Chamber%20Business%20&%20Community%20Podcast">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS</p><p><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://www.sanmarcoschamber.com">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p> </p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Nov 2021 17:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US<br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS<br /><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign Up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US<br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS<br /><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QRiH7Yj">Sign Up</a> for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Aug 2021 20:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Shaheen Sadeghi)</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>"Right in the middle of COVID, I thought it was a brilliant idea [laughs] to take on an additional - almost 1,000 square feet. Right next to us the unit became available, so we expanded into it and now we have our own workshop."   - Dayleen Coleman, Founder and Owner of D'liteful Chocolat</p><p>What started off as an unassuming 900 square foot mixed-use space in Lake San Marcos that once housed a yogurt shoppe, went under a major overhaul and grew to host D’liteful Chocolat’s retail, chocolate room, and patisserie kitchen.</p><p>With her background in teaching, Dayleen began partnering with local event venue spaces to host workshops to share her knowledge and passion as a chef. Then COVID hit.</p><p>Listen to find out how Dayleen responded to the change and more in this episode.<br /> </p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/">D’liteful Chocolat</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/dliteful-club.html">D’liteful Club</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/chocolate-workshop.html">Classes & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/chocolate-workshop.html">Le Cordon Bleu London</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US<br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS<br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter here</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce/" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 19:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (dayleen coleman)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Right in the middle of COVID, I thought it was a brilliant idea [laughs] to take on an additional - almost 1,000 square feet. Right next to us the unit became available, so we expanded into it and now we have our own workshop."   - Dayleen Coleman, Founder and Owner of D'liteful Chocolat</p><p>What started off as an unassuming 900 square foot mixed-use space in Lake San Marcos that once housed a yogurt shoppe, went under a major overhaul and grew to host D’liteful Chocolat’s retail, chocolate room, and patisserie kitchen.</p><p>With her background in teaching, Dayleen began partnering with local event venue spaces to host workshops to share her knowledge and passion as a chef. Then COVID hit.</p><p>Listen to find out how Dayleen responded to the change and more in this episode.<br /> </p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/">D’liteful Chocolat</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/dliteful-club.html">D’liteful Club</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/chocolate-workshop.html">Classes & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dlitefulchocolat.com/chocolate-workshop.html">Le Cordon Bleu London</a></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p>ADVERTISE WITH US<br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p>GET THE LATEST NEWS<br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter here</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce/" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/san-marcos-chamber-of-commerce</a></p><p> </p>
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This episode includes updates from the offices of:

Congressman Issa: adjusting timelines to help service and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement on medicare services provided; proposed transportation and infrastructure projects (State Route 52, State Route 11, Interstate 15 / State Route 78)

Assemblymember Waldron: US Census results, EDD fraud prevention (AB24, SB390, AB80)

State Senator Jones: update on Religion Is Essential Act, Porch Piracy Bill (SB358), Job Killer Bills (AB71, AB95), housing for Sexually Violent Predators, EDD help, Senator Virtual Town Hall (El Cajon focus), legislative roundtables, live event updates
 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 19:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Government Affairs occurs on the second Thursday of every month and is free and open to the public. 

This episode includes updates from the offices of:

Congressman Issa: adjusting timelines to help service and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement on medicare services provided; proposed transportation and infrastructure projects (State Route 52, State Route 11, Interstate 15 / State Route 78)

Assemblymember Waldron: US Census results, EDD fraud prevention (AB24, SB390, AB80)

State Senator Jones: update on Religion Is Essential Act, Porch Piracy Bill (SB358), Job Killer Bills (AB71, AB95), housing for Sexually Violent Predators, EDD help, Senator Virtual Town Hall (El Cajon focus), legislative roundtables, live event updates
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This episode includes updates from the offices of:

Congressman Issa: adjusting timelines to help service and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement on medicare services provided; proposed transportation and infrastructure projects (State Route 52, State Route 11, Interstate 15 / State Route 78)

Assemblymember Waldron: US Census results, EDD fraud prevention (AB24, SB390, AB80)

State Senator Jones: update on Religion Is Essential Act, Porch Piracy Bill (SB358), Job Killer Bills (AB71, AB95), housing for Sexually Violent Predators, EDD help, Senator Virtual Town Hall (El Cajon focus), legislative roundtables, live event updates
