February 27, 2025

Why Vista?

"Why Vista" is an exciting promotional video series that showcases select companies within the city, focusing on emerging industries such as biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, food product innovation, and the restaurant sector. The series kicks off by highlighting Vista’s thriving biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals industry, beginning with Mikroscan. Mikroscan, known for its advanced robotic microscopes and imaging technology, capable of connecting leading pathologists to virtually any medical location in the world to deliver efficient, fast, and accurate diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.

Click on the image above to view Mikroscan's business profile video and visit the Economic Development Blog to learn more about the growth of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals in Vista.

Vista Community Market Vendor Registration

Saturday, March 15 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |  Vista, CA

Become a Vendor at the Vista Community (Night) Market on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Vista Village Gazebo (101 Michigan Ave, Vista, CA 92084). Celebrate spring and enjoy an evening of live music, shopping, and good vibes in Downtown Vista! Free to the public, enjoy supporting local makers, artists, crafters, and businesses.

Vendors, please share your interest to participate by March 5, 2025. 

Starting Your Business Free Training

March 3 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 928 N. Coast Hwy. (Español)

March 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 200 Civic Center Dr. (English)

Join the North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging free training at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, 928 N Coast Hwy or the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, in the Morris B. Vance Community Room and get help starting your business. This training will provide aspiring English and Spanish speaking small business owners the steps necessary to open their own business. 

Training Topics to Include:

• Legal entities and how to create your legal entity
• Obtaining an EIN
• Licenses
• Business Banking
• Taxes

Click below for more information and to reserve your seat!

Vista's Green Business Network

and Sustainability Survey

In partnership with the San Diego Regional Green Business Program, the City of Vista has created a local Green Business Network (GBN), to bring together businesses eager to promote sustainable stewardship. Through this program, businesses gain access to various resources, sustainable consulting, and the opportunity to become a recognized certified green business at no cost. In alignment with the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), this partnership supports Vista’s commitment to climate and environmental responsibility. Click below to apply and complete the Sustainability Survey to provide your feedback today!

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