Upcoming Grand Openings – November 2009

Two new businesses will be celebrating Grand Openings in the first week of November. This just shows that even in the shakey economic times we’re having, there are entrepreneurs who are willing to take the big step and go for it.
The first Grand Opening celebration is Wednesday, November 4, at 4:30 pm when Aloha Pet [...]

Santee Chamber Presents “Business Partnerships for Progress”

This Thursday morning, October 22, the Santee Chamber of Commerce and the East County Regional Chamber of Commerce will present a free (everyone’s favorite word) information session entitled “Business Partnerships for Progress.” This event brings together representatives from some of the member companies in the two Chambers to share ideas and information on dealing with business during [...]

Chamber Awards Night a Winner at Barona

Friday night, October 16, the Santee Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Night at Barona Resort and Casino. The Awards Night is the opportunity to recognize citizens and businesses that help to make Santee a special community. A big “Thank You” goes out to the folks at Barona for hosting the event as well [...]

Interest “Peaks” for October Chamber Mixer

One of the best-attended Santee Chamber of Commerce After-5 Mixers took place on Thursday, October 15, as around three dozen members and guests gathered at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse. Maybe they were there to help support and celebrate the great efforts the Chamber makes for the local business community, or possibly for the networking and camaraderie. [...]

Santee Chamber of Commerce Events

The Santee Chamber of Commerce has several events coming up over the next week. First, the monthly After-5 Mixer is this today – Thursday, October 15 - at Pinnacle Peak Restaurant beginning at 5:30 pm. This is a great way to meet other local business people, and have some really good food as well. Pinnacle Peak is located [...]

Work on Mission Gorge Road to Begin

The work has been completed on N. Magnolia between Mast and El Nopal, and now it’s Mission Gorge’s turn for a face lift.  Work will be starting this Sunday, September 27, and will continue until Thursday, October 15, between Fanita Drive and the Post Office.  The same work will go on as was done on [...]

Santee Chamber Special Edition of Echo

The Santee Chamber of Commerce is putting together it’s 4th Special Edition of its regular newsletter, the Santee Echo.  Currently all advertising choices are available except for the back cover.  Costs range from $250 for a business card ad up to $3,000 for a center-fold right exclusive.  There is a discount for current Chamber members.  The issue will [...]

Business Recommendation – Kurt’s Camera Repair

When you do as much photography as I do you’re going to have camera problems now and then.  The first time I had an issue I was referred to Kurt’s Camera Repair on Mission Gorge Rd. in San Diego.  They solved the problem quickly and at a very reasonable price.  Recently, when I started to [...]

Celebrate East County

This Saturday, August 29, Heartland Foundation and East County Magazine present Celebrate East County - a wine and food tasting spectacular at the Heritage of the Americas Museum at Cuyamaca College.  The evening kicks off at 4:00 pm and includes drawings and silent auction for prizes including a baseball autographed by the Padres’ Adrian Gonzalez, a [...]

The Week Ahead – August 17-23

A little late, but let’s see what’s happening the rest of the week.
Santee Summer Concerts: Thursday, August 20, the final concert in the series features The Corvettesand their Doo Wop and Motown sounds.  The fun starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 8:00 pm.
Sunrise Santee: Tuesday, August 18, at the Santee Hometown Buffet (275 Town [...]