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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.
Thursday, July 23, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 23JUL20
This week I had the awesome opportunity to hear a keynote speech from Jason Redman. Jason is a retired U.S. Navy Seal. On September 13, 2007, during a special operations mission, Redman was struck by machine gun fire. It first hit him in the left elbow, then in the right side of his face, entering his jaw and exiting through his nose. At the time he was acting as the Assault Force Commander. Their mission was to capture a "high-value Al-Qaeda operative”. In all, Redman was shot seven times to the face and
Thursday, July 16, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 16JUL20
Hello Santee!A quick thank you is in order for the MANY businesses who advertised and contributed to the Summer 2020 issue of The Santee Magazine. The Santee Chamber office staff bundled up over 20,000 copies which are slated to arrive in mailboxes today and tomorrow. Although there are many of you doing well right now, we all just watched as the business industry was hit hard AGAIN this week. I am having a hard time finding the right words to say to those industries named for immediate shutdowns. Maybe
Thursday, July 09, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 09JUL20
Hello Santee!Another week has gone by and we are watching some of the businesses get local setbacks again. On Monday, the County of San Diego entered the states watchlist and they soon after announced new regulations to be in effect for three weeks minimum which heavily impact the restaurant and family entertainment business industries. These industries have already been hit so hard, it’s difficult to see them enter a new phase of struggling. As always, I highly suggest everyone supporting them the best way
Thursday, July 02, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 02JUL20
Hello Santee!This week I wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to a special family in town: The Clinkenbeards. Mike and Marla Clinkenbeard just celebrated 41 years of marriage this past Tuesday and have been in business together since 1982 (after Marla started the company on her own in 1980). Their staff includes their only son, Adam, and youngest daughter, Madeline. They are licensed, friendly, and ready to help with all lines of insurance and committed to make sure you have the right protection at the
Thursday, June 25, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25JUN20
Hello Santee!This week my husband and I were able to get a late jump on the bandwagon of home improvement projects during quarantine. As we watch some of our beloved businesses start coming back to life, it felt good to hire some local help and play a small role in keeping our money circulating through Santee. We were able to take advantage of my husband’s construction skills and move around dirt on our property to prepare for a new retaining wall after we magically both agreed to the type of block we
Thursday, June 18, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 18JUN20
Hello Santee!Office Manager Jennae here giving you a virtual smile! This new norm we are all dealing with is something I would have never expected us to go through. For those who don't know I was supposed to graduate and walk across the stage to obtain my Criminal Justice degree from San Diego State University after a long, but rewarding process. Thanks to COVID plans changed and I had to graduate virtually just as many other seniors did. Despite this drastic change in my daily routine of simply being able
Thursday, June 11, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 11JUN20
Hello Santee! We have had quite the cultural awakening over the past few weeks and it’s hard not to recognize that the face of our community has evolved immensely over the past few weeks. As we’ve opened our minds and hearts more, the reality is that businesses have had to close, reduce hours, and board up their storefronts. A quick thanks to Dustin Trotter who spent many hours connecting with local businesses and preparing them for the unknown. I am proud of the stand-up people in this community who
Thursday, June 04, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 06JUN20
Hello Santee!I have always been utterly confused when two parties can feel so passionately opposite about the same topic. For me, I feel if we give each other the ample amount of compassion, we can listen, learn and grow at least enough to find our way to the middle together, having both gained some mutual respect for the other side we had previously misunderstood. I am blessed to not have anyone in my life who condones the act of racism (something clearly intolerable) and that which has never called for a
Thursday, May 28, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 28MAY20
Hello Santee!WM is essential! Our team has been working overtime during COVID to ensure your waste and recycling continue to be collected during these unprecedented times. Although we have seen somewhat of a decline in commercial collection due to businesses being temporarily shutdown, we have seen about a 40% increase in residential collection due to the Stay Home order. As we move into later phases of the re-opening of our City, we anticipate the commercial collection to bounce back to normal levels, as I
Thursday, May 21, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 21MAY20
