Economic Development

An Alley Becomes a Gallery: Escondido Art Association Brings Art to Everyone

City of Escondido

The pandemic hit the art community hard. However, creative people tend to find outlets even in the most unlikely places. Many local artists and muralists simply took their brushes to the streets and kept busy painting the street barriers that were put up around outdoor eating sites throughout the City.

Get Your Motor Runnin’ - Cruisin’ Grand is Back!

City of Escondido

After a year-long hiatus, one of Escondido’s most famous and fun summer activities is back and revving to go. Cruisin’ Grand rolled into town on Friday, June 18, and will be parked on Grand Avenue every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. through September 24.

Meet the Cool Carlsbad Startups Making Waves in San Diego County

Carlsbad Life in Action

When you hear the word “nonprofit,” you typically picture an effort that surrounds good-doing for kids, animals or the community, but nonprofits exist in the corporate world too. Connect, the San Diego nonprofit that uplifts tech and healthcare entrepreneurs, is one such example.

Vista Vintners: Coomber Craft Wines Expands into Downtown Urban Winery Brings ‘Industrial Elegance’ to Patrons

City of Vista

While the image of rolling hills and winding roads dotted with grape vines and lush greenery come to mind when envisioning the “traditional” winery, more winemakers are bringing their bottles to the streets, so-to-speak, in the form of the urban winery.

Wanderlust at Home: Planning the Perfect Staycation in Carlsbad

City of Carlsbad

After a year of being homebound, we’re eager to start ticking off boxes on our travel lists. Maybe there’s even a way to see new sights, experience different food, and break out of our routine – all without hopping on a plane.

From Applications to Zoning, the City of Escondido Supports New Businesses

City of Escondido

Looking to open a dream business in Escondido? Whether searching for the perfect parcel, navigating zoning restrictions, making tenant improvements, or getting ready to open the doors for business, the City of Escondido goes above and beyond to support business owners throughout the process.

The Story of Craft Beer’s Remarkable Rise and Clustering in Vista

City of Vista

The country’s craft beer revival over the last few years has breathed new life into communities in the form of tourism and economic development. One of those communities is Vista, which is home to one of the most successful and concentrated brewery districts in the US by some accounts.

At The Centre, ‘Autojoyment’ Drives Enhanced Car Experience

City of Escondido

For over 40 years Judy Jones-Cone has made it her purpose to give customers an unforgettable car buying experience. In 2009, she opened The Centre on Auto Park Way near the 15 freeway where she brought her vision of creating an interactive destination while buying a car to fruition.

Planning Past the Pandemic: Vista Paves Way for Growth Over Next Five Years and Beyond

City of Vista

While many small and mid-sized cities around the United States struggle because their economies were built largely on one main sector, the City of Vista has diversified its business community by creating robust economic development strategies - from an award-winning brewery cluster to thriving industrial parks, and a hopping historic downtown.