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you know was born at Tri-City Medical Center. For 60 years Tri-City Medical Center has been serving the needs of North County residents. Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, discusses what makes Tri-City standout in the health care industry. Aaron shares his career path and how he continues to give back through mentoring and the holistic program he developed to help people create a career path to success.</p><p>Aaron is responsible for the healthcare district’s marketing, communications, government affairs, and community engagement activities.</p><p>For more than two decades, Aaron has served in positions of progressive leadership in Emergency Medical Services, health policy, healthcare management, and consulting. Recently, Aaron and his team were honored with 18 awards from the Health Care Communicators of Southern California for community outreach and its public engagement efforts.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.tricitymed.org/">Tri-City Medical Center</a></p><p><a href="https://sdbj.com/news/2021/apr/12/tri-city-medical-center-honored-18-communicators_a/">18 Communicator Awards</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tricitymed.org/medical-services/">Medical Services</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aaronbyzak_we-live-in-a-society-where-people-expect-activity-6792825481076064257-yG4w?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_company%3BCujyJlfgTjKuyzG5brMq4A%3D%3D" target="_blank">Strategic Career Planning</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you know was born at Tri-City Medical Center. For 60 years Tri-City Medical Center has been serving the needs of North County residents. Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, discusses what makes Tri-City standout in the health care industry. Aaron shares his career path and how he continues to give back through mentoring and the holistic program he developed to help people create a career path to success.</p><p>Aaron is responsible for the healthcare district’s marketing, communications, government affairs, and community engagement activities.</p><p>For more than two decades, Aaron has served in positions of progressive leadership in Emergency Medical Services, health policy, healthcare management, and consulting. Recently, Aaron and his team were honored with 18 awards from the Health Care Communicators of Southern California for community outreach and its public engagement efforts.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.tricitymed.org/">Tri-City Medical Center</a></p><p><a href="https://sdbj.com/news/2021/apr/12/tri-city-medical-center-honored-18-communicators_a/">18 Communicator Awards</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tricitymed.org/medical-services/">Medical Services</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aaronbyzak_we-live-in-a-society-where-people-expect-activity-6792825481076064257-yG4w?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_company%3BCujyJlfgTjKuyzG5brMq4A%3D%3D" target="_blank">Strategic Career Planning</a></p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Ginger Hitzke)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to the widespread acceptance of the Internet as a primary source of searching and finding information, Online Marketing has become critical in reaching prospective customers for almost every business in today’s world. Hear from Joey of <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/" target="_blank">SABA SEO</a> on why SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a key component of the overall online marketing strategy.</p><ul><li>What qualities should your business' website have to create a positive customer experience?</li><li>How often should business owners be auditing their website?</li><li>What is Joey's #1 piece of advice to business owners who want to validate their company?</li></ul><p>Schedule a complimentary website analysis with SABA SEO <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/free-website-analysis/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about SABA SEO <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p><strong>ADVERTISE WITH US</strong><br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>GET THE LATEST NEWS</strong><br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m" target="_blank">here</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Joey Dusina, rick rungaitis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the widespread acceptance of the Internet as a primary source of searching and finding information, Online Marketing has become critical in reaching prospective customers for almost every business in today’s world. Hear from Joey of <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/" target="_blank">SABA SEO</a> on why SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a key component of the overall online marketing strategy.</p><ul><li>What qualities should your business' website have to create a positive customer experience?</li><li>How often should business owners be auditing their website?</li><li>What is Joey's #1 piece of advice to business owners who want to validate their company?</li></ul><p>Schedule a complimentary website analysis with SABA SEO <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/free-website-analysis/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about SABA SEO <a href="https://www.sabaseo.com/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p><strong>ADVERTISE WITH US</strong><br />Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>GET THE LATEST NEWS</strong><br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m" target="_blank">here</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2021 18:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Cheryl Kilmer)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s Guest: Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director for Gary and Mary West PACE</p><p>“I think that the world will never return to normal. It’s like that famous quote, ‘the mind, once expanded, will never shrink back to its original proportions.’