September 5, 2025

Downtown Vista Business Promotion

Learn how to obtain free tickets to Couples Unfiltered

San Diego’s popular Couples Unfiltered podcast will be recorded before a live audience Thursday, September 18, the latest special event designed to celebrate Vista’s iconic AVO Playhouse. A beer and wine garden reception starts at 5:00 p.m. followed by the show at 6:30 p.m.

Make a purchase of $35 from now until September 18, 2025 from any Downtown Vista business, take a photo of a receipt, and upload your photo with contact info. Once verified, you'll receive an email confirmation to pickup your tickets at the AVO Playhouse will-call booth on Thursday, September 18, 2025 starting at 4:30 p.m.

View area of eligible businesses.

TERMS:

Must be 21 or older.
One free ticket for every $35 spent in qualified purchases.
Limited to two free tickets per receipt.
Purchases must be made by September 18, 2025.
BONUS! Earn one free “adult beverage” in addition to your Couples Unfiltered ticket when making purchases at local Downtown Vista businesses during Mondays-Thursdays!

Click below to view show details, purchase tickets, or submit your receipt to request your complimentary tickets today.

AVO Unplugged

Business Survey on Federal Funding & Trade Policy

The County of San Diego Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs is conducting a survey to collect feedback from local businesses on the impacts of changes to federal funding and trade policies. The insights gathered will help inform elected officials, support the development of business advocacy strategies, and, where feasible, guide the creation of business assistance programs.

We invite business representatives to share their perspectives by completing the survey today. The survey will remain open through Monday, September 15, 2025.

Survey

Career and Community Fair

September 25 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 272 East Via Rancho Parkway

The San Diego Workforce Parntership, in collaboration with the Escondido Public Library and Mershops, invite you to attend their upcoming multi-industry job fair, Building Bridges: Career and Community Fair at the North County Mall, First Floor Courtyard, in Escondido.

Employers: Connect with job-ready candidates.

Job Seekers: Connect with employers that are currently hiring in a

variety of different industries.

Click below to learn more and register today.

Registration

Vista Business HUUB

The City of Vista believes every entrepreneur deserves access to the tools, connections, and opportunities that can transform their business dreams into success stories. That's exactly why we're excited to introduce you to the Vista Business HUUB. This isn't just another business platform. It's your all-in-one success hub, designed specifically for small business owners like you who are ready to take their business to the next level.

Here's what's waiting for you inside:

Resources That Actually Work
Get personalized business tools and guidance that speak directly to your industry and growth stage—no more sifting through generic advice that doesn't apply to your reality.
Real Funding Opportunities
Discover local and national funding sources that are actively looking for businesses like yours. We'll help you find the money you need to grow, expand, or launch that next big initiative.
Your Success Network
Connect with a community of entrepreneurs, plus access to experienced mentors and advisors who've been where you are and can guide you where you want to go.
Learn & Level Up
Join exclusive training sessions and workshops designed to sharpen your skills and keep you ahead of industry trends—available live or on-demand to fit your busy schedule.

All at no cost to you. The Vista Business HUUB is completely free because we're committed to strengthening our local economy by ensuring every business in our community has access to the tools they need to thrive.

Click below for more information and join today!

Join Vista Business HUUB

SizeUp Open House

The City of Vista is offering SizeUp-Vista, making powerful market research and business intelligence available at no cost to local businesses to help them succeed.

Local businesses can access industry-specific and hyperlocal information to help them grow and make smarter decisions using Big Data analysis.

SizeUp Open House Hours welcomes businesses looking to dive deeper into the tool, get hands-on training, and explore real-life examples that can help your business thrive and compete. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up today!