A Tale of Two Solar Companies: How to Choose a Competent Solar Contractor
To any individual out there who's considering going solar and is evaluating their options while speaking to a few solar contractors.. I feel your pain. Believe it or not seven years ago, before Cosmic Solar (www.cosmic.solar.com) had even installed its first solar electric system, Bahram and Judith Shadzi -- the owners of Cosmic Solar -- had a difficult choice... "Which solar contractor is best suited for the important task of installing a solar electric system on our home?" Read the full story...

PRO seeking new Members
Looking to increase your business? Valley Center Professional Referral Organization is looking for new members to fill various business catagories. Word of mouth referrals are what we do... it's like having a group of more then 20 sales people helping to promote your business every week. Go to www.vcpro.org to see if your business catagory is available. Now meeting at the Community Center 8-9am every Tuesday.

Small Businesses: Save Money & Recycle Your Fluorescent Lights Free of Charge!!! If you operate a small business, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health wants to save you money by helping you recycle your fluorescent lights free of charge. To qualify for this opportunity, businesses must be located in San Diego County. State law requires everyone to recycle fluorescent lights, which can cost small businesses hundreds of dollars a year. Thanks to an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant from the Department of Energy, the County is currently able to offer small businesses a limited time opportunity to properly recycle lamps at no cost. Click for Flyer or visit County Website

10 Things About Smart Meters & Solar - by HelioPower
Millions of smart meters are being installed on homes across California. Mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) are installing smart meters at residential and business customer properties. Smart meters are the residential point of information collection for the Smart Grid. They will connect your home to smart grid in much the same way a cable or DSL modem connects your home to the internet. While most homeowners are familiar with the installation of smart meters on their homes, many are seeking more information about the smart meters’ impact on their electric bills and their ability to lower or control their electricity costs with solar in this new “smart grid” enabled world. Click for 10 Things About Smart Meters & Solar Flyer
Home of the $0 down solar system. Contact Charles Curley at 760-533-6045 for details and start saving with solar! HelioPower CCL#915598

Crossroads Holistic Health Center is offering Free Natural Health Workshops.
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The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County offers free chipping service in 31 wildfire-prone communities including Fallbrook, Harmony Grove, Ramona, Pala, Pauma, San Pasqual and Valley Center. The service is offered in cooperation with the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County for assistance with fuel reduction and wildfire preparedness. Trained crews from the Urban Corps of San Diego County will bring a chipper to the residence to chip vegetation that has been cut and piled up to six feet high by the resident. More Info

Helping Members Do Business Together
Finding opportunities to grow your business is one of the most valuable benefits of Chamber Membership. Our Member-to-Member Discount Program helps you build b-to-b relationships by offering your products and services at Member-exclusive rates. This program offers a unique combination of promoting member to member buying, boosting sales for our members, and increasing member visibility. Chamber member businesses and their employees are encouraged to patronize fellow members. We are pleased to be able to offer you these excellent deals, and remember to watch the web site for new discounts. Click to Submit your Discount

HELP FOR YOUR ANIMALS IN AN EMERGENCY . . AT VALLEY CENTER LAST! V.C. LAST stands for Valley Center LARGE ANIMAL SAFETY TEAM, and our primary focus will be to assist the community in providing for the safety of our animal populations in emergency situations. V.C. LAST is a community volunteer organization, working with the Valley Center Fire Protection District, the Valley Center Sheriff's Department, Valley Center CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, and the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
Everyone should have their own family emergency plan, but it is not always possible to be completely self-sufficient. Completing the Valley Center Large Animal Safety Team Questionnaire could be an important part of your personal family plan. Do it now!
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If you have any questions, need a questionnaire, or are interested in becoming a team member, please contact V.C. LAST at vclast@vccert.org. You may also call Kathy Ames at 760-908-6137, or visit our web page www.vclast.org

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Support your Community Theater Advertise in their program and reach over 800 local customers! Click for ad rate flyer.

To report graffiti call Code Enforcement at 760-940-2893 or email sanmarcos.ce@sdcounty.ca.gov

Thanks to our event Sponsors!:
2011 Banquet Sponsors
2010 Banquet Sponsors
2009 Banquet Sponsors
2009 Western Days Sponsors

Past Events Archives
- Shred and E-Waste Recycling Day
- 2006 Past Events
- 2007 Past Events
- 2008 Past Events
- Western Days 2009, Parade Photos, Mayors Race Photos
- 2009 Past Events
- Western Days Kickoff and Community Involvement meeting.
- 2011 Irish Stew Cookoff

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