…so even as our world turns to a new normal, people recognize that we have additional tools in our kit bag that we can use just to increase the level of care that we are providing.” </p><p>Dr. Ross Colt has been the Medical Director at Gary and Mary West PACE since opening in San Marcos nearly three years ago. Dr. Colt is a decorate war veteran, who served two combat tours in Iraq and retired after 24 years as an Army Colonel. He is a family physician with more than two decades of full spectrum clinical practice experience, including a deep background in academic medicine and leadership in managed care environments at the regional and national level.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://westpace.org/news-archive/covid-19-vaccine-site-open-at-west-pace/">Vaccinations</a></p><p><a href="https://westpace.org/senior-services/">PACE Senior Care Services</a></p><p><a href="https://westpace.org/">PACE stands for Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s Guest: Mike Sannella, Board President, Vallecitos Water District</p><p>Mike Sannella was first elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors, Division 4 in 2014.  He represents parts of San Marcos, Carlsbad, and the Lake San Marcos community.</p><p>A resident of San Marcos since 1996, Sannella’ s involvement in the community includes having served as City Planning Commissioner, Vice President of the San Marcos Economic Development Corporation, and Vice President of San Diego County Crime Stoppers.</p><p>Sannella currently works in the Financial Services industry and has over 16 years of business and security management experience.</p><p>A lifelong resident of northern San Diego County, he is an advocate for increased transparency, public outreach, and innovative solutions that promote water sustainability and a vibrant local economy.</p><p>He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, San Marcos and is a graduate of the Leadership North County program also through CSUSM.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.vwd.org/home">Vallecitos Water District</a></p><p><a href="https://www.vwd.org/about-us/the-work-we-do">What does Vallecitos Water District do?</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Chris Megison)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ed Musgrove - San Marcos City Council Member</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Ed Musgrove)</author>
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      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Kate Fletcher, Nicole Chandler)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Bob serves as CEO of RAR Hospitality. He is an internationally recognized hotelier with over 40 years of hospitality-related management experience. Recognized by his “hotel guru,” moniker, Bob shares insights and industry trends at <a href="hotelguru.com" target="_blank">hotelguru.com</a>. He has held nearly every position in the hotel business including General Manager of full-service four Diamond hotels for Hilton and Embassy Suites. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Western International University and a master’s degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has served as chairman of numerous tourism organizations nationally and locally (San Diego and Phoenix) and is editorial advisor and board member for CCR-Magazine and Destination Elite.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="http://marriott.com/sanes">Fairfield Inn & Suites, San Diego North/San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://hotelguru.com/">Hotel Guru</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rarhospitality.com/">RAR Hospitality</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sandiego.org/about.aspx">San Diego Tourism Authority</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039</a>)? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p><strong>EMAIL</strong><br />Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p><strong>SOCIAL</strong><br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m" target="_blank">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</a></p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2020 19:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Bob Rauch)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bob serves as CEO of RAR Hospitality. He is an internationally recognized hotelier with over 40 years of hospitality-related management experience. Recognized by his “hotel guru,” moniker, Bob shares insights and industry trends at <a href="hotelguru.com" target="_blank">hotelguru.com</a>. He has held nearly every position in the hotel business including General Manager of full-service four Diamond hotels for Hilton and Embassy Suites. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Western International University and a master’s degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has served as chairman of numerous tourism organizations nationally and locally (San Diego and Phoenix) and is editorial advisor and board member for CCR-Magazine and Destination Elite.</p><p>Mentioned:</p><p><a href="http://marriott.com/sanes">Fairfield Inn & Suites, San Diego North/San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://hotelguru.com/">Hotel Guru</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rarhospitality.com/">RAR Hospitality</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sandiego.org/about.aspx">San Diego Tourism Authority</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039</a>)? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p><strong>EMAIL</strong><br />Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p><strong>SOCIAL</strong><br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m" target="_blank">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</a></p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s Guest: Jennings Imel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce</p><p> </p><p>Jennings Imel is the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Western Regional Office. The office is responsible for legislative and political grassroots activities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii in support of the U.S. Chamber’s national public policy goals.