North County Business Briefs, Jan. 15: Encinitas Senior Expo; new Escondido restaurants; Camera View Event
Chamber, city planning for Senior Expo
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and the city of Encinitas will host a Senior Expo, “Embracing Retirement,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. The Senior Expo gives local businesses and services an opportunity to meet those who are planning to retire, those who are retired and their families who are aging. Activities include breakfast hosted by Encinitas Rotary’s Home Team, refreshments, an Embracing retirement commemorative bag and photo opportunity. Exhibitor registration is now open. Exhibitors include healthcare providers, housing options, senior lifestyle businesses, health and wellness, government agencies and more. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Visit encinitaschamber.com, email admin@encinitaschamber.com or call (760) 753-6041.
The Escondido school district is holding a hiring event
Escondido Union School District is holding a Hiring event from 8:30 a.m. to noon on January 24 at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave. Talk to school district personnel and apply for various positions. Computers will be available on site to assist with applications. Bring a valid photo ID and please allow a few hours for assessments and processing. See the full list of openings and complete an application in advance at bit.ly/3k8IQ5T. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/3Gx4OHp.
A fish restaurant opened at the Five Guys site
California Fish Grill has opened at 1348 W. Valley Pkwy., Suite A, formerly the location of Five Guys. Menu items include keto shrimp and paleo salmon bowls, grilled fish, battered and fried fish, shrimp and calamari, salads, tacos and sandwiches. Plant-based items are also available. Side dishes include kaleslaw, clam chowder and sweet potato fries. 11 am to 9 pm. Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 to 9:30. Thursday through Saturday. Call (760) 441-7220; visit cafishgrill.com.
Grand opening Thursday at the coffee shop
The Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the grand entrance and ribbon cutting of the Harvest House Cafe, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Thursday at 1022 W. El Norte Pkwy. The cafe is owned by Bruce and Maria Betz and offers organic coffee drinks, ice cream and pastries. Free to attend, but please register at bit.ly/3QKRFiV. our cafe hours are 11 a.m. to 19.00. Monday to Saturday. Call (760) 975-3883.
Free job resource workshops are offered
The San Diego Workforce Partnership is offering two free events for job hunters. The In-Person Resume Building will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Goodwill Community Employment Center, 315 W. Washington Ave. Register at bit.ly/3ickmZ7 or just walk in. From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. On the same day at the center, the Workforce Partnership held a Learning Drop-In Hour. Do you have questions about your resume, digital tools, resources or preparing for your job search? Meet with a member of the Workforce Partnership Learning Team who can help. No registration required. Visit workforce.org/events.
Apply for free oral care
The Smiles For First Responders program is offered by Oral Surgery & San Diego Dental Implant Specialists will provide any first responder in the San Diego area with free treatment that will restore their smile with a fully functional set of teeth. First responders who live and/or work in the San Diego area who have multiple missing or failed teeth and who cannot afford treatment are encouraged to apply by February 2 at sandiegooralsurgery.com/hero. Oral surgery practices want to recognize local heroes who go above and beyond to protect and serve their communities. Email info@sandiegooralsurgery.com.
The pinnacle of business is becoming in-person and virtual
The North San Diego Business Chamber is hosting its third annual San Diego Business Summit in person and virtually from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan 25. All-day interactive meeting will bring together business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and leaders for a day of panel discussion, exhibitors and networking. Keynote speakers were Richard Marks, founder and president, RDM Management Group, and Kate Tellers, senior director, The Moth. Choose from several panel discussions, which will also be recorded for viewing later: Strategies for Acquiring New Business / Customers; Understanding Different Generations; Strategies for Managing Burnout; Strategies for successful networking; Branding strategy for yourself & amp; Company; and the Importance of Leadership Development. Private sessions will be at Sony Headquarters, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego. Tickets $69-$99 for members, $99-$149 nonmembers. Register at sdbusinesschamber.com/san-diego-business-summit.
The Chamber organizes community events
Vista Mayor John Franklin will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Vista State of the Community Luncheon presented by the Vista Chamber of Commerce. The event is at 11. January 23 at Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. Tickets are $95 and sponsorship opportunities are available at bit.ly/3VVTdY8.
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