How Carlsbad’s Small Businesses Build Community and Culture

As we enter November, Carlsbad Life in Action is grateful to all the small businesses that make our community unique. Our small businesses are what bring character and collaboration to every corner of our city. Whether it’s your favorite spot to grab coffee, the perfect boutique to find a gift or a restaurant where you gather with family and friends, Carlsbad businesses play an important role in our lives, especially around the holiday season.

Our small business owners know that they are stronger when they work together. That is why our community is brimming with opportunities to grow, engage and thrive as a small business. If you are a small business owner, or are thinking about starting your own business, be sure to check out these resources:

• The City’s Small Business Liaison offers regular in-person office hours for direct and personalized support on navigating city processes. Topics for sessions can range from financial support to zoning requirements. Find out how to book a session.
• Our Digital Resource Hub is a treasure trove of helpful insights. Small business owners can use the tool to access industry insights, competitive benchmarking, customer demographics and local market data. Information is power, and the Digital Resource Hub provides small business owners with the data to make informed decisions. Explore the Digital Resource Hub.
• With over 7,000 businesses in Carlsbad, our business community stays connected through the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Village Association, Innovate 78 and more. These organizations provide resources and networking opportunities. Learn more about local business networks.

Thanks to all the great resources Carlsbad offers, local entrepreneurs have the chance to turn their ideas into a reality. You can see the results all over our city: in the shops, cafes, and services that give Carlsbad its own character. Let’s check out a few small businesses that are shaping the vibe of our city.

• B.A. Worthing, Inc. is a family-owned general contractor that provides custom residential design, construction and interior design services. It was honored as a Carlsbad Business Achievement and Distinction Small Business of the Year and has been creating dream homes for North County residents for over 45 years.
• Prager Brothers is a craft bakery focused on honoring the tradition of artisan bread making. Brothers Clinton and Louie Prager were born and raised in Carlsbad. While the company has scaled – with locations in Carlsbad, Encinitas and Hillcrest and even a presence in grocery stores – Prager Brothers stays true to its roots, handmaking its breads and pastries.
• If you are looking for a special gift this holiday season, look no further than our local boutiques, including Rebel Villa. This boutique offers curated home décor and handmade collections. The retail store in Carlsbad Village hosts goods created by female artisans all over the world.

To join us in celebrating Carlsbad’s small business community, make your calendar for this year’s Small Business Saturday. This tradition takes place the day after Black Friday and encourages shoppers to support local, small businesses. Shoppers nationwide spent around $17 billion on Small Business Saturday in 2023.

Shopping small can make a big impact: not only on businesses, but also our entire community. We’re grateful to the small businesses that call Carlsbad home. Learn more about doing business in Carlsbad by visiting our website.