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Friday, July 23, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 22JUL21
Hello Santee!Yesterday I was invited to celebrate the success of some regional chamber leaders who have been making an impact on a national level. The CEOs of Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber (Patrick Ellis) and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber (Nancy Hoffman-Vanyek) were honored at an Economic Forecast event with the Small Business Advocate of the Year award for their establishment and hard work on the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC). The SSBC was their response to the economic hardships of the
Thursday, July 15, 2021Ingo Hentschel named Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications' California Reg
Ingo Hentschel has been named Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications‘ California region, overseeing day-to-day operations and employees in San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara. A former crew chief with the U.S. Marine Corps, Hentschel has held various leadership roles during his nearly 30-year career at Cox and most recently served as Vice President of Field Operations for California. He succeeds Sam Attisha, who was promoted to lead a new national team
Thursday, July 08, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 08JUL21
Hello Santee!There are many advantages to living in this big-little town of ours. For me, I've always loved our small-town vibes with big-city access, giving us the best of both worlds. In town we have low crime rates and great schools, but just outside of town we have all of San Diego from beaches, to zoos and museums, to exciting night life and beyond. We really have it all, or can drive for about 20 minutes to get it! Something I've always enjoyed in our outskirts is the casinos and accompanying
Thursday, July 01, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 01JUL21
Hello Santee!Last Thursday was a busy day of being back to in-person events. We celebrated the grand opening of Board & Brew right before heading over to Town Center Community Park to get back in the habit of the beloved Summer Concert Series! The Summer Concert was jam-packed, full of energy, and started with a celebration for some very special young ladies, the contestants of the Miss Santee program. This longtime city tradition has evolved from a beauty pageant into a leadership program to empower and
Thursday, July 01, 2021SDCCU Stuff the Bus
SAN DIEGO, Calif., (July 1, 2021) - Kids face many hardships—school supplies should not be one of them. That’s why SDCCU Stuff the Bus is once again collecting monetary donations to purchase back-to-school supplies for students experiencing homelessness—to help set these students up for success in the coming school year. The annual Stuff the Bus campaign, now in its 7th year, was launched in partnership with San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), the San Diego County Office of Education and iHeartMedia
Friday, June 25, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25JUN21
Hello Santee! It's been a while since I've had to help someone cut through red tape, at least real, tangible red tape in front of a business storefront. Yesterday afternoon broke the long streak of zero in-person grand openings for over 15 months! It was a small but mighty group that gathered to welcome the newest eatery in town, Board & Brew. It already felt great to get our "band" back together to celebrate a new business opening but it was even better to walk in to this newly converted space to try a
Thursday, June 17, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 17JUN21
Hello Santee!Late this afternoon, I was among a select crowd invited to watch the ceremony for the official dining deck opening at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Although some have already been out and shared photos of the beautifully enhanced area, I was so glad to finally see the completed project. I really can't put into words what I saw... (1) I'm not that great of a writer and (2) I feel like you need to go see for yourself. So with that, I'm sharing a picture on the deck, not showing too much of it
Thursday, June 10, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10JUN21
Hello Santee!This week I had the pleasure of catching up with the Special Events Supervisor for the City of Santee, Jon Shellhammer, as he joined me and John Olsen, Realtor in another weekly episode of John's podcast, The Santee Update. 30 episodes in and I think I may have found my replacement as co-host! (Hopefully not, he's just that good!) Shellhammer, who has been with the city since 2015, had some exciting news: the Santee Summer Concert Series will return in June! In addition to that, they will also
Thursday, June 03, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 03JUN21
Hello Santee!What a difference a year makes. Over Memorial Day weekend, the Chamber traditionally hosts the Santee Street Fair behind Trolley Square. For those who have attended in recent years and have had the privilege of viewing the "Remembering Our Fallen" exhibit, it has been our honor to pay homage in a small way to those who we've lost while serving our great country. I look forward to bringing this traveling, memorial exhibit back to Santee when possible. Last year when we cancelled the event, I
Friday, May 21, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 21MAY21
