Economic Development

This Company is Branding its Outdoor Apparel as a Way of Life 

City of Escondido

Since the start of the pandemic, outdoor activities, RVing, and camping have become the go-to activity for people everywhere. And as the traditional camping season is ramping up, the Escondido-based outdoor adventure clothing brand, Off the Grid, not only makes quality clothing for outdoor enthusiasts, the team also hopes to inspire its customers to live the outdoor spirit every day.

New Year, New Spaces: Groundbreakings Galore in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Life in Action

While the COVID-19 pandemic has left offices empty across America, several Carlsbad companies have announced plans to expand in 2021. In fact, some local businesses are kicking off the new year with blueprints in hand, injecting fresh opportunities and job prospects into the region after a trying economic year. While uncertainty is still in the air amidst the pandemic, we know scaffolding is on the horizon.

Cue Health to Create Hundreds of Jobs

City of Vista

As lockdowns throughout the state of California and other parts of the nation and globe continue to fluctuate over a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, scientists and medical researchers are working around the clock on promising vaccines and tests - two vital keys in shifting society back to “normal.”

Recipe for Success: Escondido Eats Expands into December, Giving Local Small Businesses Hope for the Holidays.

City of Escondido

The November success of the Escondido Eats, “Fill Your Plate, Fill Your Heart” program has been extended into December with “Escondido Eats 25 Days To-Go,” which is proactive and timely considering the recently imposed three-week shutdown.

Holidays at Mission Marketplace

City of Oceanside

Santa parachuting in from the sky, live reindeer, real snow - these annual activities make the holiday season very special at Mission Marketplace in Oceanside. While coronavirus restrictions have put those celebrations on hold, the shopping center is doing what it can to keep holiday traditions going in a year where magic is needed the most.

Oceanside's Merry Makers Fair

City of Oceanside

Oceanside native Cristina Viars said her grandmother, June, would watch in awe as she and her mother, Cathy, made hair accessories for fun. Cathy is the seamstress and Cristina, the self-proclaimed “glue gun girl.” Grandma June would help when she could, three generations bonding while keeping their hands busy.

First-of-its-Kind Shared Brewery, Winery & Restaurant Opening

City of Vista

From historic downtowns to industrial parks, craft breweries continue to tap into the thriving beer business. In fact, the craft beer market in 2019 brought in $29.3 billion, accounting for more than 25% of the $116 billion U.S. beer industry, according to the Brewers Association.