Vista Chamber Magazine Summer 2023

First Word Vista Chamber’s Centennial HIghlights

CoLab Public House Vista’s Collaborative Venue

Get the Party Started San Diego Balloons and More

Ciao Ristorante Takes Us to Italy

Bread & Cheese

Eatery

Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Bimbo Bakeries Engaging with Local Communities

Frontline Careers Focusing on Frontline Workers

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For a full century the Vista Chamber of Commerce has positively impacted the Vista community. Launched on June 6, 1923, the Vista Chamber of Commerce was formed by a group of eighteen engaged citizens who all agreed to become members. Now, our growing membership represents nearly 600 businesses and tens of thousands of employees.

Because this is our centennial year, I’ve spent some time researching the Chamber’s history and I thought it would be fun to share some highlights of the Chamber’s impact over the years.

When the Vista Chamber board hosted their first board meeting on June 13, 1923, the group agreed that the first order of business was to create a slogan contest to brand the community. Later that summer, mr. ea marsh won $20 for offering the winning slogan of Viva Vista! Since then, the Chamber has been instrumental in defining and/ or amplifying the identity of Vista. other Vista themes over the years have included Climatic Wonderland, Strawberry Capitol, Vista made, and Vista beer. In addition, the Chamber launched the Vista magazine in 2007 aimed to celebrate all things Vista – business, community, and education.

Since its early days, the Vista Chamber has worked to build consensus for infrastructure and community services. for example, in october of 1924, the Chamber hosted a party to celebrate the successful bond election which established the Vista Irrigation District. according to the Vista historical Society, the party included dancing, a band concert, and a moving picture show! In the early 1960’s the Vista Chamber established a committee to begin a study of the area’s facilities with the idea of incorporating the community into a City. The City was then incorporated in 1963! also, around that time, the Chamber advocated for $2.5m in flood control channels throughout Vista and hosted a ground-breaking complete with a “Golden Shovel.” The ground was broken along buena Vista Creek behind the then Post office which is now the film hub and Chamber office! In recent years the Chamber supported Prop L, a half-cent sales tax measure that funded a new Civic Center, moonlight Stage, a new fire station, and the Vista Sports Park.

In 1981, the City Council unanimously approved a specific plan for 672 acres for the South Vista Industrial Park. Vista

Chamber of Commerce advocated for the approval saying, “The development would provide more than 13,000 jobs for the area and would allow the students graduating out of our high schools and junior colleges to find jobs rather than move out of the community.” Today the Vista business Park represents approximately 900 companies and 21,000 jobs. The Chamber has also been a key player in advocating for downtown Vista, including Vista Village and Paseo Santa fe. This includes working with officials to evaluate and amend business regulations that are a barrier to business success.

The Vista Chamber of Commerce has always worked closely with school officials and was instrumental in the creation of the original Lincoln School, advocating for the bond measure to fund the project. Now, Vista Unified represents 19,000 students at more than 30 schools. The Chamber works closely with VUSD and local charter and private schools on several education-related programs. our business members need talent, and that pipeline exists, right here with Vista students! The Chamber’s partnership includes anything from advocacy and awareness about school issues/topics to actual programs like the rising Star Student of the month and the Velocity Internship Program.

The Chamber is focused on supporting businesses, everything we do centers on this goal. as we look to the next 100 years of impact, we continue to evaluate and expand our business resources, educational opportunities, and access to talent pipelines. We invite you to join us for the next 100 years and beyond! Learn more at vistachamber.org Rachel

Vista Chamber President & CEO Rachel Beld

On March 10, 2023 the Vista Chamber of Commerce with the Vista Education Foundation held its 12th Annual Heroes of Vista Gala at The Vistonian. This event celebrates our local heroes in education, business, public service and more. More than 200 attendees joined us to honor those that have made a positive impact in our City. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Tri-City Medical Center.

Community Awards

Nick Ljubic Chamber Champion Terry Woods, North County Daily Star

Healthcare Hero Steve Dietlin, CEO, Tri-City Medical Center

Firefighter of the Year Michael Saldaña

Veteran of the Year

Master Sergeant Rudy Moreno, USAF (Ret.)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Trudy Bronner, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps

Sheriff of the Year

Deputy Jorgen Pedersen Deputy Frank Ramos

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Awards Vista Unified School District Awards

Longevity Awards

Classified Person of the Year Georginne Smith Office Manager, Mission Vista High School

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Businessperson of the Year Denisse Barragan, J & R Auto Body and Paint

New Business of the Year SVN Vanguard Small Business of the

Administrator of the Year Tracy Zachry Assistant Principal, Casita Center

Non-Profit of the Year

CoLab Public House

A Vibrant Meeting Space

By Elizabeth Bickford

This unique location offers something for the entire family. CoLab opened in July of 2022 to a welcoming community reception. It was their goal to create a collaborative space allowing for breweries, wineries, and food to exist under one roof. The public house offers a great meeting place for families, businesses, and community groups.

As soon as you enter the vibrant space you can feel the exciting energy of the public house. With so many great options it’s a good idea to take a quick stroll around the room to take it all in. CoLab is the home to Laguna Beer Company, Barrel and Stave Brewing, and Breakwater Brewery, all offering prize winning brews in one location. Vista seemed like the perfect location for a collaborative public house. With so many wonderful breweries throughout the city it is definitely a treat to have three such brands all in one place.

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tion. Offering food to round out the experience, Baby’s Badass Burgers has a variety of menu items from their wellknown food trucks and an expanded menu for the CoLab location. In addition to their specialty burgers, they have appetizers, pizza, and a kid’s menu.

On top of the great sips and delicious bites, guests will find ample space, free parking, and activities to keep everyone entertained. CoLab has four large screen TVs, so guests can expect to find coverage of their favorite sporting event. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the many arcade games. They have a variety of ride-on games, claw machines, and pinball!

CoLab is focused on offering a full rotation of fun activities throughout the month. Here you can find free bingo and trivia nights weekly. Live music is available on Fridays, check their website (colabpublichouse.com) for the full rotation of musical guests. New to CoLab, Karaoke will take place the

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first Thursday night of the month. They can’t wait to invite guests to share their musical talents! During the weekend they offer brunch, featuring mimosas and breakfast items. Brunch has become a popular event for regulars. Follow their Instagram @colabpublichouse to learn more about their special events and offers.

CoLab is looking forward to hosting private events and functions for the community. They will host the Vista Chamber of Commerce Holiday Business Mixer in December. Their ample space and quick service will make for a pleasant and effective event. CoLab is committed to align with local nonprofits and charities to help support their causes. Once a month, they hope to work with a new nonprofit in order to assist with fundraising and awareness. If you would like to work with CoLab please reach out to Joe@colabpublichouse.com.

CoLab Public House is a collaborative venue featuring three award-winning breweries, a winery, and a delicious food venue.

CoLab is located at 2129 Industrial Court in Vista, California. Stop by during business hours Monday-Sunday to explore everything they have to offer.

Chairman's Corner

I am ready for Summer!

Have you had enough of the rain and wet weather yet? I certainly have. Of course, as a native Californian, I know that we are all obligated to say things like “but we’ve really needed it” anytime someone complains about too much rain. Don't get me wrong, the rain has been great, but I am ready for summer.

Bring on the vacations, trips to the beach, and finding fun things to do with the kids while they are out of school. I am looking forward to warm (not rainy) weather, longer days, and walking around in shorts and flip-flops. Even though, according to the calendar, the official start of summer isn't until June 21st if you live in and around Vista California the real start to summer is marked by the annual Vista Strawberry Festival.

A Memorial Day weekend event, since 2009 the Vista Strawberry Festival has taken place almost every year on the Sunday right before Memorial Day (we took a small break for COVID). Local vendors line the streets of historic downtown Vista and festival-goers can enjoy shopping, entertainment, or casually walking around the crowd. There are music and event stages, a beer garden for the adults, a Kid Zone for the kids, and a variety of contests for the whole family. Dress the kids up like a strawberry, hold a beer stein, or if you're afraid you might overindulge in the strawberry pie eating contest, then start the day off with a 5k run.

Whatever you're into, the Vista Strawberry Festival is where you need to be to get your summer started right. Check out the local businesses, arts and crafts, specialty foods, and a variety of booths. Clothes, jewelry, knick-knacks, you name it, with over 450 vendors there is definitely something for everybody.

The Vista Chamber of Commerce is proud to host this event, but we couldn't do it without the City of Vista, the support of our sponsors and vendors, and of course, you! Interested in being a vendor or volunteer? Signing up for the Strawberry run? Curious where to park? Check out vistastrawberryfest. com for all the details.

So if you are ready to kick off the summer with me, then come join me for a berry good time on Sunday, May 28th in beautiful downtown Vista for the 12th annual Vista Strawberry Festival.

Dave Baldwin CFP® Chairman of the Board

The Party Doesn't Start Until The Balloons Arrive!

By Eva Redding

since Debbie Medrano decided that it was time to open up a balloon decorating business in Vista. It was a natural transition as for many years, Debbie helped her parents with their balloon shop in Alta Loma, where she gained a valuable insight into the industry. Around the same time, her career in mortgage lending started to wind down and her children grew out of weekend sports. She knew the moment was just right to put her skills and knowledge into action and launch San Diego Balloons and More. Initially, her business was a part-time venture while she worked for an insurance agency. However, within seven years, her company expanded to a point where it could fully support her. Debbie said, “I pivoted from a hobby business to full-time. Since then, my business has doubled and tripled every year.”

San Diego Balloons and More is one of the top companies in their category, well-equipped to handle even the largest of parties, corporate events, grand openings, graduations, trade shows, and other special occasions. Debbie, her

husband, and a team of employees are fully committed to offering their clients the best possible service in the balloon decorating business. It is their high level of expertise and superior reputation that keep their customers coming back and referrals fueling their growth. Delivering balloon bouquets seven days a week, they are the number one provider in San Diego. Whether it’s a fifty-dollar balloon bouquet or an eight-thousand-dollar Christmas party decorating extravaganza, Debbie and her team are ready to turn any celebration into a memorable one.

Debbie explained that their business delivers magic, anticipation, and excitement. “We transform a room. Parties don’t look like parties without balloons. People know that something fun is going to happen if there are balloons.”

Debbie’s favorite part about their work is bringing joy to people. Besides delivering happiness, their efficiency makes

them stand out from the competition. She said, “We bring everything inflated and set it up in less than an hour, depending on how big the job is. We know how to get in and out and get it done!” As a balloon artist, her creations are so much more than just a balloon on a string. From giant arches, columns, and centerpieces to special shapes of toothbrushes, DNA, or walking balloon costumes, they do it all! Whether they create elegant clear balloons wrapped with lights or an eyecatching display of colors, their decorating style fits any theme and occasion. Belonging to a network of balloon artists, Debbie is continually expanding her craft portfolio, which allows the company to provide innovative and exciting designs.

