San Marcos Chamber Podcast

Mentioned in Episode: RESPECT Project San Diego County Sheriff's Department RESPECT Project Flyer   If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.   ADVERTISE WITH US Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmar...

Mentioned in Episode: CSUSM Athletics Jennifer Milo Bio Cougar Athletic Fund How to Purchase Tickets to Upcoming Games If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.   ADVERTISE WITH US Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email...

Mentioned in Episode: Palomar College Palomar College Foundation Academics Nursing Program Police Academy Fire Academy Palomar College Athletics       If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.   ADVERTISE WITH US Interested in advertising your...

Mentioned in Episode: San Marcos Sheriff's Station San Marcos Station Directory Senior Volunteer Patrol How to join the Sheriff's Department If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.   ADVERTISE WITH US Interested in advertising your business...

It’s wildfire season again. San Marcos Fire Chief Dan Barron shares ideas on how to properly prepare for wildfire season. Dan talks about current fires raging in northern California and discusses how firefighters are assigned to help with wildfires throughout the state and beyond. Chief Barron also talks about how collaboration with SDG&E and other entities have helped in their fire fighting effor...

Many fondly refer to San Marcos as San Parkos. No wonder, San Marcos is home to 38 parks and 70.4 miles of trails. Parks and Rec Director Buck Martin talks about the outstanding parks system that the city maintains. Also, hear about the upcoming Double Peak Challenge and find out how you can participate.   Mentioned: City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Double Peak Challenge Friends of San Marc...

“It often takes people a lot of support and really deciding they are going to ask for help, which is a very difficult thing. Most of us don’t want to do that. So when somebody does do that, and they come through our doors and we reach out to them here on the streets of San Marcos…we really want to find out where they are at and help them move forward in the most caring and compassionate and dignif...

"We are in the business of creating platforms in places where people can bump into each other and have a bonfire and have a conversation. And through that, commerce will happen, as opposed to straight-up consumption, which, many of us, particularly in my generation grew up with." - Shaheen Sadeghi, Founder, President and CEO, LAB Holding, LLC   Mentioned in this episode: The LAB Anti-Mall Anaheim...

“I think most educators will talk to you about this - there’s a light in the kids’ eyes when they’re learning things and they’re learning that they’ve learned something. That growth that you see in them is very satisfying. And there’s no other profession like it. That’s what gets me out of bed every morning.” - Dr. Andy Johnsen   Mentioned: San Marcos Unified School District Dr. Andy Johnsen’s Bio...

Mentioned: Stone Brewing History of Stone Brewing Charity Requests Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our community.   ADVERTISE WITH US Interested in advertising your business on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sa...

A resident of San Marcos for more than 20 years, Randy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego and a law degree from California Western School of Law. He is also a member of the California Bar.  Randy has been an active volunteer in the community for more than a decade, working with organizations such as San Marcos Youth Baseball, San Marcos High School Surf Team, Val...

Are you ready to flavor bomb? Chef Adriana, founder of Driana Foods , has created a collection of flavorful Mojos to take your homecooked meals to a higher level of tastefulness. Driana Foods has been a mainstay at the San Marcos Farmers Market for the past three years. Chef Adriana has some useful cooking tips in today’s episode, including a go to kitchen gadget. In addition to the flavorful Mojo...

"Right in the middle of COVID, I thought it was a brilliant idea [laughs] to take on an additional - almost 1,000 square feet. Right next to us the unit became available, so we expanded into it and now we have our own workshop."   - Dayleen Coleman, Founder and Owner of D'liteful Chocolat What started off as an unassuming 900 square foot mixed-use space in Lake San Marcos that once housed a yogurt...

Founder and Master Herbalist Meghan Dolly has been blending tea and spreading herb knowledge for over 13 years. A New Hampshire native, she moved to San Diego in 2004. Meghan's passion for health, nutrition, exercise, and preventative healthcare are evident in her work and in the loyal community she has cultivated in San Diego since the launch of The Loose Leaf 13 years ago.   Follow The Loose Lea...

Government Affairs occurs on the second Thursday of every month and is free and open to the public. This episode includes updates from the offices of: Congressman Issa: adjusting timelines to help service and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement on medicare services provided; proposed transportation and infrastructure projects (State Route 52, State Route 11, Interstate 15 / State Route 78)...

There’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you know was born at Tri-City Medical Center. For 60 years Tri-City Medical Center has been serving the needs of North County residents. Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, discusses what makes Tri-City standout in the health care industry. Aaron shares his career path and how he continues to give back through mentoring and the holistic pro...

Andrew Diep-Tran first reached out to the Chamber when he founded FIBE (Finance, Investments, Business, & Economics) Fellowship of Mission Hills High School during his freshman year. Now in his senior year, he was recently accepted at the The Wharton School of the University of Penn. Diep-Tran is also the Founder & CEO of operationEconomics International, a nonprofit that was established to help c...

The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos has been serving San Marcos since 1979. Today, the Club serves over 4,000 youth ages 6 to 18 years old in San Marcos through programs and services provided in the Club setting, and at community events and functions.  President & CEO Cathy Baur talks about how they have still been able to connect with the boys and girls during the pandemic and provide the program...

Mentioned: Hollandia Dairy Health and Nutrition Dairy Farming

"What really sets us apart, and what gets us excited at the same time, is our ability and willingness to work very closely with each of our small business owners to make sure that we are being super effective in our marketing messaging and community outreach...We truly strive to be a partner to each of them so that they can get the most out of their presence on the SHE VIP app, grow their revenues...

Today’s Guest: Ginger Hitzke, President, Hitzke Development Ginger has dedicated her life to the housing industry and specifically to affordable housing. Ginger founded Hitzke Development in 2008.  Mentioned: Hitzke Development San Diego County Planning Commission

Due to the widespread acceptance of the Internet as a primary source of searching and finding information, Online Marketing has become critical in reaching prospective customers for almost every business in today’s world. Hear from Joey of SABA SEO on why SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a key component of the overall online marketing strategy. What qualities should your business' website have...

Since the age of 17, Cheryl has committed herself to making a positive difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, thus beginning a lifelong journey that has benefited thousands of individuals and their families. Cheryl graduated from the University of Michigan and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. In 1980, she founded the Training, Education and Resource Inst...

Today’s Guest: Jim Ambroso, General Manger, EDCO Disposal Since 1967, family owned and operated EDCO has served the integrated waste and recycling needs of California communities. Built on the fundamental philosophy of providing superior customer service with a “We’ll Take Care of It” approach, the EDCO team embraces its unique role as an innovative, experienced and committed premium service provi...

Today’s Guest: Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director for Gary and Mary West PACE “I think that the world will never return to normal. It’s like that famous quote, ‘the mind, once expanded, will never shrink back to its original proportions.’…so even as our world turns to a new normal, people recognize that we have additional tools in our kit bag that we can use just to increase the level of care that we...