City of Vista

Dr. Bronner’s — whose products include all natural soaps, lip balms, toothpaste, body care, shampoo, hand sanitizer, cleaners, organic coconut oil and more — takes its environmental stewardship seriously.

City of Vista

All across America, designated Opportunity Zones (OZs) have become a critical tool in the future development and revitalization of cities. These zones give both individuals and corporations the chance to re-invest existing capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds in order to receive tax breaks for helping fund investment in impoverished areas.

City of Vista

While millennial migration continues to saturate large downtowns across America, some smaller cities and developers are reimagining business parks to attract innovative companies and workers back to the ‘burbs.

City of Vista

Downtowns have long served as cultural and economic centers while reflecting the community’s unique history and identity. Today’s successful urban centers are also vibrant places that attract residents and visitors alike by activating the street fronts through beautification programs, revitalization, and a collection of unique shops, restaurants, theaters, breweries, and signature events.

City of Escondido

When Dr. Greg Quist, Ph.D., co-founded SmartCover Systems in 2005, he set out to create groundbreaking monitoring technology that would help wastewater utilities avoid sewage spills and reduce maintenance costs.

City of Escondido

From bath bombs to hand-made wreaths, kombucha, and soap, the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) crafts market is going gangbusters. In fact, the crafting industry is worth more than $40 billion, and it continues to grow (thanks Pinterest!).

Carlsbad Life in Action

The California statewide plastic bag ban that passed in 2016 inspired Carlsbad entrepreneurs Farzan and Jennifer Dehmoubed to develop a better way to bag groceries and eliminate plastic waste.

City of Vista

Many vibrant downtowns today no longer have the traditional department stores that once anchored the urban core. Instead, these “Main Streets” are lined with thriving and quaint shops that have played a key role in new economic activity in these urban centers.

City of Escondido

If Escondido residents want a little taste of Mexico, they don’t need a passport.

They can head to the Mercado District just west of downtown, where the distinct and robust smell of fajitas will hit their noses as soon as they enter Mi Guadalajara.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The city of Carlsbad is an attractive destination for those who love to play with seven miles of pristine coastline, 13 community parks, and Carlsbad Village — an eclectic mix of downtown eateries and boutique merchants walking distance from sunsets over the Pacific Ocean .

City of Escondido

Drawn to Escondido by its business-friendly climate, Elintrix, a cutting-edge research firm, is breaking scientific ground with its efforts to protect the U.S. power grid.

City of Vista

On a recent cool summer evening, the city-owned , located in Vista was all abuzz with patrons gearing up for a fun, nearly sold-out performance of Mel Brooks’ Moonlight Amphitheatre The Producers. Some show-goers were finishing up dinner at the outdoor venue’s (run by Kitchens for Good), while others were picnicking on the lawn.

City of Escondido

When the San Diego County Farm Bureau decided it needed new digs to support the 21st-century farmer, it didn’t need to look far from its old location.

City of Escondido

The deep aroma of espresso hangs over the small crowd in the Downtown Escondido storefront, as Dan Naylor approaches a microphone positioned on a small stage near the entrance of the shop.

City of Vista

Shopping centers across America are increasingly becoming lifestyle centers that engage and connect the community at large, including opening up space and adding outdoor events to create more of a communal feel.

City of Escondido

The company that invites you to “discover your perfect wedding” has found its perfect home — in Downtown Escondido.

City of Escondido

Street fairs can be a tricky proposition for the brick-and-mortar businesses along the streets where the fairs are held. The outdoor flea-market style events drive thousands of people to local streets for the vendors, food, music acts, and activities, but street vendors — not the shops — historically benefit from the foot traffic.

City of Vista

From energy management to lithium battery production, communications tools, industrial lasers, entertainment products and more, Vista-based business incubator Open Source Maker Labs (OSML) is on a mission to “give back” to the community while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

City of Oceanside

Arts and culture are among a community’s greatest assets. The Oceanside Public Library, which directs the Arts Commission, serves the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, and cultural awareness.

City of Vista

In the summer of 2018, Vista-based business incubator Open Source Maker Labs (OSML) conducted a small pilot program with the Department of the Navy’s Naval Innovation Advisory Council for an experiment in workforce development with emerging technologies.