As a proud Vista resident and entrepreneur, Debbie has always given back to the local community. She is the founder of Vista Teen Outreach—an organiza

tion fighting against student hunger. Over the years, she helped plan the Taste of Vista and continues to be the event planner for the Vista Rod Run along with many other North County events. Recently, San Diego Balloons and More was nominated for “The Best of North County” contest in the customer service category.

With graduations around the corner, Debbie and her team are getting ready for a busy decorating season. Thinking about making your graduation party or next special event unforgettable? San Diego Balloons and More can make it happen! Call them at 760-390-2932, check them out on Instagram & Facebook, or visit:

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It’s been 15 years

John Franklin Mayor's Message

Mayor

If you’re like me, you look forward to summer’s arrival every year because it’s an incredible time of year in Vista. It’s when our City comes alive, starting with the Strawberry Festival on Memorial Day weekend to the final curtain of summer at the Moonlight Amphitheatre at the end of September. There’s so much to experience in Vista. I hope you take advantage of our City’s incredible amenities and special events that fill the calendar. The City of Vista’s two popular summer destinations, the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Wave Waterpark will be in full swing this year. I’m so proud that entire generations of Vistans have grown up and attended the Wave and the Moonlight. Where else can families enjoy a fantastic aquatic experience under the Vista sun during the day and then take in a professional Broadway musical under the stars in the evening? Only in Vista!

The Moonlight is host to Moonlight Summer Jam, an annual series of concerts in June and July. This year’s Summer Jam lineup is incredibly exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing Vistans rock their summer.

Vista’s summer is also made for camps for our youngsters. The City operates three camp programs: Day Camps at Brengle Terrace Park from June through August, the Maker’s Camp at the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe during June, and the Wave Waterpark offers their popular Splash Camps (which are so popular, they are already sold out).

The City also partners with the County of San Diego for our annual Movies in the Park series. These three events are free and are family friendly. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and a picnic to enjoy while taking in a popular film outdoors in a City park.

Across the City, you can find numerous experiences that make summer special. From dining in our historic downtown, enjoying a cold one at one of Vista’s many breweries to spending the day at Alta Vista Gardens or the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Vista has it all. To keep up with the City’s great summer activities, visit cityofvista.com/vistasummer. Happy summer, Vista!

Ciao Ristorante Italiano Takes Us To Italy

By Mary Ann Conover

In the early 1970’s, on the small Italian island of Ponza, Joe could be found working in his family restaurant, helping his parents serve tourists during the warmer months. But the sandy beaches couldn’t keep him. At 19, he was ready to explore the world.

That’s when he and his brother, Aniello, made the trip to New York and stayed with an aunt living in the Bronx, eventually moving to Connecticut. But there was more – Joe needed to see California.

He remembers, “I couldn’t believe the beautiful weather when we arrived in December. There was no turning back, so I started looking for work in San Diego. In the process, I discovered that no one knew anything about Italian cooking. Everything came from a can, even ravioli!” With restaurant experience and a passion to create authentic Italian food, he saved his money and opened his first restaurant in 1972. Gaetano’s Italian Restaurant has two locations: Spring Valley and Lakeside, which are managed by his brothers, Aniello and Aldo Di Giovanni. He opened Ciao Ristorante Italiano in 1997, after discovering the rural community of Vista.

“I made the decision that this is where I would build my business and raise my family,” says Joe. He and his wife, Gloria, have three children who all work in the restaurant today. “We are a team,” says Gloria. You can feel Gloria’s excitement as she describes the family’s vision behind the recent expansion of Ciao. “We wanted our guests to enjoy the Italian way of sharing a meal with friends and family, which is often followed by a walk to nearby shops. At Ciao, you can walk to our marketplace and select a hand-made gelato and have it brought to your table for dessert.”

“Over the years, we have helped families celebrate weddings, graduations and often, celebrations of life. We are honored that loyal customers have chosen our restaurant to celebrate the most important times in their lives,” says Gloria. “We want to make it perfect, so our guests leave with a feeling of satisfaction and happiness.”

Ciao really does take you to Italy. It was designed to transport us to the sights, sounds and delicious aromas of Italian cooking – that can make appetites soar! Everything tastes as if it was harvested and prepared that day. Freshness is everything at Ciao.

“Our latest news is that my brother, Gioacchino, will be partnering with us to oversee catering,” adds Joe. “He and his qualified staff from Italy promise to make customers fully feel the Italian experience, like no other time in Ciao history.”

We have great pride in our Italian culture and want to share this joy with everyone.

Joe remarks, “The Vista Chamber of Commerce has helped us promote our business. As members, we’ve enjoyed the networking and positive effect it has had on Ciao Italiano Ristorante.“

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Every journey has a story. Giuseppe Di Giovanni, fondly known as Joe, talked about his path to building Ciao Ristorante Italiano at 2015 East Vista Way, in Vista, and what it means to follow the Trattoria tradition: making guests feel welcome and serving a menu that almost speaks Italian itself.

Backrow: Gloriaand“Joe”DiGiovanni

Frontrow: Valeria,Giuseppe,andBianca

“We wanted our guests to enjoy the Italian way of sharing a meal with friends and family...”

By Julie Smith Taylor

the Moonlight Amphitheatre in the last couple of years, you may have nibbled on a delicious, gourmet, grilled-cheese sandwich before the show from Bread & Cheese Eatery, a very niche, San Diego-based mobile catering business.

Founded in 2016 by Justin Frank and Devin Gneiting, the company began with a focus on public and private events such as street fairs, farmers’ markets, and festivals along with weddings, corporate gigs, parties and everything in between. Today, along with their ongoing presence at the Moonlight, they have three full-time employees, including their Catering Manager Michael Rubalcava, and 25-30 part-time employees. The company has grown from one tent to five tents running simultaneously most weekends at various events and catering jobs. They can make up to 1,000 sandwiches a day during their busiest times.

“We love what we do,” says Justin. "I feel fortunate to work with my best friend, it definitely makes coming to work a lot more enjoyable, also not having a boss is great!" Their friendship actually goes back a generation. Their parents were friends before Devin and Justin were even born, so the boys grew up together and the families are still very much connected.

“We both have more than 20 years’ experience in the restaurant industry and wanted to start our own business doing what we know best,” explains Justin. “We’re not classically trained chefs, but entrepreneurs and we loved the idea of being mobile so we could bring our business where the people are,” he says. “We thought about pizza, tacos and other things, but loved the idea of a comfort food like grilled cheese with a twist that features high quality ingredients and customizable combinations.”

Justin says they use fresh bread from Sadie Rose Bakery for every sandwich along with high quality cheeses and custom spreads of different flavors from which customers can select. There are also items like salads, French fries and pretzels to go with the sandwiches. “We also make our own vegan coconut tomato soup, which pairs well with our sandwiches and is extremely popular,” says Justin. “Over the years, our menu has morphed based on customer demand and new flavors. The Classic (their most popular) was originally named the Mucho Queso, but was re-named because so many people had no clue what it meant. Our second most popular sandwich, The Pizza-Grill-Zoni, wasn't even on the menu when we first started. We’re always tweaking things and finding best practices in everything we do.”

The partners are also very proud of the fact that they have financed most of the business expansion on their own and slowly but surely built the business, buying equipment and supplies over time. Further expansion is in the works with the opening of brick & mortar restaurants in the months ahead. “Most companies start with a restaurant and move into catering. We’re doing it the opposite way so that they complement and support each other,” Justin explains.

Justin and Devin value the relationships they’ve made here in Vista. “We joined the Chamber because we love the people and our work at the Moonlight,” says Justin. “We wanted to really get to know other business owners who help make Vista such a great place to live.”

Bimbo Bakeries Steps Up for Local Communities

By Elizabeth Bickford

This is the mission for Bimbo Bakeries, North County San Diego is fortunate to be the home of one of their bakery locations.

Bimbo products are a household staple, comprised of well-known brands like Entenmann’s, Thomas’ English muffins, Nature’s Harvest, and Sara Lee. Bimbo focuses on “nourishing a better world”. It is their purpose and commitment to provide a well-balanced diet while protecting and preserving the world we live in. Their social responsibility motto is to “bake for you, bake for life, and bake for nature”. They strive to represent that throughout their business.

Bimbo has spent the last few years immersing themselves in their local communities. The company is a leading partner of Feeding America. The business provides bagels, buns, and muffins

to ensure food stability in underserved communities. Bimbo provided over 23 million pounds of food in 2023! In Southern California, they have put particular focus on providing and partnering with first responders, police departments, and schools.

During the pandemic, and at the height of product scarcities, it was Bimbo that stepped up and provided groceries to hospital workers. Due to the limited availability of grocery items, and the limited times products were on the shelves, Bimbo made it their priority to ensure first responders and hospital workers had access to the grocery items they needed. They delivered their products directly to the hospitals to provide the front-line workers with necessary items. Following this initiative, they worked with school programs to provide for students in the most need, continuing their work within the community.

Here in Vista, Bimbo uses its resources to help those near their sale center. These sale centers distribute Bimbo products throughout the surrounding areas. Bimbo hopes to improve their visibility through local engagement. Each facility is provided with a budget in order to support their local com-

munities, if you have a project you feel Bimbo could support, please email them at: Casey.Badillo@grupobimbo.com.

Feeding those in the community is just one way Bimbo acts locally. They have worked tirelessly to become energy

efficient and sustainable at their bakery located in Escondido, California. Their bakery has received the coveted Green Plant Award. It is important for them to focus on clean energy. In 2022, they were awarded the Clean Energy Award by the EPA. With over 18 Energy Star facilities throughout the nation, the Escondido bakery is a great example. They produce over 50% of their used energy through solar panels and have repeatedly won the Energy Star award. They take pride in continuing to improve their sustainability and eco-friendly efforts. They make it a point to go on a treasure

hunt to find new and innovative ways that can improve their energy efforts. This is Bimbo’s first year working with the Vista Chamber of Commerce, they feel aligning with the Chamber will help improve their engagement and visibility within the Vista and North County communities. To learn more about the extensive sustainability programs and local efforts made by Bimbo Bakeries, please visit their website at Bimbobakeriesusa.com.

Something special happens when a worldwide company starts to engage in their local communities; both the business and community stand to gain so much.

Frontline Workers

By Anne McDonnell

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The idea for Frontline Careers (FLC) came from a challenge made by television personality Mike Rowe (host of the show Dirty Jobs). While speaking to a group of business leaders in 2018, Rowe called on them to place more emphasis on people with skilled trades and less on those with college degrees. This idea stuck with Jason Roberts, cofounder and CEO of FLC. “At the time I worked for a Fortune 200 company, running large-scale frontline operations. I had witnessed first-hand that the people creating immense value for the company weren’t always treated as the valuable assets they were.” Roberts wanted to help bridge the gap between company owners and managers and the frontline staff who bring their products and services to customers. Says Roberts, “I thought, let’s make it easy for frontline workers to know which companies actually value and invest in their frontline employees. Let’s provide a level of truth, trust, and transparency that does not exist today.”

