Message from the Chair


Dear friends:

Welcome to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce! After the most challenging economy in our lifetimes, the Chamber has begun to regain membership. I am happy to let you know that, following a steep decline in our ranks, membership is steadily increasing. Our membership is hovering around 700 today.

The Board of Directors is focused on providing maximum value to you for your membership investment. Our success is tied to our members' success. The Chamber’s vision is to create a prosperous community.

To achieve our mission of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce:

Is an advocate for business

Provides and promotes business alliance opportunities and community involvement

Provides valuable benefits and services to our members

Communicates the view of the business community on issues of public policy

Is a leader in initiating, promoting and supporting economic development

We are focused on Board Development. Recently three of the largest employers in Oceanside have taken seats on the Board. We are delighted to have them and welcome your input on how to further strengthen the Board. Please let me know if you have an interest in serving, my telephone number is 760-689-2020.

Oceanside has the distinction of being the first larger city to partner with Google to pilot their indoor mapping product. It will do for indoor public places what Google Maps has done for navigating out of doors. Our members can benefit by showcasing their business and current offerings that will pop up in a bubble, when scrolled over Google Maps by a mouse. The public benefits by Google Indoor Maps by being able to easily find what they want, when and where they want it. Imagine a visitor navigating with Google Maps to the Oceanside to Museum of Art and upon arrival, their smart phone displaying a guide to the current exhibitions inside the museum, or coming to City Hall and being able to find the Department you need to help you expand or improve your business.

Our Public Policy committee keeps abreast of issues that concern all of us. We and let our collective voice be heard on issues and propositions that impact our firms and livelihoods. Let your voice be heard, please join us at the next meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m., in the Chamber Board room. There you can meet elected officials, representatives of various organizations, and others concerned about decisions that impact your business and quality of life.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is here to serve you and your business as a resource. We offer countless opportunities for you to network, advertise, and keep up with your current business needs.

Please take a moment to look through the web site, there may be something you need or could us to enhance your skills in an area. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us and we will work on getting it for you.

This is your Chamber of Commerce! We stand ready to serve and support you. Please join us at any one of our events and see the benefits of being a member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. I look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Jerry L. Salyer

Chairman of the Board