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Ramona Heart of SD County
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is to develop and maintain a climate for viable economic growth, to
promote loyalty to and networking for local businesses and to demonstrate an outstanding leadership role in our community.
Opening your own business is often a learn-as-you-go process. The smarter decisions you make early on, the better chance your company has for success. Here are some pointers...
1. Address excuses: Countless people dream of becoming entrepreneurs, but they never do. They’re burdened with excuses and fears of failing. From money to time to responsibilities, you can make a million cases for not starting a business. Don’t fret. Worrying about the risks of business ownership is normal, even essential.
2. Absorb everything: Listen to what others have to say—friends, family, experts, even yourself. As you learn, start to work out the idea in your head. Write things down. Keep notes from all the resources you come across to develop a detailed plan. Don’t ignore the power of advice from experts and
veteran business owners. These folks know first-hand what does and doesn’t work. Smart entrepreneurs learn from the mistakes other business owners have made.
3. Keep it simple: As a new business owner, try to start small and narrow your focus. Learn how to test your business idea. You don’t need all the bells and whistles of a giant corporation. It will be easier to add to your business as it grows.
4. Count the costs: Once you start to develop your business idea, add up how much it will cost. You will need to factor in every business expense necessary to launch and operate. Some costs to keep in mind include your location, rent, supplies, marketing, and more. Come up with the most educated number you possibly can. Then, take whatever you think that dollar amount is and quadruple it. You’ll experience unexpected costs of running a business around every corner. It’s better to be over prepared than short on funds when bills start to roll in. When you're thinking of the cost to start a business, don’t forget about your personal budget. Look at how much money you need to live, including rent, food, gas, healthcare, etc. Lay these expenses out in order of which ones you must pay (e.g., mortgage) to ones that can slide if the money runs out (e.g., entertainment).
5. Earn while you build: If you want to start a small business, don't quit your day job—yet. Launching a successful startup is a process. Build your business in stages and gradually transition from employee to entrepreneur.
6. Speak up about your business: One challenge many business owners face is that they don’t know how to sell. It can be intimidating to share your business with the world, especially when you’re new.
7. Know the legal requirements for starting a small business: Starting a business is exciting. Learning about laws are not (to most of us!). You need to understand the rules that come with opening a business. If you fail to follow government regulations, you could face steep penalties.
8. Balance passion with wisdom: One of the most important ingredients in a successful business idea is passion. Passion will consistently drive you to improve your process so your business grows.
And always feel free to utilize the resources available to you at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce. We are your family, and we are all vested in the success of your business!
President - Bob Krysak
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
President Bob Krysak during the Ramona Open Studios Tour Kickoff Party at 2Create Gallery.
RAMONA BUSINESS COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
MAY 2019 | VOLUME 34 | NO. 5
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1306 Main Street Suite 103
Ramona, CA 92065
Telephone: (760) 789-1311
Fax: (760) 789-1317
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ramonachamber.com
Executive Directors
President Krysak & Associates Bob Krysak 760-789-9314
Vice President Century 21 Award Karen Domnitz 619-884-7654
Secretary Ramona Community Foundation Cindy Galloway 760-271-1194
Treasurer Chase Bank Paul Zawilenski 760-703-2353
Immediate Past President Judson Real Estate Sally Westbrook 760-525-4888
Directors
Kevin Brown KB Sales and Marketing 760-877-3134
Kathleen Cole Jewelry World & Loan 760-789-2048
Leigh Eisen LE Designs 310-995-9442
Carol Fowler MJN Real Estate 760-522-1777
Madison Kirkman McKeen Motor Car Society 619-760-7834
Susan McCormick Ramona Sentinel 760-789-1350 x4560
Bob Murray Java Hut 619-316-4456
Patrick Osio Ramona Disposal Service 760-789-0516
Amber Ramirez Farmers Insurance Agency 760-789-0010
Eric Vellone ULM Media 760-315-3284
Ambassador Chair
Katy Filek Cricket Wireless 760-789-9266
Staff
Joe Stupar Executive Director
Olivia Rochelle Office Manager
Michelle Sund Administrative Assistant
“The Ramona Chamber of Commerce Business News” (USPS-004701) is published
monthly by Ramona Chamber of Commerce. Membership includes $15 per year
for monthly newsletter. Circulation 300.
Postmaster– send address corrections to: Ramona Chamber of Commerce, 1306 Main Street Suite 103, Ramona CA 92065.
