Email from Vista Chamber of Commerce

October 13, 2025

The Vista Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local Schools that Made the 2025 California Honor Roll Schools List

We’re excited to partner with Educational Results Partnership and Campaign for Business and Education Excellence to recognize the 2025 Honor Roll schools in our community! The Honor Roll program engages business leaders in recognizing successful schools and educational systems that are preparing students with the fundamental skills needed to be successful in the workforce and in life.

This is the 11th year that Educational Results Partnership (ERP) has presented the Honor Roll--the only school recognition program presented in partnership with state and local business leaders, using solely objective student achievement data as the criteria for recognition. The goal of the Honor Roll is to find and highlight successful schools and districts and encourage collaboration among educators on best practices for raising student achievement.

The local schools that made this year’s Honor Roll are:

You can view the full list of 2025 Honor Roll schools on ERP’s webpage: https://www.honorrollschools.com/lists

Vista Made Showcase

The Inaugural Vista Made Showcase aims to create a space for entrepreneurs to showcase all the incredible things created in Vista!

From large manufacturing businesses to the smallest homemade products, let's show what Vista is made of!

When: Wednesday, November 12 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

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

Do you create a product in Vista that you want to showcase? Sign up today to join us!

Learn More

Civics Bee Regional Vista Competition

We're proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to Vista for the 2025-2026 program year. 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.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! Learn more and start the application process here.

Rising Star of the Month Students: October

Congratulation to our Rising Star of the Month Students!

• Amber Cruz - Guajome Park Academy

• Alejandro Rocha - Trade Tech High School

• Maximillion Trojanowski - Mission Vista High School

• Cailey Crowe - Rancho Buena Vista High School

• Daishun Owens - Major General Murray High School

• Jennifer Sanchez - Vista High School

Help us support our Rising Stars with these fundraisers! Show the flyer at the businesses and part of your purchase will go towards support the Rising Star of the Month Program.

Thursday, October 16 (11:00am - 9:00pm) at Sizzler (3805 Plaza Dr.)
Event Flyer
Wednesday, September 17 (4:00 - 7:00pm) at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (207 Main St.)
Event Flyer

45 Years

EDCO

15 Years

Phyllis J. McGreevey, a Professional Corporation

Hyatt Place San Diego Carlsbad/Vista

5 Years

West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning, and Solar

Hispanic Heritage Month: Seven Seas Bar and Grill

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Vista Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Latino owned businesses in our community. Today, we’re highlighting Seven Seas Bar and Grill, where Luis Lopez Jr. is making an impact through their work and story.

Read the whole interview on our website here.

Let Friar Tux Let You Plan Your Big Day!

Established in 1974, Friar Tux has been helping look their best for life's most photographed moments for over 50 years. The Vista store, located at 1974 Hacienda Dr., ranks as the highest producing one among 24 other locations!

Learn more about Friar Tux in the Fall issue of Vista Magazine. Read now here.

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.

Coffee & Conversation - October 15

Join us for a morning coffee while netweaving and making relationship-based referrals with fellow Chamber members.

When: Wednesday, October 15 | 8:30 - 9:30am

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

Vista Young Professionals: Haunted Vista! - October 16

Join our Vista Young Professionals group for a networking hour at Prey Brewing followed by the 'Haunted Vista!' live show at the AVO Playhouse in Downtown! Everyone that pre-registers will receive free entrance to the live show.

When: Thursday, October 16 | 5:30 - 8:00pm

Where: Prey Brewing & AVO Playhouse | 110 Main St. & 303 Main St.

Ribbon Cutting

Green Ribbon Cutting - Vista's Public Works Department

Wednesday, October 22 at 2:00pm

1165 E Taylor St.

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Join us to celebrate the City of Vista's Public Works Department for obtaining their green business certification.

Applicants Sought for Live Your Dream Award

The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women program has been helping women around the world since 1972. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. You are eligible to apply if you:

Are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents
Are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program
Have financial need

Learn more about the program and apply here.

$10,000 Grants: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Verizon is awarding $10,000 to 50 small businesses just like yours. To become eligible to apply, you just have to complete 2 Digital Ready courses or events by 12/10/2025. Learn more and apply here.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. This free resource allows you to dispose of unused prescription drugs safely.

When: Saturday, October 25 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Locations vary, check your closest location here.

Burtech Family Vineyard Open Market

When: Wednesday, October 15 | 3:00 - 7:00pm

Where: Burtech Family Vineyard | 1325 Pipeline Dr.

Discover fresh plants, handmade goods, delicious treats, and so much more while connecting with small businesses and neighbors in a beautiful winery setting.

Haunted Vista!

When: Thursday, October 16 | 5:00 - 9:00pm

Where: AVO Playhouse | 303 Main St.

Join us for a free fun, spooky evening at the AVO Playhouse during a live presentation by the Coastal Crimes podcast team who’ll dive into some of North County’s most ghostly places… including the AVO Playhouse! Learn more here.