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Vista Chamber’s Alma Gutierrez Recognized During Hispanic Heritage Month The Vista Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate team member Alma Gutierrez, who recently accepted a proclamation from the City of Vista declaring September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation recognizes the rich history, culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic…

Celebrating Another Successful Summer of the Velocity Internship Program As another summer comes to a close, the Vista Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the success of this year’s Velocity Internship Program, a workforce development initiative that continues to make a lasting impact on both students and local businesses. This summer, 87 high school…

Why Your Water Quality Matters More Than You Think: A Spotlight on EcoWater SoCal If you’ve never given much thought to the water running through your home, you’re not alone. Most of us turn on the faucet and assume what comes out is simply “water” — good, bad, or otherwise. But according to Candace of…

Building Strength, Confidence, and Community: A Spotlight on Alloy Personal Training Starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming. For many people, the hardest part isn’t finding a gym—it’s finding a place where they feel comfortable, supported, and confident enough to begin. That’s exactly the environment Alloy Personal Training has created in Downtown Vista. As a…

Investing in Vista’s Future: How the Boys & Girls Club of Vista is Empowering the Next Generation For more than 60 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Vista has been a place where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. Since opening its doors in 1963, the organization has remained committed to providing a…

Giving Tuesday: Local Non-Profits Need Your Help Every year, after the rush of Thanksgiving weekend and the excitement of holiday shopping, a special day arrives that reminds us what the season is truly about, Giving Tuesday. Launched in 2012 as a simple idea to encourage generosity, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that…

Hispanic Heritage Month – Luis Lopez Jr. Can you tell us the name of your business and what you do? My name is Luis Lopez Jr. I own Seven Seas Bar and Grill here in Downtown Vista on Main St. What inspired you to start your non-profit? My biggest inspiration I guess was my 6-year-old…

Hispanic Heritage Month – Ana Serrano Can you tell us a littl about your non-profit and what you do? God’s Heart Ministry/Las Valientes helps women leave their abusive relationships through the legal system. We also help the community in general with legal issues. We provide services such as document preparation for Restraining Orders, both civil…

Hispanic Heritage Month – Ana Lara Can you tell us a little about your business and what you do? My name is Ana Lilia Lara and my business is a Mexican restaurant called Francisco’s Mexican Deli in Vista. Here we make all kinds of homemade food, caldo de pollo for example. But it’s not your…