Periodical postage paid at Ramona, CA 92065.
Chamber
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RAMONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORNER
April Correction
Ramona Open Studios Tour Kick Off Party
The Kickoff Party for the Open Studios
Tour hosted by 2Create Gallery on April
5th was well received with great
attendance. Guests talked to the artists,
asking questions and admiring their work
while enjoying Hors d’oeuvres sponsored
by the Ramona Real Estate Association
and wines sponsored by local Realtors.
Read more about the Open Studios Tour on page 9.
There was a typo in the April Newsletter under the Ramona Chamber of
Commerce Corner. John Jones was the owner of NuLite, Inc. not Kamps
Propane.
Karen Domnitz, C21 Award Realtor and chamber
board member, sponsored the construction of
five sign holders for Ramona Chamber of
Commerce events. Construction was done by
Jared Domnitz complete with tie downs so they
will hold up in the wind.
Ramona Chamber Event Signs
Vendors and Sponsors for the 49th Annual Country Fair
We are accepting vendors and sponsors for the upcoming Country Fair
happening August 1st through the 4th. Vendor rates for the four day event are
very affordable starting from $225 for craft vendors to $300 for general
vendors and $600 for food vendors. Chamber members receive discounted
vendor rates. Contact Executive Director Joe Stupar or Office Manager Olivia
Rochelle or visit RamonaCountryFair.com for more info.
Smoking Cannon Brewery Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
On Saturday May 11th from Noon to close, Chamber member Smoking
Cannon Brewery celebrates their 2 year anniversary with 10 beers on tap, non
alcoholic brews such as ginger soda, root beer, cold brew on nitro and two
live bands, Lace and Two the Moon. 15% off for active military and $1 off pints
for civil war attire. Please no pets and bring a dish to share if attending the
celebration.
Last Wednesday Workshop
Thank you Allie Campbell for discussing social
media tips for businesses during the Last
Wednesday Workshop. The workshop was very
informative and well received. To view the
PowerPoint, visit RamonaChamber.com.
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MEMBER SINCE
Ramona Sentinel-Ramona Magazine 1946
Union Bank 2003
A Street Tax & Financial 2004
Country Wine & Spirits, Inc. 2005
Ramona Family Dentistry 2005
Los Amigos Mexican Food 2008
K2 Auto Detailing 2010
Poway Rodeo 2010
Ace Hardware of Ramona 2011
Chase Bank 2012
Ramona Ranch Winery 2013
Ramona Senior Manor 2013
D’Carlos Restaurant 2014
Mt. Woodson Golf Club 2014
Dave's Auto Truck & R.V. Service 2016
Reach Air Medical Services 2016
C2 Financial Corporation 2017
Linda S. Glau, CPA 2017
RE/MAX Direct/Susan Willis 2017
Karina Vega Associate Member 2018
Ramona Rebel Elites Inc. 2018
Steve Smith Associate Member 2018
Renewing Members
Heading out of downtown
Ramona toward Julian, you’ll see
Casa Rustica, set back off the
street just past the Ramona
Valley Inn and 2Create Gallery.
Visible from the street is a large
collection of pottery, fountains,
and outdoor furniture in the
courtyard. That’s only a small
part of Casa Rustica’s
offerings. As owners Mary and
Andy Canales say, “we’re not
just a pottery” store, and after
visiting their store, we see what
they mean!
Casa Rustica also sells a wide
variety of home décor and gift
items—hand-painted ceramic
art, stunning forged iron home
accent pieces, Talavera pottery
and tin mirrors, handblown glass
drinkware and decor, elegant
pewterware, handmade table
runners and pillows, chandeliers
and lamps, sterling silver jewelry,
and so much more. Whether
you are shopping for a gift or
decorating your home and
garden, Casa Rustica has
something for you!
Casa Rustica is a haven for
shoppers and non-shoppers
alike. And, as Chamber
members, shopping at Casa
Rustica helps support the
community. Stop by and say hi
with no pressure to buy, and let
Mary and Andy know you read
about them in the Ramona
Chamber newsletter!
Mary and Andy Canales
owners of Casa Rustica.
Tree of Life earrings
Casa Rustica located at 316
Main Street.
Fountain with succulents
Hurricane & Poway
Fence Company, Inc.