FLC is a workplace assessment and employer recognition company that seeks to find, recognize, and highlight businesses that treat their frontline em-

ployees well. Those that do are certified by FLC as being Frontline Friendly,SM and those that go through the assessment but miss the certification bar still receive detailed feedback to help them get there. Says Roberts, FLC “believes maximizing profitability and doing right by your frontline employees are not mutually exclusive.”

The main focus of FLC is its certification program. FLC anonymously surveys the frontline employees of a business (positions where staff must be present to do their jobs), and then scores their feedback. “In essence, the company’s frontline employees ultimately determine who gets certified,” explains Roberts. This is important because the

work experience of a frontline employee differs from someone working in the corporate office or upper management. “By including feedback from [management] roles in a workplace assessment, you water down what it is really like to work for a company if you are a frontline employee,” Roberts says.

Typical FLC clients are small- to mediumsized businesses with as few as five frontline employees or as many as several hundred that want to showcase how well they treat their employees (to attract the attention of job seekers and customers); build pride with their current employees; and/or get candid, honest feedback from their current frontline employees on how to improve their workplace experience, says Roberts. Companies that complete the assessment and earn recognition as a Frontline Friendly Certified business receive promotion from FLC and the Vista Chamber of Commerce (if they are a member). Says Roberts, “We want to celebrate and highlight those businesses that are doing what is right for their employees and assist the ones who want to learn how to do it better.”

Job-seekers also benefit from FLC services. They know that companies displaying the “Frontline Friendly” badge have undergone a thorough assessment, says Roberts. The FLC website also offers a job search that connects frontline employees with jobs that offer benefits and perks beyond a paycheck.

Future plans for FLC include expanding to the remainder of Southern California, and eventually going nation-wide. Says Roberts, “Our vision is that one day every frontline employee will work for a Frontline Friendly company. And that vision started in Vista.”

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Jason Roberts

I thought, let’s make it easy for frontline workers to know which companies actually value and invest in their frontline employees.

or the past four years I have had the privilege of serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Vista Chamber of Commerce and feel privileged to be here as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the legacy that the Chamber has established over the years and to recognize the vital role it plays in the Vista community.

A legacy is a powerful thing. It is the impact we leave on the world and the people around us. For the Vista Chamber of Commerce, the legacy is one of community building and economic growth. Since its inception in 1923, the Chamber has been committed to promoting the interests of local businesses, facilitating networking opportunities and advocating for policies that support economic development.

In fact, the Chamber was instrumental in the creation of Tri-City Healthcare District in the 1950s and the opening of Tri-City Medical Center in 1961. Now, more than 60 years later, Tri-City Medical Center has established itself as a provider high quality medical care in multiple specialties and serves as an economic engine for the region. This wouldn't have been possible without the vision and support of the Vista Chamber of Commerce.

But the legacy of the Chamber goes far beyond that. Throughout its history, the Chamber has also been a champion of community service, education and workforce development. The Chamber honors local students through its monthly Rising Star awards, places hundreds of high school interns at local businesses where they develop in-demand skills, and is a major contributor to local culture through the Strawberry Festival and other major events. The Chamber's commitment to giving back to the community is a testament to its values and the importance of social responsibility in business.

That being said, the legacy of the Chamber is not just about the organization itself. It is also about the people who have served in leadership roles over the years, including my grandfather, Wilfred H. "Chick" Mensching. My grandfather was a banker who served on the Chamber's Board of Directors in the 1970s and helped lay the foundation for its legacy.

Growing up, I was inspired by my grandfather's dedication to his community and his commitment to making a difference. His legacy has had a profound impact on my own values and career path. In many ways, the legacy of the Chamber and my grandfather's legacy are intertwined. Both are rooted in a commitment to community building and economic development, and both recognize the importance of collaboration and social responsibility.

As a member of the Board of Directors for the past four years, I have been honored to carry on that legacy and contribute to the Chamber's efforts to build a strong and vibrant community. And as we celebrate the Chamber's 100th anniversary, let us reflect on the important role it has played in shaping the Vista community and recognize the legacies of those who have contributed to its success.

Aaron Byzak, MBA, FACHE Tri City Medical Center Chief External Affairs Officer

Wilfred H. "Chick" Mensching

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Donated Beds Give Kids Sweet Dreams

By Julie Smiith Taylor

Unfortunately, close to three percent of our nation’s children do not have a comfortable, safe space to sleep. What’s worse is that the percentage is even higher in Vista. To give you an idea of the enormity of the problem, the number of children without a bed is equal to the entire student population of an elementary school!

Here’s some good news. Chamber Members Steve and Marie Hoveln were so moved by this terrible situation that in 2022 they established the North San Diego County Chapter of “Sleep in Heavenly Peace,” a nationwide charitable organization dedicated to building and donating beds for needy children. Since August, volunteers have built more than 200 beds with 150+ kids ages 5 – 17 still on a waiting list. The chapter serves all of Vista, Oceanside, Fallbrook, San Marcos and Escondido.

“At first, we just thought we would volunteer at another chapter’s bed-building event, but we couldn’t find any in all of Southern California,” says Marie. “We decided to think and pray about it before applying to open a chapter, but we knew it was the right thing for us. Volunteering has always been a big part of our lives. Because we feel so blessed and fortunate and have the ability to share our passion with other friends and co-workers, we knew we could do this. Our SHP motto is, “No kid sleeps on the floor in my town.”

Steve and Marie have deep roots in North County. They have lived here for decades and both their children and now grandchildren attend Vista schools. Marie is a long-time employee of VUSD while Steve works for Hunter Industries in San Marcos. Their daughter works for North Coast Church (NCC). Each month, the Hoveln’s host a bed-building

event on the grounds of NCC, or another sponsoring business. Each bed is made assembly-style and follows an exact pattern and process provided by the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization. This ensures materials and standards are met for safety and quality purposes. The building events are mobile, so the Chapter will often schedule other events at various locations and businesses as desired. “At first, it took us three hours to build just two beds, but with a core team of 12-15 leaders and 40 volunteers, we can now build at least 22 beds in about three hours!” says Marie. The organization relies entirely on volunteer labor, a national level sponsorship/collaboration with Lowe’s Home Centers for discounted building materials, and private donations to purchase mattresses and bedding. The actual hard cost to build a twin bed, purchase a mattress and provide all new bedding is $250.

“We are blessed to work with Arnulfo Hernandez of IDEAL Mattress Company at 1310 N. Melrose Drive in Oceanside for our mattresses,” says Marie. “He generously provides them at a low cost, and his support also allows us to save on storage fees.” The Hoveln’s also received a $4,000 start-up loan from the Lowe’s Charity Foundation to help with the required tools, but now they must look at ways to cover all of their expenses for each bed.

If you know of any needy child of any background in North County that could use a twin bed, (or a set of bunkbeds for siblings) the application is online at www.shpbeds.org. There is a brief vetting process, but no personal questions about income or why the child is in need are asked.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Donate online. Visit www.shpbeds.org and follow them on FB sleepinheavenlypeacenorthSD

2. Volunteer at a bed-build event. No experience required. Check their website for upcoming events near you.

3. Host an event at your workplace or school, promoting volunteerism and team-building.

4. Volunteer to deliver beds and help set them up in a child’s home. They especially need Spanish speakers. If you have a pickup truck or SUV, that’s a plus.

5. Look for great discounts on twin bedding at your favorite stores and have the items delivered to the Hoveln’s. Bed-in-aBag deals are great. Marie likes to select bedding based on age and gender whenever possible.

6. Make a quilt or no-sew blanket to add a personal touch to your donation. It’s a great project for a scout troop or church group.

7. Spread the word! The more who know, the faster we can help local children!

For more information, visit: SHP Beds Website and follow them on social media:

www.shpbeds.org

Studies show that a good night’s rest is one of the biggest factors in a child’s educational success and long-term success in life.

at Vista Unified School District

When we look at the future of public transportation, we might think of what is happening with our local transit districts. However, it may be the iconic yellow school bus that is pointing the way towards what we can expect to see next. The American School Bus Council estimates that each day over 25 million children take one of the more than 480,000 school buses that comprise the collective national fleet. This makes school buses the single largest mass transit system in the nation.

Vista Unified School District may best exemplify the next evolution of school bus technology. This is because Vista Unified is going green with everything from fourth generation electric lawn mowers to their school bus fleet. Recently the first six fully green technology electric buses arrived at the district bus yard. We anticipate converting more than 15 buses to electric in the coming year. “This conversion represents our commitment to the environment and positioning the district for operational success now and in the future” stated Superintendent Dr. Matt Doyle. Vista Unified, a nationally recognized thought leader in educational excellence and innovation, has taken a proactive approach that has included receiving grant awards for going green.

Over the next two months the first group of the Vista Unified electric buses will undergo commissioning. This is a rigorous process to ensure that school buses meet the highest safety standards for student riders and the public. Once commissioning has been completed, you can plan to see students being transported on these new green technology additions to the district bus fleet. However, it will come as no surprise that while these buses will be powered by green technology, they will still appear in the same iconic yellow that have been the hallmark of school buses for over 80 years

Vista Unified School District’s first electric buses fleet (Credit: Vista Unified School District Transportation)

Matt Doyle, Ed.D.

By Julie Smiith Taylor

That’s certainly the case for Randall Hickman and Doug Davis, the founders and co-owners of Vista Broadway Theater located on East Broadway, downtown. The theater is celebrating 19 years since it opened in June of 2004. But for more than 30 years, Randall and Doug, who are multiple award-winning actors in their own right, have happily inspired hundreds, if not thousands of budding thespians of all ages through a variety of local shows and summer camps. In fact, because of their positive influence on generations of Vistans, the Vista Historical Society recently honored the duo by inducting them into the Vista Hall of Fame on May 13.

“We really love what we do,” says Randall. “Both Doug and I have been involved in theater productions since the 1980s when we met during a theater production in Utah. In 1989, we discovered San Diego County and Vista and instantly fell in love with the city and the strong theater community here.”

Soon after arriving, Randall was cast as the lead in three different Moonlight Amphitheatre productions. He then got

involved with the “Arts Between the Tracks” program working with kids.

“We were surprised at how much fun we had despite me being the oldest of eight and Doug the oldest of seven,” he explains. “We loved it so much, we started ‘PREMIERE FOR KIDS’, our youth production company in 1992.” A year later, they established PREMIERE PRODUCTIONS for adults and they’ve been going strong ever since.

