Chamber Events
San Marcos Young Professionals
Thursday, November 12th – 8AM to 9AM
Union Cowork 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F San Marcos, CA 92078
Join the San Marcos Young Professionals for an opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals, share ideas, and help shape the future of the group! We’ll discuss upcoming networking events, professional development workshops, and ways to get more young professionals involved in our local community.
Whether you’re already involved or just looking to meet new people and get connected, we’d love to have you join the conversation. Bring your ideas, share what you’d like to see from the group, and help us build something great together! Register
Coffee Connections
Wednesday, November 18th – 8AM to 9AM
Signarama San Marcos 215 S Pacific Street San Marcos, CA 92078
Coffee Connections is held on the third Wednesday morning of every month at 8:00 AM, and is hosted by a member business.
It’s not just a cup of coffee, but an opportunity to meet with other business professionals and community leaders, build new partnerships, make new friends, and exchange ideas in a comfortable and intimate environment. Register
Groundworks Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, December 2nd – 12PM to 1:30PM
Groundworks San Marcos 2954 Norman Strasse Road San Marcos, CA 92069
Join us in welcoming Groundworks to the San Marcos community! Celebrate their arrival with a special ribbon cutting and a chance to meet the team, explore the facility, and connect with fellow community members.
Enjoy light refreshments, exciting giveaways, and a few chances to win big! Prizes include a $250 gift card, LA Rams tickets, and LA Chargers tickets.
Come celebrate, make connections, and help us give Groundworks a warm San Marcos welcome! RSVP HERE
2026 Holly Jolly Holiday Market
Sunday, December 6th – 10AM to 4PM
North City San Marcos 251 North City Drive San Marcos, CA 92078
Shop, Sip & Be Merry! The holiday magic is coming to San Marcos!
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The 7th Annual San Marcos Holly Jolly Holiday Market returns to North City on Sunday, December 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM, bringing a full day of festive fun, holiday shopping, delicious eats, and magical memories for the whole family! This beloved San Marcos holiday tradition is back and merrier than ever!
Interested in joining us as a vendor? More Info
December Plates for 8
Wednesday, December 9th – 12PM to 1:30PM
Brickman’s Restaurant & Bar 1750 San Pablo Drive San Marcos, CA 92078
Ready to make new connections and grow your business? Plates for 8 brings together a small group of Chamber Members for great food, meaningful conversations, and valuable relationship-building — all in a casual, comfortable setting.
With only 8 spots at the table, you’ll have the chance to really get to know fellow members, share your business, and discover new opportunities to collaborate. The conversation is guided by our Membership Outreach Committee to keep things fun, easy, and engaging.
December’s Plates for 8 is hosted by Your Insurance Place!
Holiday Mixer
Thursday, December 10th 7 4PM to 6PM
Elite Flooring Center & Design 1122 Los Vallecitos Blvd, Suites C & D San Marcos, CA 92069
Celebrate the season with the San Marcos Chamber at our Annual Holiday Mixer! Enjoy festive bites, a no-host bar, holiday raffle, and great company.
This year, we’re proud to support Universidad Popular! 100% of Holiday Raffle proceeds will benefit their work in our community.
Help Fill the Pantry! Bring a food donation for Universidad Popular’s Community Food Pantry to the mixer, or drop it off at the Chamber office during November and December.
Let’s celebrate the season and give back together! Register
Farmers Market
Every Friday | 4PM – 8PM
Beautiful open-air market which features fresh, local produce, baked goods, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fresh flowers, prepackaged foods, delicious hot foods, artisans and crafters, live music! Parking Map More Info
Community News
Superintendent/President Appointment
SAN MARCOS, CA (November 5, 2026) — Following a national search that engaged district and community stakeholders, the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board announced their selection of as the Superintendent/President during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2026. Dr. Recalde will be the 12th Superintendent/President in the 80-year history of the district. Employment contract details are being finalized and will be presented for formal approval at the Governing Board meeting on November 10, 2026. Dr. Recalde, has been serving as the district’s Interim Superintendent/President since December 2025.
After returning to open session from a closed session held to confer and evaluate candidates for the position, Governing Board Chair Dr. Holly Hamilton-Bleakley stated, “As Board Chair, representing the will of the Board, I fully believe, and feel strongly, that we have identified the best person to guide, support, and lead Palomar College at this particular time, and that person is Dr. Tina Recalde.”
She added, “We are grateful to all district employees, students, and community members who took the time to either attend or view the candidate forums and provided valuable feedback for the Board. We heard you, and we see you, and we appreciate your comments and insights.”
As Superintendent/President, Dr. Recalde will continue to oversee a community college district encompassing 2,555 square miles in North San Diego County and an annual budget of $586 million. She will lead the district’s strategic planning process, guide student success initiatives, and direct short- and long-term fiscal stability efforts.
Palomar College serves over 29,000 students at its San Marcos campus and education centers in Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, and Fallbrook. The college offers more than 250 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Building Performance and Environmental Design that launched at the start of the fall semester.
“I am honored by the Governing Board’s unanimous decision to continue to serve as the Superintendent/President of Palomar College. Our success is centered on serving the comprehensive educational and workforce training needs of our students and working adults within our district. I am committed to collaborating with our staff, faculty, and administrators to continue this work and to provide opportunities for economic and social mobility that will positively impact our communities now and into the future,” said Dr. Recalde.
Dr. Recalde brings more than 30 years of progressive community college leadership experience to this position. Up until her appointment as Interim Superintendent/President in December 2025, she served as the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Instruction at Palomar College. During the last four years, Dr. Recalde has positively impacted student success through the design and implementation of a student-first-focused class scheduling strategy which provides students with a clear pathway to degree and certificate completion. She was also integral in the development and launch of the district’s first bachelor’s degree. Dr. Recalde remains focused on strengthening relationships with elected officials and government agencies, and partnerships with K-12 districts, business, industry, and nonprofit organizations.
“I am thrilled to lead the district in its 80th year of serving the educational and workforce needs of our region. I am looking forward to continuing this work to truly transform lives for a better future,” said Dr. Recalde.
Before coming to Palomar College in January 2023, Dr. Recalde was the Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service at San Diego Mesa College for seven years. She also served as an acting dean, program director, and as a faculty member at San Diego Mesa College. She started her career in the community college system as an athletic trainer and adjunct faculty member at both San Diego Miramar College and Southwestern Community College.
Dr. Recalde earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of California San Diego, a Master of Science at Middle Tennessee State University, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. In 2007, she put her knowledge and talent into action at Tri-City Medical Center as a physical therapist for four years, during which time she developed and coordinated the North San Diego County Sports Medicine Program.