</p><p> </p><p>Before joining the U.S. Chamber staff in 2013, Jennings worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and at the public affairs firm of Mercury, Clark & Weinstock. Prior to moving to DC, Jennings worked in the California State Assembly; he also managed and worked on several successful congressional and state legislative campaigns, mostly in the Southern California region.</p><p> </p><p>Jennings received a master’s degree in international affairs from The George Washington University and bachelor’s degrees in political science and German from the University of California, Riverside.</p><p> </p><p>Mentioned:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/">U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.sdvote.com/">San Diego County Election Results</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s Guest: Jennings Imel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce</p><p> </p><p>Jennings Imel is the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Western Regional Office. The office is responsible for legislative and political grassroots activities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii in support of the U.S. Chamber’s national public policy goals.</p><p> </p><p>Before joining the U.S. Chamber staff in 2013, Jennings worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and at the public affairs firm of Mercury, Clark & Weinstock. Prior to moving to DC, Jennings worked in the California State Assembly; he also managed and worked on several successful congressional and state legislative campaigns, mostly in the Southern California region.</p><p> </p><p>Jennings received a master’s degree in international affairs from The George Washington University and bachelor’s degrees in political science and German from the University of California, Riverside.</p><p> </p><p>Mentioned:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.uschamber.com/">U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.sdvote.com/">San Diego County Election Results</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>California State University San Marcos’ 4th President Ellen Neufeldt joined the university in July 2019. Only seven months later, COVID-19 made itself known to the world, presenting enormous challenges and uncertainties for individuals and organizations across our city and region. Through the crisis, President Ellen Neufeldt is leading the university guided by values of people, innovation, student success and community engagement. In her remarks, President Neufeldt will share updates on how CSUSM continues to tackle the new normal and what it means to be an anchor institution in challenging times.</p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/president/about/bio.html">Dr. Ellen Neufeldt's Bio</a><br /><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/csusmasone/index.html">CSUSM as One</a><br /><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/innovationhub/index.html">CSUSM Innovation Hub</a><br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-gittings-san-marcos-city-manager-from-1983-2006/id1523542039?i=1000494606328">Interview with Rick Gittings, San Marcos City Manager (1983-2006)</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/san-marcos-chamber-podcast/id1523542039</a>)? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p><strong>EMAIL</strong><br />Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p><strong>SOCIAL</strong><br />Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m" target="_blank">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</a></p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: <a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SMChamberCA" target="_blank">twitter.com/SMChamberCA</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber" target="_blank">instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber" target="_blank">youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Tess Sangster, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>San Marcos was incorporated in 1963. The city transitioned from a city of 17,000 residents and home of one of the largest chicken ranches in the country to an ever growing university city of nearly 100,000 residents today. </p><p>Rick Gittings served as San Marcos City Manager from 1983-2006 when the transformation began. In this episode he discusses how the work began to make San Marcos a sustainable city and how the city was able to become the home for CSUSM. Rick also shares what he is currently involved with, as well as his views on the current growth of San Marcos.</p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/play/parks-recreation-facilities">San Marcos Parks and Trails</a></p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/live">Discover San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/">California State University San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://thesanmarcospromise.org/">San Marcos Promise</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>San Marcos was incorporated in 1963. The city transitioned from a city of 17,000 residents and home of one of the largest chicken ranches in the country to an ever growing university city of nearly 100,000 residents today. </p><p>Rick Gittings served as San Marcos City Manager from 1983-2006 when the transformation began. In this episode he discusses how the work began to make San Marcos a sustainable city and how the city was able to become the home for CSUSM. Rick also shares what he is currently involved with, as well as his views on the current growth of San Marcos.