Hello Santee!As we transition back to more and more in-person events, it was my pleasure to host our first Business After 5 Mixer of 2021 at Carlton Oaks Golf Club last Wednesday night. To add to the fun, we joined forces with our friends and neighbors, the East County Chamber of Commerce. It was wonderful seeing so many members from both organizations and allowing for opportunities for our business communities to network and do what they do best: get back to business! EC Chamber's CEO, Rick Wilson, has
Thursday, May 13, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13MAY21
This week celebrates American Craft Beer Week! With the brewery industry being among many who have suffered throughout the pandemic, I felt it necessary to shine some light on those who are in Santee and we started at what is now the longest standing brewery, BNS Brewing & Distilling over off of North Woodside Avenue on Wheatlands Avenue. I grabbed a beer with some of my Magazine Committee and snagged a quick picture with one of their owners as we talked about their local favorite pour, Gunslinger. With
Wednesday, May 05, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 06MAY21
Hello Santee!Last week my husband and I had a chance to get up close and personal with the City of Santee's Fire Department. Unlike many of my interactions with EMS personnel in town, this was unexpected and unfortunately, a little unwelcomed to begin with. Our son dislocated his shoulder while playing in a high school water polo game. Although we never want to see our children get hurt, when they do, it feels comforting to be able to rely on the medical professionals around us. I am grateful for some
Thursday, April 29, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 29APR21
Hello Santee!On Monday I was able to join about 20 other Chamber Executives from the western region of the United States as we met to discuss and plan the next annual conference for the Western Association of Chamber Executives. About half of us were able to break off for dinner that evening, and I once again have to boast about the colleagues-turned-friends... it is so important to surround yourself with greatness if you aspire to also be great. I'm appreciative of my short, but impactful trip to Phoenix
Thursday, April 22, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 22APR21
Hello Santee!This week is the start of the school year... in some ways! The Santee School District has modified their hybrid learning model to now offer full-time instruction on campus for K-5th grade (junior high has extended hours now too but with modifications due to variations in their courses offered). For months, K-8 students have been broken into two cohorts, with schedules offered in either the morning or afternoon for just shy of three hours. This new extension in their program was a much-welcomed
Thursday, April 15, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 15APR21
Hello Santee!Last week San Diego encountered some rare history when East County native, Joe Musgrove, hit a no-hitter for the Padres. This away-game was watched by thousands as we watched in awe of this first-time experience for the 53-year-old team. I was among many at Sycuan Casino Resort, rooting for our home team; even luckier than most, my husband and I were invited as guests to stay in the incredible Padres Suite at their facility - what an amazing night to have been chosen for such a privilege! In
Thursday, April 08, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 08APR21
Hello Santee,And hello Orange Tier! We have moved into a less restrictive order under the state and the County has finally been able to give an estimated timeframe of when we will be out of these tiers altogether as the Governor announced "Beyond the Blueprint" and the idea of retiring the entire tier system as early as June 15th. This is great news! As we ease back into some in-person gatherings, the Santee Chamber will resume some light networking opportunities. We started this past week with a low
Thursday, April 01, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 01APR21
Hello Santee!This week I had the pleasure of getting some time carved out for me from my favorite Senator-turned-Supervisor, Joel Anderson. For those who have been paying attention even longer, you know he was also a State Assemblyman and served on the board for Padre Dam, making his political career stretch of over 20 years for our region! Be sure to check out The Santee Update podcast for more of our conversation. In my line of work, I end up interacting with elected officials somewhat regularly, yet
Thursday, March 25, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25MAR21
Hello Santee, This past week we celebrated St. Patrick's Day as San Diego County re-entered the red tier in the state's recovery plan. We saw restaurants able to reopen some of their indoor dining, gyms and fitness centers move back indoors, retail operations up their capacity to half of what it was a year ago and finally, some youth sports resume. I listened in on a weekly tele-briefing from the County on Wednesday where health officials predicted us moving into the next phase (yellow tier) around the
Friday, March 19, 2021Weekly Update 19 MAR21
