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Wednesday June 3, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 6/05/2020 9:00 AM - 1o:00 AM Understanding Human Behavior to Grow as a Leader 6/10/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/23/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Boys & Girls Club to Open for Summer Camp June 15th, with Safety and Social Distancing Measures in Place MiraCosta College Providing Face Shields to Restaurants at Reduced Cost Scripps Health COVID-19 Infographics Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Job Killer Bill Allowing Local Government to Adopt Stricter Labor Standards to Be Heard in Committee (Source: CalChamber) A job killer bill that would result in chaotic and inconsistent enforcement of wage and hour laws by local jurisdictions by authorizing them to impose their own wage payment requirements as long as they are “at least as stringent” as state law requirements will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations committee tomorrow. The bill, AB 3075 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego), also interferes with corporate formation. More details. North County Chambers Unite to “Save the Summer” The Oceanside Chamber is working in collaboration with other North County chambers to advocate for our tourism and hospitality sector. Recent restrictions regarding hotel regulations have a huge impact on Oceanside's business climate as many rely on the benefits of yearly summer tourism. The Oceanside Chamber sent a letter to Governor Newsom urging him to allow lodging establishments in San Diego County to resume modified operations for tourists and leisure travelers as soon as possible but absolutely no later than June 15, 2020. Read letter. The Oceanside Chamber's Special Emerging Issues Forum: COVID-19 Updates from Elected/Community Leaders Online Event via Zoom Thursday, June 4, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Join us for important COVID-19 updates from our elected and community health leaders. Congressman Mike Levin, Senator Patricia Bates, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Supervisor Jim Desmond, and Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss will provide important updates related to COVID-19.  Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer of Tri-City Medical Center will share the impacts on the health industry and community engagement. Oceanside business owner of Sew O’side, Amanda Gerard will share how she converted her business from making custom clothing to making masks which have been donated to frontline workers. ​​​​​​More details and registration. Understanding Human Behavior to Become a Better Leader - A Workshop for All CEOs, Managers and Motivators Online Event via Zoom Friday, June 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Have you ever wondered why you seem to connect with some people easily, while others can frustrate or even irritate you? Would you like to be a better leader, teammate, spouse, parent, or friend? Tune in on Friday, June 5th as Dan Wilson from P3 Leadership Solutions shares some insight into how knowing yourself and understanding others can lead to higher levels of personal growth and team performance. More details and registration. Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Online Event Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday to share the latest public health information regarding COVID-19, provide updates on federal relief priorities, and answer constituents’ questions. Rep. Levin will be joined by Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear and Dr. Karl Steinberg, a nursing facility medical director in North County San Diego. Chula Vista Councilmember Steve Padilla will also join the program to share his personal experience with COVID-19. More details. Visit Virtual Vendors and Connect with Community Members at our Virtual Business Mixer Hosted by Sea Hive Marketplace Online Event via Zoom Thursday, June 25, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM You’re invited to tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer hosted by Sea Hive Marketplace on Thursday, June 25th from 5-7pm on Zoom. Members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! While this event is free, we ask that you consider a donation to our designated program for this event, North County Cares. North County Cares is a collaborative effort designed by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego North Economic Development Council for the purpose of supporting both families in need and North County restaurants facing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Donate now! More details. The Oceanside Chamber Joins More Than 100 Business Organizations to Launch America's Recovery Fund Coalition The Oceanside Chamber today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and business organizations, including the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC), advocating for a grant-based federal assistance program to power the resilience of American enterprise. Together, the Coalition’s members span 30 business sectors and employ 45 percent of the nation’s workforce – more than 58 million workers. More details. What's Allowed and Not Allowed in Restaurants and Stores County Updates for the Business Community 5/22 Restaurants and stores can now open to serve customers in person. However, they must follow specific guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here to see a detailed listing of changes now in effect. Guidelines for dine-in restaurants – Before reopening, food businesses must fill and post the County Restaurant Operating Protocol. Additional guidance, posters and information for a safe reopening can be found on the coronavirus-sd.com page for restaurant operators website. Retail Shopping – Customers are allowed in stores, including malls. Businesses that have not done so already need to complete a Safe Reopening Plan, post it at their entrance and discuss with their employees.  If you have questions regarding the local protocols or how your business will operate in a modified manner, please contact COVID19BusinessQuestions@sdcounty.ca.gov. More details. San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Centers to Provide Small Business Training to Adapt to COVID-19 Environment, in Partnership with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and the San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, with funding by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz), have partnered to prepare small business owners to navigate required for reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBDC and Supervisor Fletcher are unveiling a new website to provide free live and on-demand webinars to help small businesses prepare for reopening. The site also includes training, county resources, templates, and counseling. Below are some examples of helpful on-demand or live webinars available: Complete your Safe Reopen Plan Guidelines for Food Services Guidelines for Retail Marketing and Sales More details. Staying Connected Without Power AT&T is expanding public notification, making a specific effort to educate customers at heightened risk during power-outages on ways to stay in communication during these outages. Attached are several “Staying Connected without Power” materials — including social media posts with simple steps individuals can take to be prepared and stay better connected if their local energy company turns off power for multiple days. More details. Local Farmers Agent Offering Remote Services We’re locally owned and are continuing to serve the community remotely. Our operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and weekends are by appointment only. You can reach us at (760) 421-6564 or visit our site to learn more.    Office Space Available in Downtown Oceanside Looking for a new office space? We have one available. This office space is 700 square foot, including a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, and a lobby. Rent is $1,225 per month. If you are interested, please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate at (760) 721- 8128. Office space available starting 6/15/2020.    Genentech Donates $50,000 to North County Cares in Support of Local Families and Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19 Genentech is helping North County families and restaurants with a generous donation of $50,000 to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation in support of North County Cares. This donation amount will serve an estimated 1,650 local families and will benefit 30 - 35 restaurants in Oceanside and Vista. North County Cares is a collaborative effort designed by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego North Economic Development Council for the purpose of supporting both families in need and North County restaurants facing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details. Visit North County Cares website. Donate! Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat for Your Business (Source: SDG&E) We understand that it can be difficult to reduce your business’ monthly energy bill, but did you know incorporating smart thermostats in your business can help save both energy and money? Smart thermostats allow businesses to have greater control over energy use because temperatures can be controlled remotely. Businesses can run energy-efficient schedules and optimize their system performance, leading to a more predictable monthly bill. More details.       Join us for our virtual networking luncheons! We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday May 27, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 5/28/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer Powered by Brookdale 5/29/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 6/05/2020 9:00 AM - 1o:00 AM Understanding Human Behavior to Grow as a Leader 6/10/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/23/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Computers 2 Kids, San Diego Receives $250,000 Donation from Cox Communications to Help Connect Low-Income Families to Technology Stater Bros. Markets Extends Hourly Employees $2/hr Wage Incentive Union Bank Takes Oceanside Theatre Company Campaign Goal Over the Top with $5,000 Grant Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser   COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Order Explained (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and workers’ compensation attorney Tiffany Boyland of Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order that created a rebuttable presumption for workers claiming to have contracted COVID-19 in the workplace and seeking workers’ compensation benefits. More details. *Last Chance to Register Safely Socialize and See How Others Plan to Reopen at Our Virtual Mixer Powered by Brookdale Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Brookdale on Thursday, May 28th from 5 - 7pm on Zoom. Get an update from their staff at multiple locations and learn what’s happening with the senior community right now. Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and give self-introductions. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! We are pleased to be able to present this event at no charge to participants. We ask that you would consider a donation to our designated charity for this event, Tri-City Hospital Foundation. Tri-City Medical Center is effectively managing its resources and available supplies to treat the patients who come to them for care. Donate now! More details and registration. The Oceanside Chamber's Special Emerging Issues Forum: COVID-19 Updates from Elected/Community Leaders Online Event via Zoom Thursday, June 4, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Join us for important COVID-19 updates from our elected and community health leaders. Confirmed participants include  Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath and County Supervisor Jim Desmond. Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer for Tri-City Medical Center will provide an update from the perspective of the health care community, and Amanda Gerard with Sew O'side will also discuss her impact on the community, donating masks to our frontline workers. More details and registration. Places or Worship and Hair Salons Allowed to Reopen! Governor Newsom has announced that places of worship can now open! While it's just a start, places of worship must limit attendance to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees, whichever is lower. Additionally, hair salons and barbershops can now open in San Diego County! Nail salons will be coming shortly! Guidance for places of worship. Guidance for hair salons and barbershops. What's Allowed and Not Allowed in Restaurants and Stores County Updates for the Business Community 5/22 Restaurants and stores can now open to serve customers in person. However, they must follow specific guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here to see a detailed listing of changes now in effect. Guidelines for dine-in restaurants – Before reopening, food businesses must fill and post the County Restaurant Operating Protocol. Additional guidance, posters and information for a safe reopening can be found on the coronavirus-sd.com page for restaurant operators website. Retail Shopping – Customers are allowed in stores, including malls. Businesses that have not done so already need to complete a Safe Reopening Plan, post it at their entrance and discuss with their employees.  If you have questions regarding the local protocols or how your business will operate in a modified manner, please contact COVID19BusinessQuestions@sdcounty.ca.gov. More details. San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Centers to Provide Small Business Training to Adapt to COVID-19 Environment, in Partnership with Supervisor Nathan Fletcher Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and the San Diego and Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, with funding by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz), have partnered to prepare small business owners to navigate required for reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBDC and Supervisor Fletcher are unveiling a new website to provide free live and on-demand webinars to help small businesses prepare for reopening. The site also includes training, county resources, templates, and counseling. Below are some examples of helpful on-demand or live webinars available: Complete your Safe Reopen Plan Guidelines for Food Services Guidelines for Retail Marketing and Sales More details. Move Your Business Online - Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tune in on Friday, May 29th for this special workshop on launching eCommerce for your small business. This free workshop is open to everyone and provided via Zoom. Instructions will be sent following registration. Moving some part of your business online was not always as easy as some have claimed. Getting setup is only part of the task, getting your audience to show up was even harder. That has often been the hardest nut to crack. Fortunately it has gotten a bit easier, the world has changed. A lot still depends on your target audience's willingness to "meet you online". But, social distancing and other restrictions that customers face has increased their willingness and motivation to seek more of their needs online. This webinar will explore the hurdles, tools and opportunities of moving some part of your business online. More details. Now's the Time to Network at June's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Online Event Via Zoom Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Log into the Oceanside Chamber's 1st Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, June 2nd from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration.  Understanding Human Behavior to Become a Better Leader - A Workshop for All CEOs, Managers and Motivators Online Event via Zoom Friday, June 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Have you ever wondered why you seem to connect with some people easily, while others can frustrate or even irritate you? Would you like to be a better leader, teammate, spouse, parent, or friend? Tune in on Friday, June 5th as Dan Wilson from P3 Leadership Solutions shares some insight into how knowing yourself and understanding others can lead to higher levels of personal growth and team performance. More details and registration. Reopening Webinar: Navigating State and Local Guidance to Bring Customers Back Safely Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 29, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The GO-Biz California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF)  invites you to a virtual learning series to connect with small businesses and startups, and share resources, strategies, and insights on how to adapt to the marketplace during COVID-19. California has issued industry guidance to help businesses reopen and operate safely for their employees, clients, and communities. Recognizing that the conditions across the state are distinctive with local variance, and that businesses must now implement or prepare to launch strategies to address the guidelines, we are gathering with experts and business owners to get tactical. More details. Job Killer Bills Impose New Leave Mandates; Raise Costs, Burdens on Employers (Source: CalChamber) Job killing legislation that will threaten small employers with costly litigation, increased financial burdens, and new or extended leaves of absence is advancing in the Assembly. More details. Genentech Donates $50,000 to North County Cares in Support of Local Families and Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19 Genentech is helping North County families and restaurants with a generous donation of $50,000 to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation in support of North County Cares. This donation amount will serve an estimated 1,650 local families and will benefit 30 - 35 restaurants in Oceanside and Vista. North County Cares is a collaborative effort designed by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego North Economic Development Council for the purpose of supporting both families in need and North County restaurants facing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details. Visit North County Cares website. Donate! Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! How Your Business Can Save on Energy Costs (Source: SDG&E) In a typical office building – lighting, heating and cooling represent nearly 70% of total energy use making those systems the best targets for energy savings. During these uncertain times, every dollar counts. Learn some ways your business can cut its energy use and bills. More details. CalSavers Deadline Extension CalSavers is California’s retirement savings program designed  for the millions of Californians who lack a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was created by legislation passed in 2016 requiring California employers to either sponsor a retirement plan or participate in CalSavers – an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with no employer fees or fiduciary liability. California’s new mandate is phased in over three years, with deadlines based on employee size. In light  of the COVID-19 crisis the first deadline will be extended to September 30, 2020 for employers with  over 100 employees, but any eligible employer can join today. More details.       Join us for our virtual networking luncheons! We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday May 20, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 5/21/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google My Business Virtual Workshop 5/22/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Launching a Successful Podcast for Small Businesses 5/28/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer Powered by Brookdale 5/29/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 6/05/2020 9:00 AM - 1o:00 AM Understanding Human Behavior to Grow as a Leader 6/10/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/23/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout MiraCosta College to Host Commencement Ceremony Online Rep. Mike Levin Honors COVID-19 Frontline Trauma Surgeon as His Constituent of the Month VANC Memorial Day and Food Distribution Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Creating a Return to Work Plan for Your California Employees (Source: CalChamber) Online Webinar Thursday, May 21, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM On May 7, 2020, Governor Newsom released industry guidance allowing for a gradual reopening of California’s economy. As California and its localities begin to modify their shelter-in-place orders, employers across the state are thinking about how to comply with evolving workplace guidelines so that employees and customers can return safely.  Join our California employment law experts on May 21 when they discuss factors to consider and tips to remember as you prepare to reopen. More details and registration. The Cry to Reopen Oceanside Businesses Grows Louder (Source: CBS News 8) More than 100 protesters gathered in Oceanside Wednesday, demanding businesses be allowed to reopen. The person spearheading the effort was gym owner Lou Uridel. He owns Metroflex Gym. He was cited over the weekend for reopening his business,  which is against the county health order. "This is the time to be courageous in the face of fear, to open our businesses and not be afraid," Uridel told the crowd on Wednesday.... Meanwhile, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce sent this letter to Mayor Weiss and the city council earlier this week: "In recent weeks, the Chamber has expressed its strong support for allowing more businesses to open and operate within current County health guidelines. As each day passes, the chance for our small businesses to survive this pandemic is significantly diminished. As you probably understand, we are now at the point where many of our Oceanside businesses will never reopen." More details and full letter. A Message from Mayor Peter Weiss - More Businesses Reopening Very Soon! (Source: City of Oceanside) "I’m excited to relay that yesterday, the Governor determined that Counties may move at their own pace into "Stage 2 Reopening" of certain businesses, as long as they attest to, and meet certain benchmarks. Dr. Wooten, Public Health Officer, confirmed that San Diego County does qualify to meet the new metrics. We are awaiting a formal announcement from the County Public Health Officer as to exactly when, although we expect it to be very soon. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors met today to formalize the plan, and San Diego County dine-in restaurants and in-store retail may resume shortly-- perhaps as soon as today--with distancing and safety protocols in place. All businesses should review the revised in place. All businesses should review the revised County Public Health Order as soon as it is posted." More details. Watch video update. Genentech Donates $50,000 to North County Cares in Support of Local Families and Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19 Genentech is helping North County families and restaurants with a generous donation of $50,000 to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation in support of North County Cares. This donation amount will serve an estimated 1,650 local families and will benefit 30 - 35 restaurants in Oceanside and Vista. North County Cares is a collaborative effort designed by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, the Vista Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego North Economic Development Council for the purpose of supporting both families in need and North County restaurants facing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details. Visit North County Cares website. Donate! Learn How to Use Google to Attract More Clients at the Google My Business Virtual Workshop Tomorrow! Online Event via Zoom Thursay, May 21, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tune in for a virtual Google My Business Workshop hosted by Richard Zarate with Think Marketing Results! This is a free workshop and is open to everyone via Zoom. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. During this workshop, you'll learn how to optimize your Google My Business listing for maximum reach in your local area to attract more clients than ever. This is a comprehensive Google my business tutorial that includes many tips and tricks to improve your local online visibility now. Perfect for beginners and the small business owners that want to engage with new customers. More details and registration. Extend Your Exposure - Learn How to Launch a Successful Podcast for Small Businesses this Friday! Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Do you actively listen to podcasts? Have you ever thought about starting one of your own? Do you need a new approach to tap into an undiscovered market? Join us on Friday, May 22nd at 10am as we bring together two businesses who host their own successful channels to share what it takes to start a podcast and what challenges are associated with managing one. More details and registration. Hear How North County's Economy will Recover Following COVID-19 at SDNEDC's 7th Annual Economic Summit  Online Event Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM For the past six years, the San Diego North Economic Development Council’s North County Economic Summit has brought together regional leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors from throughout the region to gain valuable insight into where the North County economy is going and what the key challenges and opportunities are for our region. This year, the 7th Annual Summit will be held as a free webinar and will focus on how North County can survive the COVID-19 crisis, recover from it and thrive in a post-COVID19 world. You will find this event both rewarding and insightful as we chart a path forward. Join hundreds of local business leaders in attending this FREE virtual event on May 27th from 10 AM to 12 PM PST. More details and registration. Safely Socialize and See How Others Plan to Reopen at Our Virtual Mixer Powered by Brookdale Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Brookdale on Thursday, May 28th from 5 - 7pm on Zoom. Get an update from their staff at multiple locations and learn what’s happening with the senior community right now. Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and give self-introductions. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! We are pleased to be able to present this event at no charge to participants. We ask that you would consider a donation to our designated charity for this event, Tri-City Hospital Foundation. Tri-City Medical Center is effectively managing its resources and available supplies to treat the patients who come to them for care. Donate now! More details and registration. Move Your Business Online - Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tune in on Friday, May 29th for this special workshop on launching eCommerce for your small business. This free workshop is open to everyone and provided via Zoom. Instructions will be sent following registration. Moving some part of your business online was not always as easy as some have claimed. Getting setup is only part of the task, getting your audience to show up was even harder. That has often been the hardest nut to crack. Fortunately it has gotten a bit easier, the world has changed. A lot still depends on your target audience's willingness to "meet you online". But, social distancing and other restrictions that customers face has increased their willingness and motivation to seek more of their needs online. This webinar will explore the hurdles, tools and opportunities of moving some part of your business online. More details. Now's the Time to Network at June's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Online Event Via Zoom Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Log into the Oceanside Chamber's 1st Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, June 2nd from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration.  Understanding Human Behavior to Become a Better Leader - A Workshop for All CEOs, Managers and Motivators Online Event via Zoom Friday, June 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Have you ever wondered why you seem to connect with some people easily, while others can frustrate or even irritate you? Would you like to be a better leader, teammate, spouse, parent, or friend? Tune in on Friday, June 5th as Dan Wilson from P3 Leadership Solutions shares some insight into how knowing yourself and understanding others can lead to higher levels of personal growth and team performance. More details and registration. Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus This Afternoon! Online Event Wednesday, May 20, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday with Dr. Cheryl Anderson, a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Family and Public Health at University of California San Diego (UCSD), and Dr. Jamal K. Gwathney, a Family Physician, Fellow of the American Board of Family Medicine, and a Captain in the United States Public Health Service. They will answer constituents’ questions regarding the latest public health information, the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. More details and viewing options. Adapting and Recovery Guidelines for Restaurants - COVID-19 Free Online Webinar Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM The State of California is slowly entering Phase 2 of reopening! Learn how your restaurant can adapt to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and how to best prepare your business and employees for reopening. Wesley Quach, Director of Asian Business Association Small Business Development Center will discuss:  State of California reopening process County of San Diego's Safe Reopening Plan for businesses  Guidelines from the State, California Restaurant Association, and San Diego Regional EDC Upon registration, you will be sent a link to the webinar. More details and registration. Adapting and Recovery Guidelines for Retail Stores - COVID-19  Free Online Webinar Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The purpose of this free webinar is to educate businesses owners on the best practices and how to safely re-open their doors, to arm them with tools they can use to get their businesses back on track, and to encourage all to stand up for themselves, their workers, suppliers and customers. This webinar will be presented via zoom and you will receive a link following registration. More details and registration. Let Your Voice Be Heard! Share how your business has been impacted by COVID-19 and your plans to reopen safely. We are reaching out to the Governor and copying the County Supervisors, specifically asking the Governor to re-evaluate the standards for reopening. Zero deaths and under 25 cases per day for a 14-day period is not a reasonable standard. It will take months, if not a year, to achieve this guideline. Many of our “non-essential” businesses are able to operate safely under the current health protocol. It is time they are given the opportunity to open like many others have before it is too late. If you support this, we ask that you send a letter to the Governor and County Supervisors. We also ask that you share this email with any business owners you think would also want to send a letter of support. Click Here to Email the Governor and County Officials. Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! How SDG&E is Helping Customers During COVID-19? (Source: SDG&E) As we adjust to a new way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic and many people are spending more time at home, SDG&E understands customer concerns about the impact to their energy bills. SDG&E is committed to helping its customers through this challenging situation by voluntarily halting disconnections due to unpaid bills, temporarily waiving late payment fees for business customers whose finances have been devastated by the coronavirus, offering flexible payment plans and postponing non-critical planned outages. More details. CalSavers Deadline Extension CalSavers is California’s retirement savings program designed  for the millions of Californians who lack a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was created by legislation passed in 2016 requiring California employers to either sponsor a retirement plan or participate in CalSavers – an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with no employer fees or fiduciary liability. California’s new mandate is phased in over three years, with deadlines based on employee size. In light  of the COVID-19 crisis the first deadline will be extended to September 30, 2020 for employers with  over 100 employees, but any eligible employer can join today. More details.       Join us for our virtual networking luncheons! We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/28/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer Powered by Brookdale 5/29/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 6/05/2020 9:00 AM - 1o:00 AM Understanding Human Behavior to Grow as a Leader 6/10/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/23/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanside Unified Seeking Kinder Students for Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program James M. Cox Foundation Donates $25,000 to Feeding San Diego Union Bank Takes Oceanside Theatre Company Campaign Goal Over the Top with $5,000 Grant Help Support Local Farms Now More Than Ever Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Tips for Reopening Your Workplace In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw offer tips and insights on how employers can prepare to bring teleworkers back into the office once COVID-19 stay-at-home orders are lifted. More details.   SDNEDC Partners with the Oceanside and Vista Chambers to Launch “North County Cares” to Support North County Restaurants and Families in Need SDNEDC, in partnership with the Vista and Oceanside Chambers of Commerce, launched North County Cares, a philanthropic effort that allows contributors to support both area families in need and local North County restaurants.  Donors can make a contribution through this link to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation which is considered a charitable contribution.  In turn, we will be procuring from participating eateries gift cards, at a discount, to be distributed to select North County charities that support families being impacted by COVID-19. Our first recipient grantee is the Vista Unified School district and specifically their program to provide additional food support to struggling families. We will be announcing additional partners shortly. More details. Visit North County Cares website. Important Action Item Join Us in Telling the Governor to Open Businesses  The collateral damage from COVID-19 has been significant to the San Diego business community. We are reaching out to the Governor and copying the County Supervisors, specifically asking the Governor to re-evaluate the standards for reopening. Zero deaths and under 25 cases per day for a 14-day period is not a reasonable standard. It will take months, if not a year, to achieve this guideline. Many of our “non-essential” businesses are able to operate safely under the current health protocol. It is time they are given the opportunity to open like many others have before it is too late. If you support this, we ask that you send a letter to the Governor and County Supervisors. We also ask that you share this email with any business owners you think would also want to send a letter of support. Click Here to Email the Governor and County Officials. Last Chance to Register! Col Philip G. Antekeier to Provide an Update on MCB Camp Pendleton at our Tomorrow's Virtual Military Affairs Forum Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. At our May 14th meeting Col Philip G. Antekeier, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton will give an in-depth update of MCB Camp Pendleton. This meeting will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent following registration. More details and registration. Hear How North County's Economy will Recover Following COVID-19 at SDNEDC's 7th Annual Economic Summit  Online Event Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM For the past six years, the San Diego North Economic Development Council’s North County Economic Summit has brought together regional leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors from throughout the region to gain valuable insight into where the North County economy is going and what the key challenges and opportunities are for our region. This year, the 7th Annual Summit will be held as a free webinar and will focus on how North County can survive the COVID-19 crisis, recover from it and thrive in a post-COVID19 world. You will find this event both rewarding and insightful as we chart a path forward. Join hundreds of local business leaders in attending this FREE virtual event on May 27th from 10 AM to 12 PM PST. More details and registration. Safely Socialize and See How Others Plan to Reopen at Our Virtual Mixer Powered by Brookdale Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Brookdale on Thursday, May 28th from 5 - 7pm on Zoom. Get an update from their staff at multiple locations and learn what’s happening with the senior community right now. Members will have an opportunity to ask questions and give self-introductions. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! We are pleased to be able to present this event at no charge to participants. We ask that you would consider a donation to our designated charity for this event, Tri-City Hospital Foundation. Tri-City Medical Center is effectively managing its resources and available supplies to treat the patients who come to us for care, both those who fear they may have COVID-19. Any amount is helpful and would be greatly appreciated. Donate now! More details and registration. Launching eCommerce for Small Businesses Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tune in on Friday, May 29th for this special workshop on launching eCommerce for your small business. This free workshop is open to everyone and provided via Zoom, and instructions will be sent following registration. Moving some part of your business online was not always as easy as some have claimed. Getting setup is only part of the task, getting your audience to show up was even harder. That has often been the hardest nut to crack. Fortunately it has gotten a bit easier, the world has changed. A lot still depends on your target audience's willingness to "meet you online". But, social distancing and other restrictions that customers face has increased their willingness and motivation to seek more of their needs online. This webinar will explore the hurdles, tools and opportunities of moving some part of your business online. More details. Understanding Human Behavior to Become a Better Leader - A Workshop for All CEOs, Managers and Motivators Online Event via Zoom Friday, June 5, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Have you ever wondered why you seem to connect with some people easily, while others can frustrate or even irritate you? Would you like to be a better leader, teammate, spouse, parent, or friend? Tune in on Friday, June 5th as Dan Wilson from P3 Leadership Solutions shares some insight into how knowing yourself and understanding others can lead to higher levels of personal growth and team performance. In this session, you will learn: Why we are all different, but predictably so The four main behavioral styles and how to tailor your communication with each one to facilitate faster and deeper relationships An awareness of the twelve different driving forces or motivators and why they play a huge role in our lives This event is free and open to everyone! More details and registration. More Specific Reopening Guidelines for Businesses  The State estimates that 70% of the California economy has reopened. Yesterday, the State released more specific guidelines for readying to reopen other sectors, such as Offices (that cannot telework), malls and strip malls (for curbside/outdoor pickup), and outdoor museums. Each County in the State will be moving through the "Roadmap Stages" as they meet certain markers. San Diego County is currently in the first part of Stage 2 Reopening. More details. SD County Board of Supervisors Pass Reopening Framework On May 5th, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a Business Safety Framework to protect employees and customers. They ask that businesses complete a plan template to be ready. More specific guidelines are expected to be released on Friday. Following Thursday May 7th, Governor Newsom cleared the way for some manufacturing, logistics, and retail businesses to reopen today. This marks California's entry into "Stage 2" of the Road Map to Recovery. "Lower risk" workplaces listed below may open as soon as today, as long as they fill out and post the San Diego County Safe Reopening Plan Template and provide it to their employees. Businesses with questions may email COVID19BusinessQuestions@sdcounty.ca.gov. As more San Diego County businesses prepare to reopen, it is important to remember that only curbside pick-up will be allowed, and no customers should be inside the premises. More details. CalChamber Releases 2020 Job Killer List (Source: CalChamber) The California Chamber of Commerce released its annual job killer list yesterday, which includes 10 bills that threaten California’s economic recovery and would hurt the ability of employers to rehire or maintain employment of California workers should they become law. More details. Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will host a Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday with Dr. Kenneth Roth, an Internal Medicine specialist with Sharp Health. They will answer constituents’ questions regarding the latest public health information, the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Additionally, during this week’s program, Rep. Levin will announce the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for the 49th District. He will be joined by Maria Mingalone, Executive Director of the Oceanside Museum of Art and chair of the judging committee for the competition.  Constituents can submit questions ahead of time by emailing them to  MLevin.Press@mail.house.gov and including their first name and city of residence. More details and viewing options. COVID-19 Virtual Restaurant Workshop This Friday! Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 15, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM As North County restaurants have been affected by the closure to dine-in visitors, our restaurants will need to adapt to COVID-19 reopening to the public. To help coach owners through this process, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath has brought together county, state and local restaurants and public health leaders to hold a virtual workshop just for restaurant owners on Friday, May 15th from 10am to 12pm. The goal of this workshop is to provide North County restaurant owners with a better understanding of the changing regulatory landscape and some strategies for managing the new industry realities because of COVID-19. While we may not have all the answers, we want to start the dialogue now on how to best adapt and what to expect in the coming weeks and months. Our panelists include: Caroline Smith | San Diego County Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Matt Sutton | California Restaurant Association Cynthia Darlington | Darlington Marketing More details and registration. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details.  Open Letter to Suspend California AB-5 An influential group of 151 economists and political scientists is calling for the immediate suspension of California’s AB-5, a law that was passed in 2019 to regulate the use of independent contractors in a variety of activities. The Open Letter to Suspend California AB-5 that is addressed to California Governor Gavin Newsom and all members of the California State Legislature, calls for the immediate suspension of the law, which prevents individuals from working part-time in a variety of indispensable positions, especially during the coronavirus crisis. More details. Read Letter. Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. ​Frontwave Credit Union Gains SBA Approval to Accept PPP Applications  As part of its commitment to fighting for its Members and the communities it serves, Frontwave Credit Union announced today that it has been approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to accept applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program, backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a loan program designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. After running out of funds in its initial two weeks, the program was reauthorized and relaunched on Monday, April 27, to provide an additional $310 billion in loans to small businesses nationwide. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. More details. North County Business Organizations Advocate for Survival of Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is partnering with numerous North County business organizations to advocate for a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. In a letter sent to CA State Senate and Assemblymembers, the Chambers noted "It is time to work toward reopening our economy and providing a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. We believe that there is an opportunity to allow a greater number of businesses to open under the existing health and safety protocols." Read Letter. How SDG&E is Helping Customers During COVID-19? (Source: SDG&E) As we adjust to a new way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic and many people are spending more time at home, SDG&E understands customer concerns about the impact to their energy bills. SDG&E is committed to helping its customers through this challenging situation by voluntarily halting disconnections due to unpaid bills, temporarily waiving late payment fees for business customers whose finances have been devastated by the coronavirus, offering flexible payment plans and postponing non-critical planned outages. More details. CalSavers Deadline Extension CalSavers is California’s retirement savings program designed  for the millions of Californians who lack a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was created by legislation passed in 2016 requiring California employers to either sponsor a retirement plan or participate in CalSavers – an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with no employer fees or fiduciary liability. California’s new mandate is phased in over three years, with deadlines based on employee size. In light  of the COVID-19 crisis the first deadline will be extended to September 30, 2020 for employers with  over 100 employees, but any eligible employer can join today. More details. On-Demand Webinar: 2020 Instagram Strategy Webinar - Covering COVID-19 Provided by San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network  Thrive in 2020! Are you ready to take your Instagram game to the next level? If you are a small business owner who already uses Instagram regularly, and extra push to get your strategy to the next level, this class is for you. We will go over the latest 2020 trends for Instagram, and you will leave with a plan of execution so your business elevates this year through the power of this awesome platform. Key takeaways include: Learn the 2020 trends you want to absolutely use. Learn about influencer marketing and how to best utilize it. Create your own 2020 Instagram blueprint for your business. Set goals you can actually achieve based on your existing metrics. More details and registration.       Join us for our virtual networking luncheons! We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday May 6, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 5/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 5/08/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM YouTube for Business - 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video 5/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Business After Hours 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/28/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer Powered by Brookdale 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 6/10/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/23/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Business Mixer TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanside Unified Seeking Kinder Students for Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program James M. Cox Foundation Donates $25,000 to Feeding San Diego Union Bank Takes Oceanside Theatre Company Campaign Goal Over the Top with $5,000 Grant Help Support Local Farms Now More Than Ever Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Does the California Consumer Privacy Act Prevent Me from Checking Employees’ Temperatures? (Source: CalChamber) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our economy, business owners are trying their best to ensure that employees returning to the workplace are safe to resume their duties, particularly when those duties involve interactions with other people. For this reason, many businesses are implementing safety procedures that often include temperature checks for employees resuming their work. More details. Hear Important Economic Updates at Tomorrow's Virtual Emerging Issues Forum Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. Presentation 1: Councilmember Ryan Keim – Update on City of Oceanside’s Economic Recovery Task Force Presentation 2: Rick Wright from MainStreet Oceanside – Update on projects recently passed by Downtown Advisory Committee Presentation 3:  Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner for the City of Oceanside- overview of the City's General Plan Update process. In February, the Oceanside City Council approved the budget appropriation and professional service agreement for Phase 2 of the Oceanside General Plan Update. This next phase of the General Plan Update will ensure that all components of the General Plan are aligned and focused on a common vision for the City’s future. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am on Zoom. Login details will be sent following registration. ​​​​​​More details. ​​​​​​YouTube for Business - 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video Online Event via Zoom Friday, May 8, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Have you thought about starting a YouTube channel for your business? Are you wondering how to turn viewers into potential customers? Tune in on Friday, May 8th as Owen Video, a business specializing in building YouTube channels for businesses and industry leaders, joins us live to share his 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video. In this session, you will learn: Why the YouTube Algorithm is a Business Owner’s Best Friend How to Come Up with UNLIMITED Video Ideas to Attract Customers What to Say on Camera So You're Persuasive and Professional This event is free and open to all business. Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534 ext. 110. More details and registration. Owen Video YouTube Channel. Deep Dive: How is the Pandemic Influencing Consumers? U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Suzanne Clark, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Joshua Ackerman, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan; Kelsey Robinson, Partner at McKinsey & Company; and Rich Thau, President of Engagious talk about consumer behavior changes during the coronavirus pandemic. View video. Connect Casually with Community Members at our Virtual Business After Hours Online Event via Zoom Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Grab your favorite beer, wine, or spirits from somewhere local and join us for a Virtual Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Connect with like-minded businesses over a casual meeting while supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, and shops. This event is free and open to everyone! The only cost to you is your choice of local beverage. This event is open to all businesses in the area, so come join us! Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. We encourage you to a drink from one of our local breweries or wineries for this event! Check out what's open on our blog! More details and registration.  Col Philip G. Antekeier to Provide an Update on MCB Camp Pendleton at our Virtual Military Affairs Forum Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. At our May 14th meeting Col Philip G. Antekeier, Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton will give an in-depth update of MCB Camp Pendleton. This meeting will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent following registration. More details and registration. Small Employers and New Emergency FMLA (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the responsibilities small employers have under the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA), and how the new leave differs from the regular Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). More details. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details.  Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. ​Frontwave Credit Union Gains SBA Approval to Accept PPP Applications  As part of its commitment to fighting for its Members and the communities it serves, Frontwave Credit Union announced today that it has been approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to accept applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program, backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a loan program designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. After running out of funds in its initial two weeks, the program was reauthorized and relaunched on Monday, April 27, to provide an additional $310 billion in loans to small businesses nationwide. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. More details. North County Business Organizations Advocate for Survival of Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is partnering with numerous North County business organizations to advocate for a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. In a letter sent to CA State Senate and Assemblymembers, the Chambers noted "It is time to work toward reopening our economy and providing a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. We believe that there is an opportunity to allow a greater number of businesses to open under the existing health and safety protocols." Read Letter. AT&T Offers Added Relief for Customers AT&T is planning on being here to help you stay connected throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that staying in touch with your family, friends, school and work has never been more important. Click the link below for a few ways we're helping consumers, small businesses, and enterprises across the country. Visit AT&T's dedicated COVID-19 website for additional details and the latest updates. More details. How SDG&E is Helping Customers During COVID-19? (Source: SDG&E) As we adjust to a new way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic and many people are spending more time at home, SDG&E understands customer concerns about the impact to their energy bills. SDG&E is committed to helping its customers through this challenging situation by voluntarily halting disconnections due to unpaid bills, temporarily waiving late payment fees for business customers whose finances have been devastated by the coronavirus, offering flexible payment plans and postponing non-critical planned outages. More details. On-Demand Webinar: 2020 Instagram Strategy Webinar - Covering COVID-19 Provided by San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network  Thrive in 2020! Are you ready to take your Instagram game to the next level? If you are a small business owner who already uses Instagram regularly, and extra push to get your strategy to the next level, this class is for you. We will go over the latest 2020 trends for Instagram, and you will leave with a plan of execution so your business elevates this year through the power of this awesome platform. Key takeaways include: Learn the 2020 trends you want to absolutely use. Learn about influencer marketing and how to best utilize it. Create your own 2020 Instagram blueprint for your business. Set goals you can actually achieve based on your existing metrics. More details and registration.       Join us for our virtual networking luncheons! We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday April 29, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 5/01/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 5/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 5/08/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM YouTube for Business - 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video 5/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Business After Hours 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/28/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Mixer Powered by Brookdale TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Hiscox Pledges $2 Million to Support the Small Business Community Three MiraCosta College Students Awarded Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships Cox Communications Uses Virtual Assistance to Support Customers While Social Distancing During Coronavirus Crisis Body & Brain Wellness Foundation San Diego #GetBright Program Integral Communities Partner with Local Flower Grower to Pay it Forward Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside to Provide Lunch and Snack to Youth Under 18 During COVID-19 Crisis Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser New California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (Source: CalChamber) Last night, the California Labor Commissioner released the CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers poster. Employers who are covered under California’s new supplemental paid sick leave requirement for food sector workers (Executive Order N-51-20) must post this notice in a conspicuous place. If the employer’s food sector workers don’t frequent the workplace, then the employer may electronically distribute the notice. More details. Tune Into May's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Next Week Online Event via Zoom Tuesday, May 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Log into the Oceanside Chamber's 1st Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, May 5th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom. Instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum Online Event via Zoom Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. Presentation 1: Councilmember Ryan Keim – Update on City of Oceanside’s Economic Recovery Task Force Presentation 2: Chamber CEO Scott Ashton – Update on projects recently passed by Downtown Advisory Committee Presentation 3:  Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner for the City of Oceanside- overview of the City's General Plan Update process. In February, the Oceanside City Council approved the budget appropriation and professional service agreement for Phase 2 of the Oceanside General Plan Update. This next phase of the General Plan Update will ensure that all components of the General Plan are aligned and focused on a common vision for the City’s future. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am on Zoom. Login details will be sent following registration. ​​​​​​More details. Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty Online Event Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM With the many changes happening across the country, it’s a particularly difficult time for local businesses. With this in mind, our Chairman’s Circle partner, Grow with Google, will be hosting a special livestream for small businesses. Discover tools, tips and resources to help you manage your business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how to update critical business information online to keep customers informed, host virtual meetings and events, and access documents from anywhere. They’ll also share the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support small businesses. Register to tune into this virtual event, and spread the word to the small businesses you work with. More details and registration. ​​​​​​YouTube for Business - 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video Online Event via Zoom May 8, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Have you thought about starting a YouTube channel for your business? Are you wondering how to turn viewers into potential customers? Tune in on Friday, May 8th as Owen Video, a business specializing in building YouTube channels for businesses and industry leaders, joins us live to share his 3 Tips for Making Sales with Video. In this session, you will learn: Why the YouTube Algorithm is a Business Owner’s Best Friend How to Come Up with UNLIMITED Video Ideas to Attract Customers What to Say on Camera So You're Persuasive and Professional This event is free and open to all business. Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534 ext. 110. More details and registration. Owen Video YouTube Channel. Virtual Business After Hours Online Event via Zoom Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Grab your favorite beer, wine, or spirits from somewhere local and join us for a Virtual Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Connect with like-minded businesses over a casual meeting while supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, and shops. This event is free and open to everyone! The only cost to you is your choice of local beverage. This event is open to all businesses in the area, so come join us! Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. We encourage you to a drink from one of our local breweries or wineries for this event! Check out what's open on our blog! More details and registration.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details.  ​Frontwave Credit Union Gains SBA Approval to Accept PPP Applications  As part of its commitment to fighting for its Members and the communities it serves, Frontwave Credit Union announced today that it has been approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to accept applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program, backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a loan program designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. After running out of funds in its initial two weeks, the program was reauthorized and relaunched on Monday, April 27, to provide an additional $310 billion in loans to small businesses nationwide. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. More details. Oceanside Council Approves Business Loan Program At its April 22, 2020 meeting, the Oceanside City Council approved a $1.18 million allocation for a Business Loan Program that provides gap-funding to local small businesses whose operations have been negatively impacted by COVID-19-related health orders. Funding for the program comes from the City’s General Fund interest earnings. The Business Loan Program was created in response to small businesses experiencing long wait times for federal loan funds. Loans ranging from $2,500 – $20,000 will be available to independently-owned, consumer-serving businesses in Oceanside that have been approved for federal loans, whose funds will not be arriving in a timely manner. The program is geared toward independent restaurants and retail establishments, those hardest hit by the health orders. More details. North County Business Organizations Advocate for Survival of Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is partnering with numerous North County business organizations to advocate for a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. In a letter sent to CA State Senate and Assemblymembers, the Chambers noted "It is time to work toward reopening our economy and providing a path for more small business owners and their employees to get back to work. We believe that there is an opportunity to allow a greater number of businesses to open under the existing health and safety protocols." Read Letter. On-Demand Webinar: 2020 Instagram Strategy Webinar - Covering COVID-19 Provided by San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network  Thrive in 2020! Are you ready to take your Instagram game to the next level? If you are a small business owner who already uses Instagram regularly, and extra push to get your strategy to the next level, this class is for you. We will go over the latest 2020 trends for Instagram, and you will leave with a plan of execution so your business elevates this year through the power of this awesome platform. Key takeaways include: Learn the 2020 trends you want to absolutely use. Learn about influencer marketing and how to best utilize it. Create your own 2020 Instagram blueprint for your business. Set goals you can actually achieve based on your existing metrics. More details and registration. Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. Earth Month in Oceanside Goes Digital The City of Oceanside’s Earth Month celebration has moved online this year, offering participants the opportunity to practice sustainability efforts while at home. The month-long celebration will include environmentally focused activities for all ages, art and video contests, and a virtual Earth Festival featuring local, environmentally-conscious businesses. Community members can visit the Green Oceanside webpage and click on “Earth Month” to access weekly digital Earth Month content. Throughout the month of April, the weekly themes include Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day, Climate and Energy, Water, Zero Waste, and Parks and Green Spaces. By participating in contests and activities, participants will also have opportunities to win prizes such as sustainability kits and gift cards to be used at local businesses. More details. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Annual Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast is Going Virtual Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside! Even a pandemic can’t keep us from celebrating mom! The Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast is going virtual! Since we can’t come together for fun and fellowship in person, we will “see” you on Saturday, May 9th. Tune in on YouTube at 10:30 AM for a heartwarming and inspiring welcome from CEO Jodi Diamond, poetry tributes to moms by our Club Members, and the BEST pancake recipe EVER. Tickets can be purchase on their website, where you can also find sponsorship opportunities. More details, registration and sponsorship flyer. AT&T Offers Added Relief for Customers AT&T is planning on being here to help you stay connected throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that staying in touch with your family, friends, school and work has never been more important. Click the link below for a few ways we're helping consumers, small businesses, and enterprises across the country. Visit AT&T's dedicated COVID-19 website for additional details and the latest updates. More details. Scripps Becomes First in San Diego County to Treat COVID-19 Patients with Experimental Convalescent Plasma Therapy (Source: Scripps Health) Scripps Health recently became the first health care provider in San Diego County to use an experimental therapy as a possible treatment for COVID-19 patients. The treatment involves taking plasma donated by someone who has recovered from COVID-19 and transfusing it into a hospitalized patient currently battling a serious COVID-19 infection. The idea behind the treatment – known as convalescent plasma therapy – is that people who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus when transfused into patients with serious, active disease. More details. Be Vigilant of Scams During the Pandemic (Source: SDG&E) As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people worldwide, SDG&E wants to make sure that customers know how to protect themselves against scammers. It’s not uncommon for scams to increase during a crisis and, while they may occur year-round, the risk is much higher right now. If you receive suspicious emails, texts or calls about Federal stimulus checks, your SDG&E bill or personal information, be cautious. More details.       