</p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/play/parks-recreation-facilities">San Marcos Parks and Trails</a></p><p><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/live">Discover San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/">California State University San Marcos</a></p><p><a href="https://thesanmarcospromise.org/">San Marcos Promise</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Since the beginning of COVID, just in North County we’ve distributed about 6.5 million pounds of food. And we’re feding about 130,000 people a month in North County.” - Jim Floros, President & CEO, San Diego Food Bank</p><p>Jim Floros joined the San Diego Food Bank from the Burn Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing fire and burn injuries and deaths, where he served as executive director and CEO from 1992 to 2012. Before that, Jim served as director of community relations at the world headquarters of Project Concern International, a development agency that provides clean drinking water and immunizations in the poorest regions of the world.</p><p>Since taking over as president and CEO, Jim has presided over a major expansion of Food Bank programs, cutting-edge facility improvements, an increase in the number of people served by the Food Bank every month from 320,000 to 350,000, and led major food drive, fundraising and marketing campaigns.</p><p>Jim oversaw the funding and construction of the Food Bank’s Recycling & Composting Center located at the rear of the Food Bank’s warehouse facility. The center will prevent 600,000 pounds of waste from going to local landfills every year and will save $25K in annual landfill fees. The center takes the Food Bank one step closer to becoming a net-zero waste organization since all food waste processed by the center is turned into compost and donated to local community gardens.</p><p>Jim led the Food Bank’s acquisition of the North County Food Bank through an agreement brokered with its former parent organization, North County Community Services. In 2015, the San Diego Food Bank assumed full control of the North County Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs, staff, truck fleet, and its warehouse facility in San Marcos. The acquisition doubled the Food Bank’s outreach and services in North County and brought added efficiency and greater resources to hunger-relief services for individuals and families in need.</p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><p>[6:00] What adaptations the food bank has made to be more environmentally sensitive and a zero-waste facility</p><p>[6:52] Making the move to a temporary new home, and plans for a bigger facility</p><p>[7:30] Talking numbers and impact in North County</p><p>[8:30] Impact of COVID on volunteering and what the food bank did to respond to turn it around</p><p>[11:14] Addressing the food insecurity among the military and North County student population</p><p>[13:30] How you can get involved to help</p><p> </p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://sandiegofoodbank.org/">San Diego Food Bank</a> to learn about the different ways you can help make a difference today. Every dollar donated provides 5 meals for hungry San Diegans.</p><p>This October the San Marcos Chamber has partnered with the North County Food to help “Scare Away Hunger” - <a href="https://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/scare-away-hunger-drive-with-north-county-food-bank/" target="_blank">Visit this page to learn more about how you can get involved!</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the focuses of the Chamber has been providing our local business owners with valuable resources to pivot during the pandemic. And providing our members with the platform to get the word out to other business owners about tools and strategies that can help inform critical decisions.</p><p>The topic of Business Innovation continues to remain a relevant topic because the framework and mindset is applicable at every stage of a business’ lifecycle.</p><p>For this reason, this episode is longer than our usual 15-20 minute episodes.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>We’ll be learning from Sam about how to use the business model canvas to evaluate how we create value for our customers and sell value to our customers</p><p>He’ll be going over the value in identifying what the process is that we go through as a business to create value propositions and deliver those value propositions to our customers</p><p>You’ll get clear on what the difference are between cost and price, customers and users, as well as hear about examples of how real businesses are utilizing different models and framework to attract customers, cut costs, and are disrupting their industries </p><p>As always, you can find all of our episode links in the show notes - located in the episode description as well as on our website at sanmarcoschamber.com/business-model.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the focuses of the Chamber has been providing our local business owners with valuable resources to pivot during the pandemic. And providing our members with the platform to get the word out to other business owners about tools and strategies that can help inform critical decisions.</p><p>The topic of Business Innovation continues to remain a relevant topic because the framework and mindset is applicable at every stage of a business’ lifecycle.</p><p>For this reason, this episode is longer than our usual 15-20 minute episodes.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>We’ll be learning from Sam about how to use the business model canvas to evaluate how we create value for our customers and sell value to our customers</p><p>He’ll be going over the value in identifying what the process is that we go through as a business to create value propositions and deliver those value propositions to our customers</p><p>You’ll get clear on what the difference are between cost and price, customers and users, as well as hear about examples of how real businesses are utilizing different models and framework to attract customers, cut costs, and are disrupting their industries </p><p>As always, you can find all of our episode links in the show notes - located in the episode description as well as on our website at sanmarcoschamber.com/business-model.</p>