“It all came together so perfectly,” says Randall. “It was the right place, the right time, and we were completely blown away by the talent of the kids here.” Randall says they also found an angel in fellow Chamber member, Clay McCarthy, owner of Quality Lock & Safe, Inc. who offered them the use of a small, adobe building downtown for rehearsal space. The McCarthys are like family to Randall and Doug as Clay’s daughter Cassidy grew up in their youth theater programs and is now an incredibly talented actress who was one of the stars of their Spring production, “Girls Night Out”.

In 2003, Clay offered them the 60-seat theater space they currently have and the rest is history. “We mapped out everything we wanted to do with the space inside and out that very first night and it’s exactly what you’ll see today,” says Randall. “We’re proud of the fact

that we also financed most of the work ourselves.”

Both Randall and Doug are extremely hands-on. They literally do everything when it comes to running the business—from writing, producing, directing and lighting to costuming, stage design, promotions and putting on their annual Youth Summer Camps. In 2013, they hired Tommy Eyler as their Youth Theater Manager, whom the kids love, too. “We think of ourselves as a lean, mean, well-oiled machine,” laughs Randall.

Although Covid put a damper on their efforts for a while, their four summer camps this year filled up in just 48 hours. “We went from 40 kids during Covid to more than 300 this year!” says Randall. “We’re really bouncing back and it feels good. What we are working on now is trying to get our long-standing patrons to come back to the theater and see our adult theater productions. Season tickets went on sale in February and we’re beginning to see people whom we haven’t seen in a very long time.”

The theater offers a wide variety of dramatic shows, large and small, musicals, cabarets, and various special events throughout the year, so there’s something for everyone. “It’s such an exciting time for us,” Randall says.

Upcoming Shows

The Last Romance

Apr. 21–May 7th

Eleanor

A one-woman show

Aug. 4–20th

Charley’s Aunt

A comedic period farce

Sept. 8-23rd

Hello Room Service?

Send Up a Larger Room

Oct. 13-29th

Made in the USA

A nonstop song & dance review

Nov. 17-23rd

Christmas With the Karps

A zany holiday favorite

Dec. 8-17th

“We are so appreciative of the incredible support of the City, our patrons and the Vista Chamber. There is nothing like Vista anywhere!”

As the old saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun.

Summer Events 2023

Ongoing Chamber Events: Registration for attending events can be done at www.vistachamber.org

Government Affairs Meeting (First Thursday of the month): 12:00 – 1:30 pm at The Film Hub (170 Eucalyptus Ave.)

June 1, July 6, August 3

Business Mixers (Second Wednesday of the month): 5:00 – 7:00 pm

June 14, July 12, August 9

Coffee & Conversation (Third Wednesday of the month): 8:30 – 9:30 am at Cat & Craft Café (3211 Business Park Dr., Ste. B)

May 17, June 21

Lunch Mob (Fourth Wednesday of the month): 12:00 – 1:00 pm

May 24, June 28

Outstanding Events:

Vista Strawberry Festival: Sunday, May 28 from 8am-6pm in Downtown Vista. Enjoy the 400+ vendors, 5K run, Kids Zone, Beer Garden, and much more at this 1-day festival that celebrates everything strawberry. Learn more at vistastrawberryfest.com.

Vista Chamber of Commerce 100th Anniversary Party: Wednesday, June 14 from 4-7pm in The Film Hub. Everyone is invited to join us to this celebration. If you’ve ever been involved with the chamber ex. Board member, employee, volunteer, let us know in the registration form.

Ongoing Vista Events:

Vista City Council: Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm Visit www.cityofvista.com for more details.

Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at 325 S. Melrose Dr.

Alta Vista Botanical Garden’s Kids in the Garden Classes: Second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $5 per person or free with family membership. Preregister farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com.

For more information visit www.vistachamber.org

Member Events:

Jesus Christ Superstar: May 10 – May 27 starting at 8pm at the Moonlight Amphitheatre (1400 Vale Terrace Drive). Find more information and purchase tickets at www.moonlightstage.com.

Kids Night Out!: Thursday, May 11 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista (410 W California Ave.). For more information visit bgcvista.org/kids-night-out.

VCC Inaugural Pickleball Tournament “Dinks & Drinks”: Saturday, May 20 from 5-8pm at the Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle (875 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas). Find more information at www.vistacommunityclinic.org.

“The Wedding Singer”: June 7 – June 24 starting at 8pm at the Moonlight Amphitheatre (1400 Vale Terrace Drive). Find more information and purchase tickets at www.moonlightstage.com.

Rhythm of the Ranch Boosters Presents “Back to the 80’s Prom”: Friday, June 16 from 6:30-11pm at Shadowridge Golf Club (1980 Gateway Dr.). Find more information at rbvband.org.

Highland Games: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 from 9am-5pm at Brengle Terrace Park (1200 Vale Terrace Dr.). Visit sdhighlandgames.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Boys & Girls Club of Vista Career Day: Thursday, June 29 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista (410 W California Ave.) Find more information at www.bgcvista.org/volunteering.

Celebrate America Concert: Saturday, July 1 from 3-6pm at the Vista Historical Museum (2317 Old Foothill Drive). For more information or to make reservations please contact the Vista Historical Society at 760-630-0444 or by email vistahistorical@gmail.com.

Disney’s Tarzan The Musical: July 19 – August 5 starting at 8pm at the Moonlight Amphitheatre (1400 Vale Terrace Drive). Find more information and purchase tickets at www.moonlightstage.com.

Ice Cream Social: Saturday, July 22 from 1-5pm at the Vista Historical Museum (2317 Old Foothill Drive). Price will be $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Find more information at www.vistahistoricalsociety.com/events.

Alley Art on the Asphalt: Saturday, July 22 from 4-9pm at the Backfence Society (110 S Citrus Ave, Suite F). For more information visit www.backfencesociety.com.

Accounting

Alan M. Brown, CPA (760) 212-4993

www.alanmbrowncpa.com

Big Picture Results

(619) 940-7599

www.bigpicresults.com

Diane Hagen Accounting Services (760) 715-9888

Alzheimers Care Facility

Vista Gardens Memory Care (760) 295-3900

www.vistagardensmemorycare.com

Apartments

Elan Shadowridge Meadows Apartments

(760) 598-1222

Mortar Studio LLC (760) 770-7703 mortarstudio.net

Appliance Sales & Service

Yingst Appliance (760) 724-8373

www.yappliance.com

Art Galleries

Visions In Art Gallery & Custom Framing (760) 724-1469 www.visionsinart.com

Assisted Living

Paul V. L. Campo, Attorney (760) 639-1680

www.attorneypaulcampo.com

Phyllis J. McGreevey, a Professional Corporation (442) 204-5739

www.mcgreeveylaw.com

Kenny's Kar Klinic, Inc (760) 726-0572

Patrick Flynn's Collision (760) 758-5139

patflynnsautobody.wordpress.com

Automobile Dealers

www.dianehagenaccountingservices.com

www.dianehagenaccountingservices. com

Magnus Blue LLP (760) 599-9900

www.politoeppich.com

Agritourism

McMann Farms, Inc. (949) 278-5899

www.mcmannfarms.com

www.elanshadowridgemeadows.com

Skye Apartments (760) 940-4170

ww.skye-apts.com

Sycamore Greens Apartments (760) 598-9000

www.sycamoregreensapts.com

Apparel Industry

Evolution Smart Bag (602) 330-1819

www.evolutionsmartbag.com

Architecture

AlphaStudio Design Group (760) 727-2544

www.alphastudio-design.com

Art & Design Studio

The Backfence Society/Only Losers Litter (760) 207-5557

www.backfencesociety.com

Shadowridge Senior Living (760) 295-3888 shadowridgeseniorliving.org

Silver Oak Country Estates (760) 216-6103 www.silveroakcountryestates.com

Attorneys

Attorney Peter M. Liss (760) 643-4050 vistacriminallaw.com

Samo Law Group (619) 672-1741 samolaw.com

Authors

Epi's ABCD COOKBOOK - Already Been Cooked & Done (760) 941-4234

Autobody & Collision Repairs

Avis Car Sales (760) 330-5260

https://www.avis.com/en/locations/us/ca/vista/v8i

www.aviscarsales.com

North County Ford (760) 945-9900

www.north-county-ford.com

Provident Auto Sales (760) 295-4000

Providentauto.com

Automobile Repairs & Service

J & R Auto Body and Paint (760) 724-4923

www.jandrautobody.com

www.bbklaw.com/our-team/christine-chacon

Best Best & Krieger, LLP (858) 400-1442 www.bbklaw.com/our-team/ christine-chacon

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Ascend Coffee Roasters

Golden Wrench Automotive (760) 940-6060

www.gwrench.com

Erin Harper is the new owner of Ascend Coffee Roasters, previously known as Old California Coffee House, in San Marcos. Erin has over 15 years of experience in the coffee industry and started working at Old California Coffee House in 2011, working her way up to now being the sole owner of the location.

View their menu at ascendroasters.com and visit them at their location on 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, open every day 7am-5pm.

Neri Discount Alignment (760) 639-4696

www.neridiscountalignment.com

North County Automotive (760) 734-1226

www.northcountyautomotive.com

Tasker's Automotive (760) 758-5200

taskersautomotiveservices.com

Bakeries

Adella's Cookie Creations (760) 583-4124

www.adellascookiecreations.com

Frogy's Donuts & Bakery (760) 758-7779

Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen (760) 842-5138

www.littlecakeskitchen.com

No More Boring Cakes (760) 484-1818

www.nomoreboringcakes.com

Banks & Credit Unions

California Coast Credit Union (877) 495-1600

www.calcoastcu.org

First Citizens Bank (760) 696-9732

www.firstcitizens.com

Pacific Premier Bank (760) 542-4200

www.ppbi.com

Pacific Western Bank (760) 597-4930

www.pacwest.com

PNC Bank (760) 758-8050

www.pnc.com/en/personalbanking.html

San Diego County Credit Union (877) 732-2848

www.sdccu.com

Wells Fargo Bank - Santa Fe (760) 758-9551

www.wellsfargo.com

Banquet Facilities

Vista Elks Lodge (760) 724-1968

www.VistaElks.org

Barber Shops

Culture Barber Lounge (760) 295-2183

Kingdom Kutz (760) 295-0637

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Vista Fresh Cut Barber (760) 470-9662

