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Cultural arts as a community and economic assetCultural arts are an essential part of what makes a community vibrant, distinctive, and connected. They tell the stories of a place, reflect its history and identity, inspire new ideas, and create opportunities for people to experience their community in meaningful ways. From murals and sculptures to music,…

Jump inside the busy, messy middleJustin PeekPeek WealthIt’s the end of summer in this glorious spot on the planet we call Carlsbad. I hope that you’ve been off enjoying our beaches, trails, lagoons, restaurants, and even other countries for a few weeks.Recently, my family and I stopped off at South Ponto to dip our toes…

Celebrating the people behind the business At the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, one of the most rewarding parts of our work is getting to celebrate the businesses that make our community what it is. This year, we were proud to recognize Aldrich with our CBAD Award for Best Place to Work, an honor that celebrates much…

Future CEO Fall classes – registration now open!Parents often say, “I wish I had learned that when I was younger.” Whether it’s understanding money, knowing how to communicate professionally, or having the confidence to turn an idea into something real, many important life skills are learned through experience rather than in the classroom. The Future…

The underrated company Holiday Party Consider what you’re really asking an employee to do when you invite them to a company holiday party at 5 p.m.For some, it’s simple: get dressed, show up and enjoy the evening.For others, it means arranging childcare, coordinating a second shift of family responsibilities, finding a sitter, figuring out transportation and…

More than 4,000 graduate as CSUSM celebrates Class of 2026More than half of Cal State San Marcos’ Class of 2026 became the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree as the university held its annual spring commencement ceremonies in May.A total of 4,352 students graduated as part of this year’s class. Spring commencement,…

Preparing children for an AI world without losing what makes them humanArtificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life. Students are using it to brainstorm ideas, solve math problems, write stories, and explore new interests. As AI continues to evolve, many parents and educators are asking the same question:How do we help children embrace…

Looking back. Moving forward. Our Carlsbad community is shaped by the people, businesses, and leaders who have invested their time, ideas, and passion into making it one of the best places to live, work, and play. While Carlsbad’s story is one of innovation and collaboration, it is also a shared commitment to keep it growing.I…

Education is one of the most powerful forms of preventive medicineWhen most people think about education, they picture classrooms, textbooks, and teachers. As a physician, I think about education a little differently.Every day, I see how knowledge can change a person’s health. Sometimes it’s helping a parent understand when a fever is serious. Sometimes it’s…

Carlsbad hosts California Main Street’s 40th Anniversary ConferenceAs California Main Street celebrates 40 years of strengthening downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, one of its biggest milestones will take place right here in Carlsbad Village.The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) has been selected to host the 2026 California Main Street Conference, bringing commercial district revitalization professionals, economic…