Hello Santee!On Tuesday morning I was live streaming the regularly scheduled meeting for San Diego's County Board of Supervisors. (These meetings are always accessible to the public and I encourage you all to tune in when possible.) Listening in I was able to learn about two measures which were introduced that can help move our region's economy toward reopening and getting #BackToBusiness! Under the first, the County will submitted a plan to the governor’s office that, if approved, would move San Diego
Thursday, May 14, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 14MAY20
Hello Santee!TO OUR VALUED BUSINESS MEMBERS: We want to be here as a resource during this challenging time our world has been facing. We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many small businesses to close temporarily, cut back hours, and has even been forced to let some employees go. With the many changes taking place, we would like to offer an extension to your current membership with the chamber to have an additional 60 days. We hope that by extending your membership it will bring you some
Thursday, May 07, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 07MAY20
Hello Santee!I have to admit- I really don’t like the phrase “New” Normal. I am so missing the “Old” Normal as most of us are. This last month instead of focusing on the things we miss, we have had some time to reflect on how much has been gained. Getting out of the “normal” has allowed opportunities to grow and to develop new skills, disciplines and character traits. The Santee Coffee Corner team has learned to be adaptable as we deal with frequent updates to County Health Orders which affect the way we do
Thursday, April 30, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 30APR20
Hello Santee!As we start to see the light at the end of this tunnel, I am reminded repeatedly of just how amazing our community is. It’s no wonder that we miss our old way of life, it was great. We’ve held back and missed out on just enough to really recapture some gratitude for the gifts we are given each day. We have new information surrounding us daily and it seems guidelines and regulation requirements can change by the hour. But in the midst of all the chaos, life goes on and we lost a resident who was
Thursday, April 16, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 16APR20
Hello Santee!“Give yourself some grace.” This was said to me right when I needed to hear it. It’s so relevant to me as a business owner, a mom, a wife, and the goal oriented person that I am. Like many of you, our business has been adversely affected by this pandemic. As an essential business we remain open—but obviously it is not business as usual.Sometimes being a business owner can feel lonely. We have a big responsibility to our employees and customers—employment stability and safety. It has been
Friday, April 10, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10APR20
Hello Santee!Another week has come and gone with orders to “shelter in place” as we are all trying to find our new normal. The Santee Chamber staff is happy to announce we are all still working (remotely) and available, and honestly looking forward to connecting with you all in hopes to find more ways to provide resources and guidance during these times. I know it has been quite the challenge for businesses and we feel for you all… many of you are not just members/clients, but our mentors, friends and we
Friday, April 03, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 03APR20
Hello Santee!What a whirlwind the last few weeks have been for families, schools, community leaders and local businesses. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve on a daily basis, we are all having to learn how to adjust in a new and unfamiliar situation. We are in uncharted waters, which is requiring a level of flexibility and adaptation like never before. Some of you are still open for business, but experiencing a decline in the demand for your services, some of you have had to temporarily close
Thursday, March 26, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 26MAR20
Hello Santee!As we all practice our new normal, I am proud to say the Santee Chamber is abiding by the good rule of social distancing as we are working remotely from the comfort of our homes. For me personally, I am enjoying the change and trying to embrace the extra time gifted with our kids while balancing the dispersing of relevant information to our business community and residents. We will continue to share said information via our website which we are updating regularly. As for other news, I forgot to
Thursday, March 19, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 19MAR20
Hello Santee,As we are all overwhelmed with the rapidly evolving news of the COVID-19 epidemic, I want to first start by saying that we are a strong community and we will persevere. I know as each and every one of us feels the impact of this, our anxiety rises and our mental health becomes less stable. I encourage you all to remain calm and mostly, remain KIND. The Santee Chamber of Commerce will remain available as much as possible but the best way to contact us will be through our general email account as
Friday, March 13, 2020Santee Chamber Urgent News