Bookkeeping

Blue Business Management (619) 777-6880

www.bluebizmanage.com

Botanical Gardens

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (760) 945-3954

www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org

Brewery

Booze Brothers Brewing Co. (760) 295-0217

www.boozebrothersbrewery.com

CoLab Public House (858) 527-9013

www.colabpublichouse.com

Eppig Brewing (760) 295-2009

www.eppigbrewing.com

Bolder Sky Consulting (760) 519-9454

www.boldersky-consulting.com

Business Organization

Intesa Communications Group (619) 501-5172

www.Intesacom.com

Wake water co (805) 903-2205

Wakewaterco.com

Business Services

Employees HME (760) 444-0180

www.employeeshme.com

GlassHouse Enterprise (443) 537-3607

ghserves.com

Cat & Craft Cafe (760) 295-1181

catandcraftcafe.com

Candy/Confections

Sunset Bay Candy Company (760) 295-2833

sunsetbaycandy.com

Carpet Cleaning

Ultimate Carpet Cleaning (760) 994-3200

www.yourultimateclean.com

Caterers

Bleu Oak Charcuterie (760) 845-4453

www.bleuoakcharcuterie.com

Child Care

Little Bears Tender Care

1-760-536-3708

littlebearstendercare.com

Chiropractors

chiropractor-vista Pacific Family Chiropractic (760) 643-9191

www.pacificfamilychiropractic.com

Churches & Religious Organizations Commonwealth Church (760) 453-0106

www.commonwealthsd.org

Faith Lutheran Church (760) 724-7700

www.faithvista.org

www.facebook.com/vistafreshcutbarber

www.facebook.com/vistafreshcutbarber

Sport Clips Haircuts (760) 295-0662

haircutmenvistaca.com

Batteries

Batteries Plus (760) 940-0940

www.batteriesplus.com

Beauty Salons

Hellbent for Hair (760) 547-6081

www.hellbentforhair.com

Bicycle Sales & Accessories

Haro Bikes (800) 289-4276

harobikes.com

Five Suits Brewing (760) 278-3483

www.fivesuits.com

Prohibition Brewing Company (760) 295-3525

Path Finance Group (760) 580-8552

Pathfinancegroup.com

San Diego North Economic Development Council (760) 510-5919

www.sdnedc.org

Bread & Cheese Eatery - Catering (619) 709-6016

breadandcheeseeatery.com

Full Metal Burgers (760) 334-2464

www.fullmetalburgers.com

Lifeway Baptist Church (760) 724-2280

www.lifewaychurchvista.com

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (760) 945-8000

www.stfrancis-vista.org

www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com

www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com

www.prohibitionbrewingcompany.com

Pure Project, LLC (760) 606-7873

www.purebrewing.org

WestBrew

(858) 412-4364 WestBrew.com

Business & Management Consultants

North San Diego Small Business Development Center (760) 795-8740

Cable Television

Cox Communications, Inc (619) 269-2458

www.cox.com

Cafes

Ascend Coffee Roasters (760) 715-8023

ascendroasters.com

Archer's Arrow (760) 681-7875

www.archersarrowcoffeehouse.com

Hesed Group Inc. dba Herban Eats dba Tailored Desserts (760) 271-6416

www.herbaneats.net

Red Tail Catering (858) 605-8219

www.redtailcatering.com

The Etouffee Cafe (760) 607-2631

www.the-etouffee-cafe.com

Chambers of Commerce

Vista Chamber of Commerce (760) 726-1122

www.vistachamber.org

United Methodist Church of Vista (760) 726-0442

www.umcvista.org

Cleaning/Janitorial Services

Bio-One of Oceanside (760) 429-0729

www.biooneoceanside.com

Direct Professional Cleaning Service (760) 672-9042

www.directprofessionalcleaning.com

www.sdivsbdc.org/north-san-diego-sbdc

www.sdivsbdc.org/north-sandiego-sbdc

Strategic Results Group (760) 940-1381

www.strategicresultsgroup.com

Sabor a Vida Cafe & Deli (760) 536-3331

www.saboravidacafeanddeli.com

Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce (619) 661-6111

www.otaymesa.org

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Culture Barber Lounge

Kindness Certified Company

This is Culture Barber Lounge's second location and first one in Vista. If you're looking for your next barbershop, the team at Culture are ready for you!

They're open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm and Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, located at 510 Hacienda Dr. #106. Call to schedule an appointment at (760) 295-2183, walkins also accepted.

Clinics & Medical Groups

Children's Physicians Medical Group (877) 276-4543

www.cpmgsandiego.com

Pathway Health Clinic (760) 945-4673

www.pathway-healthclinic.com

TrueCare (760) 736-6767

www.truecare.org

Vista Family Health Center (760) 941-7050

www.vfhc.com

Coaching

True Identity Life Coaching (760) 639-8791

trueidentity.coach

Computer Networks & Communications

Strategic IT Group (760) 598-5005

www.strategicitg.com

The Computer Factory (760) 744-4315

www.thecomputerfactory.net

Construction

Gabriel Home Service (760) 805-4577

www.gabrielhomeservice.com

KIRE Builders, Inc. (888) 954-7326

www.kirebuildersinc.com

Consultants

ADU Gurus LLC (760) 313-1000 adugurus.com

Azzur Group (619) 330-5050

www.azzur.com

Business Group Resources

(760) 390-2677

Cremation

CSI - Cremation Services Inc (760) 727-8906

www.csicremationandburial.com

Distribution

American Soju (858) 335-9679

www.americansoju.net

Tory R. Walker Engineering, Inc (760) 414-9212

www.trwengineering.com

Entertainment

Financial Planning & Investments

Advanced Financial Solutions (760) 639-0160

www.advanced-financial-solutions.com

www.wbuelna.businessgroupresources.com

www.wbuelna.businessgroupresources.com

CMTC - CA Manufacturing Technology Consulting

(424) 255-0505

www.cmtc.com

Eckert & Sons, Inc. (760) 500-0013

Kaizen Group International

1-858-333-6893

www.TaxIncentiveRecovery.com

Consultants - Information Technology

NewRocket, LLC (760) 716-3193

www.newrocket.com

Contractors

Nucave Construction Inc. (760) 310-2393

www.nucaveconstruction.com

Council Member/ Candidate

Dan O'Donnell (708) 639-8198

www.danforvista.com

Mayor John Franklin (760) 689-2220

www.johnfranklin.org

Country Clubs - Golf

Shadowridge Golf Club (760) 727-7700

www.shadowridgecc.com

Dance Studio

Encinitas Ballet Academy (760) 632-4947

www.encinitasballet.com

Dentists

Children's Primary Dental Group (888) 630-5550

www.childrensprimarydental.com

Coleman Advanced Dentistry (760) 726-0770

www.sandiegocosmeticdental.com

Dreamtime Dentistry Dental Group (760) 389-3085

www.dreamtimedentistry.com

Ginger Hansen, DDS (760) 940-0366

www.myremarkablesmile.com

Main Street Dental (760) 295-9870

www.msdsmiles.com

Santa Fe Dental Group (760) 732-5878

www.thevistadentist.com

Developmental Services

Sunny Days Sunshine Center (866) 417-8669

Bimbo Bakeries USA (760) 599-7005

bimbobakeriesusa.com

Education Consultants

Future InSight LLC (760) 237-8224

www.futureinsight101.com

Electricians

Chambers Electric, Inc. (760) 598-5498

www.chamberselectricinc.com

Kent Electrical Services (442) 500-4342

www.kentelectricalsandiego.com

MC Industrial Electric (760) 593-8833 mcindustrialelectric.com

Richard Olinger Electric (760) 701-2043 richardolingerelectric.com

Embroidery

Embroidery Image (760) 726-4167

www.embroideryimage.com

Employment Agencies

Altitude Trampoline Park (760) 842-5142

www.altitudetrampolinepark.com

Escrow

Opulence Escrow Inc. (760) 295-9922

opulenceescrow.com

Event Coordinators

City Gates Events (760) 945-3758 citygatesevents.com

E.G. Concert Group LLC (760) 509-6474

www.egconcertgroup.com

ETS Productions Inc. (844) 663-8368

www.etsprod.com

In Motion Events (760) 692-2900 inmotionevents.com

Face Painting Painting Fun (661) 916-4611

www.instagram.com/ paintingfun2022/?hl=en

www.advanced-financial-solutions.com

Dave Baldwin - LS Investment Management (760) 231-1103

www.lsinvestmentmanagement.com

Edward Jones - Mark Mertsoc (760) 599-1000

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/mark-mertsoc

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/ mark-mertsoc

Edward Jones - Nicole White (760) 630-8268

www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones - Scott Patterson CFP® (760) 599-5810

www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/scott-patterson?query=Scott+Patterson

www.edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/scottpatterson?query=Scott+Patterson

Thrivent Financial (760) 691-5271

connect.thrivent.com/heritage-financial-group

connect.thrivent.com/heritagefinancial-group

Fire Sprinklers

Titan Fire Protection, Inc. (760) 295-3436

www.titanfpinc.com

Fitness

www.sunnydayssunshinecenter.com/contact/san-diego-ca

www.sunnydayssunshinecenter. com/contact/san-diego-ca

Distillery

Local Roots Kombucha (619) 452-0165

www.localrootskombucha.com

Twisted Horn Mead & Cider (760) 295-5888

www.twistedhornmead.com

Equus Workforce Solutions (760) 871-1900 equusworks.com

Engineering

Excel Engineering (760) 745-8118

www.excelengineering.net

Fences

Vista Fence Co., Inc. (760) 941-1629

www.vistafence.com

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The Lotus of Longevity Wellness Center

No Limits Fitness (760) 295-1348

nolimitsfitnessinspire.com

North County Fitness & Performance (760) 321-3200

www.northcounty.fitness

Kindness Certified Company

Dr. Yost is an expert acupuncturist, herbalist and advanced nutritionist specializing in the treatment of pain, women’s health, weight loss and aesthetics. She is determined to provide her services to as many people as possible by hosting community sessions in which payment is determined by income level.

Learn more about The Lotus of Longevity and Dr. Yost on her website thelotusoflongevity.org.