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2. Discovering weaknesses in your models and learning how to pivot.

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/public-policy-guidelines/" target="_blank">San Marcos Chamber Public Policy Guidelines</a></p><p><a href="https://chamber.sanmarcoschamber.com/events/details/city-of-san-marcos-candidates-forum-9-30-2020-12186" target="_blank">San Marcos City Council Candidates Forum [9.30.2020]</a></p><p>San Marcos Unified School Governing Board Candidates Forum [10.7.2020] - event registration coming soon. Please check website for details: <a href="sanmarcoschamber.com" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/coronavirus/" target="_blank">San Marcos Chamber COVID Resource Page</a></p><p><a href="https://chamber.sanmarcoschamber.com/events/details/coffee-connections-october-14-2020-12392" target="_blank">Coffee Connections with Councilmember Randy Walton [10.14.2020]</a></p><p>Power Luncheon with Cal State San Marcos University President Dr. Neufeldt [TBD - Nov. 2020]</p><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.  </p><p> </p><p>**EMAIL**</p><p>Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com.</p><p> </p><p>**SOCIAL**</p><p><a href="https://conta.cc/3iRJBuR" target="_blank">Would you like to receive alerts on small business resources and weekly Chamber events? Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter: https://conta.cc/3iRJBuR</a></p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/public-policy-guidelines/" target="_blank">San Marcos Chamber Public Policy Guidelines</a></p><p><a href="https://chamber.sanmarcoschamber.com/events/details/city-of-san-marcos-candidates-forum-9-30-2020-12186" target="_blank">San Marcos City Council Candidates Forum [9.30.2020]</a></p><p>San Marcos Unified School Governing Board Candidates Forum [10.7.2020] - event registration coming soon. Please check website for details: <a href="sanmarcoschamber.com" target="_blank">sanmarcoschamber.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sanmarcoschamber.com/coronavirus/" target="_blank">San Marcos Chamber COVID Resource Page</a></p><p><a href="https://chamber.sanmarcoschamber.com/events/details/coffee-connections-october-14-2020-12392" target="_blank">Coffee Connections with Councilmember Randy Walton [10.14.2020]</a></p><p>Power Luncheon with Cal State San Marcos University President Dr. Neufeldt [TBD - Nov. 2020]</p><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.  </p><p> </p><p>**EMAIL**</p><p>Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com.</p><p> </p><p>**SOCIAL**</p><p><a href="https://conta.cc/3iRJBuR" target="_blank">Would you like to receive alerts on small business resources and weekly Chamber events? Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter: https://conta.cc/3iRJBuR</a></p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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      <title>Steve Munson, Dos Desperados Brewery</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It all began over 20 years ago when <a href="http://www.dosdesperadosbrew.com/" target="_blank">Dos Desperados</a> founder, Steve Munson (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dosdesperadosbrew/">@dosdesperadosbrew</a>) got the brewing bug. His first brew was a Mexican style ale and was such a hit at his backyard cookouts that he could no longer keep up the demand brewing in his family home. That is when Steve decided it was time to turn his favorite hobby into a business. In 2014 Dos Desperados was born. Dos Desperados or "the Rebel in all of us"  perfectly represents Steve's adventurous brews– Habeerneros IPA, double Dealer Brown Ale and Homicidal Manic Stout– just to name a few.<br /><br />Steve passed on his head honcho hat to Hayden Weir, a CSUSM grad, in 2018. Hayden is now <a href="http://www.dosdesperadosbrew.com/" target="_blank">Dos Desperados</a> Head Brewer and is whipping up delicious beers like his famous New England-style IPA named Hazy Daisy (after his golden retriever pup, Daisy). <br /><br />And it's a family affair! On any day of the week you will find one of the Munson family members serving up these delicious suds. So saddle up and come try a beer (or two) at San Marcos' very own drinking hole. </p><p> </p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><ul><li>[2:30] How Dos Desperados adapted during COVID</li><li>[5:20] How neighboring responses affected opening and business survival</li><li>[7:30] On training staff response regarding compliance</li><li>[9:15] Life before Dos Desperados: what prompted the start of a brewery? Who is the "dos" in Dos Desperados?</li><li>[11:00] What makes Dos Desperados different from other breweries?</li><li>[12:00] Steve's take on fads, trends and collaborations</li><li>[13:30] A not-so-secret fun fact about Steve's son: Major League Baseball player, Eric Munson</li></ul><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/live/emergency-preparedness/covid-19-response/covid-19-business-sustainability-program" target="_blank">San Marcos Business Sustainability Program</a></li></ul><p>Follow Dos Desperados Brewery on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dosdesperadosbrew/" target="_blank">@dosdesperadosbrew</a></p><p>Stop by their tasting room in San Marcos for a growler, or order for local delivery through <a href="https://brewcatalog.com/collections/dos-desperados-brewing" target="_blank">BrewCatalog.</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Steve Munson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It all began over 20 years ago when <a href="http://www.dosdesperadosbrew.com/" target="_blank">Dos Desperados</a> founder, Steve Munson (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dosdesperadosbrew/">@dosdesperadosbrew</a>) got the brewing bug. His first brew was a Mexican style ale and was such a hit at his backyard cookouts that he could no longer keep up the demand brewing in his family home. That is when Steve decided it was time to turn his favorite hobby into a business. In 2014 Dos Desperados was born. Dos Desperados or "the Rebel in all of us"  perfectly represents Steve's adventurous brews– Habeerneros IPA, double Dealer Brown Ale and Homicidal Manic Stout– just to name a few.