With assistance from the County of San Diego, SDG&E, AT&T, the American Red Cross, the fire departments of La Mesa and El Cajon, the El Cajon Police Department, Blackwater USA and the Institute for Business and Home Safety, the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce held a “Open for Business” Disaster Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, March 7th at the Ronald Reagan Community Center in El Cajon.

Thursday, May 31, is the date for the 5th Annual San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to be held at Sycuan Resort. Enthusiasm rather than skill is the focus for this tournament, which will be played on Singing Hills Executive Course, Pine Glen (that means just par 3’s for beginners). Foursomes. Silent auction prizes and sponsorships are now being sought. Don’t be left behind on this fun event! To reserve call the chamber at (619) 440-6161

SANDAG Executive Director, Gary Gallegos and Pedro Orso-Delgaldo, District 11 Director for CALTRANS will speak on transporation issues and what the future of East County’s roads and highways will look like.

The breakfast will be held Friday, April 6, from 7: 15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the La Mesa Community Center and will be a joint meeting with the La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club. Sponsoring the Breakfast will be the East County Youth Symphony.

The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Resource Center has proven to be a quick hit with appointments far exceeding expectations. The Center operated by SCORE, is located in the Chamber offices located at 201 S. Magnolia in El Cajon.

For those who wouldn’t miss a First Friday Breakfast, the Chamber is now offering a “Breakfast Club Pass”. The pass allows you to attend all 10 First Friday Breakfasts in a given 12-month period. The pass costs $150.

Due to increasing costs for catering and room rental, starting in April individual breakfasts will cost $20.00 for members. So Breakfast Club members can realize a $50.00 savings.

To join the Chamber “Breakfast Club” just call the Chamber at (619) 440-6161.

A reengineered health fair, to be held at Grossmont Center on June 29th will again be sponsored by the Grossmont Healthcare District. The health fair, which will be on Friday this year in Macy’s Court, will feature screenings and health information from Sharp Grossmont Hospital and other health care providers and services throughout San Diego County. Chamber members in the health field and non-profits from throughout the region will be participating. For more information contact the Chamber at (619) 440-6161.

Chamber Ambassador Mike Justo from ASI Hastings, joins owner Renee Ditzler for a ribbon cutting at her new dog grooming shop located at 7200 El Cajon Blvd. Pet food and other products are available and kennelling services are coming soon. to the new business.

Broadway Smog Test Only Station
Corvell Group
East County Youth Symphony
JD Bols & Associates
Mr. Handyman of East San Diego

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA HEAD START
CITY OF LA MESA
COSTCO WHOLESALE - LA MESA
FRIENDS OF EAST COUNTY ARTS
HOME OF GUIDING HANDS
MT. HELIX ACADEMY
OTAY WATER DISTIRCT
RESCUE TASK FORCE
VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
WASTE MANAGEMENT

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will host its 9th annual Morning Glory Brunch on April 21st from 10 am to 2 pm on the St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center campus. Feast on a grand buffet, shop for original...

Cajon Classic Cruise, the largest weekly classic car show in Southern California, returns to Main Street in downtown El Cajon on Wednesday, April 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm with its 2007 Season Opener. Attendees may join an opportunity drawing to win a restored 1965 Dodge Dart provided by Easton’s Auto Body & Collision. Also being raffled in 2007 is a custom-built trailer provided by T2K.

The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize the following businesses for their continued support and encourages you to patronize these establishments. The following list represents members who renewed between mid February and Mid March (March 19)

Just click on the link below to see the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Calendar for April. If you have trouble opening this link, disable your pop-up blocker.

http://www.eastcountychamber.org/calendar.html