Food Products, Services, Supplies & Brokers

Colors Enterprise, Inc. (760) 597-1400

www.colorspizza.com

Food Trucks

Mexico City Cuisine (760) 822-4871

www.mexicocitycuisine.com

Funeral Homes

Allen Brothers Mortuary (760) 726-2555

www.allenbrothersmortuary.com

Eternal Hills Memorial Park

Mortuary & Crematory (760) 754-6600

www.eternalhillsmortuary.com

Magallon Funeral Home (760) 522-3356

www.magallonfuneralhome.com

Furniture Sales

Ideal Mattress Furniture Center (760) 631-4990

www.idealmattress.net

Games, Toys & Hobbies

Pair-A-Dice Games (760) 940-0139

pairadicegames.com

Gasoline Stations

Santa Fe Petroleum (760) 724-1660

Government & Govt. Officials

City of Vista (760) 639-6130

www.cityofvista.com

Graphic Design

Adobe (408) 753-5826

Wild At Heart Botanicals (360) 265-9657

wildatheartbotanicals.com

Your CBD Store - Vista (760) 498-9176

www.getsunmed.com

Health Products & Nutritional Supplements

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Scripps Health

1-800-727-4777

www.scripps.org

Tri-City Medical Center (760) 724-8411

www.tricitymed.org

Frontline Careers LLC (855) 706-5463

www.frontlinecareers.com

SDHR Consulting (888) 220-9286

sdhrconsulting.com

JBC Insurance Services (760) 509-1070

www.jbcinsuranceservices.com

agency.nationwide.com/ca/vista/92081/susan-jaye-mcarthur-10734531

Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000 x 1139

www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/ split-pdf.html

www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/split-pdf.html

Janet McAlpine Graphic Design (760) 331-8729

Grocery Stores

Frazier Farms (760) 758-7175

www.frazierfarmsmarket.com

Rodeo's Meat Market, Inc (760) 758-0513

www.rodeosmarket.com

Stater Bros. Sycamore (760) 727-7080

www.staterbros.com

Health & Wellness

Anoint for Wellness (760) 383-3099

www.anointforwellness.com

First Alarm Wellness (760) 275-1469

www.firstalarmwellness.com

Palomar Health Foundation (760) 889-0958

www.Palomarhealthfoundation.org

The Lotus of Longevity Wellness Center (760) 310-8770 thelotusoflongevity.org

Transformative Wellness

(858) 444-0414

www.transformwellnesscenters.com

Coastal Wellness (760) 734-7081

www.coastalwellnessdispensaryca.com

March and Ash

(760) 624-7336

www.marchandash.com

The Cake House (760) 295-0755

www.cakehousecannabisvista.com

Heating & Air Conditioning

Air Crafts Heating & Air Conditioning

(760) 749-3667

www.aircraftshvac.com

Airmerica Air Conditioning & Heating

(858) 663-2551

airmericahvacca.com

West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning, and Solar (619) 473-7530

www.westcoastheatcool.com

Home Healthcare

Care Choice Health Systems, Inc. (760) 405-1505

www.carechoicehomecare.com

www.vistacommunityclinic.org

Hot Tubs & Spas

Dimension One Spas of San Diego (760) 598-8922

www.d1spassandiego.com

Hotels, Motels & Resorts

Ayres Hotel (714) 540-6060

www.ayreshotels.com

Hyatt Place San Diego Carlsbad/ Vista (760) 814-8879

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/hyatt-place-san-diego-vista-carlsbad/crqzs

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ california/hyatt-place-san-diegovista-carlsbad/crqzs

TownePlace Suites Carlsbad/Vista (760) 216-6010

Ice Cream Cold Stone Creamery Vista (760) 758-8805

www.coldstonecreamery.com/ stores/20254

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (760) 295-0636 handelsicecream.com/store/vista/

Individuals/Civic Members

Armen Kurdian

www.armen4vista.com

Garretson, Garry (760) 419-9468

Mary Trimmins (760) 815-9694

Insurance - Commercial/ Business

Shorebreak Insurance (760) 512-1300

www.shorebreakinsurance.com

Nationwide Insurance - McArthur & Associates (760) 599-9300 x104 agency.nationwide.com/ca/ vista/92081/susan-jaye-mcarthur-10734531

Insurance - Medical/ Dental Pacific National Insurance (858) 210-6448

www.pacnatins.com

Insurance-Life/Health Benefit Bridge Insurance Services & Solutions (760) 224-7076

www.benefitbridgeinsurance.com

Karen Leyva Insurance, an affiliate of Bridlewood Insurance (310) 614-7533

Insurance-Property & Casualty Tague Insurance Agency (760) 729-1143

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanvi-towneplace-suites-san-diego-carlsbad-vista

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanvi-towneplace-suites-san-diego-carlsbad-vista

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ sanvi-towneplace-suites-sandiego-carlsbad-vista/

Housing Developer

Caritas Corporation (760) 724-6127

www.caritascorp.org

Human Resources Services & Training

Apex 365 Workforce Solutions (760) 818-3426

www.apex365ws.com

Insurance - General

www.allstateagencies.com/deedeet/welcome

Allstate Insurance & Financial Products-Timmons (760) 806-1630

www.tagueins.com

Janitorial Supplies

North County Janitorial Supply (760) 758-5622

www.allstateagencies.com/deedeet/welcome

www.allstateagencies.com/ deedeet/welcome

Alta Vista Insurance Agency (760) 724-2124

agency.nationwide.com/ca/vista/92081/susan-jaye-mcarthur-10734531

www.altavistainsurance.com

Bill Corley Insurance Agency/Network One Insurance (858) 569-8100

Network1@yourinsuranceplace.com

news and notes

My San Diego North County

Jewelry

John Shakarian Jeweler (760) 726-1670

www.johnshakarianjeweler.com

My San Diego North County is an effort by founder David Zumaya to connect North County communities. My San Diego North County recently found their new home in Vista and at the ribbon cutting leaders from Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido, and more got together to celebrate all the work David does.

Find more information at www.mysdnc.com

Junk Removal

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

North San Diego

(760) 291-8917

jdognorthsandiego.com

Laundry Service

EZ Express Laundry (760) 724-9900

www.facebook.com/EzExpressLaundry

Shadowridge Laundry, Inc.

(760) 586-3967

Legal Services

Law Office of Daniel S. Rose, PC

(760) 758-8000

dsrpc.com

Legal Shield

(760) 216-8372

bradkarow.wearelegalshield.com

Petrov Law Firm

(619) 344-0360

petrovlawfirm.com

Lighting-Fixtures & Supplies

Solatube Home Daylight

(760) 602-3223

solatubehome.com

Lingerie

Deja Vu Love Boutique

(760) 598-5889

www.shoptheloveboutique.com

Locksmiths

Quality Lock & Security Services

(760) 945-4545

www.qlsecurity.com

Vista Lock & Safe Company

(760) 726-0310

www.vistalockandsafe.net

Manufacturer-Food

The Steeping Giant, LLC

(760) 544-2681

www.thesteepinggiant.com

Manufacturers

Advanced Transit Solutions, Inc.

(760) 598-2874

atsi-ptc.com

Applied Membranes, Inc.

(760) 727-3711

www.appliedmembranes.com

Applied Spectral Imaging

(760) 929-2840

www.spectral-imaging.com

BioFilm, Inc

(760) 727-9030

www.astroglide.com

DDH Enterprise, Inc

(760) 599-0171

www.ddhgroup.net

DIG Corporation

(800) 322-9146

www.digcorp.com

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps

(760) 743-2211

www.drbronner.com

Earthlite, LLC

(760) 599-1112

www.earthlite.com

Fresh Creative Foods

(760) 597-1270

www.freshcreativefoods.com

H20 Innovation USA Inc.

(760) 639-4400

www.h2oinnovation.com

HRE Performance Wheels

(760) 598-1960

www.hrewheels.com

Leica Biosystems

(760) 539-1100

www.leicabiosystems.com

Leidos

(858) 826-9090

www.leidos.com

McCain, Inc.

(760) 727-8100

www.mccain-inc.com

Medental International, Inc.

(760) 727-5889

www.medentalinternational.com

NuFACE (760) 734-4545

www.mynuface.com

OYC Americas, Inc.

(760) 659-5943

www.oycus.com

Raveon Technology Corp. (760) 444-5995

www.raveon.com

Ready America, Inc.

(760) 295-0234

www.readyamerica.com

Root and Splendor

(858) 837-4509

rootandsplendor.com

Rugged Ranch Products (858) 335-9679

www.ruggedranch.net

Solatube International, Inc. (760) 597-4400

www.solatube.com

TechNiche International (760) 476-0654

www.techniche-intl.com

Tempo Communications, Inc. (760) 510-0526

www.tempocom.com

The Coromega Company, Inc (760) 599-6088

www.coromega.com

The GHT Companies (760) 542-3000

www.theghtcompanies.com

Watkins Wellness (760) 598-6464

www.watkinsmfg.com

Marketing Consultants

GoBeRewarded (760) 642-2792

www.goberewarded.com

My San Diego North County (619) 208-8710

www.mysdnc.com

Marketing Services

Humble Pie Communications (760) 908-6931

www.humblepiecommunications.com

Star Fox Media (760) 822-9610

www.starfox.media

Yellow Line Digital (858) 524-6269

yellowlinedigital.com

Medical Equipment

Harmony Home Medical (760) 993-5444 harmonyhomemedical.com

Medical Products

Medipal Inc. (760) 579-2679

www.medipal.com

Merchant Services

CardConnect-Paymatrix (760) 473-7703

cardconnect.com/partner/amir-khodor

National Merchants Association (866) 509-7199 x 129 www.nationalmerchants.com

SpotOn (877) 814-4102

www.spoton.com/socal

Mobile Food Concessions

Finest City Kettlecorn (619) 980-0880

Mortgage Lenders

CouNTYwide Mortgage Lending (760) 473-2495

sraitt.gemcorp.com

Mutual of Omaha (619) 416-2543

mutualreverse.com/soleia-lafaye

Boulton Mortgage & Real Estate Services (760) 945-9924

www.boultonmortgage.com

Resban Vista (760) 716-1095

www.resban.com/vista

Museums

Vista Historical Society (760) 630-0444

www.vistahistoricalsociety.com

Music Education & Sales

San Diego County Music Exchange (760) 630-7451

www.sdmusicexchange.com

Newspapers

North County Daily Star (760) 696-8270

northcountydailystar.com

TheVistaPress.com (760) 644-5035

www.thevistapress.com

Armed Forces Dispatch Newspaper (619) 280-2985

www.afdispatch.com

San Diego Union Tribune (760) 529-4818

www.sandiegouniontribune.com

news and notes

Pacific Premier Bank

Non Profit / Charity

ABC Hopes, Inc. (951) 298-9447

www.abchopes.com

ACE International (760) 212-7355

www.aceinternational.us

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (760) 271-1356

www.aguahedionda.org

Amigos de Vista Lions Club (760) 500-6964

https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/vista_amigos/contact.php

e-clubhouse.org/sites/vista_amigos/contact.php

BIPOC Support Foundation (888) 695-2476

www.bipocsupportfoundation.org

Civic Communities (619) 533-7184

www.civiccommunities.com

Equation Collaborative (213) 952-2074

www.equationcollaborative.org

Foundation For Women Warriors (310) 733-2450

foundationforwomenwarriors.org

God's Heart Ministry - Las Valientes (760) 439-1133

www.lasvalientes.org

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (619) 518-8662

sdgoodwill.org

Got Your Back San Diego (760) 845-7789

www.gotyourbacksandiego.org

Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA (760) 758-0808

ymcasd.org/mottino

Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies (760) 519-7806

www.kidsforpeaceglobal.org

At Pacific Premier Bank they work hard every day to set themselves apart, and their dedication to their clients is standard operating procedure. They offer a full array of deposit and loan products and services for commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, and consumers.