Hello Santee,It's been a long time since I've enjoyed some live entertainment on purpose! Going out for dinner and a show seems a thing of the past for many, but we are blessed with a winter that often requires only the addition of closed-toe shoes and a sweater. I was especially thankful for these bearable winter nights on this past Sunday as I was invited back to the darling Off Broadway Live. I caught the Fleetwood Mac edition of their Encore Supper Club with my mom in their outdoor theater (full with
Thursday, March 11, 2021Cox Enables Customers with Physical Disabilities to Control Contour Video Guide with Eyes
Cox Enables Customers with Physical Disabilities to Control Contour Video Guide with Eyes SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (March 11, 2021) – Cox today unveiled a new feature that empowers people with disabilities to control their TV with their eyes. The Accessible Web Remote for Contour gives those who have lost fine motor skills – whether from degenerative conditions or paralysis – the ability to browse the video guide with a glance. Specifically, a free web-based remote control is navigable using various
Thursday, March 11, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 11MAR21
Hello Santee,I'm curious to know how many of you out there used to commute from Santee into other parts of the county, and are now able to telecommute. As we reach the one year mark of this pandemic, I know several people who have transitioned into a new full-time routine from the comfort of their own home, myself included. As the Chamber did our part to slow the spread and not have staff in a place considered "non-essential" (as much as I beg to differ), we realized quickly that our commercial space wasn't
Thursday, March 04, 2021Santana High School - 20 Years Later
When people experience a traumatic event, the date of that event can sometimes live on with them, even plaguing them with anxiety as that date nears. For years, I have watched calendars end out the month of February and I immediately felt uneasy as we knowingly entered into the month of March. This year, that anxiety struck me a tad early as I sat in early February realizing that next month, March 5th marks the 20-year anniversary of the shooting at Santana High School. I'm not alone in the acknowledgement
Monday, March 01, 2021Fletcher and Anderson Seek $6M to Clean-Up 98 Acres of El Monte River Valley County Purchased
FLETCHER AND ANDERSON SEEK $6M TO CLEAN-UP 98 ACRES OF EL MONTE RIVER VALLEY COUNTY PURCHASED Funds Will Support Connections to San Diego River Park that Chair Fletcher Outlined in State of the County SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2021) -- Chair Nathan Fletcher and Supervisor Joel Anderson are partnering on a policy to preserve open space, protect habitat and ensure proper clean-up of the El Monte River Valley takes place now that the county owns 98 acres it purchased last month from the Helix Water
Thursday, February 18, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 18FEB21
Hello Santee!I am always aware of how wonderful it is to live and work in a community where business relationships turn into friendships. There is a wave of young professionals around town and within our region who are my colleagues, my teachers, my motivation and my friends. These people are the catalyst, conveners and champions for a stronger Santee and they live out the mission of their work through their everyday being. We are pretty lucky... in fact, we are lottery winners if you think about it. We
Friday, February 12, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 12FEB21
Hello Santee!Outdoor dining resuming has given me so much joy this week! It's funny how much perspective I've gained and gratitude I have for the things I easily took for granted pre-pandemic. While at Junction 52 yesterday, I saw members from Mission Realty Group, Three Frogs Brewing, 5 Diamond Mechanical, Sportsplex USA, TDT Construction and Movement Mortgage, not to mention my lunch dates from the County of San Diego and the ECEDC! It made for quite the clubhouse feel and I loved every bit of it. The day
Friday, February 05, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 05FEB21
This time of year is usually a really exciting time for me professionally. Over the past few years I have been lucky enough to be plugged into a chamber networking group that I have come to love and adore: the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Wednesday through Friday of this week is their annual conference where hundreds of chamber professionals gather to connect, share and grow together and as we strengthen ourselves for our communities. Last year the conference was held in Portland and this
Thursday, January 28, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 28JAN21
Hello Santee!As of Monday, the state has lifted the regional stay-at-home order and we are back into the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, placing San Diego County back into the Purple Tier of the plan. This is good news as we move towards reopening safely for certain impacted businesses. Outdoor dining may resume, salons can open with limited capacity indoors, and some youth sports may resume! This is music to my ears, although we still have a long way to go. On Wednesday I stopped by the office of our
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Media Alert - San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson
SUPERVISOR ANDERSON: NO COVID ENFORCEMENT WITHOUT SCIENTIFIC PROOF OF HEALTH HAZARDS Board of Supervisors approved Anderson’s motion requiring scientific data, fair and consistent enforcement and full public disclosure of enforcement criteria used WHAT: Press Conference. Hear from businesses impacted by COVID-19 enforcementWHY: Supervisor to explain how his recent action should relieve restaurants and businesses of arbitrary enforcement.WHEN: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:00 a.m.WHERE:
Thursday, January 14, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 14JAN21
Hello Santee! Yesterday I was invited to join a video call with several other East County chamber executives. Although we too have "Zoom fatigue" and are eager to meet in person, I always feel recharged being in the presence of those who share my line of work. With some hope on the horizon for the pandemic to be nearing its end, we know economic recovery is still years beyond us. As a region, it is more important than ever to band together and build our business community back up and I am so thankful for
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Economic Recovery Letter to Gov. Newsome - 13JAN21
The Santee Chamber along with over 150 other business organizations and chambers in California, banded together to call for action from state leaders yesterday. Cal Chamber lead the charge to urge Governor Newsome and member of the legislature to temporarily suspend several laws/regulations on business and to enact new policies in 2021 which will assist with economic recovery. Be sure to read the full letter here: Click Here
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Thursday, January 07, 2021Santee Chamber Weekly Update 07JAN21
Hello Santee! We are finally in the new year although it doesn’t quite seem like 2020 is “over”. Changing the calendar over does, however, provide comfort in knowing we can set new goals, priorities and hopes for the future. Something I love about the new year is new opportunity. This comes in many forms as the universe always seems to provide… or in this case, the state: California announced a new COVID Relief Grant Program for small business and the application process is open. If you are a small
Thursday, December 31, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 31DEC20
Hello Santee! And GOODBYE 2020!I don't have the ability to describe what kind of a year this has been because it has truly impacted people so differently depending on their personal walk of life. To say it has been hard is an understatement, and I feel like often times I am still trying to catch my breath. The Chamber has decided to keep its leadership team intact going into 2021. What does this mean? Our Board of Directors has rotations each year (some leave after terms have been served, some are welcomed
Thursday, December 17, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 17DEC20
Hello Santee!If you are a member of our Chamber, this week you received a copy of the letter which was sent to our Governor, State Senator, Assemblyman, County Supervisor, Mayor and City Council from our Chamber along with over 80 other Chambers and Business Organizations in California. This letter was drafted out of frustration on our end after seeing, yet again, the mistreatment of our small business community under state regulations dropped down during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I urge you to read
Tuesday, December 15, 202080-plus business groups blast COVID restrictions as discriminatory
Read full article from The San Diego Union Tribune here: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2020-12-14/80-plus-chambers-blast-covid-restrictions-are-discriminatory
Thursday, December 10, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10DEC20
Hello Santee!This week has been quite the rollercoaster as the stay-at-home orders for Southern California came into effect on Monday. What does this mean for us? Well, as residents maybe not much has changed. As business owners, they are faced (yet again) with a hurdle to jump and I hope they all make it over... this pandemic has caused irreversible damage on our business community and we need to help. I urge you to contact our local Senator, requesting help now to assist small business, the community and
Tuesday, December 08, 2020California Small Businesses Need Help NOW! Letter to Local Leaders
December 8, 2020 Dear Governor Newsom, State Senators, Assemblymembers and All California Elected Officials: As leaders of organizations serving businesses of California, we are deeply concerned about State policies that are severely impacting our local businesses. The entire business community, regardless of size, is suffering right now, unable to operate at full capacity. While we are fighting for all our members, we are especially concerned about our most vulnerable, small businesses. They are
Friday, December 04, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 04DEC20
Hello Santee!A friend recently shared an article with me titled “Why Shopping Local Matters”. I read it and every single word resonated with me. I know how tempting it is to use the easy online shopping tools available to us all. It’s quick, easy, pretty reliable and honestly, probably an app on our phones with our banking and shipping information already inputted. However, keeping your dollars in your hometown has other advantages that are just as important, even if they’re not immediately apparent. In the
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25NOV20