Serving San Diego for over 25 years doing commercial
projects with RAMONA FENCE doing Residential Projects
License# H.P.F. 891123, R.F. 534592
Wood | Chain Link | Dog Runs | Corrals
FREE ESTIMATES
209 10th Street (HWY 78) (760) 789-4142
P.O. Box 1636, Ramona, CA 92065
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Carnival NETWORKING MIXER
Thank you Fix Auto Central Ramona for hosting the April Carnival Networking Mixer!
Annick Selby and Joe Stupar at the
mixer admission table.
Sally Westbrook wins prize tickets
during the ring toss.
Jay, Donnie, and Connie by the
mixer bar.
RAE Automotive racecar simulators
were featured at the mixer.
Bob at the raffle table with Patrick
and new member Brian.
Fix Auto Manager Donna Fabean
with game operators.
Bob and Pat enjoy treats from the
dessert table.
Mixer attendees played games to
win tickets to trade for prizes.
It was all fun, games and good times at the carnival networking mixer. Hosted by Fix Auto Central Ramona on April 18th, the venue was the perfect setting for the carnival themed mixer. Popular fair games such as balloon darts, ring toss and the duck pond were scattered throughout the area waiting for members to try their luck and win raffle tickets. Members were able to select from an assortment of prizes depending on how many
tickets they won.
No one won the $1000 rollover jackpot, but we kept pulling tickets until a member was present to receive $100. That lucky member was RAE Automotive. Ramona Locksmith also known as PJ’s Lock and Safe representative Adriana Olinger won $172 during the 50/50 opportunity drawing. Thank you Fix Auto for hosting another amazing mixer! Up next is
the rodeo mixer happening on May 16th.
Adriana Olinger wins the $172
50/50 opportunity drawing.
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AGING MENTOR SERVICES
“Staying Healthy...Living Longer”
ERIC Z. SHAPIRA, DDS, MA, MHA
Clinical Gerontologist
PO BOX 535 Ramona
760-654-3492 (Office)
650-619-1251 (Cell)
www.agingmentorservices.com
CHAMBER CALENDAR
May 2019
02 Ramona Skatepark Champions Ribbon Cutting.….....1234 Barger Pl., 4:00pm
08 Connections Over Coffee…………………….….…...325 6th Street, 7:30am
08 Sunbelt Rentals Ribbon Cutting……………….....1306 Main St. Ste. 103, 4pm
14 Executive Board of Directors Meeting…………...…….Chamber Office, 8am
15 R Town Strength & Wellness Ribbon Cutting…...2330 Main St. Ste. C, 12pm
16 Mixer @ H5 Financial & Juanita’s Bookkeeping........311 12th St., 5:30pm-8pm
19 3rd Sunday Social @ Chuparosa…………...………..910 Gem Ln., 2pm-4pm
22 Kampbuddy.com Ribbon Cutting…..…………...1306 Main St. Ste. 103, 12pm
29 Business Building and Habits Workshop….……….….872 Main St.12pm-1pm
June 2019
11 Executive Board of Directors Meeting…………...…….Chamber Office, 8am
12 Connections Over Coffee………...………….….…....325 6th Street, 7:30am
14 Eagle Peak Escrow Ribbon Cutting…………..….…. .706 D St. Ste. 102, 4pm
15 Chamber day at the SD County Fair…..2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd,10am-7pm
19 NCHS Ribbon Cutting...…...………………..………2220 Rotanzi St., 6:30pm
21 Mixer @ Century 21 Award…………....1306 Main St. Ste. 101, 5:30pm-8pm
Connections Over Coffee
7:30 am - 9:00 am
2nd Wednesday networking
social at Ramona Family Naturals!
325 6th Street
Sunbelt Rentals
May 8th @ 4:00pm
1306 Main St. Ste. 103
R Town Strength &
Wellness
May 15th @ Noon
2330 Main St. Ste. C
Kampbuddy.com
May 22nd @ Noon
1306 Main St. Ste. 103
Eagle Peak Escrow
June 14th @ 4pm
706 D St. Ste. 102
Ramona Main Street Parade
May 11th @ 10am
13th St. to 5th St. Erik Swanson Presents
“Business Building and Habits”
May 29th-NOON @ Ranch Events
3rd Sunday Social
Chuparosa Vineyards May 19, 2019 2pm to 4pm
910 Gem Ln., Ramona
Hardware Store · Building Materials Custom Welding Jobs
“Specializing in Hard to Find Items!”
