Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact

Madrid, the Costa del sol, the Rock of Gibraltar and much more are waiting for you in November as the Chamber heads to sunny Spain!  All aboard for adventure!

This year, the Chamber is proud - and ex…

New Haven Youth & Family Services CEO Doreen Quinn shares the challenges and triumphs of helping young adolescent boys restore their dignity and self-worth.

The staff at New Haven Youth & Family Serv…

Chocolate makes everybody happy, and with 21 different unique and custom flavors, Chuao Chocolatier has lots of ways to share the joy.  A delectable episode!

Meet Michael Antonorsi, the Chief “Joy Ac…

They are the charity that funds other charities. Get to know The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, and hear how they do it all with Chair Justin Peek.

Carlsbad is a beautiful place. In fact, it’s parad…

Freedom Window Cleaning enjoys a spotless reputation, and with good reason. Lupe and Kolan Hairston’s team clean with pride and add new life to your windows. 

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clean. Kolan and Lupe …

Get to know CBAD’s Non-Profit of the Year, 2022 - The San Diego Food Bank. Join CEO Casey Castillo to learn about all the good they do for our families in need.

We all experience storms in life, and …

For Kim Wakefield, teaching Spanish has always been much more than simply teaching a language. It’s teaching another culture in a very open and passionate way.

An appreciation of other cultures is so…

I Love a Clean San Diego leads and inspires our community to actively conserve and enhance the environment through example, outreach and local involvement.

Learn the fascinating history behind I Love…

Photography by Melanie Robertson with hair and makeup by Rosanna Nykanen together capture the essence of their HS Senior subjects in breathtaking ways.

We’ve all heard the saying “a picture is worth …

Hear the inspirational story of Rory Graham, his life, legacy, and the Foundation founded by his mother, helping to inspire the young men of Army & Navy Academy

Good role models are hard to come by. …

Associate Publisher Chris Kydd gives the inside scoop on The Coast News, from its colorful history and commitment to our community, to its brave new future.

Archiving local history. Connecting people…

Mission San Luis Rey will be celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. Gwyn Grimes shares the Mission’s best stories - from its history to the gift shop!  

Join us for an in-depth conversation abo…

Meet Carlsbad’s Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022 Winner, Edric Uy, who makes math engaging, energetic and relatable to the real world for his students. 

For students who may not consider themse…

ECOLIFE Conservation’s mission is to take a humanitarian approach to conservation, so environments, ecosystems and civilization can coexist and thrive together.

In conservation, the old way of thinki…

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Wade Blair as the guest presenter at the very first First Friday Breakfast of the New Year! He’s going to share “The Y Method” and in this fascina…

Barrio Glassworks, Carlsbad’s very own public glassblowing studio, captures all the art and craft of Italy’s masters and brings it to our doorstep. 

The Murano glass masters of Venice, Italy have bee…

Meet Ronald Ramirez, the new Dean of The Business School at Cal State San Marcos. His mission: to help students prepare to be outstanding future professionals.

Stepping into a new position is always …

Humility, respect, camaraderie, and excellence: how the core values of Thunder Rugby translate to life on the field and off - an interview with Josh Williams.

For most of us, rugby is a bit of a myst…

Helping people through the greatest crisis in their lives, getting them housed and back on their feet – that’s the mission of Rapid Response Housing Solutions.

The solution to homelessness is to have…

When teachers and staff genuinely care about their well-being and success, students thrive - that's the principle ambition of Sage Creek HS’s beloved principal.

Amazing things are going on at Sage Cr…