SWEET55 Is Officially A Sofi Award Winner!
We're thrilled to announce that our Grand Cru Hot Chocolate has received a prestigious sofi Award! Since 1972, the Speciality Food Association's sofi Award has celebrated innovation and great taste across a variety of food categories. Our Grand Cru Hot Chocolate (69%) captures the unmatched sensation of warming up beside a crackling fire on a summer evening when there's that slight nip in the air. Just add a spoonful to a steaming glass of milk and you have your own crackling fire, right in the palm
102 Coastside Teachers Supported by 64 Donators!
The HMB Coastside Chamber is so excited to announce that 102 Coastside teachers were supported by 64 local businesses and residents with $12,750 in donations! Each year the Chamber organizes an event of giving to provide supplies for the teachers. In a typical year, Hassett ACE Hardware donates $2,500 in supplies for the teachers to "shop" at the event as well as local businesses donating $10,000 in one-hundred-dollar bills directly to the teachers for them to purchase additional classroom supplies. Due
CoastPride LGBTQ+ Center, serving Pacifica to Pescadero opening Spring 2021
** PRESS RELEASE ** What: CoastPride LGBTQ+ Center, serving Pacifica to PescaderoWhen: Spring 2021Where: 711 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA Media Contact: David Oliphant, CoastPride Board MemberCell Phone: 650.445.8145Email: david@CoastPride.orgFor immediate release Opening in Spring 2021! CoastPride is pleased to announce the establishment of a community center at 711 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. This LGBTQ+ community space demonstrates the growth and diversity of the Coastside of San Mateo County. The
Congratulations HEAL Project on Sustainability Award!
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) will honor four local sustainability champions, San Mateo Deputy Mayor Rick Bonilla, The HEAL Project, Service by Medallion and former SSMC Board Chair Bryan Chen, at its 22nd Annual Awards Celebration on Friday, May 14, for their contributions to sustainability in San Mateo County. The HEAL Project, which provides young people from across San Mateo County with hands-on lessons that help them understand the connection between our food, our health and our environment.
Check out Coastside Hope's new website!
Coastside Hope launched a new website. Check it out! https://coastsidehope.org/
Tri Counties Bank is proud to provide PPP loans for qualified California businesses. Apply today!
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created to help small businesses keep workers employed during the COVID-19 crisis. As a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender, Tri Counties Bank is proud to provide PPP loans for eligible California businesses.Apply online today! We are accepting applications from new customers and current customers. Visit TriCountiesBank.com/ppp for more information and to apply. Member FDIC
San Mateo Credit Union PPP Portal is Open
SMCU is committed to assisting small businesses in our community. Our application portal is open for new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applicants. If you are still being affected by COVID-19 and are considering applying for the PPP loan, that was recently approved by Congress, please see below for the documents you will need in order to aid in the completion of your loan application. Visit https://www.smcu.org/ppp for dedicated PPP loan information and to apply. Please note, an application for a
Celebrating one Year of Eudaimonia!