Join us for a virtual networking luncheon on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-1:00pm. We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Friday, May 01, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday April 22, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 4/16/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Vitrual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar 4/21/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM How to be Effective Selling at Home Virtual Workshop 4/24/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast 4/24/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Marketing Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve 5/01/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 5/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Business After Hours 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Tips to Stay Safe in the Age of Remote Working VANC and the American Legion Post 760 Food Distribution Opportunity MiraCosta College Recieves Funds to Support Students During Pandemic Cox Communications Extends Coronavirus Response Offer for Connect2Compete with Free Service for Students Until July 15th Body & Brain Wellness Foundation San Diego #GetBright Program Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus and Small Business Assistance Bounce Back USA with Minuteman Press Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Reminder: Properly Document FFCRA Leave to Claim Tax Credits (Source: CalChamber) Employers are becoming familiar with the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides new COVID-19-related federal emergency paid sick leave and emergency family and medical leave. As employees start using the new leave, it’s important for employers to collect and maintain proper documentation, not only for their own records, but also to claim the new tax credits available to them. More details. *Last Chance to Register* Virtual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar Tomorrow! Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM You’re invited to tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Stellar Solar on Thursday, April 23rd from 5-7pm on Zoom.  Meet their local team and find out why they were voted the “Best Solar Company” in San Diego 7 times in the last 9 years by the Union Tribune readers. Attendees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! You’re encouraged to support our local restaurants, wineries, and breweries during this time. Many are offering to-go and takeout options for your safety and convenience. *Note: This event is open to both members and prospective members, and is free of charge! If you have any questions, please contact Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details.  *Last Chance to Register*  Virtual New Member Breakfast This Friday! Friday, April 24, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Breakfast happening Friday, April 24th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. In lieu of our in-house breakfast, we’re encouraging attendees to purchase food to-go to help support local businesses during this challenging time. Note: This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber. If you would like to attend a virtual event, please contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration. *Last Chance to Register*  Marketing Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve This Friday! Friday, April 24, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  You’re invited to join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, April 24th from 10:30am-11:30am. We’ve seen many changes over the past few weeks and marketing is no exception. That’s why we’re bringing together three dynamic industry experts, Simone Talarico Ross with Simone & Company Marketing Agency, Richard Zarate with Think Marketing Results and Aaron Gobidas with GoBeRewarded, to share their best tips on digital marketing to help your business stay ahead of the curve. You’ll learn how to:  Pivot Your Marketing Message During a Crisis Plant Seeds and Build a Following Leverage Recent Changes to Various Platforms Increase Results with Data Accuracy Make Your Website Work for You Avoid Marketing Scams More details. Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty Wednesday, May 6, 2020 9:00AM - 10:00AM With the many changes happening across the country, it’s a particularly difficult time for local businesses. With this in mind, our Chairman’s Circle partner, Grow with Google, will be hosting a special livestream for small businesses. Discover tools, tips and resources to help you manage your business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how to update critical business information online to keep customers informed, host virtual meetings and events, and access documents from anywhere. They’ll also share the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support small businesses. Register to tune into this virtual event, and spread the word to the small businesses you work with. More details and registration. Virtual Business After Hours Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Grab your favorite beer, wine, or spirits from somewhere local and join us for a Virtual Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Connect with like-minded businesses over a casual meeting while supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, and shops. This event is free and open to everyone! The only cost to you is your choice of local beverage. This event is open to all businesses in the area, so come join us! Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. We encourage you to a drink from one of our local breweries or wineries for this event! Check out what's open on our blog! More details and registration.  Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. Earth Month in Oceanside Goes Digital The City of Oceanside’s Earth Month celebration has moved online this year, offering participants the opportunity to practice sustainability efforts while at home. The month-long celebration will include environmentally focused activities for all ages, art and video contests, and a virtual Earth Festival featuring local, environmentally-conscious businesses. Community members can visit the Green Oceanside webpage and click on “Earth Month” to access weekly digital Earth Month content. Throughout the month of April, the weekly themes include Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day, Climate and Energy, Water, Zero Waste, and Parks and Green Spaces. By participating in contests and activities, participants will also have opportunities to win prizes such as sustainability kits and gift cards to be used at local businesses. More details. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Annual Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast is Going Virtual Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside! Even a pandemic can’t keep us from celebrating mom! The Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast is going virtual! Since we can’t come together for fun and fellowship in person, we will “see” you on Saturday, May 9th. Tune in on YouTube at 10:30 AM for a heartwarming and inspiring welcome from CEO Jodi Diamond, poetry tributes to moms by our Club Members, and the BEST pancake recipe EVER. Tickets can be purchase on their website, where you can also find sponsorship opportunities. More details, registration and sponsorship flyer. Telework Webinars to Support San Diego Regional Employers The SANDAG iCommute program has developed a telework webinar series for regional employers and employees as they shift to teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis. Webinar 1: New to Telework Culture? How to overcome challenges and prepare employees for success​ will be held tomorrow at 11am. Webinar 2: Seasoned Telework Programs - Expanding and adapting for company-wide remote work will be held Friday, April 3rd 11 a.m. Additional resources for employers and teleworkers are available on the iCommuteSD.com/telework web page. More details. How SDG&E Is Giving Back to It's Communities (Source: SDG&E) ​SDG&E has donated $1 million in shareholder funds to help launch the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund to support local nonprofit groups that help the needy with food, rent and utility bill assistance. At SDG&E’s recommendation, the Community Response Fund has provided funding to the following efforts. More details.       Join us for a virtual networking luncheon on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-1:00pm. We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Friday, May 01, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday April 15, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 4/16/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Vitrual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar 4/21/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM How to be Effective Selling at Home Virtual Workshop 4/24/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast 4/24/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Marketing Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve 5/01/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 5/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Business After Hours 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanside COVID-19 Update MiraCosta College Joins Effort in Developing Critical Personal Protective Equipment in Ongoing Fight Against the Coronavirus HUD Moves Quickly to Make $3 Billion of COVID-19 Relief Funding Available to Communities Across the Nation City of Oceanside Issues Full Beach Closure Notice Online Leadership Strategy Series​​​ North County Health Orders: April Critical to Flatten the Curve Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser COVID-19 Paid Leaves Explained (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act interact with California laws; how to handle paid time for these new laws; the importance of written documentation; and recommendations for employers. More details. Virtual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM You’re invited to tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Stellar Solar on Thursday, April 23rd from 5-7pm on Zoom.  Meet their local team and find out why they were voted the “Best Solar Company” in San Diego 7 times in the last 9 years by the Union Tribune readers. Attendees will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! You’re encouraged to support our local restaurants, wineries, and breweries during this time. Many are offering to-go and takeout options for your safety and convenience. *Note: This event is open to both members and prospective members, and is free of charge! If you have any questions, please contact Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details.  Virtual New Member Breakfast Friday, April 24, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Breakfast happening Friday, April 24th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. In lieu of our in-house breakfast, we’re encouraging attendees to purchase food to-go to help support local businesses during this challenging time. Note: This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber. If you would like to attend a virtual event, please contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration. Marketing Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve Friday, April 24, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM  You’re invited to join us for a live, interactive webinar on Friday, April 24th from 10:30am-11:30am. We’ve seen many changes over the past few weeks and marketing is no exception. That’s why we’re bringing together three dynamic industry experts, Simone Talarico Ross with Simone & Company Marketing Agency, Richard Zarate with Think Marketing Results and Aaron Gobidas with GoBeRewarded, to share their best tips on digital marketing to help your business stay ahead of the curve. You’ll learn how to:  Pivot Your Marketing Message During a Crisis Plant Seeds and Build a Following Leverage Recent Changes to Various Platforms Increase Results with Data Accuracy Make Your Website Work for You Avoid Marketing Scams More details. Virtual Business After Hours Tuesday, May 12, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Grab your favorite beer, wine, or spirits from somewhere local and join us for a Virtual Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12th from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Connect with like-minded businesses over a casual meeting while supporting breweries, wineries, distilleries, and shops. This event is free and open to everyone! The only cost to you is your choice of local beverage. This event is open to all businesses in the area, so come join us! Registrants will receive Zoom meeting details upon registration. We encourage you to a drink from one of our local breweries or wineries for this event! Check out what's open on our blog! More details and registration.  Insurance Premium Refunds, Credits, and Reductions in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented challenge for California’s businesses and residents. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom on March 4, 2020 declared a statewide State of Emergency. Californians were ordered to “shelter-in-place” shortly thereafter. More details. Property Tax Penalty Cancellations Available to Those Affected by COVID-19 Over the past couple of weeks, the Oceanside Chamber has been working with a regional coalition of North County Chambers to ask Treasurer-Tax Collector, Dan McAllister to have late payment penalties waived for those that have been impacted by Covid-19 and were unable to make their property tax payments by the April 10th Deadline. On Saturday, April 11, the Treasurer-Tax Collectors office posted a message indicating he is now accepting penalty cancellation requests for those that have been directly impacted by the Corona Virus pandemic. More details. Support the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual Food Drive The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is asking our community to help the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and their North County Food Bank chapter provide emergency food to vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. These Food Banks comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, and distribute food to those in need at 200 distribution sites across the county as well as through 500 nonprofits with feeding programs. Donate! Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits (Source: U.S. Chamber) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to eligible organizations. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration soon will release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. In the meantime, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help organizations understand what to expect and prepare to file for a loan. More details. Earth Month in Oceanside Goes Digital The City of Oceanside’s Earth Month celebration has moved online this year, offering participants the opportunity to practice sustainability efforts while at home. The month-long celebration will include environmentally focused activities for all ages, art and video contests, and a virtual Earth Festival featuring local, environmentally-conscious businesses. Community members can visit the Green Oceanside webpage and click on “Earth Month” to access weekly digital Earth Month content. Throughout the month of April, the weekly themes include Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day, Climate and Energy, Water, Zero Waste, and Parks and Green Spaces. By participating in contests and activities, participants will also have opportunities to win prizes such as sustainability kits and gift cards to be used at local businesses. More details. How to be Effective Selling at Home Virtual Workshop Hosted by the Poway Chamber  Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM  We’re living in unique times to say the least. Business owners are scrambling to maintain control of their livelihoods and don’t know where to turn. Salespeople are all working from home and have no idea how to do so. We all need support, guidance, accountability, motivation and inspiration to help us navigate this very unique time we’re living in. The Poway Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Steve Heroux with Victory Selling to bring you a valuable virtual workshop. What you’ll learn: How to be more productive in a work-from-home environment. How to use your time more effectively and efficiently. How to focus better and eliminate the distractions going on at home. How to improve your sales skills and mindset to emerge much better when this is all over! More details. Telework Webinars to Support San Diego Regional Employers The SANDAG iCommute program has developed a telework webinar series for regional employers and employees as they shift to teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis. Webinar 1: New to Telework Culture? How to overcome challenges and prepare employees for success​ will be held tomorrow at 11am. Webinar 2: Seasoned Telework Programs - Expanding and adapting for company-wide remote work will be held Friday, April 3rd 11 a.m. Additional resources for employers and teleworkers are available on the iCommuteSD.com/telework web page. More details. Learn to Use Zoom Video-Conferencing: Live Training Webinars Our Zoom experts host free and interactive live training webinars daily. Get up to speed in less than an hour. Please select the time zone that fits best for you when registering for one of our live training webinars. More details. Required FFCRA Documentation, Recordkeeping for New Federal Paid Leave (COVID-19) (Source: CalChamber) The new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has dominated employers’ attention with its provisions for emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been trying to answer employers’ questions leading up to April 1, but one issue that remained unclear was the documentation employers should obtain from employees taking leave under the new law. On April 1, 2020, the same day the FFCRA took effect, the DOL issued regulations that specifically addressed the issue. More details. SDG&E Initiatives to Help Business Customers During COVID-19 (Source: SDG&E) ​SDG&E recognizes the tremendous economic and human impact the coronavirus has had on our business community and we want all customers to know that SDG&E is here to help them through this crisis and support their energy needs. In recent weeks, they’ve taken several actions to support our region’s businesses. More details.       Join us for a virtual networking luncheon on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-1:00pm. We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Friday, May 01, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday April 8, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support 4/16/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Vitrual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar 4/24/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast 5/01/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 5/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Business After Hours 5/20/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Plates for 8 TOP  MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanside COVID-19 Update MiraCosta College Joins Effort in Developing Critical Personal Protective Equipment in Ongoing Fight Against the Coronavirus HUD Moves Quickly to Make $3 Billion of COVID-19 Relief Funding Available to Communities Across the Nation City of Oceanside Issues Full Beach Closure Notice Online Leadership Strategy Series​​​ North County Health Orders: April Critical to Flatten the Curve Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser COVID-19 Business Loans Explained - Podcast (Source: CalChamber) Starting today, qualifying small businesses may apply for the federal loans offered through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and Golden Pacific Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Virginia Varela and Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Joseph P. McClure discuss what small business loan programs are available through the CARES Act and how business owners can determine which program best meets their needs. More details. Virtual Mixer Hosted by Stellar Solar Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM You’re invited to tune in for a Virtual Business Mixer powered by Stellar Solar on Thursday, April 23rd from 5-7pm on Zoom.  Meet their local team and find out why they were voted the “Best Solar Company” in San Diego 7 times in the last 9 years by the Union Tribune readers. Members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! You’re encouraged to support our local restaurants, wineries, and breweries during this time. Many have started offering to-go and takeout options for your safety and convenience. View the full list here. Note: This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, and is free of charge! If you are not a member and would like to participate in a virtual networking event, please contact Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration.  Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employers The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details. Virtual New Member Breakfast Friday, April 24, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Breakfast happening Friday, April 24th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. In lieu of our in-house breakfast, we’re encouraging attendees to purchase food to-go to help support local businesses during this challenging time. Note: This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber. If you would like to attend a virtual event, please contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe. More details and registration. Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits (Source: U.S. Chamber) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to eligible organizations. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration soon will release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. In the meantime, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help organizations understand what to expect and prepare to file for a loan. More details. Bigger Than COVID-19 Webpage During this trying time, businesses and community members alike are finding out-of-the-box ways to both keep afloat and support the community. We are overwhelmed by the support Oceanside has shown for our local businesses and for one another. This page is dedicated to showcasing our members efforts and to bring you #GoodNews!