By Samantha Maron
La Mesa’s business owners and excited community members gathered April 29 for the Spring Fling Business Expo hosted by the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The Spring Fling offered attendees a variety of beverages and food samples from local businesses such as Grove Pastry Shop, The Hills Local Pub and BO-beau Kitchen + Garden as well as live music from La Mesa’s very own The Ideas Rock & Roll Trio. This event also provided local businesses the opportunity to network with new companies in the area in order to collaborate to promote their products and services.
State Sen. Joel Anderson, who represents La Mesa, provided Senate Certificates of Recognition to the new members of the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce at the Spring Fling.
“I am grateful for the efforts of Chamber CEO Mary England to ensure the growth and development of local businesses,” Anderson said. “Her work is vital to our community because these local businesses offer extraordinary experiences for residents and visitors, quality employment opportunities, and facilitate local economic growth.”
Mike Sanders, the general manager of Souplantation La Mesa, is one of the chamber’s newest members. Although Souplantation has been open in the community since 1982, Sanders just recently became a member of this tight-knit business association. His high-spirited enthusiasm for the future prospects of his business was evident.
“Joining the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce is turning a new leaf for my restaurant… an action that I believe will help strengthen the community and bring people together,” Sanders said.
The La Mesa Chamber of Commerce prides itself on serving and enhancing the community through their efforts of improving the economy. Chamber members are encouraged to buy from and support local businesses, and the chamber hosts several events throughout the year to showcase the diverse talents of our local entrepreneurs. For more information about the chamber and its member businesses, visit lamesachamber.net.
—Samantha Maron, a recent graduate of UC San Diego, is a legislative intern who writes on behalf of Sen. Joel Anderson’s office.