Hello Flourishing Friends! One year ago, Eudaimonia Chiropractic was born, and what a year it has been! Though we still can't pop some champagne on the balcony and celebrate all together at a party, I didn't want this milestone to go by un-recognized. If you can't celebrate the wins under these circumstances when the heck can ya! The truth is, I am grateful beyond words. Many businesses did not survive this year, much less attempt to open in this pandemic. I am grateful that we are still operating,
Winter Workshops from Miramar Farms
Dear Friends of the Farm, It is a chilly December morning here at the farm. Like all of you, we are doing our best to balance the terrible news we are seeing about the pandemic with the positive news we are hearing about a vaccine. We want to be optimistic about the year ahead, but we are also mourning the loss of so many and so much. There are glimmers of hope that we will begin to welcome guests to the farm next summer, but for now we will need to stay patient. It could be a long winter, and we'd like to
Mudslinging Doesn't Solve Problems, It Creates More
Whether it's political campaigns or disputes between agencies, once the mud starts to fly, it only makes it harder for everyone to move forward. Stating the obvious...we know. Regardless of how obvious the statement it is, the Coastside is currently in the middle of multiple such mudslinging events where community members are prodded and pitted against one another. The unfortunate reality of mudslinging is that it pulls focus from the real problem at hand, and more importantly, pulls energy from generating
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Why We Wish Measure U Had Waited Until 2022
The reality for the hotels is that the voting community will most likely pass Measure U since it's not a tax on them. Locals get hit so often by rate increases from every direction it's a relief when a tax is on the other guy. However, during this pandemic, Measure U is an extra burden that HMB hotels now have to grapple with on top of everything else, and that is really unfortunate. Pre-election a 2% difference in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) between hotels in areas was manageable. but as it inches closer
Business Feedback Due Friday : Disposable Foodware Ordinance
The City of Half Moon Bay is considering adoption of the County of San Mateo’s Disposable Foodware Ordinance at the September 15, 2020 City Council meeting. The Ordinance requires the use of compostable foodware and reduces the wasteful distribution of accessories such as straws, stirrers, cup spill plugs, condiment packets, utensils, napkins, etc. The last day to provide feedback for the proposed disposable foodware ordinance is this Friday August 14th. Businesses that may be impacted by the ordinance are
Republic Services Announces Notable Sustainability Achievements in Latest Reporting
Republic announces notable sustainability achievements in our latest sustainability reporting. We are committed to reporting regularly on the advancement of our sustainability initiatives and are proud to show our progress toward our ambitious, long-term Our Blue Planet 2030 sustainability goals. As an industry leader, we've always been committed to keeping communities clean in a safe and environmentally responsible way, with a focus on preserving precious natural resources and extracting as much value as
The HMB Coastside Chamber is Against Racism and Prejudice
Dear Community, The HMB Coastside Chamber is against racism and prejudice. We are against acts of violence towards any person. We stand in solidarity with those who are disenfranchised, who are not provided equal work, equal pay, or basic freedoms due to the color of their skin. History has shown us that our society can be slow to learn lessons, but this cannot be one of those times. The lives of our citizens are precious and we understand the need for disruption to make that a clear and undoubted
Paycheck Protection Program Data for the Coastside
On July 6, 2020, the Small Business Association (SBA) released the data for the Paycheck Protection Program loans funded-to-date. The Chamber has taken the data for the Coastside and charted it. Charts are an easier way to consume the data, and prettier! We hope you find this as interesting as we do!Click here to view the data larger as its own webpage »
Check-In with Your Workplace Culture
It's important to check-in on our workplace culture from time to time. As employees, managers, and directors come and go, workplace cultures morph and evolve along with them. With the slow process of reopening from the pandemic, and the education being brought forth through the multiple social justice movements, this is a great time to evaluate your workplace culture and adjust if needed to foster a positive and inclusive environment. It is important that we continually communicate our workplace values to
The Chamber Supports Diversity
As we enter June, we celebrate Pride month, support Black Lives Matter, and continue to aid in the health and well being of our community through the pandemic. The first half of 2020 has been fraught with many hardships and tragedies, and it is our sincerest hope that they lead to strides forward for the betterment of humanity. Every day is a day to listen, learn, and reflect on how we might do better tomorrow. The Chamber is here to support the entire Coastside and all of its people. It takes the diversity
IndieFlix Shines the Light on Anxiety with Must-See Documentary, “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY
HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE PROUDLY PRESENTS:“ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY” IndieFlix Shines the Light on Anxiety with Must-See Documentary, “ANGST: RAISING AWARENESS AROUND ANXIETY” NEW FILM CREATED TO START COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT TEEN ANXIETY & PROVIDE TOOLS, RESOURCES & HOPE SCREENS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 6:45 PM HALF MOON BAY HIGH SCHOOL IndieFlix, a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the IndieFlix
News from Corey, Luzaich, de Ghetaldi & Riddle LLP
Congratulations to our attorney, Sumble Manzoor who was recently elected as the 2020 Treasurer of the Women Lawyers Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association. Congratulations also go out to Dallas E. Dean for his new position as Assistant Treasurer of the Estate Planning Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association.