Visit them at their Vista location on 325 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 101 or call at (760) 542-4200.

Love Your Feral Felines (LYFF) (760) 542-8509

www.loveyourferalfelines.com

Norway Hall Foundation (858) 922-8655

www.norwayhall.com

Operation HOPE - North County (760) 536-3880

www.operationhopeshelter.org

Sleep in Heavenly Peace - San Diego North (760) 533-1239

www.shpbeds.org

TERI, Inc. (760) 721-1706

www.teriinc.org

The Bethesda Recovery Center (760) 945-5290

choicesinrecoveryvista.org

The Veterans Art Project (760) 815-8868

www.vetart.org

Vista American Little League (760) 486-5407

www.vallbaseball.com

Vista Gem and Mineral Society (760) 214-8770

vistarocks.org

W Sherman Winseman Foundation (626) 310-3131

www.wsw-foundation.com

Wounded Warrior Homes (760) 205-5050

www.woundedwarriorhomes.org

Notary Services

Tricity Notary (619) 436-9660

rusnotarysd.com

Nursing Homes

Vista Knoll Specialized Care (760) 518-0002

www.vistaknoll.com

Nutrition

Roger Fitness (323) 867-4298

MCF/ Moonlight Angels

Auxiliary

(760) 630-7650

www.moonlightstage.com

Welcoming Services San Diego (760) 622-5954

www.welcomingservicessandiego.com

Women's Resource Center

Payroll Services

Physicians

rogermacedoflores.goherbalife.com/Catalog/Home/Index/en-US

rogermacedoflores.goherbalife. com/Catalog/Home/Index/en-US

Office Space Rental

The Film Hub (760) 643-0850

www.thefilmhubinc.com

Office-Supplies, Equipment & Furniture

Staples (760) 639-1420

www.staples.com

Organizations & Clubs

Assistance League of North Coast (760) 518-9188

www.assistanceleaguenorthcoast.com

Boys & Girls Club of Vista (760) 724-6606

www.bgcvista.org

Green Oak Ranch (760) 727-0251

www.greenoakranch.org

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank

(858) 527-1419

www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Kainga Music (760) 828-8415

www.kaingamusic.com

Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista (316) 650-9068

kiwanisclubofsunrisevista.org

Lifeline Community Services (760) 726-4900

lifelinecs.org

MAAC (760) 471-4210

www.maacproject.org

New Haven Youth & Family Services (760) 630-4035

www.newhavenyfs.org

North County African American Women's Assoc.

(760) 978-6534

www.ncaawa.org

Pride of Vista Lions Club

www.lionsclubs.org/en

Rotary Club of El Camino Real (760) 650-2582

www.oceansidecarotary.org

Shadowridge Owners Association c/o PCM (760) 918-8040

www.shadowridgeghoa.com

Solutions for Change, Inc. (760) 941-6545

www.solutionsforchange.org

Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland (760) 683-9427

www.soroptimistvista.org

The Vista Conservancy (760) 758-7710

www.thevistaconservancy.org

The Woman's Club of Vista GFWC (760) 716-5315

www.womansclubofvista.org

Tri-City Hospital Foundation (760) 940-3520

www.tricityhospitalfoundation.org

Vista Education Foundation (760) 630-8268

vistaeducationfoundation.org

Vista Firefighters Association

vistafirefighters.com

Vista Rotary (760) 500-4533

portal.clubrunner.ca/7676

(760) 757-3500

www.wrcsd.org

Orthodontists

David S. Han, MS, DMD, APC (760) 726-4790

www.hanortho.com

Shadowridge Orthodontics (760) 598-1707

www.shadowridgeorthodontics.com

Surf and Smile Orthodontics (760) 724-7887

surfnsmiles.com

The Smile Patio (760) 527-2846

www.thesmilepatio.com

Packaging Distributor

Peek Packaging (760) 438-1616

www.peekpackaging.com

Packaging Machinery

Marburg Industries, Inc. (760) 727-3762

www.marburgind.com

Party Equipment Rentals

Allie's Party Equipment Rental, Inc (760) 591-4314

www.alliesparty.com

North County Yard Greetings (760) 612-1702

www.northcountyyardgreetings.com

San Diego Balloons and More (760) 390-2932

www.sandiegoballoonsandmore.com

Business Payroll Service (760) 510-6796 businesspayrollservice.com

Pest Control Services

Corky's Pest Control (800) 901-1102

www.corkyspest.com

Spartan Termite (916) 241-5389 spartantermite.com

Pet Grooming

Hairy's Pet Spa (760) 598-1005

wepostsocialmedia.com/hairyspetspa

Pet Services

Doggy Dental (760) 989-9316

The Giddy Up Pup Pet Resort & Spa (760) 295-6540 thegiddyuppup.com

Pets - Feed & Supplies

Carlsbad Pet and Feed (760) 295-5722 carlsbadpetandfeed.net

Pharmaceutical

Bachem (760) 691-3800

www.bachem.com

Physical Therapy

All Star Physical Therapy Inc. (760) 295-4175

www.allstarphysicaltherapy.net

MJ Physical Therapy (760) 941-8600

www.mjphysicaltherapyvista.com

news and notes

Silverback Breakfast & Café

Greater Tri Cities IPA Medical Group (760) 941-7309 x140

www.gtcipa.com

Moradi MD (760) 726-6451

www.moradimd.com

Plumbing

Hanna Plumbing & Supply, Inc (760) 726-2002

www.hannaplumbing.com

KB Plumbing & Remodeling (760) 536-4576

www.callkb.com

Vista Plumbing, Inc. (760) 758-2345

www.vistaplumbing.com

Water Wise Plumbing, Backflow & Drains, INC. (760) 407-5710

waterwiseplumber.com

Pre School/Childcare Building Kidz of Vista (858) 699-5494

www.buildingkidzschool.com/vista-at-taylor

www.buildingkidzschool.com/ vista-at-taylor Children's Paradise (760) 724-5600

www.childrensparadise.com

Educational Enrichment Systems, Inc. (858) 569-7273

www.educ-enrichment.org

Printing Services

760Print (760) 758-1140

www.760print.com

Silverback breakfast is a new, locally-owned and family-operated restaurant in the Vista community. Breakfast is their family’s favorite meal of the day and they believe in serving customers homemade meals with fresh ingredients and outstanding customer service.

Visit them at 1717 E Vista Way, Suite 117, open every day from 7am – 2pm except Wednesday

Advantage Color Graphics (714) 538-3881

avantageinc.com

CopyMax (760) 732-1122

www.copymaxinc.com

Dragon Printing (760) 433-2813

www.dragonprintingonline.com

Minuteman Press of Oceanside (760) 687-3443

Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - MarLyn Meckel

(858) 354-2849

www.meckelrealty.com

Compadre Brokers (760) 385-8660

compadrebrokers.com

Cristine Clark & Jamie Gilman

Team (760) 500-5189

The Lund Team, Inc (760) 828-7654

www.lundteam.com

The Property Shoppe (760) 539-7995

www.regalthepropertyshoppe.com

Turbo Home Team (425) 390-4401

West Residential (760) 521-1077

mikewestbroker.com

Recycling

Lee's Iron & Metal (760) 500-5786

www.leesironandmetal.com

Remodeling - Repairs

Catspaw Design-Build Inc (760) 716-0595

www.catspawconstruction.com

(760) 630-2747

www.curbsidecafevistaca.com

Grand Slam Pizza-Vista, LLC

(760) 599-1199

www.grandslamvista.com

Hungry Bear Deli (760) 295-2295

www.hungrybeardeli.com

Jersey Mike's Subs (760) 681-7827

Sizzler Restaurant (760) 726-2000

www.sizzler.com

Swami's Cafe Vista (442) 216-2985

www.swamiscafe.com

The Yellow Deli (760) 630-0040

www.yellowdeli.com/vista

minuteman.com/us/locations/ca/oceanside

minuteman.com/us/locations/ca/ oceanside

Vista Printing (760) 726-3532

www.vistaprinting.com

Professional Services

Cintas Corporation (760) 941-6412

www.cintas.com

Speak Fire Publishing (619) 292-8772

www.speakfire.today

Propane

Lava Propane, LLC (760) 599-4735

www.lavapropane.com

Property Management

Silverado Community Management Services, Inc. (760) 407-7575 x105

www.scmsonline.com

Public Relations & Advertising

Taylor PR Strategies (760) 213-5686

www.taylorprstrategies.com

www.cristineclark.com

Green Team Realty (760) 815-4872

www.greenteam760.com

HomeSmart Realty West www.runatherealtor.com

Jim Wirkkala Real Estate (619) 300-8253

JimWcbrealty.com

Keller Williams Realty - De'Angelo Edwards

(619) 630-6362

www.facebook.com/Dedwardss42

Lund Team Real Estate (760) 438-0800

www.lundteam.com

Over the Top Realty (844) 688-7473

www.overthetoprealty.com

Staged Homes Real Estate (760) 212-7355

www.stagedhomesrealestate.com

Sunroad Vista Land Partners

(858) 362-8500

www.sunroadenterprises.com

Team Holtz Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crest Real Estate

(661) 406-6512

Real Estate Developers & Developments

Atomic Investments (619) 234-7966

www.atomic-inc.com

Tideline Partners LLC (760) 295-9111

www.tidelinepartners.com

Real Estate Inspection Services

West Inspection Services (760) 696-5864

www.westinspectionservices.com

Real Estate-Commercial

Coseo Family Three, LLC (760) 931-1134

www.coveycommercial.com

Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate NSDC (760) 929-9700

www.lee-associates.com

SVN Vanguard

(619) 453-0954

svnvanguard.com

Guedes Construction Inc. (760) 295-3036

www.guedesconstruction.com

Massiv Construction (760) 497-8427

massivconstruction.com

Rental Agency

AVIS/Budget Car and Truck Rental (DBA: DJQB Rentals, Inc) (760) 945-4527

www.avis.com/en/locations/us/ca/ vista/v8i

Restaurants

Albertacos Mex Food, Inc (760) 598-6047

albertacos.net/location

Alohana Acai Bowls (760) 216-6824

www.alohanaacaisd.com

Best Pizza & Brew (760) 536-3401

www.bestpizzaandbrew.com

Chick-fil-A Hwy 78 & Vista Village (760) 607-9373

www.jerseymikes.com/20092/ Vista-CA

Lamppost Pizza/Backstreet Brewery (760) 407-7600

www.lamppostpizzavista.com

Mama 'n Papa's Pizza Grotto (760) 941-3900

www.mamanpapaspizza.com

McDonald's of Vista (760) 724-2728

www.mcdonalds.com

Mikko Sushi (760) 842-8001

www.mikkosushi.com

Papa Bambino's (760) 599-9995

papabambinos.com

Pepper Tree Frosty (760) 726-0732

www.peppertreefrosty.com

Pokitomik (951) 973-3673

Www.Pokitomik.com

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (760) 639-6086

Truphilly Steak (760) 390-6160

truphillysteak.com

Vista Village Pub (760) 643-1619

www.vistavillagepubca.com

Water Shack (760) 941-1192

www.watershack.net

When Pigs Fly BBQ (760) 295-7993

www.whenpigsflybbq.com

Wildwood Crossing and Cantina (760) 758-1513

www.wildwoodcrossing.net

Retail

Babies in Bloom (760) 940-2229

www.babies-in-bloom.com

Beads, Crystals & More (760) 536-3663

www.beadscrystalsandmore.com

Jacksons Food Stores (208) 888-6061

www.Jacksons.com

Lady Melissa's Botanicals (601) 850-3339

www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ca/ hwy-78-vista-village

www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/ca/hwy-78-vista-village

www.raisingcanes.com

Rancho Grande El Toro

ladymelissasbotanicals.com

www.facebook.com/Team-Holtz-Berkshire-Hathaway-HomeServices-Crest-Real-Estate-36405581086620

www.facebook.com/TeamHoltz-Berkshire-HathawayHomeServices-Crest-Real-Estate-36405581086620