The Santee Chamber of Commerce will be postponing all events and programs effective immediately. Due to information obtained regarding COVID-19, we feel it is in the best interest of our community to be cautious during this sensitive time. Experts say that suspending large-gathering events for the next few weeks will provide a gap that may help curtail the expansion of the virus. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update you as we have more information. For the most up-to-date information
Thursday, March 12, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 12MAR20
Hello Santee!This week has brought some rain as we draw in toward the end of our winter – please remain safe and patient on the roads as well all remember how to drive in the drizzle &##128522; These past few days have given me plenty of opportunities to engage with my children at their schools and be thankful that these districts are also active participants in our business community as members of the Santee Chamber. PACK Day at West Hills was last Friday (thank you for that opportunity GUHSD) where I was
Thursday, March 05, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 05MAR20
Hello Santee!It’s that time of year again where winter is coming to an end (if we can even call it that here!) and spring is nipping at our feet. With that comes a lot of activity around town… hopefully you all just voted on Tuesday in the primary elections, we have our Santee Heroes Luncheon approaching soon and kids will be on their two week hiatus from schools before we know it. The Chamber has our second annual Santee Heroes Luncheon at the end of the month, we are less than 90 days out from our Santee
Thursday, February 27, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 27JAN20
Hello Santee!Last Thursday was our annual Business Awards Night hosted at Barona Resort Casino. This sold out event gathered 200 of our local business members for a night of networking, sharing and honoring. It was my absolute pleasure to formally introduce Curtis Anderson of Salon Thrive as our Santee Young Professional of the Year (make sure to wish him a happy birthday today!) and Chick-fil-A Santee as our Business of the Year. Their contributions throughout 2019 have been so hard to measure, but I’m
Thursday, February 27, 20202020 Santee Chamber Business Awards Night
On February 20th, we held our Annual Awards Night and below is a list of the winners we celebrated! Santee Young Professional of the Year: Curtis Anderson, Salon Thrive SanteeBusiness of the Year: Chick-fil-A SanteeAutomotive: Lloyd's Collision & Paint CenterBanking Institution: Navy Federal Credit UnionBeauty & Salon Services: Raymond's BarbershopBrewing & Distilling: Pacific Islander Beer CompanyBusiness Resources: East County MagazineConstruction & Contracting: Raceway Electric & SolarDental &
Thursday, February 13, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13FEB20
Hello Santee!Last week, Santee went to Portland, Oregon! Well, maybe not all of town went and it was just me who visited the Pacific Northwest. Luckily, I was surrounded by over 400 other chamber professionals as I attended the annual Conference hosted by the Western Association of Chamber Executives. This was my third year in attendance and the best conference for me thus far. I guess I am bias as I have also been attending an annual Academy via W.A.C.E. each summer and after completion of said program,
Tuesday, February 11, 2020Chamber Executive Graduates from Professional Development Program
Kristen Dare, the CEO at the Santee Chamber of Commerce, was among the 28 chamber executives to graduate last Friday from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). Academy is an interactive 3-day (three year) training program on chamber management essentials designed for today’s chamber executives and staff professionals. “We congratulate all of the graduates and their chambers for having the vision to invest in professional
Thursday, February 06, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 06FEB20
Hello Santee!Mast Park is now OPEN! It’s been 13 months of anticipation for the residents of Santee and let me assure you, it was well worth the wait. On Saturday at 11am, Mayor Minto welcomed over two thousand guests as they were among the first to enjoy what is Santee’s oldest park, now considered their newest! After an extensive $12 million overhaul, they truly have put the “park” in sparkle. After finding the nearest parking space at Carlton Hills School and starting my walk to the park, I laughed a
Thursday, January 30, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 30JAN20
Last Thursday the City of Santee kicked off a series of events starting with a relay around town, to hosting Olympic trials and ending with a 5K run under the beautiful Santee sunset. I want to personally thank Bree Humphrey who has been with the City’s staff for many years and made a name for herself with her strong work ethic and high standard for producing impactful events for our community. She invited the Chamber to participate in the relay and it was my pleasure to be part of the celebration. Thanks
Thursday, January 23, 2020Santee Chamber Weekly Update 23JAN20
Hello Santee!We are right in the middle of awards season in Hollywood and I feel full of glee as we are one and the same in Santee. Yesterday I was able to stop in and personally congratulate a few members of our Chamber who have made a difference in 2019. First was Curtis Anderson, Co-Owner of Salon Thrive. He will be receiving the Santee Young Professional of the Year award and we couldn’t be more thrilled. He too was all smiles as I delivered his congratulatory giant donut (Thanks, Mary’s!) and he proved