<br /><br />Steve passed on his head honcho hat to Hayden Weir, a CSUSM grad, in 2018. Hayden is now <a href="http://www.dosdesperadosbrew.com/" target="_blank">Dos Desperados</a> Head Brewer and is whipping up delicious beers like his famous New England-style IPA named Hazy Daisy (after his golden retriever pup, Daisy). <br /><br />And it's a family affair! On any day of the week you will find one of the Munson family members serving up these delicious suds. So saddle up and come try a beer (or two) at San Marcos' very own drinking hole. </p><p> </p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><ul><li>[2:30] How Dos Desperados adapted during COVID</li><li>[5:20] How neighboring responses affected opening and business survival</li><li>[7:30] On training staff response regarding compliance</li><li>[9:15] Life before Dos Desperados: what prompted the start of a brewery? Who is the "dos" in Dos Desperados?</li><li>[11:00] What makes Dos Desperados different from other breweries?</li><li>[12:00] Steve's take on fads, trends and collaborations</li><li>[13:30] A not-so-secret fun fact about Steve's son: Major League Baseball player, Eric Munson</li></ul><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.san-marcos.net/live/emergency-preparedness/covid-19-response/covid-19-business-sustainability-program" target="_blank">San Marcos Business Sustainability Program</a></li></ul><p>Follow Dos Desperados Brewery on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dosdesperadosbrew/" target="_blank">@dosdesperadosbrew</a></p><p>Stop by their tasting room in San Marcos for a growler, or order for local delivery through <a href="https://brewcatalog.com/collections/dos-desperados-brewing" target="_blank">BrewCatalog.</a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>District Attorney Stephan leads the second largest DA’s Office in California, manages a professional staff of over 1000 employees, and serves as the People’s Prosecutor for the entire San Diego County and its over 3 Million residents. Summer served as a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County for 28 years where she combined extensive courtroom experience with over 15 years of management experience. She rose through the ranks to appointments as Chief of the DA’s North County Branch and Chief of the Sex Crimes and Human Trafficking Division, a Special Victims Unit she pioneered. In 2012, she was appointed Chief Deputy District Attorney. In 2017, she was appointed District Attorney.</p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><ul><li>San Diego County is home to the second largest <a href="https://www.sdcda.org/">District Attorney’s Office</a> in California</li><li><a href="https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/human-trafficking/index.html">Human Trafficking</a> in San Diego County</li><li><a href="https://www.sdcda.org/helping/opioid-abuse.html">Opioid Abuse</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/alerts-advisories.html">Scam Alerts</a></li></ul><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.  </p><p>**EMAIL**</p><p>Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com.</p><p>**SOCIAL**</p><p>Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: sanmarcoschamber.com</p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2020 18:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Summer Stephan, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Danny Fitzgerald works for Southwestern Community College as the Acting Regional Director for the San Diego – Imperial SBDC Regional Network and oversees the San Diego Women’s Business Center. For over 20 years, Danny has been a prominent fixture in the small business communities of San Diego County and Imperial County, and on both sides of the US-Mexico border. His service in a wide variety of leadership and executive roles has made a significant impact on hundreds of businesses and dozens of industries throughout the State of California. Danny has a Masters in Communication from San Diego State University, and a B.A. in History from the University of Utah.</p><p>The SBDC’s top priority is to empower small business creation and growth to achieve job creation and retention, capital investments, and dynamic innovation that improves the quality of life in San Diego and Imperial Counties.</p><p>Resources Mentioned</p><ul><li>How the <a href="https://www.sdivsbdc.org/">SBDC</a> is helping entrepreneurs succeed</li><li><a href="https://www.sdivsbdc.org/adaptsd/">Resources</a> at SBDC for adapting your business during COVID-19</li><li><a href="http://sanmarcoschamber.com/coronavirus" target="_blank">San Marcos Chamber COVID-19 Resource Page</a></li><li><a href="https://cdcloans.com/small-business/start-buy-expand-a-business/community-advantage-loan/" target="_blank">CDC Small Business Finance Community Advantage Relief Loan</a></li><li><a href="https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events">Business Training and Workshops</a></li><li><a href="https://sdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup">Business Advisors</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2020 17:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Rick Rungaitis, Danny Fitzgerald)</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Daniel Barron, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Thomas grew up in San Diego and received her bachelor's degree in Animal Physiology from University of California San Diego. She then went on to UC Davis for veterinary school where she graduated in 2007. She completed her internship training, along with Dr. Riehl, at Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic in the Sacramento area.</p><p>Dr. Thomas has worked as an emergency veterinarian since graduation as well as performing general practice and shelter medicine. Dr Thomas’ special medical interests include trauma, soft tissue surgery and transfusion medicine.</p><p>When she is not working, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, riding her horse and taking her dogs to the beach. She is a mutt-lover and has 2 mixed breed dogs at home, Ollie and Chloe. She also has one very smart and mischievous cat named Lefty. </p><p> </p><p>Discussion Topics:</p><p>[4:37] What is a fear-free model? How does implementing this into your practice help your client?</p><p>[6:05] Important considerations for creating a healthy environment for your pet - especially puppies - while working at home</p><p>[7:00] Tips for dealing with transitions when you go back to work</p><p>[8:05] When should you get pet insurance?</p><p>[8:45] Differences between at-home care for cats vs. dogs during quarantine</p><p>[9:26] Is it possible to over-exercise your pet?</p><p>[11:30] Changes within the veterinary medicine and what’s on the horizon</p><p>[13:30] Importance of socialization and how owners can incorporate it with their pets</p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.sanelijovet.com/">Advanced Veterinary Care of San Elijo</a></p><p><a href="https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats" target="_blank">Ohio State University’s Indoor Cat Initiative</a></p><p><a href="http://petvillepethotel.com/" target="_blank">Pet Ville Pet Hotel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/faqs" target="_blank">American Veterinary Association - FAQ section</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rick@sanmarcoschamber.com (Mayor Rebecca Jones, Rick Rungaitis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>"<strong>That’s something that’s really neat about our Farmers' Market - we’re in a position now where we’re going to be able to keep bringing on new things." - Melanie Jamil, San Marcos Chamber Events Director </strong></p><p>Melanie Jamil has been the San Marcos Chamber’s Events Director for the past five years. Included in her duties of overseeing all the Chamber’s special events is the San Marcos Farmers Market. The Market is in its second year and is newly located in North City across from CSUSM. Melanie joins Chamber CEO Rick Rungaitis to discuss how the Chamber is able to keep the Farmers Market safe for shoppers. In honor of National Farmers Market Week, this discussion highlights the vendors, small businesses, and upcoming special collaborations with local chefs from San Marcos restaurants. </p><p>Come out to the Farmers Market every Tuesday from 3-7pm for a variety of fresh organic produce, flowers, delicious food offerings, and crafts!</p><p>To learn more about the Farmers' Market:</p><p>sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com</p><p>Follow the San Marcos Farmers Market for weekly updates:</p><p>San Marcos Farmers Market on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SanMarcosFarmersMarketCA/">https://www.facebook.com/SanMarcosFarmersMarketCA/</a></p><p>San Marcos Farmers Market on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sanmarcosfarmersmarket/">https://www.instagram.com/sanmarcosfarmersmarket/</a></p><p>***</p><p>The California Competes Tax Credits provides a great opportunity for business owners that are looking to grow their business. Find out how you can apply by visiting: <a href="https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/" target="_blank">https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/</a></p><p>***</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.</p><p>Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com.</p><p>Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: sanmarcoschamber.com</p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>“Struggle is Optional … Success is A Choice!” - Miguel de Jesus, MBA, CPC (Certified Professional Coach) Executive Coach, and Sales Marketing Consultant</p><p>Miguel is a highly accomplished, results-oriented C-level leader with more than 30+ years of experience leading business management, global sales/marketing, for growth-oriented companies and CEOs, with two Fortune 500 companies.</p><p>A Leader in running a $200M Sales organization in new business revenue, as a VP, Sales, and most currently providing Leadership and Sales Training to professionals as a Leadership Consultant and Personal Development Coach.</p><p>He is a Digital Marketing professional helping business leaders, authors, speakers, coaches and other professionals to improve their Marketing efforts to gain more visitors, leads, and client conversions.</p><p>Resources Mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/coba/signature-programs/senior-experience/index.html">Senior Experience Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.csusm.edu/coba/brrr.html">Business Response, Recovery, and Resource Program</a></p><p>Miguel’s books, “Success Leaves Clues” and “So, What Do You Do”, are in release. <a href="http://amzn.to/1ad6e0P%20">http://amzn.to/1ad6e0P </a></p><p>His most recent books “<a href="http://bit.ly/LetYourEmotionalIntelligence " target="_blank">Let Your Emotional Intelligence Do The Talking!</a>” & “<a href="http://bit.ly/LetYourEmotionalIntelligence " target="_blank">Build To Grow</a>”, for the entrepreneurial mindset, with Founders and creators in mind, are available in both Kindle and paperback version on Amazon </p><p>Contact Miguel at  <a href="mailto:mdejesus@csusm.edu">mdejesus@csusm.edu</a> or 760-750-4266</p><p> </p><p>Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's email newsletter at <a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m">https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/64awz8m</a></p><p>Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email Rick at <a href="mailto:rick@sanmarcoschamber.com">rick@sanmarcoschamber.com</a>.</p><p>Discover the benefits of membership with the Chamber: sanmarcoschamber.com</p><p> </p><p>Follow the San Marcos Chamber:</p><p>Twitter: twitter.com/SMChamberCA</p><p>Instagram: instagram.com/SanMarcosChamber</p><p>Facebook: facebook.com/sanmarcoschamber</p><p>YouTube: youtube.com/sanmarcoschamber</p>
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