North County Business Briefs, Aug. 14

CARLSBAD

City opens free online job prep program

Carlsbad is launching the Carlsbad Job-Readiness Room, a free program that helps job seekers build skills and bolster their chances of landing a new job in Carlsbad. Entry-level workers are invited to take 15 hours of skills training online, at a self-guided pace. After 15 hours of online training, the city will help workers secure an interview with a Carlsbad company in hospitality and food, office administration or manufacturing. This program is designed for residents who have been out of the workforce, have struggled to find work or are experiencing other employment barriers. Sign up at bit.ly/3C0qxqz.

State of the City address set for Friday

Mayor Matt Hall gives his final State of the Community address from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa. More than 500 business, civic and community leaders will come together to discuss the state of the Carlsbad community and share ideas to plan for a successful future. They include Kim Sodoriak, president and CEO of Visit Carlsbad; Kurt Stocks, president of Legoland; and Tim Stripe, co-president and co-owner of Grand Pacific Resorts. Check-in and networking start at 10:45 a.m. Tickets are $105 for Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce members and $165 for nonmembers. Register at bit.ly/3box6Z8.

NORTH COUNTY

National online career fair taking place Tuesday

RecruitMilitary and DAV will help veterans and their families find jobs by connecting them with employers seeking their military trained skills. The National Virtual Career Fair will be held online from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. More than 100 national employers will be in attendance. Registration is free and available to all transitioning military, veterans, military spouses, and dependents. Sign up at bit.ly/3PkR3xL.

Free webinar offers business forecast

San Diego County Credit Union and LPL Financial present “LPL Research Presents Midyear Outlook 2022: Navigating Turbulence,” a free webinar, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Buchbinder, vice president and equity strategist for LPL Financial Research. This webinar is open to the public, but reservations are required. Visit sdccu.com/fww.

POWAY

Chamber invites all to expo/career fair

The Poway Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its 2022 Business Expo & Career Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center. Meet local businesses, chamber members and potential employers. Keynote speaker will be motivational speaker and author David Corbin. The event is free to the public; registration is required at bit.ly/3crK6NT. The center is at 13094 Civic Center Drive.

SAN DIEGO

Brewery hosts pet portrait event

Second Chance Beer Company hosts its monthly “Paint Your Pet” event with LoveJoy Creations! for animal owners to paint a portrait of their favorite family pet. The art class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at the brewery’s Carmel Mountain location, 15378 Avenue of Science, Suite 222. The cost is $65, with 15 percent going directly to the nonprofit Second Chance Animal Rescue. Participants will learn how to transfer their pet photo onto a canvas with the option of painting in Realistic or POPArt styles. Raffle prizes will be given away at the event. Call (858) 705-6250.

Dunkin’ rewards Red Cross donors

Dunkin’ of San Diego is teaming with the American Red Cross to provide 4,000 vouchers to blood donors during August. Donors will receive a voucher for a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free Classic Donut, redeemable at participating Dunkin’ restaurants in the San Diego area, while supplies last. Vouchers are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

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