BY CLAUDIA HUERTA Carlsbad Village Manager CITY OF CARLSBAD Competition. Pleasing customers. Improving the bottom line. With so many pressures taking up so much time and energy, who has time to think about going green? Besides, it costs money, and a business has only so much money to dedicate to such extras. But going green…
Coworking spaces are an increasingly popular option for young professionals and entrepreneurs in Carlsbad. BY CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTON As the number of freelancers, young entrepreneurs and startups continues to rise, coworking spaces are disrupting the commercial real estate industry. As demand grows, these shared workspaces are showing up both in big cities, as well as small…
One of the City of Carlsbad’s important tasks is to provide the best possible climate for businesses to thrive, and the purpose of the Economic Development Division is to help support local firms who make Carlsbad their home. The Economic Development staff provides a wide array of services, and to familiarize our local business community…
On March 16th, 2018 the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best businesses in town at the 2018 Annual Business Awards and Board Installation Dinner. More than 250 guests joined the festivities at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Spa. The theme of the year is RED, WHITE & BUSINESS, which was in full display…
Carlsbad company pursuing FDA approval for cannabis based treatment BY CAROLINA ALBAN-STOUGHTON June 27 is a date on everyone’s mind at Greenwich Biosciences. As that day gets closer, the anticipation is palpable at the company’s Carlsbad headquarters. Back in October, the company submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
*New Dates: April 17th; April 24th; May 1st; May 8th.* Exercise your right to run. Candidate Academy is now accepting applications. BE IN IT TO WIN IT – DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION Click here for the full schedule and list of panelists. Most people wouldn’t commit to running a marathon — or any other type of race —…
For the month of March, earn rewards for member referrals and recruitments! We are beyond excited to announce that this month is the “MARCH MEMBERSHIP INVITATIONAL” at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. So what the heck does that mean? During March, the Carlsbad Chamber will open all events to prospective members! We are calling on…
BY KATHLEEN MANDIG Business Development Manager Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Calling all Young Professionals! NCYP is back in March of 2018 with a unique twist on networking. We are honored to have Fortis Fitness & YOGALUX host a 45-minute mini boot camp workout followed by drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking. All members of North County…
With the sale of recreational marijuana becoming legal in California, many businesses have been left wondering how the new law applies to the workplace. While some employees may think that they now have the right to smoke freely, some employers may be rushing to update their company handbook to address the new law. To answer…
As a new year begins, companies in California are required to display updated Labor Law notices in their premises. Many businesses opt for a convenient laminated poster that can be easily hung in a common area of the office where all employees can have access to it, such as a break room or main lobby….