​ If your business is going above and beyond to either support the community or your own employees, or you know of someone who is, please email the information to Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber. Together we are bigger than COVID-19! More details. COVID-19 Rapid Response Session #2 with Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Friday, April 10, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The GO-Biz California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF) is hosting a virtual learning series to connect and share resources, challenges, barriers, and opportunities for small businesses to improve pivot and adapt to the marketplace during COVID-19. Join us on Friday for our session to #MeetThisMoment featuring: Dilawar Syed, CEO, Lumiata and ETF Chair Isabel Guzman, Director, CA Small Business Advocate Irma L. Olguin Jr., Co-Founder & CEO, Bitwise Industries Teddy Liaw, CEO, NexRep Patti Röckenwagner, Co-Owner, Röckenwagner Bakery Space is limited. More details and registration.   Telework Webinars to Support San Diego Regional Employers The SANDAG iCommute program has developed a telework webinar series for regional employers and employees as they shift to teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis. Webinar 1: New to Telework Culture? How to overcome challenges and prepare employees for success​ will be held tomorrow at 11am. Webinar 2: Seasoned Telework Programs - Expanding and adapting for company-wide remote work will be held Friday, April 3rd 11 a.m. Additional resources for employers and teleworkers are available on the iCommuteSD.com/telework web page. More details. Learn to Use Zoom Video-Conferencing: Live Training Webinars Our Zoom experts host free and interactive live training webinars daily. Get up to speed in less than an hour. Please select the time zone that fits best for you when registering for one of our live training webinars. More details. Required FFCRA Documentation, Recordkeeping for New Federal Paid Leave (COVID-19) (Source: CalChamber) The new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has dominated employers’ attention with its provisions for emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been trying to answer employers’ questions leading up to April 1, but one issue that remained unclear was the documentation employers should obtain from employees taking leave under the new law. On April 1, 2020, the same day the FFCRA took effect, the DOL issued regulations that specifically addressed the issue. More details. Check Your Health with April's Discovering Wellness eNewsletter! By Angelina Santoro Check your health in April's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. April's issue includes a recipes for Carrot Cake, immune booster tips, and a special member feature from Scripps discussing exercising while sick. More details. Get the Tools You Need for Your Energy Related Projects (Source: SDG&E) ​If you like saving money, then check out our Tool Lending Library. Located at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center, the library has hundreds of tools and “how to” books that are free to borrow. Whether you’re working on a task at home or a professional project, we might have the tool you need to get the job done. Search the library and make reservations online, then stop by to pick them up. More details.       Join us for a virtual networking luncheon on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-1:00pm. We’re inviting a small group of business members to connect over their favorite takeout or delivery order from participating businesses. Each attendee will have the chance to introduce themselves and their business. Our staff will ask engaging questions about your businesses throughout and will help share the registration list so you can stay connected after! This event is free and open to Chamber members and the only cost to you is your meal. View the full list here. Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Friday, May 01, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday April 1, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Open and/or Offering Services Members Offering Support TOP MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Complaceny in the Enemy: Stop the Spread of the Virus While We Still Can Spread the Word Not the Germs MiraCosta College Resources Available to Students Affected by COVID-19 Theatres Respond to COVID with Online Producations Message from our Mayor A Message for Parents Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Small Business During Crisis (Source: CalChamber) Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide some relief for small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 crisis. The Governor’s executive order  allows the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to offer a 90-day extension for tax returns and tax payments for all businesses filing a return for less than $1 million in taxes. That means small businesses will have until the end of July to file their first quarter returns. Additionally, the order extends by 60 days the statute of limitations to file a claim for refund to accommodate tax and fee payers. More details. Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Powered by Zoom Tuesday, April 07, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to join the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, April 7th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1 minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom. Instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details. Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits (Source: U.S. Chamber) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses and nonprofits keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to eligible organizations. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration soon will release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. In the meantime, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help organizations understand what to expect and prepare to file for a loan. More details. Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Joins Business Associations Across the Nation to Save Small Businesses As many businesses have been justifiably anxious about how to keep their businesses afloat during this time of COVID-19, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with over 80 chambers of commerce and business associations across the nation created the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC) to address exactly that concern. Businesses need cash now, period. The coalition, spanning 15 states, wants to empower a solution for both small businesses and the insurance industry, backed by the federal government. More details. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employer The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton and by visiting our COVID-19 Resource page frequently. More details. Telework Webinars to Support San Diego Regional Employers The SANDAG iCommute program has developed a telework webinar series for regional employers and employees as they shift to teleworking during the COVID-19 crisis. Webinar 1: New to Telework Culture? How to overcome challenges and prepare employees for success​ will be held tomorrow at 11am. Webinar 2: Seasoned Telework Programs - Expanding and adapting for company-wide remote work will be held Friday, April 3rd 11 a.m. Additional resources for employers and teleworkers are available on the iCommuteSD.com/telework web page. More details. Learn to Use Zoom Video-Conferencing: Live Training Webinars Our Zoom experts host free and interactive live training webinars daily. Get up to speed in less than an hour. Please select the time zone that fits best for you when registering for one of our live training webinars. More details. Check Your Health with April's Discovering Wellness eNewsletter! By Angelina Santoro Check your health in April's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. April's issue includes a recipes for Carrot Cake, immune booster tips, and a special member feature from Scripps discussing exercising while sick. More details. Get the Tools You Need for Your Energy Related Projects (Source: SDG&E) ​If you like saving money, then check out our Tool Lending Library. Located at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center, the library has hundreds of tools and “how to” books that are free to borrow. Whether you’re working on a task at home or a professional project, we might have the tool you need to get the job done. Search the library and make reservations online, then stop by to pick them up. More details. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options: 19Ten Oceanside Angelo's Burgers Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant Beach Break Cafe Big Bob's Best Pizza Blade 1936 Booze Brothers Brewing (Vista location) Breakwater Brewing Buffalo Wild Wings Coomber Craft Wines Don's Country Kitchen Dominic's Italian Restaurant Domino's DQ Grill and Chill El Pollo Loco Fat Joe's R & J Food Group Inc. Felix's BBQ with Soul Firehouse Subs Fratteli's Italian Kitchen Harbor Fish & Chips Harney Sushi Jersey Mike's Subs Oceanside Jitters Coffee Pub Joe's Crab Shack Killer Pizza from Mars Kilowatt Brewing Knockout Pizza Legacy Brewing Company Mangia e Bevi Orfila Vineyards and Winery Pacific Coast Spirits Pick Up Stix Pier View Coffee Pollos Maria Privateer Coal Fire Pizza Prohibition Brewing Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina San Luis Rey Bakery and Restaurant Senor Grubby's Stratford at the Harbor Submarina Oceanside West Swami's Cafe Tap That Draft Beer Services and Tap Room That Boy Good Venetos Cucina Italiana More details. Members Offering Support: Children’s Paradise Vista Community Clinic Solutions for Change jD Law, P. C. More details. TOP MEMBER NEWS Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Don't Get Scammed During the COVID-19 Pandemic Exceptional Teen Wins San Diego County Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside CalTrans COVID-19 Resources Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There a Difference in California? (Source: CalChamber) Many Californian businesses are facing difficult choices during this COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic). Confronting losses in revenue and uncertainty in the future, businesses are evaluating their options for preserving their companies while maintaining their workforce. CalChamber members are asking, “What is the difference between furloughing and laying off employees?” Essentially, a furloughed employee remains an employee but with reduced or eliminated work hours, while a layoff generally means a complete employment severance. More details. Learn to Use Zoom Video-Conferencing: Live Training Webinars Our Zoom experts host free and interactive live training webinars daily. Get up to speed in less than an hour. Please select the time zone that fits best for you when registering for one of our live training webinars. More details. Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Powered by Zoom Tuesday, April 07, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to join the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, April 7th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1 minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom. Instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is only open to members of the Oceanside Chamber and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employer The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton or calling 760-722-1534 ext. 107. We received word from Congressman Levin's office that the SBA has signed emergency declarations with states including California. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. The best resource for small businesses looking for more direct help and advice is the SBA San Diego District Office. More details. Chamber Meeting & Updates As of March 18th, the following changes are in effect for Chamber meetings and events… First Tuesday Coffee for April is offered virtually through Zoom Oceanside Young Professionals April Committee meeting is offered vitrually Emerging Issues Forum for April is canceled Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 21st Operation Appreciation has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd We will continue to keep you updated on rescheduled or canceled meetings and event. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this situation. Children's Paradise Preschool & Infant Center Remain Open Children’s Paradise Preschool & Infant Centers remain open to care for infants and preschool age children up to five years old and school age children six to twelve in its aftercare setting during the COVID-19 crisis. The schools are currently accepting new children so that families can continue to work. Children’s Paradise has many financial assistance programs to cover child care costs. The Centers have implemented stringent health and safety standard based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and Community Care Licensing. Even before the COVID-19 crisis, Children’s Paradise Centers received some of the highest scores for cleanliness, quality and programs. Childcare is considered an essential service as it enables our community to continue to run the vital services and operations that will get people through this situation. The centers are also providing families with resource connections to food, supplies, diapers and housing. More details. Host a Virtual Food Drive, Donate or Volunteer to Support the San Diego Food Bank The San Diego Food Bank urgently requests your continued support now more than ever. The needs of the populations we serve are growing. Our fellow San Diego seniors, children, working families and members of our military will face economic hardship as a result of layoffs, school closures and health issues. We are currently serving over 350,000 San Diegans per month. These numbers will rapidly increase over the next few weeks and months. Our distribution lines will become longer and our resources will be maxed. More details. Check Your Health with April's Discovering Wellness eNewsletter! By Angelina Santoro Check your health in April's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. April's issue includes a recipes for Carrot Cake, immune booster tips, and a special member feature from Scripps discussing exercising while sick. More details. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ The North County Food Bank's Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic Monday, July 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Dr. Vista, CA 92081 The North County Food Bank invites you to join them for their annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista on Monday, July 20, 2020! There are a range of ways to get involved. They have hole sponsorships for only $500 (includes company signage recognition at one of the 18 holes) and premium hole sponsorships for only $750 (includes company signage recognition, table/tent/chairs at one of the 18 holes). It’s a great and cost effective way for North County organizations to get involved in our community, network and gain visibility. Proceeds benefit the North County Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs! More details and registration. Download Sponsorship Packet. Get the Tools You Need for Your Energy Related Projects (Source: SDG&E) ​If you like saving money, then check out our Tool Lending Library. Located at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center, the library has hundreds of tools and “how to” books that are free to borrow. Whether you’re working on a task at home or a professional project, we might have the tool you need to get the job done. Search the library and make reservations online, then stop by to pick them up. More details. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

 

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors Restaurants Offering Take Out Options: 19Ten Oceanside Angelo's Burgers Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant Beach Break Cafe Big Bob's Best Pizza Blade 1936 Breakwater Brewing Buffalo Wild Wings Coomber Craft Wines Don's Country Kitchen Dominic's Italian Restaurant Domino's DQ Grill and Chill El Pollo Loco Fat Joe's R & J Food Group Inc. Felix's BBQ with Soul Firehouse Subs Fratteli's Italian Kitchen Harbor Fish & Chips Harney Sushi Jersey Mike's Subs Oceanside Jitters Coffee Pub Joe's Crab Shack Killer Pizza from Mars Kilowatt Brewing Knockout Pizza Legacy Brewing Company Mangia e Bevi Mimi's Cafe Orfila Vineyards and Winery Pacific Coast Spirits Pick Up Stix Pier View Coffee Pollos Maria Privateer Coal Fire Pizza Prohibition Brewing Rookies Restaurant and Sports Bar Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina Saint Tropez Bistro and Beyond San Luis Rey Bakery and Restaurant Senor Grubby's Stratford at the Harbor Submarina Oceanside West Swami's Cafe Tap That Draft Beer Services and Tap Room That Boy Good Venetos Cucina Italiana Members Offering Support: Children’s Paradise Vista Community Clinic Solutions for Change jD Law, P. C. TOP MEMBER NEWS Cox Pledges to Support FCC's Keep America Connected Initiative TCA Ends Effort to Extend 241 Toll Road, Unanimously Supports Three-Project Solution to South Orange County Traffic Relief How to Help Your Favorite Small Businesses Survive the Coronavirus Crisis Read more ​​

Open this email in your web browser Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Businesses and Employer The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton or calling 760-722-1534 ext. 107. We received word from Congressman Levin's office that the SBA has signed emergency declarations with states including California. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. The best resource for small businesses looking for more direct help and advice is the SBA San Diego District Office. More details. Chamber Meeting & Updates As of March 18th, the following changes are in effect for Chamber meetings and events… Plates for 8 for March 25th is canceled First Tuesday Coffee for April is canceled Oceanside Young Professionals April Committee meeting is canceled Emerging Issues Forum for April is canceled Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 21st Operation Appreciation has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 22nd We will continue to keep you updated on rescheduled or canceled meetings and event. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this situation. SDG&E Suspends Service Disconnections for Nonpayment as a Part of its Coronavirus Response (Source: SDG&E) With the coronavirus pandemic causing significant impact on the economy and people’s livelihoods, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced today that it will temporarily suspend service disconnections. The disconnection moratorium will remain in place until further notice. The company is urging customers who are struggling to pay their utility bill due to financial hardships stemming from the coronavirus to call its Customer Contact Center at 1-800-411-7343 to make payment arrangements. “With our entire region already experiencing many disruptions due to the coronavirus, the last thing we want our customers to worry about is whether they can afford to keep their lights on,” said Scott Crider, SDG&E’s vice president of customer services. More details. Cox Announces Plans to Support Residential Customers in Need during Coronavirus Pandemic (Source: Cox Communications) Cox announced today additional plans to support residential customers during the coronavirus pandemic. Cox is upgrading internet speeds for select residential packages and implementing a variety of other changes to provide support and relief for our customers and communities in greatest need. “As learning and work for many shift to the home, we want customers to have access to the internet speeds and resources that help them to remain productive,” said Pat Esser, president and chief executive officer of Cox Communications. “During these uncertain times, we don’t want our residential customers to worry about their internet connection. Our network is built to handle peak use day and night to meet the full needs of families’ demands for entertainment, school assignments and late-night deadlines.” More details. Scripps Health Launches Nurse Line Dedicated to COVID-19 (Source: Scripps Health) Scripps Health has launched a COVID-19 nurse line, at 888-261-8431, that connects patients to a team of nurses dedicated to screening people with symptoms associated with the new coronavirus. Patients with fever and/or respiratory symptoms should call the dedicated phone line first before coming to any Scripps facility. They should not just walk in and should not use the Scripps online scheduling system for appointments. Anyone who calls the nurse line will be connected to a nurse at the COVID-19 call center who will ask a series of questions designed to evaluate the caller’s potential risk for coronavirus infection. As warranted, the caller will be connected to a provider via video chat for further evaluation. More details. Tri-City Medical Center COVID-19 Resource Page (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) Tri-City Medical Center has created a resource page with information on measures they are taking to protect their patients, employees and the broader community relating to COVID-19. The page includes numerous links to valuable resources. More details.  Supporting COVID-19 Response for U.S. Homeless Population (Source: Kaiser Permanente) Kaiser Permanente is providing $1 million to increase capacity for preventing and treating cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, within the nation’s homeless population in a collaboration with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. People experiencing homelessness are more vulnerable to infectious diseases due to crowded living conditions, challenges to hygiene and sanitation, and underlying chronic conditions. Despite these risk factors, they are often overlooked during times of emergency, such as the current pandemic, when assistance is most urgent. Homeless service providers are in dire need of financial support, guidance, and protocols so they can safely and directly connect with unhoused people while taking necessary steps to prevent the virus’ spread. More details. Host a Virtual Food Drive, Donate or Volunteer to Support the San Diego Food Bank The San Diego Food Bank urgently requests your continued support now more than ever. The needs of the populations we serve are growing. Our fellow San Diego seniors, children, working families and members of our military will face economic hardship as a result of layoffs, school closures and health issues. We are currently serving over 350,000 San Diegans per month. These numbers will rapidly increase over the next few weeks and months. Our distribution lines will become longer and our resources will be maxed. More details. March's Discovering Wellness eNewsletter is Feeling Lucky! By Angelina Santoro You're in luck! Check out March's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. March's issue includes healthy picnic snacks to grab and go, a delicious recipe for festive Irish Bread to spice up your St. Patrick's Day, and a special member feature from the W. E. L. L. Clinic by Children's Primary Care Medical Group discussing five health tips for the whole family. More details. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, May 23, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ The North County Food Bank's Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic Monday, July 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Dr. Vista, CA 92081 The North County Food Bank invites you to join them for their annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista on Monday, July 20, 2020! There are a range of ways to get involved. They have hole sponsorships for only $500 (includes company signage recognition at one of the 18 holes) and premium hole sponsorships for only $750 (includes company signage recognition, table/tent/chairs at one of the 18 holes). It’s a great and cost effective way for North County organizations to get involved in our community, network and gain visibility. Proceeds benefit the North County Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs! More details and registration. Download Sponsorship Packet. AB 5 - Employment Status Seminar The Employment Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a series of seminars discussing Assembly Bill 5 throughout the year. During the seminar, they will go over the ABC Test, how to go about determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor as well as provide resources to aid in classifying workers. Seminars will be held in various locations through the state, including Oceanside. To register for the seminar, visit the EDD’s website and be sure to click on the drop down at the top to see the AB 5 seminar availabilities. More details and registration. 2020 Marijuana Prevention PSA Counter-Ad Contest In California, we have Marijuana being sold legally. The one thing everyone agrees with is we don’t want underage marijuana use. The North Coastal Prevention Coalition, Tri-City Medical Center and Vista Community Clinic are hosting a 420 Remix PSA Counter-Ad Contest. Our youth of San Diego County can create the best messages to reach their peers! Create a photo, audio clip or video ad design to prevent teens from using marijuana. Learn more about submitting a design and see design examples at the link following. Submission deadline is March 31st! More details. MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. Get the Tools You Need for Your Energy Related Projects (Source: SDG&E) ​If you like saving money, then check out our Tool Lending Library. Located at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center, the library has hundreds of tools and “how to” books that are free to borrow. Whether you’re working on a task at home or a professional project, we might have the tool you need to get the job done. Search the library and make reservations online, then stop by to pick them up. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Mimi's Cafe ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Blade 1936 ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! The Appliance Outlet Think Marketing Results ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Harvest Time Produce, Inc. Coldwell Banker Previews International - Marta Hall Compass Balloons, LLC Laurie Sloan Kotecki Agency - Farmer's Insurance Solis Team Real Estate - Mike and Jessica Solis Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS College Scholarship Applications Available for Oceanside Students Scripps Hospitals Implement Visitor Restrictions Physical Frequencies Dance Performance at MiraCosta College CSUSM Summer Session 2020 Offers 170 Courses to the Community Current Job Openings at the Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier and Worldmark Oceanside Harbor LatinX Construction Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/24/2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM OYPN Community Service Event at the North County Food Bank 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/10/2020 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bliss Tea and Treats Grand Opening Celebration 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 5/07/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 5/12/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Pacific Coast Spirits 5/14/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/16/2020 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Foirces Day Operation Appreciation 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 6/04/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Sea Hive South O Marketplace Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Coronavirus: An Economic Outlook (Source: CalChamber) Coronavirus continues to dominate the news, raising concerns among individuals and for our economy. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by economist Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D, founding partner of Beacon Economics, to discuss the COVID-19 coronavirus and its possible impact on the economy and businesses. More details. Oceanside Economic Development Update Check out all the new and coming businesses! Oceanside has an incredibly dynamic business climate with new restaurants, retail shops, and manufacturing businesses moving into the City. The City's Economic Development Division assists businesses with expansion and relocation to Oceanside by offering site searches, business visits, statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. More details. Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. This week, Col. Philip G. Antekeier will provide an update for MCB Camp Pendleton. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month(odd numbered months), from 8am to 9:00am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 16th, 2020 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form. OYPN Community Service Event at the North County Food Bank  Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM The North County Food Bank 1445 Engineer St. Ste. 110 Vista, CA 92081 Come join the Oceanside Young Professionals Network for a service event at the North County Food Bank’s new Vista location on Tuesday, March 24th from 1 PM - 4 PM. Meet like-minded young professionals and be of service to your local community. The North County Food Bank’s leadership team will lead a tour of the location and will provide a detailed overview of their various programs. Volunteers may participate in a range of activities necessary to the North County Food Bank's efforts to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Light refreshments will be provided. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. All volunteers must register for the shift prior to arrival. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. More details and registration. Resources for Businesses to Address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, it is important for all employers to monitor the outbreak and implement strategies to protect their workforce while ensuring continuity of operations. To help educate employers and employees on how they can prepare for and address the impacts of the virus, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) have provided resources that we hope you will use and share with your members. ​More details. View toolkit. March's Discovering Wellness eNewsletters is Feeling Lucky! By Angelina Santoro You're in luck! Check out March's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. March's issue includes healthy picnic snacks to grab and go, a delicious recipe for festive Irish Bread to spice up your St. Patrick's Day, and a special member feature from the W. E. L. L. Clinic by Children's Primary Care Medical Group discussing five health tips for the whole family. More details. Requiring a Doctor's Note to Confirm a Disability (CalChamber) "One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing to complete projects in a timely manner) came to me and said she needed more time to complete her work because she’s dyslexic. I asked her to provide me a doctor’s note confirming her disability, but she’s refusing, saying that she was diagnosed as a child and it would cost too much to go to a doctor now to get a note. Do I have to provide her an accommodation if she’s refusing to give me a doctor’s note?" - When an employee requests an accommodation for a purported disability, that triggers certain obligations for both the employee and the employer under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. More details. Tri-City Foundation New Socks, Shoes and Sweats Drive Before patients can be discharged from Tri-City Medical Center they must have proper foot protection and clothing to prevent pain, injury, and infection. Yet, many who turn to us for medical care do not have shoes, socks or clothing. Please help Tri-City Hospital Foundation collect unused Socks, Shoes and Sweats and bring relief to those in need. You can drop off shoe and sock donations at Tri-City Medical Center or here at the Chamber offices! More details. 2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Escondido Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Effective January 1, 2020, the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) establishes the maximum amount a California owner may increase a residential tenant's rent in a 12-month period. The 2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates event will discuss California's rent control and what you need to know. 2020 is the year of change for Landlords - Tenants - Investors - Property Managers. Stay informed and up-to-date. Registration and refreshments begin at 3:30 PM. The program will run from 4 PM - 6 PM. This event is FREE, but registration is required. More details and registration. Startup78 Quarterly Meetup - How Startups Scale - DTC or B2B Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Booze Brothers 2545 Progress St. Suite D Vista, CA 92081 On March 19, join our community of startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, local industry and cities who are helping develop the startup ecosystem in North County. We'll discuss the exciting ways startups can scale their customer base with different distribution models.You’ll hear from companies who have all types of distribution models: direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, or a mix of each.  Learn how we can create an even stronger startup ecosystem along the 78 Corridor. More details and registration. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ The North County Food Bank's Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic Monday, July 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Dr. Vista, CA 92081 The North County Food Bank invites you to join them for their annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Classic at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista on Monday, July 20, 2020! There are a range of ways to get involved. They have hole sponsorships for only $500 (includes company signage recognition at one of the 18 holes) and premium hole sponsorships for only $750 (includes company signage recognition, table/tent/chairs at one of the 18 holes). It’s a great and cost effective way for North County organizations to get involved in our community, network and gain visibility. Proceeds benefit the North County Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs! More details and registration. Download Sponsorship Packet. AB 5 - Employment Status Seminar The Employment Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a series of seminars discussing Assembly Bill 5 throughout the year. During the seminar, they will go over the ABC Test, how to go about determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor as well as provide resources to aid in classifying workers. Seminars will be held in various locations through the state, including Oceanside. To register for the seminar, visit the EDD’s website and be sure to click on the drop down at the top to see the AB 5 seminar availabilities. More details and registration. 2020 Marijuana Prevention PSA Counter-Ad Contest In California, we have Marijuana being sold legally. The one thing everyone agrees with is we don’t want underage marijuana use. The North Coastal Prevention Coalition, Tri-City Medical Center and Vista Community Clinic are hosting a 420 Remix PSA Counter-Ad Contest. Our youth of San Diego County can create the best messages to reach their peers! Create a photo, audio clip or video ad design to prevent teens from using marijuana. Learn more about submitting a design and see design examples at the link following. Submission deadline is March 31st! More details. MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. Get a No-Cost Roadmap to Energy Savings for Your Business (Source: SDG&E) ​Are you interested in getting a customized roadmap for energy-saving improvements? SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions (BES) Program offers small to mid-size business customers an onsite, no-cost energy audit with a report on potential savings. The report shows you areas where your business can save energy, along with recommendations on energy efficiency upgrades. BES contractors install products at no cost; and products are offered at a discount or at no-cost. You'll work with one contractor from start to finish. More details. Own a Franchise / Diversify Your Portfolio Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 9201 Own a franchise/diversify your portfolio. If you’re not experiencing personal, professional and financial fulfillment, perhaps it’s time to consider business ownership. Attend this training to get informed on your options. We’ll Discuss: The possibility of running your own business WHILE staying employed The REAL pros & cons of business ownership Three entrepreneurial paths that can help you reach your personal, professional and financial goals. How to control your own career, income and calendar in business ownership How the SBA & SBDC can support you More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, March 6, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific Coast Spirits ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant ​​​​​RSVP to Hunter at Hunter@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Damon Sundberg Construction Fitter is Funner Studio - Kathy Babcock ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS El Pollo Loco Swami's Cafe MetroFlex Gym Masters Kitchen and Cocktail Gems N'Loans Coomber Craft Wines Solutions for Change The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mission San Luis Rey Weseloh Chevrolet & Kia Orco Block & Hardscape Women's Resource Center Pacific View Charter School Mission Linen Supply Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS TECH Talk: Industry Networking Mixer at MiraCosta College Oceanside Kicks Off General Plan Update, Phase 2 City of Oceanside Breaks Ground on Pure Water Oceanside STEM Camp at the Oceanside Public Library Water Authority Dismisses Certain Legal Claims MWD   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 3/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 3/05/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 3/10/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Kilowatt Brewing 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/24/2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM OYPN Community Service Event at the North County Food Bank 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 5/07/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 5/12/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Pacific Coast Spirits 5/14/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/16/2020 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Foirces Day Operation Appreciation 6/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 6/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 6/04/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 6/25/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Sea Hive South O Marketplace Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Oceanside Economic Development Update Check out all the new and coming businesses! Oceanside has an incredibly dynamic business climate with new restaurants, retail shops, and manufacturing businesses moving into the City. The City's Economic Development Division assists businesses with expansion and relocation to Oceanside by offering site searches, business visits, statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. More details. Privacy Act Rules: Business Needs More Time to Comply (Source: CalChamber) The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the Attorney General to delay the enforcement date for regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA requires business owners to be in full compliance by July 1 of this year, but there are no regulations with which to comply. The Attorney General posted the second draft of the regulations on February 10, seeking comments for 15 days. Under the typical regulatory timeline (see below), it will be at least another 30 days, plus time for the Attorney General to review the comments received, before a final regulation can be in place. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 16th, 2020 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form. Tomorrow's Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates on Federal Legislation Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. Jennings Imel of the Western Regional Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who will provide an update on federal legislative issues impacting business. Kyle Krahel-Frolander, Deputy District Director for Congressman Mike Levin will give an update on the USMCA trade agreement. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Business After Hours at Kilowatt Brewing Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Kilowatt Brewing 406 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours on the second Tuesday of every other month from 5:00 - 6:30pm. This month's venue is Kilowatt Brewing. Kilowatt Brewing is a small batch brewery with a reputation for handcrafted, all natural, traditional brewing with unique ingredients. Their taproom features creative lighting, interactive art, games, and rotating artwork by local artists. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! Have some questions? Contact Membership Director, Emerald Lowe, at or call (760) 722-1534 x 110. More details and registration. OYPN Community Service Event at the North County Food Bank  Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM The North County Food Bank 1445 Engineer St. Ste. 110 Vista, CA 92081 Come join the Oceanside Young Professionals Network for a service event at the North County Food Bank’s new Vista location on Tuesday, March 24th from 1 PM - 4 PM. Meet like-minded young professionals and be of service to your local community. The North County Food Bank’s leadership team will lead a tour of the location and will provide a detailed overview of their various programs. Volunteers may participate in a range of activities necessary to the North County Food Bank's efforts to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need. Light refreshments will be provided. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in. All volunteers must register for the shift prior to arrival. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. More details and registration. March's Discovering Wellness eNewsletters is Feeling Lucky! By Angelina Santoro You're in luck! Check out March's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. March's issue includes healthy picnic snacks to grab and go, a delicious recipe for festive Irish Bread to spice up your St. Patrick's Day, and a special member feature from the W. E. L. L. Clinic by Children's Primary Care Medical Group discussing five health tips for the whole family. More details. Key Employment Law Issues When Addressing Workplace Illnesses (Source: CalChamber) Our employee has recently returned from traveling in an area where there is an illness epidemic. What can we do to address the employee’s exposure and protect our workplace? Under the federal and California Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), an employer has an obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment. However, managing illnesses in the workplace implicates a number of medical and privacy concerns that an employer must balance. More details. Join the Chamber in Support of the American Heart Association Walk! Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:00 AM Carlsbad Flower Fields 5704 Paseo Del Norte  Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Oceanside Chamber invites you to come out and be apart of the Chamber's team to support the American Heart Association! If you can’t commit to being there physically, any donation is also extremely valuable. This link below will take you to our portal where you can join our team or donate! IIf you have any questions please contact Angelina Santoro. From all of us at the Chamber, thank you for any support you are able to give! More details and donation link.  Edward Jones' Rules of the Road Financial Workshop Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Road to Financial Freedom Begins with a Few Simple Rules. Learn Edward Jones' 10 basic rules to investing at our Rules of the Road Workshop presented by Chad Marentette, Financial Advisor at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Conference Room on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 9 AM - 10 AM.  While there's no real secret to success in the market, there are rules you can follow that could help you work toward your goals. At this event, you'll learn some of Edward Jones' strategies for helping to build wealth. It's your chance to discover how much fun playing by the rules can be. Bagels and coffee will be available! Seating is limited. Contact Cindy Cole or call at 760-529-9684 today to register.  