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Chamber starts business walks The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce staff and leadership are celebrating the organization’s 90th birthday by hitting the streets to thank the businesses that make Carlsbad their home. The organization has launched the “Carlsbad Chamber Means Business,” a yearlong campaign to celebrate the organization’s history as a driving force in the city. The most visible part of this campaign consists of regular business walks. Chamber staff, members of the board of directors and others will go into the community to thank businesses for doing business in Carlsbad. “We are going to personally give them thanks for making the city the great place that it is to live, work and play,” said Ted Owen, president and CEO of the Chamber. “We want to recognize them for doing business in this city, for contributing to its growth and for being part of the city’s tremendous success.” At each stop, Chamber representatives will show their appreciation. They will also drop off “Our Place in Time,” a new publication that traces the chamber’s history.
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Westfield is proposing an extensive renovation of Plaza Camino Real that would modernize the 44-year-old shopping destination, giving it a lighter, more appealing atmosphere.
Big changes brewing at Westfield Officials show off new design, name for Carlsbad mall Very soon, residents may be able to say goodbye to the Westfield Plaza Camino Real and hello to Westfield Carlsbad. The long-awaited renovation of the City of Carlsbad’s first major shopping destination is finally at hand, and it includes a new name. The center will receive new floors, lighting, ceilings, handrails, signs, parking lot lights, and landscaping that will give the center an airier, more modern look. It will also have new offerings, including a dining area with a mix of new sit down and fast
food restaurants, a 12-screen state-of-theart movie theater and a gym that includes an indoor lap pool and a rooftop basketball court. Jerry Engen, Senior Vice President of Development for Westfield in San Diego, said the goal is to create a community gathering place, a “community hub” that will bring all of the services that people want under one roof. That, Engen said, is the trend in shopping centers, which these days include grocery stores, pharmacies, gyms, dry cleaners
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The planning commission will discuss Westfield’s plans at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 in the City Council chambers, located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. and other services that allow people to “cross-shop” and get all of their shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities in one place.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The pool area at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
The Veranda inside TWENTY/20 hosts special food events during the summer.
Rejuvenate your soul at the Sheraton Carlsbad
5934 Priestly Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hotel and spa has something for everyone As we know, Carlsbad offers many places to rejuvenate the soul. No one helps this process more than the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa — with its beautiful California coastal architecture, rolling lawns, flowering landscape and everything for playing, rejuvenation and relaxation all within your reach. The resort sits alongside The Crossings
at Carlsbad golf course, making it easy for golfers to work on their swings while enjoying the views of the Pacific. For families, the Sheraton Carlsbad has discounted tickets to LEGOLAND California Resort and its own private entrance that makes getting into the theme park a breeze. The Sheraton Carlsbad’s signature restaurant, TWENTY/20 offers an unobstructed view of the Pacific, delicious house-made sangria and dishes that are inspired by Spain’s northern region. The restaurant was recently renovated
with an interior re-fresh and an exterior remodel. Considered a “restaurant within a restaurant,” the new Veranda is where TWENTY/20 holds an array of exciting food events, one of which is their monthly “Street Fare.” Held on the first Wednesday of each month, Street Fare is a casual event with a rotating food theme. Guests are free to roam the Veranda and sample various small plates all while listening to live music.
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