Phone: 760-789-4950
209 10th St. HWY 78, Ramona, CA
Economizers Purchasing Service
www.economizersbesthardware.com
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Amber Ramirez
President
603 Main St #7
Ramona, CA
760.789.0010
License #0D95247 & 0L08317
Amber Ramirez Insurance Agency, Inc.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
May 2019
04 RREA Cornhole Charity Tournament...….Ramona Oaks Park, 10am to 4pm
06-08 Wings of Freedom Tour….………………….....2450 Montecito Rd., 12pm
11 Ramona Main Street Parade………………………….Main St. Ramona, 10am
11 Chili Cook-Off……………………………………..…….421 Aqua Ln., 12pm
11 Hearts and Hooves Therapy/Hee Haw Place Donkey Fest…….....12pm-4pm
11 2 Year Anniversary for Smoking Cannon Brewery..780 Main St., Ste. I, 12pm
17-19 Ramona Rodeo……………………………………….……….421 Aqua Ln.
18 VFW Post 3783 Pig Roast Fundraiser……………...….17067 El Sol Rd., 1pm
18 Taste of Julian…………………………..….2129 Main St., Julian, 1pm to 5pm
June 2019
01 F.O.R.U.S. Golf Tournament...…………....Mt. Woodson Golf Club, 11:30am
01 Ramona Summer Concert, Kanan Road………….….25341 Pappas Rd., 6pm
22 Ramona Rib & Chicken Fest……………….…...1521 Hanson Ln., 11am-7pm
29 AnomaR Art Festival……..……………18528 Highland Valley Rd., 2pm-8pm
Have an event you want to list on the community calendar? Visit
RamonaEvents.com to submit your event and view the online calendar.
Ramona Artisan Market
Vendor Applications & Sponsorships Now
Available
RamonaCountryFair.com
PROMOTE YOU!
Promote yourself or your business by
donating an item, gift certificate, service or basket to our mixer
opportunity drawings.
Call 760.789.1311
3rd Saturday 10am - 5pm 316 Main St.
Presale Tickets @
TasteofRamona.com
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Upcoming Last Wednesday Workshop on May 29th!
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OPEN STUDIOS TOUR April 13th and 14th was a beautiful weekend filled with blue skies and sunshine for the 16th Annual Ramona Open Studios Tour. For only $10 per ticket, attendees were able to mingle with Ramona artists by touring their private studios or temporary displays featured at another artist’s studio all weekend long. One artist reported receiving over 140 visitors during the two-day event. Artists welcomed guests in their own special way with food, snacks, treats, drinks and of course their unique displays of art. A total of 15 studio stops with 28 artists were showcased during the two-day tour. Tour guests were amazed with the variety of artists and art Ramona has to offer. By the end of the tour, artists were exhausted from talking and entertaining visitors all weekend long but also found themselves elated with the amount of interest tour goers demonstrated. Many of the artists’ pieces of
work can be viewed right in town at 2Create Gallery located at 438 Main Street, Ramona throughout the year.
STUDIOS TOUR ARTISTS
Susan Keighley
Jewelry, Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
28 artists showing a variety of artistic expressions including painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, fused glass and woodworking were featured in the 16th Ramona Open Studios Tour. This self-guided tour meandered through Ramona, allowing visitors to explore studios at their own pace.
During the Ramona Open Studios Tour, artists in Ramona opened their studios to curious visitors,
inviting them to talk, check out how they work, and buy artwork. Only a few artists are shown below.
Molly & Brad Begent
Sculpture & Acrylic Painting
Lori Sutherland
Colored Pencil, Pastel & Acrylic Painting
Jerry Meloche
Oil, Watercolor & Cartooning
Kathleen Cook
Fiber Art
Dave Vargo
Flintknapping & Custom Knives
Donna Davis
Ceramics
Charlene Pulsonetti
Painting
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rancho Land Co. and Olive Tree Wellness Center
Rancho Land Co. is the only land surveyor with a storefront and can be found at 406 16th St., Suite 102 right here in
town. During the opening held on April 5th, Casey, who has over 20 years of land surveying experience, expressed
that he saw a need for a land surveying company in our community. Casey manages the land surveying component
of the business while Tiffany oversees its daily operations and marketing. Not only does Rancho Land help
homeowners locate their boundary lines and property borders, but they also help with topographic surveys,
construction staking, subdivision mapping, and lot line adjustments. Casey is also the chair of the Ramona
Community Planning Group since his involvement in 2016. For more information on Rancho Land Co. and its
services call, Tiffany or Casey at 760-788-1530.
April 20th, a day recognized by some to celebrate marijuana, marked the date for the ribbon cutting ceremony at
Olive Tree Wellness Center. Olive Tree is fully licensed to operate in Ramona. The center is proud to serve as a
leading provider with a 20 year history of supplying safe, tested, high-quality cannabis products. They offer
affordable prices while focusing on a patient-first approach, premium service, and quality medication. In order to
purchase cannabis products from Olive Tree, patients are required to have their medical recommendations, which
can be done at the facility. To learn more and review cannabis products featured at Olive Tree Wellness Center, visit
https://olivetreewellnesscenter.com/ .
Casey and Tiffany Lynch, co-owners of Rancho Land Co. opened for business on April 5th 2019.
The opening of Rancho Land Co., a land surveyor business, was celebrated by chamber members with a ribbon cutting.
Olive Tree Wellness Center manager Duane Alexander receives Ramona Chamber member plaque.
Olive Tree Wellness Center is a premium medical cannabis dispensary located at 1210 Olive Street. The medical dispensary features a variety of cannabis products including tinctures, concentrates, topicals, and more.
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MONTHLY MEETINGS
1st Thur: Ramona Community Planning Group @ 7pm Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street
2nd Mon: Ramona Municipal Water District Board Meeting @ 2pm, Community Center
2nd Thur: Ramona Village Design @ 7pm, 2102 Main Street
2nd Sat: Ramona Bar Assoc., Free Legal Clinic, @ 10am Ramona Library, 1275 Main Street
3rd Wed: RREA Networking @ 4pm, www.rrea.org for location
3rd Thur: Ramona Unified School District Board Mtg. @ 7pm District Office 720 9th Street
4th Tues: RREA Speakers Presentation see www.rrea.org @ 8:30am Nuevo Grill 1413 Main St
4th Thur: Ramona Design Review Board Meeting @ 7:30pm, Ramona Community Center
1st 2nd 4th 5th Thur: Business Network Exchange @ 7am, Nuevo Grill, 1413 Main Street
Every Tues: Ramona Rotary @ 12pm, Amici’s Restaurant, 1429 Main Street
Every Sat: Ramona Kiwanis @ 7am, Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main Street
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Just Smother It Tamara Romero
Security & Event
Staffing Professionals Kenny Saenz
Associate Member
Joyce Strand
English Rose Flowers & Gifts
Kerry Fielder
Holly Helps Marketing Inc. Holly Burger
ADVERTISING
To advertise in the Chamber Business
Community Newsletter, please call our office at
760-789-1311.
INSERTS
Inserts for the newsletter are due by the 25th of the preceding month, with a check for $100
($55 for nonprofits) for each set of inserts.
DEADLINES
Deadline for all copy and advertising is the 5th of the preceding month.
CHAMBER CALENDAR
MONTHLY MEETINGS
1st Mon: Ambassador Committee @ Noon, Chamber Business Center 1306 Main St. Ste. 103
2nd Tues: Executive Committee @ 8:00am, Chamber Business Center 1306 Main St. Ste. 103
2nd Wed: Connections over Coffee @ 7:30am, Ramona Family Naturals 325 6th St.
3rd Tues: Board of Directors Mtg. @ 8:00am, Chamber 1306 Main St. Ste. 103
3rd Thurs: Mixer @ 5:30pm, Rodeo Networking Mixer 311 12th Street, Ramona CA 92065
4th Fri: Economic Development Comm. @ 8:00am, Chamber 1306 Main St. Ste. 103
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Associate Membership Did you know that anyone can become an Associate Member of the Ramona
Chamber of Commerce for only $100 per year? Associate members are
individuals who are not promoting a business or non-profit – who show support
for our community, and get to meet new friends along the way!
Associate members get to enjoy being involved with the business community to
help promote the Ramona Chamber’s mission to help ensure a healthy economic
and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community and help accomplish
collectively what no one could do individually. Anyone can help in our effort to
make Ramona a better place to work and live!
Benefits include receiving exclusive emails regarding Chamber news and events.
Like business members, associate members receive a Member-2-Member
discount card and two free admission tickets annually for networking mixers.
To join the Ramona Chamber online, visit https://ramonachamber.com/join/. If
you have more questions, give us a call at 760-789-1311 or email
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Keep Informed:
www.ramonaevents.com
www.ramonachamber.com
Chamber of
Commerce
1306 Main Street Suite 103, Ramona CA 92065
PERIODICAL
May 16th 5:30pm to 8:00pm
311 12th St., Ramona, CA 92065
