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January 12, 2026

Get your tickets now for the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon! Price increase this Tuesday, January 13!

This annual event brings together local leaders, business professionals, and community members to celebrate Vista’s achievements and discuss its future. Featured speakers include:

✔️ KEYNOTE SPEAKER - City of Vista Mayor John Franklin

✔️ Dr. Matt Doyle - Vista Unified School District Superintendent

✔️ Rachel Bereza - San Diego Workforce Partnership CEO

✔️ Joe Henschel - Vista Chamber Board Chair

Don't miss out on this incredible lineup of speaker, get your tickets now!

When: Monday, January 26 | 11:00am - 1:30pm

Where: Morris B. Vance Community Room | 200 Civic Center Dr.

Last week we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank's new and permanent Vista facility.

This 60,000 square feet warehouse is located at 2260 Oak Ridge Way and offers the food bank more space to serve the people of Vista and all of North County.

Looking for ways to help? Learn more about volunteer or donation opportunities on their website sandiegofoodbank.org.

Congratulations to our Rising Star of the Month students for January!

• Ezra Baker - Guajome Park Academy

• Iris Ramirez - Alta Vista High School

• Ryan Pak - Mission Vista High School

• Samantha Lopez Cordova - Rancho Buena Vista High School

• Brooke Michael - Vista Visions Academy

• Gael Estrada - Vista High School

Help us support these students by attending our fundraiser at Chick-fil-A on Tuesday, January 20 from 5-8pm.

Learn more about the Rising Star of the Month program here.

Harvest Kitchen is an organic, full-service catering company serving San Diego, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and throughout Southern California. After 10 years of constant growth, they've just purchased a building in Vista where they can keep all kitchen operations and employees under one roof.⁠

Learn more about them in the Winter issue of Vista Magazine.⁠ Read now here.

The National Civics Bee application is open now through February 3rd!

This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and build trust in others and institutions through a nonpartisan, multi-round competition.

Selected students will join us for the live event on Saturday, March 21! Learn more here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Vista Chamber office will be closed next Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll be back at regular hours on Tuesday, January 20.

We Want to Hear From You!

It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.

Please take a minute to leave us a review here.

Start the new year by catching up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet professionals from all over North County to make new connections. We will be presenting the winners of the Vista Christmas Parade!

When: Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Lamppost Pizza | 15 Main St. #100

Register here.

Join us at Chick-fil-A to support our Rising Star of the Month Program. A percentage of proceeds goes to our Rising Star students.



When: Tuesday, January 20 | 5:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Chick-fil-A | 475 Hacienda Dr.

Mention the fundraiser and show the flyer when paying.

Join our Vista Young Professionals group for a networking morning at Cat & Craft Cafe! Start the year right by planning ahead with a vision board activity, plan out all your goals for this year!



When: Wednesday, January 21 | 8:30 - 9:30am

Where: Cat & Craft Cafe | 3211 Business Park Dr. #3b

Register here.

Don't pack your lunch today, join us at Francisco's Deli for Business Bites! Enjoy their delicious food while you catch up with other professionals in the community and make new connections. Don't forget to bring your business cards!



When: Wednesday, January 28 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Where: Francisco's Deli | 821 N Santa Fe Ave.

Register here.

Conécta con otros empresarios, profesionales y líderes de negocios latinos en un ambiente dinámico diseñado para fortalecer relaciones y fomentar colaboraciones.

When: Thursday, January 29 | 4:00 - 6:00pm

Where: Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts | 1011 S Santa Fe Ave. Ste. J

Register here.

Kick Off the New Year with Energy-Smart Business Resolutions

A new year is the perfect time to set fresh goals – including smart ways to cut energy use and lower operating costs. As cooler winter months settle into Southern California, a few practical updates can help your business run more efficiently, support sustainability and start the year strong. Inspect windows, doors and vents for drafts. Simple fixes like caulking, weatherstripping or repairing seals help keep warm air inside and reduce heating costs. Visit sdge.com/MyBusiness for more helpful energy-saving tips. #sdge #SDGEassist

Amex Shop Small Grants Program

The Amex Shop Small Grants Program offers $20,000 grants to help small businesses grow and strengthen their impact in their local communities. To qualify, applicants must operate a for-profit, independently owned brick-and-mortar business in the U.S. with 20 or fewer employees and an established storefront in place before 2025. Grant funding can support anything from major upgrades to new revenue opportunities, and all funds must be used during the April–September 2026 spending period. Learn more here.

Deadline: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

When: Friday, January 16 | 6:00pm

Where: Roadies Brewing Co. | 1495 Poinsettia Ave. #148

Learn more here.

When: Every Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Where: San Diego County Courthouse | 345 S Melrose Dr.

Learn more here.

When: Wednesday, January 21 | 3:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Burtech Family Vineyard | 1325 Pipeline Dr.

Enjoy a fun relaxed afternoon featuring local vendors, live music, delicious treats and great shopping. Sip wine, support small businesses and explore unique finds! This free community event is family and pet friendly, making it the perfect way to spend your day with friends and neighbors.

Vista Chamber of Commerce

170 Eucalyptus Ave., Ste. 115

(760) 726-1122

info@vistachamber.org 

www.vistachamber.org