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Heroes of Vista Gala

The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Vista Education Foundation today announced the honorees and finalists for the 15th Annual Heroes of Vista Awards, to be presented Friday, November 6, at the Vista Optimist Club.

Sixteen awards will be presented across education, business, public safety and community service. Headlining the evening, Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Heroes of Vista’s highest honor.

Dr. Doyle has dedicated 36 years to public education, rising from classroom teacher to site, district and county administrator before taking the helm of Vista Unified in 2019. Colleagues credit him with exceptional leadership, a deep ethical commitment to students and a transformative vision for Vista’s schools.

This year, Heroes of Vista is getting a new look. The event moves from its traditional cocktail reception to a full dinner and awards gala under the theme “La Dolce Vista.” Guests will enjoy an Italian dinner, live performances, a special awards presentation and a few surprises.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

The Vista Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate team member Alma Gutierrez, who recently accepted a proclamation from the City of Vista declaring September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more here.

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we encourage our community to celebrate by supporting local Latino-owned businesses, learning more about the cultures and traditions represented throughout Vista, and continuing to build connections that strengthen our community year-round.

Mikko Sushi: Shared Success, Fresh Flavors & Family Vibes

Since opening its doors in Vista in 2018, Mikko Sushi has stayed true to a simple, powerful goal: serving high-quality, delicious Japanese cuisine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere at affordable prices.

Visit them today at their Vista location on 330 Main St. and learn more about them in the Fall 2026 issue of the Vista Magazine. Read now here.

Solatube Green Ribbon Cutting

Solatube are actively working to establish strategical and cutting-edge sustainability practices. Businesses recognized at this level are working to become strong models for others through their larger focus on community leadership and implementing effective polices into business practices.

Learn more about Solatube at solatube.com.

We Want to Hear From You!

It’s extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we’re doing right.

Please take a minute to leave us a review here.

Business Mixer – October 14

Join us for our October Business Mixer at Redmond Diamond Center!

When: Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 – 7:00pm

Where: Redmond Diamond Center | 3141 Tiger Run Ct Ste 105

Learn more and register here.

Business Bites – October 28

Don’t pack your lunch, join us at The Flame Broiler for Business Bites!

When: Wednesday, October 28 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Where: The Flame Broiler | 3295 Business Park Dr.

Learn more and register here.

Become a Reading Pal

By becoming a Reading Pal, you will be paired one-on-one with students in grades 2-5 in the afterschool program between 2:35-4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (depending on school site selected) to help students grow stronger as a reader, which will in turn help them be stronger academically. Helping children become confident readers is the most powerful investment you can make toward their success, community resilience, and ending cycles of poverty and incarceration. Join us in rewriting stories through the power of reading. For more information, please see our Reading Pals Website and the following volunteer recruitment presentation.

Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant

The Shophand $5k Small Business Boost Grant is awarded twice a year to give small business owners the support they need to overcome their biggest tech or operational challenge.

Each Boost winner receives: