Mentioned in Episode: Palomar College's Transitions Program Transitions Collective Student Club 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the...
Sep 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 69
Mentioned in Episode: Pima Medical Institute On Campus Programs PMI History 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits of members...
Jul 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 68
Mentioned in Episode: Baja Designs Baja Racing Fox Raceway Perris Raceway 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits of membershi...
Jul 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 67
Mentioned in Episode: Union Cowork San Marcos Farmers Market North City 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits of membership ...
May 09, 2022•14 min•Ep. 66
Mentioned in Episode: San Diego County Sheriff's Department San Diego County Sheriff's Department San Marcos Station Join The San Diego County 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 on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS S...
May 02, 2022•18 min•Ep. 65
Mentioned in Episode: North City San Marcos Farmers Market Sea Breeze Properties Umami Japanese Restaurant Mesa Rim Fresh Healthy Cafe Union Cowork CSUSM 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for...
Feb 28, 2022•26 min•Ep. 64
Mentioned in Episode: Palomar College American Association of Community Colleges 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits of me...
Feb 14, 2022•24 min•Ep. 63
Mentioned in Episode: Supervisor Jim Desmond San Diego County Board of Supervisors 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits of ...
Dec 20, 2021•21 min•Ep. 62
Mentioned in Episode: San Marcos Historical Society Heritage Park Donations Volunteer 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover the benefits ...
Dec 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 61
Mentioned in Episode: Sugar Geek Show Meet Chef Christophe Rull Recipe for Eyeball Creme Brulee as seen on Halloween Wars 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Busine...
Nov 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 60
Mentioned in Episode: City of San Marcos Creek Project Single Use Plastic Ordinance Nonprofit Community Grant Program 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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business n...
Oct 25, 2021•32 min•Ep. 59
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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter Discover t...
Oct 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 58
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 Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business ...
Oct 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 57
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 business on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San ...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 56
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 on the podcast? Email Rick at rick@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marc...
Sep 20, 2021•24 min•Ep. 55
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 efforts. Also, learn how joining the first department can become your career path. Mentioned in this ...
Sep 13, 2021•26 min•Ep. 54
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 Marcos If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes ...
Aug 30, 2021•20 min•Ep. 53
“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 dignified way possible.” - Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services Greg’s career has been devote...
Aug 16, 2021•22 min•Ep. 52
"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 Packing District The CAMP OC San Marcos Farmers Market Instagram: @thelabantimall @thecampoc @packingd...
Aug 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 51
“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 If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes le...
Jul 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 49
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@sanmarcoschamber.com . GET THE LATEST NEWS Sign up for the San Marcos Chamber's Business newsletter:...
Jul 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 48
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, Valley of Discovery Education Foundation, and the Ridgeline Protection Taskforce. He is also a founder a...
Jun 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 47
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 Mojos, Driana Foods boasts several varieties of olive oil that make your veggies pop. Also learn about h...
Jun 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 46
"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 shoppe, went under a major overhaul and grew to host D’liteful Chocolat’s retail, chocolate room, and...
May 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 45
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 Leaf Tea Website: https://www.looseleafblends.com/ Instagram: @thelooseleaftea Facebook: https://www.face...
May 24, 2021•17 min•Ep. 44
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) Assemblymember Waldron: US Census results, EDD fraud prevention (AB24, SB390, AB80) State Senator Jo...
May 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 43
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 program he developed to help people create a career path to success. Aaron is responsible for the healt...
May 03, 2021•24 min•Ep. 42
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 combat the lack of access to economic education for K-12 youth. Also, hear how this dynamic y...
Apr 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 41
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 programs that are so essential to their wellbeing. Also, learn about ways you can help the Club by v...
Apr 19, 2021•18 min•Ep. 40
Mentioned: Hollandia Dairy Health and Nutrition Dairy Farming
Apr 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 39