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Invites Travelers To Escape To The Coast This Holiday Season
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Invites Travelers To Escape To The Coast This Holiday Season The luxury oceanfront resort offers elevated festive dining, seasonal signature suite packages, nourishing winter spa specials, sparkling décor, and much more HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (November 7, 2019) – The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay – the Bay Area’s only luxury oceanfront resort – invites travelers to the beautiful Northern California coast to experience the magic of the holiday season in Half Moon Bay. From a
San Mateo County Harbor District Selects New General Manager
Board of Harbor Commissioners Virginia Chang Kiraly, President Nancy Reyering, Vice President Nancy Reyering, Secretary Tom Mattusch, Treasurer Sabrina Brennan, Commissioner Edmundo Larenas, Commissioner Jim Pruett, General Manager Trisha Ortiz, District Counsel PRESS RELEASE November 20, 2019 For Immediate Release SAN MATEO COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT SELECTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER El Granada, CA – Following an extensive recruitment process, the San Mateo County Harbor District Board of Commissioners
Half Moon Bay Show And Sale Offers Collectors a Unique Weekend Antiquing Experience
Lyonessa Collectibles is proud to announce their Christmas Half Moon Bay Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale on December 14-15, 2019 at the I.D.E.S. Society Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay. If you’re a treasure hunter, decorator, collector or simply enjoy finding special pieces from your past, this event is for you! Featuring a variety of dealers, the Half Moon Bay Christmas Antiques Show provides a diverse spectrum of interesting merchandise. A stroll through the aisles (indoor and outdoor) offers you
New Half Moon Bay Library Achieves LEED Platinum Certification!
Half Moon Bay, CA - The City of Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County Libraries are proud to announce that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has certified the new Half Moon Bay Library as LEED Platinum! That means this building meets the very highest international standards for energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources with sensitivity to their impacts. The City and the library will host a community ceremony to celebrate this
Miramar Events 2020 Calendar of Festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tim Beeman 650-726-3491 (office)/415-999-2428 (mobile) Website: http://www.miramarevents.com/ Download 300 dpi jpegs at http://www.miramarevents.com (go to "Photo Downloads" page for any event) HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (November 6, 2019) –– Miramar Events, producer of several popular, large-scale festivals, events and celebrations in the Bay Area, announced its 2020 calendar. For information and photos
Half Moon Bay Assesses Power Outage Impacts
Half Moon Bay assesses power outage impactsBusinesses lost more than $1M, some facing possible closuresBy Zachary Clark, Daily Journal staff The chamber is currently surveying businesses in the city about outage impacts, and so far one grocery store said it lost more than $100,000 while a restaurant lost $80,000. A larger hotel in the city is down $25,000 and several smaller boutique ones suffered about $3,000 in losses each. Many employees were also sent home without pay during the outages. Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay’s World Heavyweight Championship Of Goliath Gourds Is Monday, October 14
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA (October 2, 2019) –– Bring it on beefy, brawny, burly behemoths! Will the heavyweight pumpkin world record go down in Half Moon Bay this year? No weigh? Weigh! The excitement is building in Pumpkintown as the World’s Greatest Gourd Growers and their humongous, mind-blowing, Volkswagen-sized orange orbs hope to crush the world record on the morning of Monday, October 14 at the 46th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off –– in the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay,
Half Moon Bay Turns 60! City Invites Community to Special Reception
The City's 60th birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the community's many successes and rededicate efforts toward a promising and exciting future. A special reception is scheduled to commemorate 60 wonderful years since the City's incorporation, and the community is invited to join in: Tuesday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas Street "Throughout the years, Half Moon Bay has gone through many changes and met many challenges, but one thing that's stayed the same is our