Hello Santee!With a short work-week coming to an end for some today, I thought I'd attempt to keep my message short as well (good luck!). Thanksgiving is clearly a time to show gratitude and I've been seeing so many uplifting posts the past week of what you are all thankful for. In the spirit of the holiday, I'm jumping on the bandwagon! I'm thankful for a lot, but the top of my brain forces me to share what's right there and obvious which is my health, my family and my job. Taking bigger steps towards my
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 18NOV20
Hello Santee!Another week passed in this crazy year... San Diego County is back in the State's Purple Tier and we still don't have all of our election results. How do we take these circumstances that are out of our control and make them into something more worthwhile? Although I don't have all the answers, I do have what I think is a fun new endeavor. For those of you who know John Olsen, you know he's very well-rooted in Santee. As my former boss at the Chamber, he understands so much of what I do on a
Friday, November 13, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13NOV20
Hello Santee!Veterans Day 2020… where were you? I was here, in Santee, the town we all know and love. But before Veterans day, just last Friday, the Santee Chamber hosted a day on the golf course at Carlton Oaks where we honored local Veterans with sponsors paying for their day on the greens. It has quickly become a favorite workday of mine to be on the course all day and find a way to salute our military heroes in a fun way. I loved having involvement from big sponsors like Lennar to make the day possible,
Thursday, November 05, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 05NOV20
Hello Santee!I love the phrase “ride or die". I often hear it applied to people in friendships or personal relationships and I too have caught myself using it among friends. Luckily for me, a lot of people I work with aren’t just business associates, but also friends. We have shared interests and hobbies and all have similar visions for what we want Santee to become. Mike Aiken at Carlton Oaks is one that I am now able to call a friend. A few years ago, we didn’t even know each other. He retired from the
Monday, November 02, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 02NOV20
Hello Santee!Better late than never... the end of last week came and went so quickly I missed sending this out! Halloween, much like so many other celebrations this year, looked quite different in Santee. The City of Santee hosted a first-of-its-kind Trucks & Treats event to keep social distancing in place and still offer some family fun for the community. As we wrap up Halloween celebrations, I know the "holiday season" is now truly upon us. With everything being so modified this year and disappointments
Friday, October 23, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 23OCT20
Hello Santee!Another week closer to the election and it was my pleasure to be able to spend some time this week with someone who is already in a prominent role for our community, Senator Brian Jones. He was kind enough to join us this week at our Government Affairs committee meeting, giving us a personal update on his accomplishments throughout the legislative session and accessibility to our committee for those who had any questions or concerns regarding our district. He then reached out a second time this
Friday, October 16, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 16OCT20
Hello Santee!As we near closer and closer to the election, I've heard from many people around town on how they are voting and what really matters to them. For me, it's a personal privilege to vote and I've been proud to do so since turning 18. Working at the Chamber has broadened my views, not only on candidates seeking seats but also on issues and the direct impacts they have on our community, and more specifically our businesses. This year our Chamber brought back a Political Task Force, set into motion
Friday, October 09, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 09OCT20
Hello Santee!It's late on a Friday afternoon turned evening... and yet it feels like I'm not even at the end of the day, let alone end of the week. Do you ever have those times? Although this week has escaped me, I must turn back to a few days ago and be grateful that some of this time warp is due to me stepping away for a long weekend that extended into Monday. For those who follow me on social media, you may have already seen that I took a trip with my mother to Chicago; I love that city so much and
Thursday, October 01, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 01OCT20
Hello Santee!Political season's full moon is shining after the first Presidential debate was aired this week. Although you won't see me online trashing our President or his opponent, it doesn't mean I lack for opinion on our current and future leaders. Especially those local to us; I have found great joy in personally knowing those who serve in areas such as City Council, School Boards, Water Boards and those who extend throughout our region in their elected roles. Knowing these leaders opens up
Thursday, September 24, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 24SEP20
Hello Santee!Well Wednesday night was one was heck of a viewing party if you were tuned into the City Council meeting. At just minutes shy of reaching the six-hour mark, Council voted 4-1 to adopt the Fanita Ranch Specific Plan for our city. HomeFed, the developer and owner of the largest land holding in Santee (over 2,600 acres), gave an extensive plan overview with VP of Community Development Jeff O’Connor noting how when he started working on this project, his daughter was just ten years old. Now with
