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Christophe Rull, U.S. Chocolate Master

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - November 01, 2021 17:16 - 29 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: Sugar Geek Show Meet Chef Christophe Rull Recipe for Eyeball Creme Brulee as seen on Halloween Wars   If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting impor...

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Jack Griffin, San Marcos City Manager

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - October 25, 2021 15:01 - 31 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: City of San Marcos Creek Project Single Use Plastic Ordinance Nonprofit Community Grant Program     If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting impor...

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Todd Baker & Dustin Nelson, RESPECT Project

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - October 18, 2021 17:52 - 22 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: RESPECT Project San Diego County Sheriff's Department RESPECT Project Flyer   If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our com...

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Jennifer Milo, Director of Athletics CSUSM

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - October 11, 2021 17:40 - 22 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: CSUSM Athletics Jennifer Milo Bio Cougar Athletic Fund How to Purchase Tickets to Upcoming Games If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important ...

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Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Superintendent/President Palomar College

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - October 04, 2021 20:57 - 30 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: Palomar College Palomar College Foundation Academics Nursing Program Police Academy Fire Academy Palomar College Athletics       If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to m...

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Captain Amy Brown-Lisk, Captain, San Marcos Sheriff's Station

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - September 20, 2021 16:57 - 23 minutes
Mentioned in Episode: San Marcos Sheriff's Station San Marcos Station Directory Senior Volunteer Patrol How to join the Sheriff's Department If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference...

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Dan Barron, San Marcos Fire Chief

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - September 13, 2021 15:43 - 26 minutes
It’s wildfire season again. San Marcos Fire Chief Dan Barron shares ideas on how to properly prepare for wildfire season. Dan talks about current fires raging in northern California and discusses how firefighters are assigned to help with wildfires throughout the state and beyond. Chief Barron a...

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Buck Martin - Director of Parks and Recreation, City of San Marcos

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - August 30, 2021 22:08 - 20 minutes
Many fondly refer to San Marcos as San Parkos. No wonder, San Marcos is home to 38 parks and 70.4 miles of trails. Parks and Rec Director Buck Martin talks about the outstanding parks system that the city maintains. Also, hear about the upcoming Double Peak Challenge and find out how you can par...

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Greg Anglea - CEO, Interfaith Community Services

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - August 16, 2021 17:06 - 22 minutes
“It often takes people a lot of support and really deciding they are going to ask for help, which is a very difficult thing. Most of us don’t want to do that. So when somebody does do that, and they come through our doors and we reach out to them here on the streets of San Marcos…we really want ...

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Shaheen Sadeghi - Founder, President and CEO, LAB Holding

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - August 09, 2021 20:16 - 24 minutes
"We are in the business of creating platforms in places where people can bump into each other and have a bonfire and have a conversation. And through that, commerce will happen, as opposed to straight-up consumption, which, many of us, particularly in my generation grew up with." - Shaheen Sadeg...


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Dr. Andy Johnsen - Superintendent, San Marcos Unified School District

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - July 26, 2021 19:31 - 15 minutes
“I think most educators will talk to you about this - there’s a light in the kids’ eyes when they’re learning things and they’re learning that they’ve learned something. That growth that you see in them is very satisfying. And there’s no other profession like it. That’s what gets me out of bed e...

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Steve Wagner - Co-Founder & President, Stone Brewing

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - July 12, 2021 19:11 - 23 minutes
Mentioned: Stone Brewing History of Stone Brewing Charity Requests Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps to make a difference in getting important news out to our...

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Randy Walton - City Council Member (District 2), Walton Law Firm

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - June 21, 2021 17:06 - 25 minutes
A resident of San Marcos for more than 20 years, Randy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego and a law degree from California Western School of Law. He is also a member of the California Bar.  Randy has been an active volunteer in the community for more than a de...

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Adriana Sanchez - Founder, Driana Foods

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - June 04, 2021 18:21 - 18 minutes
Are you ready to flavor bomb? Chef Adriana, founder of Driana Foods, has created a collection of flavorful Mojos to take your homecooked meals to a higher level of tastefulness. Driana Foods has been a mainstay at the San Marcos Farmers Market for the past three years. Chef Adriana has some usef...

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Dayleen Coleman - Founder and Owner, D'liteful Chocolat

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - May 28, 2021 19:10 - 23 minutes
"Right in the middle of COVID, I thought it was a brilliant idea [laughs] to take on an additional - almost 1,000 square feet. Right next to us the unit became available, so we expanded into it and now we have our own workshop."   - Dayleen Coleman, Founder and Owner of D'liteful Chocolat What ...

