Mira Mesa Blvd Southbound Off-Ramp Temporary Closure

Please be advised that the southbound Interstate 15 (I-15) off-ramp to Mira Mesa Boulevard will be temporarily closed starting June 19 at 9 p.m. and ending June 22 at 5 a.m.

As part of the on-going I-15 Express Lanes project, the southbound off-ramp to Mira Mesa Boulevard is being reconstructed in order to widen the freeway and create the necessary space for two additional express lanes in the median. This closure is necessary in order to complete construction and pave the new off-ramp.

Construction workers will make every effort to minimize disruptions during construction. Should you have any question about this closure or construction of the I-15, please contact the I-15 Public Information Office at 858-668-3368. Click here to view full PDF.

Mira Mesa Farmers Market Coming April 21

Mira Mesa Farmers Market is Coming Soon! Efforts are under way to establish a weekly farmers market that will offer Mira Mesa Residents locally grown fresh produce, flowers, and a variety of other unique items from the front of Mira Mesa High School. There will also be booths available for crafts, food, and other specialty items for your shopping pleasure.

Many of our neighbors have been asking for a Farmers Market in our area, and thanks to the hard work of  Brian Wissinger from the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce, and Ron LaChance, who manages several Farmers Markets in San Diego County, this will become a reality mid-April. A portion of the profits will directly benefit the Mira Mesa High School Foundation, which also have been helpful in assisting with the creation of the Farmers Market.

The proposed opening day is April 21, and will feature music, food, entertainment and some great deals on locally grown produce. The Mira Mesa Farmers Market will be located on the corner of Mira Mesa Blvd. and Reagan Road each Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. during the summer season, and 3-6 p.m. during the winter. Buy with confidence! This will be a Certified Farmers Market.

You can become a Certified Farmer/Producer and sell your products at our Farmer’s Market.

The San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures will certify local gardeners/farmers to sell their produce at farmer’s markets:
o    In most cases, only three (3) plants or trees of same produce are required to participate;
o    What is a Certified Farmer?
Inspectors from the Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures inspect farms and other properties to verify what is raised or grown there. After satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the inspection, the farmer is certified for specific products. This certification allows the farmer to sell his produce at Certified Farmers’ Markets.
o    Go here for information and to download your Certified Producer application package – http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/awm/farmers_markets.html

We will have more information as the grand opening date approaches. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors, and let’s make the Mira Mesa Farmers Market a huge success! To apply to become a vendor, check this link at the Mira Mesa Farmers Market.

The UPS Store Open House March 26, 5:30 p.m.

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce and our friends at The UPS Store (in the Ralph’s Shopping Center) invite you to their Grand Re-Opening Celebration Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The store just finished a major remodel and they are up and running. They want to celebrate their new look, and they want to try to raise some money to help promote the newly formed Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Food will be provided by Extreme Pita and refreshments compliments of the UPS Store. We will have music and raffle prizes available, with proceeds going directly to the Chamber. It is a great place to meet your fellow chamber members, business associates, and neighbors in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

For more information, you can download the flier here. I hope to see you there Thursday Night!

Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Ashoka The Great

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer will be Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at Ashoka The Great Restaurant from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. All members are welcome to attend this casual end of year event, and try some of Mira Mesa’s finest Indian Cuisine and network with other Chamber members as we share the Holiday spirit and look forward to a new year. There will not be any speakers or presentations at this mixer.

We will change the format of our meetings to meet the requests from our members to have fewer speakers and more networking. As always, this is your chamber and the board members need your feedback to help us grow into a desirable yet necessary tool to help promote Mira Mesa Businesses. Spread the word, and feel free to invite your fellow business members to this and future Chamber events.

One of our Chamber members, Ashoka The Great,  will offer their dinner buffet to our group at a special rate of $15 per person including beverage and gratuity, so please plan on dining with us. Beer and wine also available for those in attendance not participating in the buffet. Ashoka The Great is located at 9474 Black Mountain Road, near Miramar Road. I hope to see you all there.

