It’s Like Speed Dating for Your Business
November 24, 2009 by scottashton
Filed under Networking Events, Scott's Posts
I am often asked to explain how our 5-Minute Networking events work. The simplest way for me to describe them is to compare the experience to speed dating. You’ll meeting many different people for short periods of time, giving you an opportunity to determine who you would like to pursue a business relationship with at [...]
Happy Birthday! Feliz Cumpleanos! Joyeux Anniversaire! Hau’ oli la hanau!
October 28, 2009 by brianawagner
Filed under Chamber News, Networking Events
No matter what language you say it in, Happy Birthday means the same thing. A day of celebrating the birth of something special and meaningful with treats and surprises. Next Thursday, Nov. 5th, the Oceanside Chamber along with Pacific Marine Credit Union and Waste Management of North County get to say “Happy Birthday” to the [...]
Holy Cow! Sea-Life Aquarium at LEGOLAND was Awesome!
October 23, 2009 by brianawagner
Filed under Chamber Staff, Networking Events
If you were at last night’s LEGOLAND Sea-Life Aquarium Sundowner you must have been as impressed as I was. For $5 you got to network with hundreds of people, go through a very very cool exhibit, eat a huge dinner and was treated to a complimentary bar. I mean, when can you surround yourself with thousands [...]
North County Young Professionals November Blender
October 15, 2009 by brianawagner
Filed under Chamber News, Networking Events
NCYP Blender NCYP has a good time by land and sea! If you haven’t heard about our North County Young Professionals this is a great time to check us out! The La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd. Carlsbad, will be hosting our November 5th Blender from 5:30 -7:30 pm on the Blue [...]
Who Said LEGOLAND is just for Kids?
October 1, 2009 by brianawagner
Filed under Networking Events
Ever wonder what a theme park would sound like without the chatter of little munchkins? Thursday, Oct. 22nd is your chance to find out! LEGOLAND’S Sea-Life Aquarium is hosting an exclusive Sundowner for the Oceanside and Carlsbad Chambers. Talk about a great deal! The Chamber rate is $5 to mix and mingle with members, dine [...]
Sharing & Connecting at Plates for Eight
October 1, 2009 by joanneharris
Filed under Joanne's Posts, Networking Events
Our very popular Plates for Eight networking lunch yesterday was attended by members whose businesses focus on senior services. Everyone at the table is immensely involved in improving the lives of our beloved seniors. Many excellent ideas were shared; worthwhile connections made by all! “I felt priviledged to be among such wonderful, talented and caring [...]
Video Is Cool, but Now I Need Toastmasters Again!
September 2, 2009 by scottashton
Filed under Networking Events, Scott's Posts
It is so cool to think about the doors that will be opened to our Chamber now that we have incorporated video into our marketing efforts. In just the last week or so, we started to add some content to our YouTube channel and it’s exciting to envision what this channel will look like one [...]
Great Fun Teaming Up with Neighbors
July 29, 2009 by scottashton
Filed under Networking Events, Scott's Posts
It’s 6:50 am and we’re set up and ready for the coming storm. Storm of eager networkers, that is. We have teamed up with the Carlsbad Chamber this morning to put together a “5-Minute Networking” event for a sold out crowd. If you’re not familiar with 5-Minute Networking, it’s basically speed dating for business. As [...]
Lunch with a Great Group of People!
July 16, 2009 by scottashton
Filed under Networking Events, Scott's Posts
One thing that has kept me in the Chamber business for the last 13 years is the opportunity to meet so many great people. This week was no exception, as I had two opportunities to attend luncheon events and meet some interesting and dynamic business professionals. The first was on Tuesday, as I filled in [...]
