December 16, 2025

Cool Companies Applications Are Open

Connect is searching for the fastest growing and most exciting tech & life science companies in Southern California to join the 2026 Cool Companies cohort!

Cool Companies is Connect’s annual capital program designed to match top-performing technology and life sciences startups ready to raise Series A — with quality venture capital. Applications close January 30, 2026.

Cowboy Christmas

December 19 | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |  101 Michigan Ave. (Downtown Gazebo)

Downtown Vista is turning into a western winter wonderland! Line dancing, vendor market, western BBQ, and a rootin' tootin' cowboy hat bar. Bring a partner, wear some cowboy boots and help us round up the fun before the holidays.

Vista Bucks Winter Sale

Buy a Vista Bucks Gift Card, Get Another Free!

Are you looking for the perfect gift to celebrate the holidays, a special birthday, anniversary, or just to let someone know you care? The Vista Bucks Winter bonus promotion is available now!

With 57 local businesses participating, there’s something for everyone.

Click below to learn more and get your bonus gift today!

Clean Energy Alliance Incentive Finder

Discover Money-Saving Programs with CEA’s Incentive Finder Tool

Looking to save on energy costs? Clean Energy Alliance’s new Incentive Finder tool makes it simple to discover rebates and assistance programs tailored to your specific situation. 

This user-friendly online tool helps residents and businesses quickly identify applicable incentives by entering basic information such as ZIP code, housing status and household income. In just seconds, users receive a personalized list of programs for which they may qualify.

Whether you’re looking to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances or a renter seeking utility assistance, the CEA Incentive Finder can help identify opportunities for savings. Explore available incentives today at https://cea.govcentives.com/ or click below.

Vista Business HUUB

The City of Vista believes every entrepreneur deserves access to the tools, connections, and opportunities needed to succeed. That’s why we created the Vista Business HUUB—a free, all-in-one resource designed to help small businesses grow.

Inside the HUUB, you’ll find:

• Practical resources tailored to your industry and stage of growth

• Real funding opportunities from local and national sources

• Your success network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and advisors

• Training and workshops to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of industry trends, available live or on-demand

The Vista Business HUUB is completely free and built to support a stronger local economy. Click below to learn more and join today.

Vista WinterFest

Celebrate all month in Downtown Vista

Learn all about what's happening in Downtown Vista with our WinterFest Events site! Click below to view the calendar of festivities.

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!

• 🏢 Open House for Businesses – Every Wednesday at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

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