Real Estate-Holdings & Management

Greene Properties, Inc. (760) 727-6888

www.greene-properties.com

Ciao Ristorante Italiano (760) 630-7333

www.ciao2.com

Culichi Town (442) 224-7800

www.culichitowns.com

Curbside Cafe

Mexican Cuisine (760) 716-4846

ranchoeltoromexicancuisine.com

Silverback Breakfast & Cafe (760) 216-6093

silverbackbreakfast.com

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Sunny Days Sunshine Center

Resale Nook (760) 639-3925

www.resalenook.com

Stellar Resellers (321) 439-6082

The Sunshine Center is dedicated to children of all ages who may be experiencing challenges with learning, social skills, sensory processing, speech/ language difficulties and/or motor development. Their Sunshine Center in Vista opened a couple of weeks ago, and its the only one in the state, with their other locations being in New Jersey and Oklahoma.

Trade Marker International DBA

Hemptique (760) 602-4862

hemptique.com

Vista Twilight Market (760) 349-2945

www.vistatwilightmarket.com

Retirement Communities

Arcadia Place (760) 945-5555

www.atriaretirement.com/retirement-communities/arcadia-place

Roofing & Insulation

Acclaimed Commercial Roofing (760) 212-7695

acclaimedroof.com

Schott Roofing, Inc. (760) 630-6450

www.schottroofing.com

www.amazon.com/s?i=merchant-items&me=A2XDHSPDJENUK

www.amazon.com/s?i=merchant-items&me=A2XDHSPDJENUK

Safes & Vaults

Brown Safe Manufacturing, Inc. (760) 233-2293

www.brownsafe.com

Schools, Colleges & Education

Bella Mente Montessori Academy (760) 621-8948

www.bellamentecharter.org

North County Trade Tech High School

(760) 598-0782

www.tradetechhigh.org

Palomar Community College (760) 744-1150

www.palomar.edu

Tri-City Christian Schools

(760) 630-8227 X215

www.tccs.org

Vista Adult School

(760) 758-7122 x8099

www.vistaadultschool.org

Vista Unified School District

(760) 726-2170

www.vistausd.org

Screenprinting

Alchemy Print Co

(760) 650-2282

www.alchemyprintco.com

Security Services & Patrol

Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, Inc

(760) 942-0688

www.rsfsecurity.com

Self Defense Studio

North Coast Jiu Jitsu (760) 659-6557 northcoastjj.com

Senior Services: Independent Living

San Diego PACE Vista (619) 205-4585 sdpace.org

Senior Services: Medicare Insurance

Bridlewood Insurance Solutions (760) 420-7859

www.bridlewood-saunders.com

Shopping Centers

North County Square (858) 699-5958

www.shopnorthcountysquare. com

Short Term Rentals

The Rancho Vista - Airbnb www.airbnb.com/p/sunnyinvista

Signs

Option D Graphics, LLC (760) 936-0515

www.optiondgraphics.com

Sign Art Graphix, Inc. (760) 940-1947

www.signartgraphix.com

Sign-A-Rama (760) 744-5046

www.signarama-sanmarcos.com

Cosmic Solar (760) 749-1111

www.cosmicsolar.com

Soundproofing

SoundAway Corporation (760) 599-3985

www.SoundAway.com

Sporting Goods

Malo'o LLC (858) 876-0128 malooracks.com

Ocean Reef Inc. (760) 744-9430

oceanreefgroup.com

Staffing: Temporary & Permanent

One Source (760) 919-3009 onesourcehk.com

Storage

Stor'em Self Storage (760) 727-3470

www.storem.com

Tax Preparation & Bookkeeping

Plaza Tax Service (760) 724-7113

www.plazataxservice.com

Telecommunications

AT&T - Corporate (800) 750-2355

www.att.com

Theatre Group

Vista's Broadway Theater (760) 806-7905

www.broadwayvista.biz

Toilet Rentals

Diamond Environmental Services (760) 744-7191

www.diamondprovides.com

Rocket Johns, Inc. (760) 520-5902

rocketjohns.com

Transportation

North County Transit District (760) 966-6500

www.gonctd.com

Travel

RV Rent California, Inc. (760) 631-2642

www.rvrentca.com

Trophies & Plaques

B & K Engraving (760) 726-0311

www.bandkengraving.com

Truck Rentals

Vista Truck Rentals / Quick Check Smog (760) 940-9831

www.monstertreeservice.com/north-county

www.quickchecksmog.com

Tutoring Services

Mathnasium (619) 757-0233

www.mathnasium.com/vista

Utilities

San Diego County Water Authority (858) 522-6700

www.sdcwa.org

SDG&E - San Diego Gas & Electric Co (800) 411-7343

www.monstertreeservice.com/north-county

www.sdge.com

Vista Irrigation District (760) 597-3100

www.vidwater.org

Venue

Bluebird Canyon Ranch (760) 419-0009

Senior Services

www.atriaretirement.com/retirement-communities/arcadia-place

California State University San Marcos

DePauw Johnson, Inc. Tax & Financial Services (760) 941-1763

Travel Agencies

www.bluebirdcanyonranch.com

www.atriaretirement.com/retirement-communities/arcadia-place

(760) 750-8700

www.csusm.edu

Classical Academy Vista (760) 330-9800

www.classicalacademy.com

Guajome Park Academy (760) 631-8500

www.guajome.net

Memory Lane LLC (760) 445-3639

Memorylanevillage.com

Software

Good Peeps (760) 846-0123 www.good-peeps.com

Solar Energy Equipment & Systems

Burtek Energy (914) 819-8969

depauwtax.business.site

Melco Business & Tax Service (760) 945-1888

www.PhilipHelmuth-EA.com

Vacations by Andrea (760) 730-3829

www.vacationsbyandrea.com

Tree Service

Monster Tree Service of North County (760) 227-9447

www.monstertreeservice.com/ north-county

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Vista Gardens Memory Care

The Vistonian Venue (602) 950-217 vistonianvenue.com

Veterans Startup Partners Inc (443) 619-4968

www.startuppartnersinc.org

Kindness Certified Company

Vista Gardens Memory Care was recently acquired by Bayshire Senior Communities. With firsthand knowledge of how family members and friends are affected by memory issues (including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s-related dementia, and mild cognitive impairment), Vista Gardens is a special and unique community that treats everyone with the highest respect and dignity. Learn more about them on their website www.vistagardensmemorycare. com.

Veterinarians

Aloha Animal Hospital (760) 724-8313

www.alohaanimalhospital.com

Freddie's Place Animal Hospital + Urgent Care (760) 373-3343

www.freddiesplace.com

Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Vista (760) 758-8004

www.mohnackyvet.com

Video Production Services

Chris Ryan (760) 410-4443

www.chrisryanvideo.com

Max Lux Media (760) 822-9147

www.maxluxmedia.com

Waste & Recycling

EDCO (760) 727-1600

www.edcodisposal.com

Lightweight Debris Removal (866) 345-5646

www.lwdumpsters.com

Website Design

TVK Designs Websites & Graphics (760) 214-5064

www.tvkdesigns.com

Wholesale

GDS Industries, Inc. (866) 431-4567

www.gds-industries.com

Tainong Seeds, Inc (760) 598-2368

www.tainongseeds.com

Winery

Coomber Craft Wines Vista (858) 354-3910

Grafted Cellars (760) 295-6612

www.graftedcellars.com

Yoga Studio

Yoga Branch Studio (760) 390-3640

yogabranch.com

Youth Sports Groups

Vista Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading

(760) 650-2522

www.vistapopwarner.com

Vista Soccer Club (760) 940-8804

www.vistasoccerclub.org

With that one call, we’ll provide for the physical care of your loved one and compassionate support through each step of your final farewell.

Alle

Family owned and operated since 1964. Allen Brothers Mortuary is a full-service, full-choice mortuary. It will be our honor to take care of the details for the choices you make.

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Welcoming

Welcoming Services San Diego is a unique networking group. This networking group meets twice a month in different North County cities and connects over business ventures. Connect with Networking Director Anke McKiernan by phone at (760) 622-5954 for more information.

February

Miguel Soto Rodriguez - Vista High School; Joseph Webster - General Raymond Murray High School; Mariela Callejas - Mission Vista High School; Rosemary Sykes - Trade Tech High School; Simarpreet Kaur - Guajome Park Academy; Damian Sanchez - Rancho Buena Vista High School

March

Harmanpreet Singh - Guajome Park Academy; Spencer Ferrell - Vista Visions Academy; Karla Martinez - Rancho Buena Vista High School; Abigail Luna - Vista Visions Academy; Anthony Martinez - Alta Vista High School; Michelle Aguilar - Vista High School; Cedar Petitt - Mission Vista High School

Rising Stars of the Month Sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Tri-City Medical Center; Watkins Wellness

April

Shiva Rajesh - Mission Vista High School; Hieu Kelly - Trade Tech High School; Maya BeecherGuajome Park Academy; Liam Jones - Vista High School; Melissa Soria - General Raymond Murray High School; Ezra Oshima - Rancho Buena Vista High School

Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps; Dr. Matt Doyle; J&R Auto Body and Paint; Joe Green and Green Team Realty; Nick Ljubic Memorial Scholarship Fund; North County Daily Star; Kiwanis Club of Sunrise Vista; Tory Walker, Owner, Tory R. Walker Engineering; Wildwood Crossing and Cantina; City of Vista; Vista PEO Chapter; Sizzler; Santa Fe Dental; CSUSM

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Conveniently located in Vista off Hwy 78

is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the North County community, today and in the future...