City of Vista
Two decades ago, an engineer named Dirk Soenksen started a small company he named Aperio (Latin for reveal) that would one day make significant contributions to the field of diagnostics. Today, this Vista-based company is a pioneer in digital pathology, an image-based environment for managing pathology information that originates by digitizing a glass slide that has a stained tissue specimen on it.
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
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
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!).
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.
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
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.