Fire Station 41 Open House Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Fire Station 41 Open House on Dec. 20, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Come meet our local heroes and see the newly painted Fire Station this Saturday, as Mira Mesa HEROES and Fire Station 41 hold an open house and our whole community is welcome to attend. We are proud of our local Firefighters, and they also wanted to thank the many volunteers that helped to paint their Fire Station a few weeks ago. This is a great opportunity to bring the kids out to see just how our Firefighters live and work in our neighborhood. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided by Mira Mesa HEROES, and we hope to see you there. Fire Station 41 is located at 4914 Carroll Canyon Road, just off the Scranton / Mira Mesa Blvd intersection east of the 805 freeway.

Brian Maienschein Farewell / Chamber Meeting

Mira Mesa says goodbye to Councilmember Brian Maienschein at a farewell get together at Callahan’s Pub & Brewery, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to join local Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Business Members and Residents of District 5 in wishing well our Representative of the San Diego City Council. Brian has been on the City Council since being elected in November 2000. Due to term restrictions, he will pass on his seat to Carl DeMaio.

Coincidentally, the Chamber of Commerce meeting has been moved to Callahan’s to enable the Chamber Members the opportunity to wish Brian well. The meeting will start at 6:15 and run to 7:30. The topic of this meeting will be fire safety, and our second presentation will be from our Treasurer, Brian Wissinger of the Wissinger Financial Group, on the state of our economy.

Mira Mesa Chamber Meeting – Tuesday Oct. 21st

The October Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM at the San Diego National Bank on Mira Mesa Blvd, next to In-N-Out Burger. The guest speakers will be San Diego Miramar College President Patricia Hsieh, and Chris Robbins from the City of San Diego Water Department.  Food and beverages will be provided by Extreme Pita for a $10 donation at the door. Exact change is greatly appreciated. The Business Spotlight will also be Extreme Pita.

Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce September Meeting

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce September meeting was another success. Local merchants, business managers, and community leaders met at Mimi’s Cafe and are the Charter Members of the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Guest speakers at the meeting were City Councilmember – Elect Carl DeMaio, and our own Town Council President Jeff Stevens. Both showed enthusiasm and support for the newly created Chamber, while outlining the unique ways the efforts of the Chamber can benefit both the community and the local businesses.

Carl De Maio gave a passionate speech about how he plans to make a difference in City Hall and represent District 5, and he pledges “to continue to serve as the eyes and ears of the taxpayers on the City Council.” He fielded questions, and also invited Mira Mesa business members and residents to a public “Town Hall” dialogue on reforming the San Diego City Council that will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive.  This meeting will feature Councilmember Donna Frye and Councilmember – Elect Carl DeMaio, and several City Council members and City Council candidates will also be on hand to directly hear from the public. Show up and let your voice be heard.

Mira Mesa Town Council President Jeff Stevens gave the Chamber an overview of the many things that the Town Council is accountable for, and how they affect the community. There is always a need for volunteers to lead the various committees, and participation in the many events that the Town Council runs to raise funds can be greatly enhanced by uniting with the Chamber of Commerce. They have pledged their support in what is a sure win-win relationship with the Chamber.

At the conclusion of the meeting, prizes were given out to members and guests that were drawn at random. Thanks again to Larry Marshall from Callahan’s Pub and Brewery for providing gift certificates for the raffle,and the Board of Directors for providing the other prizes. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 at San Diego National Bank, 9400 Mira Mesa Blvd.(right next to In-N-Out Burger) at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to become a Charter Member, or to find out more about the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.miramesachamber.com

Photos provided by Ted Brengel, of Brengel Productions.

Mira Mesa Chamber Meeting – Thursday Sept. 4th at Mimi’s Cafe

The Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce next meeting will be Sept. 4th at 5:45 pm at Mimi’s Cafe. The address is 10788 Westview Pkwy, just off Mira Mesa Blvd. A select menu will be available, as well as a no host bar. Our guest speakers are City Councilman – Elect Carl DeMaio, and Mira Mesa Town Council President Jeff Stevens. Topics include city and chamber issues, shopping cart problem, Street Fair, Monster Manor, and more.

Due to popular demand, we moved up the sign in time to allow for more networking and ordering dinner. The meeting will start promptly at 6:15 and conclude by 7:30. Please continue to leave suggestions on what you would like YOUR chamber to do for your business, and visit your chamber website. It is improving with your helpful input. Also, extend this invitation to your fellow businesses and help us build the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce into a necessity for all businesses in Mira Mesa.