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Carlsbad business groups set April 24 open house, outline workforce and placemaking programs

City of Carlsbad Economic Development Subcommittee · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Local business leaders told the Economic Development Subcommittee they will host an inaugural Carlsbad Business Open House on April 24 to connect students and residents with employers, expand internship pathways and promote retail activation; village groups also previewed Heart-themed events and pop-up strategies to address vacancy.

Brett Schonzenbach, president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, told the Economic Development Subcommittee the Chamber is focusing on artificial intelligence tools for local businesses and will co-host a Carlsbad Business Open House on Friday, April 24 to connect employers with students and residents.

The open house is intended as a drop-in format to showcase local workplaces to middle- and high-school students, community college and college attendees, Schonzenbach said, adding staff will provide a registration portal and suggested a noon–4 p.m. participation window for hosts. "We're kind of suggesting, like, a 01:00 to 05:00 window on that day," he said, noting a noon–4 p.m. template would be advertised.

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