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Meghan Dolly - The Loose Leaf, Founder and Master Herbalist

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - May 24, 2021 19:50 - 17 minutes
Founder and Master Herbalist Meghan Dolly has been blending tea and spreading herb knowledge for over 13 years. A New Hampshire native, she moved to San Diego in 2004. Meghan's passion for health, nutrition, exercise, and preventative healthcare are evident in her work and in the loyal community...

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Government Affairs Update: May 13, 2021

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - May 17, 2021 19:35 - 19 minutes
Government Affairs occurs on the second Thursday of every month and is free and open to the public. This episode includes updates from the offices of: Congressman Issa: adjusting timelines to help service and healthcare providers seeking reimbursement on medicare services provided; proposed tr...

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Aaron Byzak - Chief External Affairs Officer, Tri-City Medical Center

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - May 03, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes
There’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you know was born at Tri-City Medical Center. For 60 years Tri-City Medical Center has been serving the needs of North County residents. Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, discusses what makes Tri-City standout in the health care industr...

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Andrew Diep-Tran - Founder & CEO, operationEconomics International, Mission Hills HS Sr., Wharton School of the University of Penn 2025

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - April 27, 2021 17:18 - 18 minutes
Andrew Diep-Tran first reached out to the Chamber when he founded FIBE (Finance, Investments, Business, & Economics) Fellowship of Mission Hills High School during his freshman year. Now in his senior year, he was recently accepted at the The Wharton School of the University of Penn. Diep-Tran i...

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Cathy Baur - Boys and Girls Club San Marcos

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - April 19, 2021 20:21 - 18 minutes
The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos has been serving San Marcos since 1979. Today, the Club serves over 4,000 youth ages 6 to 18 years old in San Marcos through programs and services provided in the Club setting, and at community events and functions.  President & CEO Cathy Baur talks about how...


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Melinda Staab and Maggie Slater - Founders, VIP Platform Technology

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - March 30, 2021 21:29 - 20 minutes
"What really sets us apart, and what gets us excited at the same time, is our ability and willingness to work very closely with each of our small business owners to make sure that we are being super effective in our marketing messaging and community outreach...We truly strive to be a partner to ...

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Ginger Hitzke - President, Hitzke Development

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - March 23, 2021 18:23 - 19 minutes
Today’s Guest: Ginger Hitzke, President, Hitzke Development Ginger has dedicated her life to the housing industry and specifically to affordable housing. Ginger founded Hitzke Development in 2008.  Mentioned: Hitzke Development San Diego County Planning Commission

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Joey Dusina - SABA SEO

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - March 16, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes
Due to the widespread acceptance of the Internet as a primary source of searching and finding information, Online Marketing has become critical in reaching prospective customers for almost every business in today’s world. Hear from Joey of SABA SEO on why SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a ke...

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Cheryl Kilmer - CEO & Founder, TERI

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - March 09, 2021 18:43 - 21 minutes
Since the age of 17, Cheryl has committed herself to making a positive difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities, thus beginning a lifelong journey that has benefited thousands of individuals and their families. Cheryl graduated from the University of Michigan and holds a ...

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Jim Ambroso - General Manager, EDCO Disposal

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - March 02, 2021 20:03 - 20 minutes
Today’s Guest: Jim Ambroso, General Manger, EDCO Disposal Since 1967, family owned and operated EDCO has served the integrated waste and recycling needs of California communities. Built on the fundamental philosophy of providing superior customer service with a “We’ll Take Care of It” approach,...

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Dr. Ross Colt - Medical Director, Gary and Mary West PACE

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - February 23, 2021 19:38 - 20 minutes
Today’s Guest: Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director for Gary and Mary West PACE “I think that the world will never return to normal. It’s like that famous quote, ‘the mind, once expanded, will never shrink back to its original proportions.’…so even as our world turns to a new normal, people recogniz...

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Mike Sannella - Board President, Vallecitos Water District

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - February 09, 2021 19:57 - 18 minutes
Today’s Guest: Mike Sannella, Board President, Vallecitos Water District Mike Sannella was first elected to the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors, Division 4 in 2014.  He represents parts of San Marcos, Carlsbad, and the Lake San Marcos community. A resident of San Marcos since 1996...

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Chamber Update - New Events and Adapting to Changes

San Marcos Chamber Podcast - February 02, 2021 20:45 - 14 minutes
Tune in for an exciting forecast on new and updated events that will be rolling out from the San Marcos Chamber in the upcoming months.

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