Thursday, September 17, 2020Santee Chamber Endorsement Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // CONTACT: Kristen Dare dare@santeechamber.com 619.449.1515SANTEE, CA (September 17, 2020) – The Santee Chamber of Commerce released its list of endorsed candidates for the 2020 General Election. The group of 8 candidates and 3 measures reflects the Chamber's bipartisan commitment to ensuring a strong, pro-business community.The Santee Chamber of Commerce is the only business organization within the city of Santee, representing businesses and organizations of every size and sector. We
Thursday, September 10, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10SEP20
Hello Santee!Right when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, we realized we had yet to enter wildfire season. As I am writing this, the Valley Fire in the Alpine area is less than 15% contained and the damage is over 1700 acres. Unfortunately, this is not something new to California, let alone Southern California. Many of you have shared images from your POV on the fire whether it be flames lighting the night, relief aircraft flying overhead, or smoke-filled skies giving our sunsets a haze we wish
Thursday, September 03, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 03SEP20
Hello Santee!Yesterday morning I couldn’t help but to get outside as soon as possible… after my husband has left for work, our pets are fed, the kids are set up for online learning for the day and the first one (or two) cups of coffee are consumed, that is! With us being about six months deep into the pandemic, I’ll take positive vibes wherever I can get them! Yesterday it was at Carlton Oaks Golf Club with a perfect setting to hang with fellow Chamber members Mike Aiken and Doug Whitney (Whitney
Friday, August 28, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 28AUG20
Hello Santee!A little over three years ago, there was a young lady in town who had recently won the title of Miss Santee. She had worked HARD for this title, competing year after year and never giving up. She took the critiques received and chose to improve herself, constantly finding strength in the ability to grow. She was working two part-time jobs at the time with other Chamber members... early mornings at GTM stocking shelves and afternoons with the Santee School District in the Project Safe program.
Friday, August 21, 2020News Release - Sharp Rees-Stealy 21AUG20
Media Contact: Frances Schnall, frances.schnall@sharp.com Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers 760-889-1770 (mobile) Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Opening Oct. 4 The new Sharp Rees-Stealy Santee Medical Center will begin caring for patients on Sunday, Oct. 4. This facility will expand services to those who live and work in East County, making it easy for patients to receive award-winning care at one convenient location. The three-story medical center is located at the corner of Cuyamaca Street and Buena
Friday, August 21, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 21AUG20
Hello Santee!How are you all surviving this heatwave? With SDG&E asking for us toe cut down usage in hopes to avoid rolling blackouts, I have to quickly say "THANK YOU" to those who were able to conserve. As many of us are still working from home and now have children by our sides in their newly formatted distance learning, it's not easy (and I'm sure not preferred) but as I've seen, heard and said about a thousand times by now, "We are all in this together". On another note, I've been spending a lot of
Friday, August 14, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 14AUG20
Hello Santee!It's Friday and today is going to be another sunny Santee day - and by that, I mean hot! With many of you, our office has transitioned towards a work-from-home environment during this pandemic. Our office staff has had a less traditional office environment and like many people right now, yearn for some normalcy that we fear may never come back. One of our staff's favorite things to do is, you guessed it, grab coffee together! We may not be able to invite members into The Coffee Corner like we
Monday, August 10, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10AUG20
Hello Santee!Good Monday to you all, Better late than never! Last week was a time of catching up and new understandings. Somehow as people keep using the phrase "new normal" I still can't manage to find mine. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that our normal doesn't feel "right". With much anxiety about school resuming, it was nice to ACTUALLY have something normal take place: A great experience using services from a Chamber Member. This past week I personally received a new garage door for our
Thursday, July 30, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 30JUL20
Hello Santee!Raise your hand if you feel like some days are … well, out of a twilight zone episode. (Hand Raised)It can seem like each passing week is a page out of a Dr. Seuss book. “I would not like to meet on Zoom, I much prefer to share a room” Every part of our lives and businesses have been flipped topsey turvey and each day brings a new stress to soak in, a new hurdle overcome, a new opinion to digest… all of which seem to ebb and flow the next 24 hours. I know, for me, I often feel like I’m on Mr.
