Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development Small Business topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council highlights TreeScapes and Plantworks visit; company seeks local talent and partnerships
Summary
Council members reported a visit to TreeScapes and Plantworks, a San Marcos company that handcrafts artificial trees and relocated to a new space in 2024. Officials said the business ships nationwide, is hiring sales and artist positions, and is open to partnerships with Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos for workforce development.
San Marcos council members reported on a March visit to TreeScapes and Plantworks, a local business that manufactures realistic artificial trees and ships products nationally.
Council members said the company has operated in San Marcos since 2013, moved to a new space in 2024, and produces both steel and preserved-wood trunks with hand-painted finishes. The owner—identified in the meeting as Ira Fogg—told council members the firm supplies high-end hotels and retailers and constructs very large pieces on-site when required. Council members said the firm is hiring sales and artist positions and expressed interest in connecting the company with Palomar College and California State University San Marcos for training and recruitment partnerships.
Council members praised the craftsmanship and said the business fits the city’s “built to last” economic development emphasis. No city grants or funding commitments were made at the meeting; council members said city economic-development staff will pursue potential training partnerships with local colleges.