2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Escondido Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Effective January 1, 2020, the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) establishes the maximum amount a California owner may increase a residential tenant's rent in a 12-month period. The 2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates event will discuss California's rent control and what you need to know. 2020 is the year of change for Landlords - Tenants - Investors - Property Managers. Stay informed and up-to-date. Registration and refreshments begin at 3:30 PM. The program will run from 4 PM - 6 PM. This event is FREE, but registration is required. More details and registration. Startup78 Quarterly Meetup - How Startups Scale - DTC or B2B Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Booze Brothers 2545 Progress St. Suite D Vista, CA 92081 On March 19, join our community of startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, local industry and cities who are helping develop the startup ecosystem in North County. We'll discuss the exciting ways startups can scale their customer base with different distribution models.You’ll hear from companies who have all types of distribution models: direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, business-to-consumer, or a mix of each.  Learn how we can create an even stronger startup ecosystem along the 78 Corridor. More details and registration. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ 7th Annual North County Economic Summit Wednesday, April 8, 2020 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM California State University San Marcos - University Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 On April 8th, the SD North EDC and 400+ local business leaders will host the 7th Annual North County Economic Summit. The event will take place in the University Student Union Ballroom at CSU San Marcos from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Highlights include: Keynote presentations by Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo and Josh Williams of BW Research on the state of the national and local economy. The release of our 2020 North County Indicators Report. Each attendee will receive a printed copy. The debut of a new film from Carlsbad High School's award winning video journalism program, "Mayors Speak on the Past and Future North County" We are offering North County Chamber members a special discount – Register at the link below and enter code NCCHAMBERS for $40 off a general admission ticket! If interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email Jacqueline Colarusso. More details and registration. A Taste of Tuscany 2020 Orientation Tuesday, April 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 *Only 35 spots left! In November 2020 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be leading a trip to Tuscany, Italy. The trip is open to all who are interested at a cost of $2,999 (single occupancy). The trip includes... Roundtrip Airfare from - LAX Air Dep. Taxes/Fuel/Fees 6 Nights First Class Hotels 8 Meals: 6B & 2D Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling We are hosting a free orientation for all who are interested in learning more about the trip. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited at the orientation so RSVP is required. More details and registration. Download informational flyer.  2020 Marijuana Prevention PSA Counter-Ad Contest In California, we have Marijuana being sold legally. The one thing everyone agrees with is we don’t want underage marijuana use. The North Coastal Prevention Coalition, Tri-City Medical Center and Vista Community Clinic are hosting a 420 Remix PSA Counter-Ad Contest. Our youth of San Diego County can create the best messages to reach their peers! Create a photo, audio clip or video ad design to prevent teens from using marijuana. Learn more about submitting a design and see design examples at the link following. Submission deadline is March 31st! More details. Gift Cards are for Giving Not Paying Bills By District Attorney Summer Stephan There’s no end to the ideas scammers come up with to cheat you out of money. While everyone can be a victim of a scam, seniors are particularly targeted and can be more trusting and vulnerable. A common practice is to prey on emotions and to create a sense of urgency. For example, the caller will say a grandchild is in trouble in another country and needs to be bailed out or will pretend to be from the IRS saying you owe back taxes. All you have to do is purchase gift cards and then provide the numbers on the back of the card. The gift cards can be from anywhere: iTunes, Amazon or any large retailer such as Walmart, Home Depot, or Target. More details. MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. Ten Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses (Source: SDG&E) ​According to the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, U.S. small businesses together spend a whopping $60 billion on energy each year. Additionally, a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that energy costs are a top-three business expense for more than one-third of the nation's small businesses. The good news is that small businesses have significant energy savings potential. Depending on the building and business type, small businesses can reduce their energy without sacrificing service or comfort. More details. Intro to Marketing Automation and MailChimp Tomorrow! Thursday, March 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don't have to.In this workshop you'll learn: What marketing automation is, what it includes, and how it works (for email management and beyond) How marketing automation helps you get out of the email weeds while still building 1: 1 connections with your audience How marketing automation can help you drive leads and increase sales What tools are available to you for little-to-no-cost What to look for (and look out for) when choosing a tool A tour of Mailchimp session (free tool) More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, March 6, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific Coast Spirits ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant ​​​​​RSVP to Hunter at Hunter@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. *Notice to Members The Oceanside Chamber’s 2019 Year end financials have been approved by the Chamber board and are available for review upon request with 2-day advance notice at the Chamber office.  Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! The Platinum Group ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Cynthia's Artistic Expressions Legacy Brewing Company, Inc. MetroFlex Gym Oceanside Friends of the Arts One Minute Cannabis Ride Oside LLC SignArt Graphix Submarina Oceanside West Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS City of Oceanside Awarded $1.5 Million for Advancing Metering Infrastructure Project MiraCosta College Named Achieving the Dream Leader College City of Oceanside Breaks Ground on Pure Water Oceanside Check Out Nature Backpacks at the Oceanside Public Library El Camino Country Club Wedding Show Weedend MiraCosta College Continues to Celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Month Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/27/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at El Camino Country Club 3/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 3/05/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 3/10/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Kilowatt Brewing 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation 5/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 5/07/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 5/12/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Pacific Coast Spirits 5/14/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/16/2020 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Foirces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Oceanside Chamber Urges Yes Vote on Measure K Oceanside’s Measure K, on the March 3rd ballot, asks the Oceanside voters to decide whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer should be appointed to office by the City Manager rather than the current system of election to 4-year terms. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce recommends a “Yes” vote on Measure K.Recently, Chamber CEO Scott Ashton and Executive Committee Member, Marva Bledsoe each submitted Letters to the Editor on this topic to outline why the Chamber believes “Yes” on Measure K is critical. More details. Yes on B Prioritizes Homes for Public Safety Professionals, Educators and Others  The YES on B campaign recently unveiled a new legally-binding covenant that will create and prioritize new and affordably priced homes for San Diego working families, helping those most harmed by the region’s severe housing crisis.Through a deed restriction placed on the 1,985 acre property, voting YES on B will guarantee that 1,331 of the new homes will be priced affordably for local working families. It also guarantees 210 affordable units for those making less than half of the area median income in San Diego County. Voting YES on B guarantees that approximately 500 of the new homes will prioritized for first responders, veterans, emergency medical technicians, military personnel and teachers, among others, to purchase. More details. Oceanside Chamber Encourages Vote of "No on Measure A" Please join the Oceanside Chamber in voting No on Measure A. The Chamber opposes "ballot-box" planning, and Measure A requires 1.6 million voters to vote whenever someone wants to add as few as six homes to the County General Plan. This measure is opposed by a broad coalition of San Diegans that includes the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County, firefighters and public safety leaders, business organizations, as well as community, taxpayer and rural advocates. More details. Make Great Business Connections at March's First Tuesday Coffee! Tuesday, March 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber's "First Tuesday Coffee" is a great networking opportunity and is open to chamber members and prospective members*. There is no cost to attend for members. Our format for the "First Tuesday Coffee" is roundtable "self-introductions", so come prepared to meet some great local business people and to tell them more about your business. Also, be sure to bring plenty of business cards. The event takes place from 8 AM to 9 AM at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe. More details. Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates on Federal Legislation Thursday, March 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. Jennings Imel of the Western Regional Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who will provide an update on federal legislative issues impacting business. Kyle Krahel-Frolander, Deputy District Director for Congressman Mike Levin will give an update on the USMCA trade agreement. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Business Mixer at the El Camino Country Club Tomorrow! Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our first Business Mixer of the year on Thursday, February 27th from 5 to 7 pm at the newly renovated El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way in Oceanside.  Enjoy delicious food prepared by the Club's chef, a no host bar, networking, along with great door and raffle prizes. If you have a raffle prize to donate, please contact Kristi Hawthorne. Raffle proceeds will benefit the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). More details and registration.  Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal – Reach Thousands of Downtown Homes & Businesses Deadline: March 2nd The Oceanside Chamber’s Spring 2020 Quarterly Journal magazine will premiere this April. This edition will reach nearly 13,000 residents and businesses in Downtown Oceanside by direct-mail and an additional 2,000 through community partners. The magazine features local events, community news and business updates making it a favorite among both concerned residents and business owners. Ad space & copy will be due March 2, 2020. Complimentary ad building service is available upon request. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Winter Edition here.  List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 16th, 2020 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamberc.com. Download listing form. How has AB5 Impacted Your Business? The affects of AB 5 and the Dynamex court decision have been felt across the state, as Californians have lost contracts, lost work, and are limited on new work opportunities. The impacts have extended to non-profits that have been forced to limit or shut down programs, as well as our local arts programs closing down productions – all due to AB 5 and the Dynamex ruling. Business organization throughout California, including the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, are in regular communications with our legislators on this important issue. We would like to share your feedback with our local Assemblymember. Please take a moment to let us know how AB5 has impacted your business. You can email your feedback to Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton. More details. Join the Chamber in Support of the American Heart Association Walk! Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:00 AM Carlsbad Flower Fields 5704 Paseo Del Norte  Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Oceanside Chamber invites and encourages you, your family and your friends to come out and be apart of the Chamber's team to support the American Heart Association and the lives that can be saved while doing it. If you can’t commit to being there physically, any donation is also extremely valuable. Every little bit helps, and we would love for you to join us and be apart of our team. This link will take you to our portal where you can join our team to physically be there walking alongside with us, or if you would like to donate and support the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s team! If you have any questions please contact Angelina Santoro. From all of us at the chamber we want to thank you for any support you are able to give! More details and donation link. Business After Hours at Kilowatt Brewing Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Kilowatt Brewing 406 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours on the second Tuesday of every other month from 5:00 - 6:30pm. This month's venue is Kilowatt Brewing. Kilowatt Brewing is a small batch brewery with a reputation for handcrafted, all natural, traditional brewing with unique ingredients. Their taproom features creative lighting, interactive art, games, and rotating artwork by local artists. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! Have some questions? Contact Membership Director, Emerald Lowe, at or call (760) 722-1534 x 110. More details and registration. 2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Escondido Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 Effective January 1, 2020, the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) establishes the maximum amount a California owner may increase a residential tenant's rent in a 12-month period. The 2020 Rent Control & Eviction Updates event will discuss California's rent control and what you need to know. 2020 is the year of change for Landlords - Tenants - Investors - Property Managers. Stay informed and up-to-date. Registration and refreshments begin at 3:30 PM. The program will run from 4 PM - 6 PM. This event is FREE, but registration is required. More details and registration 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ A Taste of Tuscany 2020 Orientation Tuesday, April 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 *Only 40 spots left! In November 2020 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be leading a trip to Tuscany, Italy. The trip is open to all who are interested at a cost of $2,999 (single occupancy). The trip includes... Roundtrip Airfare from - LAX Air Dep. Taxes/Fuel/Fees 6 Nights First Class Hotels 8 Meals: 6B & 2D Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling We are hosting a free orientation for all who are interested in learning more about the trip. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited at the orientation so RSVP is required. More details and registration. Download informational flyer.  Employers' Election Day Responsibilities The 2020 California Primary Election is Tuesday, March 3; polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Employers need to be aware of their voting leave obligations, which start prior to election day, and the correct way to share political company views with their employees. As reported yesterday, employees may take time off to vote in the election (although California’s new Voter’s Choice Act may make it extremely difficult for employees to justify that they do not have time outside of working hours to cast a ballot). You also cannot discipline an employee who serves as an election official for their absence, but you’re not required to pay these employees for the time off. More details. Poll Workers Needed! Make a Difference in Your Community County of San Diego Registrar of Voters is in need of hundreds of individuals interested in becoming Poll Workers to serve at polling sites for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. Poll Workers are important to the process in order to ensure accurate and fair elections. Poll Workers are needed in Central San Diego, East County, South Bay, and North County - Receive $75-$175 stipend - Additional $15 if assigned bilingual in the following languages (Arabic, Chinese,Filipino, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese). The Presidential Primary election is March 3rd, 2020. More details and registration. Gift Cards are for Giving Not Paying Bills By District Attorney Summer Stephan There’s no end to the ideas scammers come up with to cheat you out of money. While everyone can be a victim of a scam, seniors are particularly targeted and can be more trusting and vulnerable. A common practice is to prey on emotions and to create a sense of urgency. For example, the caller will say a grandchild is in trouble in another country and needs to be bailed out or will pretend to be from the IRS saying you owe back taxes. All you have to do is purchase gift cards and then provide the numbers on the back of the card. The gift cards can be from anywhere: iTunes, Amazon or any large retailer such as Walmart, Home Depot, or Target. More details. MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. Why Heat Pumps All of a Sudden? (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​​​​​In California, most greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions (45 percent) are from the transportation sector. The next largest source, approximately 24 percent, comes from buildings that rely on the combustion of natural gas to generate heat. So, to cut GHGs and push towards a zero-emissions future, adopting heat pumps for space and water heating could be a significant step.Heat pumps don’t rely on combustion to work. Instead, they use electricity and refrigerants to move heat from one area to another; making them more efficient and safer than their gas counterparts. Today’s heat pumps are typically over 100 percent efficient. More details. Intro to Marketing Automation and MailChimp Thursday, March 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don't have to.In this workshop you'll learn: What marketing automation is, what it includes, and how it works (for email management and beyond) How marketing automation helps you get out of the email weeds while still building 1: 1 connections with your audience How marketing automation can help you drive leads and increase sales What tools are available to you for little-to-no-cost What to look for (and look out for) when choosing a tool A tour of Mailchimp session (free tool) More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, March 6, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific Coast Spirits ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant ​​​​​RSVP to Hunter at Hunter@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! The Platinum Group ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Business Payroll Service Team Vinnie SD Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College Theatre Presents Into the Woods An Evening in the Garden with MasterChef Dino Luciano​​​​​ MiraCosta College Presents Soul Fusion: Jazz and Jokes NCTD Coaster Celebrates 25 Years of Service on February 27th St Thomas More to Host Rancho Buena Vista High School Wind Ensemble on Valentine's Day! You're Invited to Solutions for Change March 6th Graduation Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/13/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/14/2020 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Masters Kitchen Cocktail 2/14/2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Facebook Business Page Makeover Workshop 2/20/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Mixer at Pacific Coast Spirits 2/25/2020 11:00 AM -1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Oceanside Broiler 2/27/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at El Camino Country Club 3/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 3/05/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 3/10/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Business Mixer at the El Camino Country Club Next Thursday! Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our first Business Mixer of the year on Thursday, February 27th from 5 to 7 pm at the newly renovated El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way in Oceanside.  Enjoy delicious food prepared by the Club's chef, a no host bar, networking, along with great door and raffle prizes. If you have a raffle prize to donate, please contact Kristi Hawthorne. Raffle proceeds will benefit the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). More details and registration.  List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 16th, 2020 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamberc.com. Download listing form. Oceanside Chamber CEO Graduates from W.A.C.E. Academy Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton was among the 28 chamber executives to graduate last Friday from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) The graduation took place at W.A.C.E’s Annual Conference in Portland OR, attended by nearly 400 industry professionals. Academy is a three-day (three-year) intensive program on chamber management essentials geared for today’s chamber executives and professional staff.  It has become the leading training program totally devoted to chamber professionals in the West.“We congratulate all of the graduates and their chambers for having the vision to invest in professional development,” said W.A.C.E. President Dave Kilby. More details. Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal – Reach Thousands of Downtown Homes & Businesses Deadline: March 2nd The Oceanside Chamber’s Spring 2020 Quarterly Journal magazine will premiere this April. This edition will reach nearly 13,000 residents and businesses in Downtown Oceanside by direct-mail and an additional 2,000 through community partners. The magazine features local events, community news and business updates making it a favorite among both concerned residents and business owners. Ad space & copy will be due March 2, 2020. Complimentary ad building service is available upon request. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Winter Edition here.  Chamber Recommendations on March 3rd Ballot Measures Yes on Measure K The Oceanside City Council has placed this Measure on the ballot asking voters to decide whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer should be appointed to office by the City Manager. Under current law, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected by City voters to four-year terms. Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton, was one of the signers in support of the Measure. "These two positions hold a great deal of responsibility and should not come down to a popularity contest. The Treasure and Clerk should be hired by our City Manager after a thorough vetting process to ensure that the most highly qualified candidates are selected. In the case of the City of Oceanside, our Treasurer is responsible for a $350 million investment portfolio. What really stood out to me was a 2010 paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research that concluded that “an appointed rather than elected city treasurer reduces city borrowing costs by 13% to 23%", said Ashton. The Chamber's Director of Membership and Young Professionals, Emerald Lowe signed the Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure K. Read the Ballot Arguments. No on Measure A The Oceanside Chamber is recommending a vote of No on Measure A. Measure A requires 1.6 million voters to vote whenever someone wants to add as few as six homes to the County General Plan. This measure is opposed by a broad coalition of San Diegans that includes the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County, firefighters and public safety leaders, business organizations, as well as community, taxpayer and rural advocates. Read more. Yes on Measure B Voting YES on B provides San Diego County residents with a better choice for the development of private property in North County that will be developed one way or the other. Up to 2 million square feet of commercial space and 99 estate-style homes are allowed under the current County General Plan. Instead of the general plan designation, voting YES on B would approve 2,135 homes, 60 percent of which will be affordably-priced for working families.  This project was unanimously approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors after being thoroughly studied and refined through an open, public process. Read more.  North County Young Professionals Mixer at Pacific Coast Spirits Tomorrow! Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Coast Spirits 404 S Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Come join the Oceanside Young Professionals Network and the Carlsbad Young Professionals for an evening at Pacific Coast Spirits. Meet like-minded young professionals in your area & pick up some tips from North County San Diego’s finest financial experts over one-of-a-kind handcrafted cocktails. You’ll walk away with financial tips from our speakers Dana Albert with Merrill Lynch and Chad Marentette with Edward Jones. This event is free and open to all young professionals in the area. Complimentary appetizers and drinks sponsored by Diamond Financial Services and Business Payroll Service! More details.  A Taste of Tuscany 2020 Orientation Tuesday, April 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 *Only 40 spots left! In November 2020 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be leading a trip to Tuscany, Italy. The trip is open to all who are interested at a cost of $2,999 (single occupancy). The trip includes... Roundtrip Airfare from - LAX Air Dep. Taxes/Fuel/Fees 6 Nights First Class Hotels 8 Meals: 6B & 2D Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling We are hosting a free orientation for all who are interested in learning more about the trip. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited at the orientation so RSVP is required. More details and registration. Download informational flyer.  Understand the Future of Retail in North County Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Green Dragon Tavern 6115 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad, CA 92011 Join the San Diego North Economic Development Council on February 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Green Dragon Tavern in Carlsbad (6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011) for their next “lunch and learn” to hear about how retail preferences are changing, what that means for consumers, and its implications for the commercial real estate industry.  The featured speaker is Gary London of London Moeder Advisors, a respected regional economist and consultant to a number of North County projects that are re-imagining the retail experience. Chamber members can register using the code “chambermember” and receive the SDNEDC-Investor rate of $25+Eventbright fee. More details and registration. Love Your Health this February with Discovering Wellness! By Angelina Santoro Show your heart and your health some love this February! Check out February's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter is shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. February's issue includes 10 tips for a healthy heart, the benefits of including broccoli in your everyday life, and a special member feature from the YMCA on establishing a healthy lifestyle through the spirit, mind and body. More details. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 21, 2020 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ Yes on B Prioritizes Homes for Public Safety Professionals, Educators and Others  The YES on B campaign recently unveiled a new legally-binding covenant that will create and prioritize new and affordably priced homes for San Diego working families, helping those most harmed by the region’s severe housing crisis.Through a deed restriction placed on the 1,985 acre property, voting YES on B will guarantee that 1,331 of the new homes will be priced affordably for local working families. It also guarantees 210 affordable units for those making less than half of the area median income in San Diego County. Voting YES on B guarantees that approximately 500 of the new homes will prioritized for first responders, veterans, emergency medical technicians, military personnel and teachers, among others, to purchase. More details. AB 5 - Employment Status Seminar The Employment Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a series of seminars discussing Assembly Bill 5 throughout the year. During the seminar, they will go over the ABC Test, how to go about determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor as well as provide resources to aid in classifying workers. Seminars will be held in various locations through the state, including Oceanside. To register for the seminar, visit the EDD’s website and be sure to click on the drop down at the top to see the AB 5 seminar availabilities. More details and registration.  MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. Why Heat Pumps All of a Sudden? (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​​​​​In California, most greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions (45 percent) are from the transportation sector. The next largest source, approximately 24 percent, comes from buildings that rely on the combustion of natural gas to generate heat. So, to cut GHGs and push towards a zero-emissions future, adopting heat pumps for space and water heating could be a significant step.Heat pumps don’t rely on combustion to work. Instead, they use electricity and refrigerants to move heat from one area to another; making them more efficient and safer than their gas counterparts. Today’s heat pumps are typically over 100 percent efficient. More details. Intro to Marketing Automation and MailChimp Thursday, March 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don't have to.In this workshop you'll learn: What marketing automation is, what it includes, and how it works (for email management and beyond) How marketing automation helps you get out of the email weeds while still building 1: 1 connections with your audience How marketing automation can help you drive leads and increase sales What tools are available to you for little-to-no-cost What to look for (and look out for) when choosing a tool A tour of Mailchimp session (free tool) More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Tuesday, February 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. Friday, March 6, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific Coast Spirits ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant ​​​​​RSVP to Hunter at Hunter@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Colonial Life - Otis Walton Compass Financial, LLC Dental Care of Oceanside North County Professional Network ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Linksoul YSR CPA Group PC Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS February is Financial Aid Awareness Month Part 2 An Evening in the Garden with MasterChef Dino Luciano​​​​​ MiraCosta College Presents Soul Fusion: Jazz and Jokes NCTD Coaster Celebrates 25 Years of Service on February 27th St Thomas More to Host Rancho Buena Vista High School Wind Ensemble on Valentine's Day! You're Invited to Solutions for Change March 6th Graduation Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/13/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/14/2020 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Masters Kitchen Cocktail 2/14/2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Facebook Business Page Makeover Workshop 2/20/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Mixer at Pacific Coast Spirits 2/25/2020 11:00 AM -1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Oceanside Broiler 2/27/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at El Camino Country Club 3/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 3/05/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 3/10/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Business Mixer at the El Camino Country Club Thursday, February 27, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our first Business Mixer of the year on Thursday, February 27th from 5 to 7 pm at the newly renovated El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way in Oceanside.  Enjoy delicious food prepared by the Club's chef, a no host bar, networking, along with great door and raffle prizes. If you have a raffle prize to donate, please contact Kristi Hawthorne. Raffle proceeds will benefit the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). More details and registration. Oceanside Chamber CEO Graduates from W.A.C.E. Academy Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton was among the 28 chamber executives to graduate last Friday from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) The graduation took place at W.A.C.E’s Annual Conference in Portland OR, attended by nearly 400 industry professionals. Academy is a three-day (three-year) intensive program on chamber management essentials geared for today’s chamber executives and professional staff.  It has become the leading training program totally devoted to chamber professionals in the West.“We congratulate all of the graduates and their chambers for having the vision to invest in professional development,” said W.A.C.E. President Dave Kilby. More details. Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal – Reach Thousands of Downtown Homes & Businesses Deadline: March 2nd The Oceanside Chamber’s Spring 2020 Quarterly Journal magazine will premiere this April. This edition will reach nearly 13,000 residents and businesses in Downtown Oceanside by direct-mail and an additional 2,000 through community partners. The magazine features local events, community news and business updates making it a favorite among both concerned residents and business owners. Ad space & copy will be due March 2, 2020. Complimentary ad building service is available upon request. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Winter Edition here.  Chamber Recommendations on March 3rd Ballot Measures Yes on Measure K The Oceanside City Council has placed this Measure on the ballot asking voters to decide whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer should be appointed to office by the City Manager. Under current law, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are elected by City voters to four-year terms. Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton, was one of the signers in support of the Measure. "These two positions hold a great deal of responsibility and should not come down to a popularity contest. The Treasure and Clerk should be hired by our City Manager after a thorough vetting process to ensure that the most highly qualified candidates are selected. In the case of the City of Oceanside, our Treasurer is responsible for a $350 million investment portfolio. What really stood out to me was a 2010 paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research that concluded that “an appointed rather than elected city treasurer reduces city borrowing costs by 13% to 23%", said Ashton. The Chamber's Director of Membership and Young Professionals, Emerald Lowe signed the Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure K. Read the Ballot Arguments. No on Measure A The Oceanside Chamber is recommending a vote of No on Measure A. Measure A requires 1.6 million voters to vote whenever someone wants to add as few as six homes to the County General Plan. This measure is opposed by a broad coalition of San Diegans that includes the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County, firefighters and public safety leaders, business organizations, as well as community, taxpayer and rural advocates. Read more. Yes on Measure B Voting YES on B provides San Diego County residents with a better choice for the development of private property in North County that will be developed one way or the other. Up to 2 million square feet of commercial space and 99 estate-style homes are allowed under the current County General Plan. Instead of the general plan designation, voting YES on B would approve 2,135 homes, 60 percent of which will be affordably-priced for working families.  This project was unanimously approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors after being thoroughly studied and refined through an open, public process. Read more.  Chamber Members: Tell Us Why You Love Oceanside Deadline: February 17th The Oceanside Quarterly Journal now has a new segment titled, “Why I Love Oceanside”! We are inviting Chamber members like you to be a part of this. Our City has so much to offer, and we want to hear personally from you! Share with us why you love where you live and what makes you passionate about this community. All we need is a short 50 to 75 word write-up and a high resolution image of you. A gentle reminder: We’re looking for personal reflections or thoughts. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kristi Hawthorne at the Chamber at 760-722-1534 or Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. View the “Why I Love Oceanside” segment in the current version.  Tomorrow's Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Representatives from "No on Measure A" and The American Heart Association Thursday, February 13, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. There will be two presenters this month. The first presentation will feature representatives from "No on Measure A" will provide an overview of the impact of the measure. Measure A requires 1.6 million voters to vote whenever someone wants to add as few as six affordable homes to the County General Plan. The second presentation will host the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s mission is to create a world free of heart disease and stroke - a world where everyone can achieve the best possible health - and it starts right here in North County San Diego. Stacy Weaver, Executive Director of the AHA’s local office, will discuss the areas within our communities where there is an opportunity to make the greatest impact. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Facebook Business Page Makeover Workshop This Friday! Friday, February 14, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Is your Facebook business page optimized to deliver better results? The opportunities to connect with potential clients via Facebook are practically boundless, but if your page is unattractive and out-of-date, then you’re really not going anywhere. In addition to that, there are back-end features on your page that need to be optimized consistently, in order to trigger the algorithm in your favor, and attract those searching for what you have. At this hands-on workshop, Simone will help you update your Facebook business page, so you can get a presence that matches the outstanding service your business provides. This workshop is $27 for members and $47 for non-members. More details and registration.  North County Young Professionals Mixer at Pacific Coast Spirits Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Coast Spirits 404 S Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Come join the Oceanside Young Professionals Network and the Carlsbad Young Professionals for an evening at Pacific Coast Spirits. Meet like-minded young professionals in your area & pick up some tips from North County San Diego’s finest financial experts over one-of-a-kind handcrafted cocktails. You’ll walk away with financial tips from our speakers Dana Albert with Merrill Lynch and Chad Marentette with Edward Jones. This event is free and open to all young professionals in the area. Complimentary appetizers and drinks sponsored by Diamond Financial Services and Business Payroll Service! More details.  A Taste of Tuscany 2020 Orientation Tuesday, April 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 *Only 40 spots left! In November 2020 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be leading a trip to Tuscany, Italy. The trip is open to all who are interested at a cost of $2,999 (single occupancy). The trip includes... Roundtrip Airfare from - LAX Air Dep. Taxes/Fuel/Fees 6 Nights First Class Hotels 8 Meals: 6B & 2D Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling We are hosting a free orientation for all who are interested in learning more about the trip. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited at the orientation so RSVP is required. More details and registration. Download informational flyer.  Flying Domestically? REAL IDs Will Be Required by October 1st (Source: CalChamber) Executives and employees who frequent the skies for work are being encouraged by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to be REAL ID ready by October 1, if they wish to continue using their California driver license to board domestic flights in the U.S. The federal REAL ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the U.S. and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases and federal courthouses, starting October 1. A California-issued REAL ID driver license or identification card meets these new requirements and is marked with a gold bear and star. More details. Understand the Future of Retail in North County Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Green Dragon Tavern 6115 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad, CA 92011 Join the San Diego North Economic Development Council on February 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Green Dragon Tavern in Carlsbad (6115 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011) for their next “lunch and learn” to hear about how retail preferences are changing, what that means for consumers, and its implications for the commercial real estate industry.  The featured speaker is Gary London of London Moeder Advisors, a respected regional economist and consultant to a number of North County projects that are re-imagining the retail experience. Chamber members can register using the code “chambermember” and receive the SDNEDC-Investor rate of $25+Eventbright fee. More details and registration. Oceanside's Business Community Shows Great Support for Annual Meet the City Event Over 200 attendees participated in the Oceanside Chamber’s recent Meet the City Reception. Mayor Weiss, Deputy Mayor Feller and Councilmembers Keim and Rodriguez were in attendance along with City Manager Deanna Lorson and numerous City Department heads. “We were really pleased with the showing from the business community as well as our City leadership”, said Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton. “We are grateful for the time everyone took to come together and get to know each other better. Strong relationships between our City leaders and business community are important to the growth and success of Oceanside.” County Supervisor Jim Desmond was also in attendance and conducted the swearing-in ceremony for the Chamber’s 2020 Board of Directors. View photos.  Love Your Health this February with Discovering Wellness! By Angelina Santoro Show your heart and your health some love this February! Check out February's issue of Discovering Wellness, our eNewsletter designed and authored by Angelina Santoro, of the Oceanside Chamber. This monthly eNewsletter is shares some valuable health tips, as well as, a featured spotlight from a Chamber member within the Health and Wellness field. February's issue includes 10 tips for a healthy heart, the benefits of including broccoli in your everyday life, and a special member feature from the YMCA on establishing a healthy lifestyle through the spirit, mind and body. More details. 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The 3rd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic will be held Saturday, March 21st 2020 at Goat Hill Park to once again benefit NCHS Behavioral Health.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez, a local Oceanside resident, who passed away by suicide in March of 2017. "Goat for Joe" has raised over $16,000 since its start in 2018, all of which have been donated to North County Health Services specifically to their Behavioral Health division. With the donations from the event, NCHS has successfully started screenings for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma history and more. This year, the event will include info booths from local mental health and suicide prevention organizations during lunch thanks to coordination from Oceanside City Library.  The presenting sponsor is Lawyers Title San Diego.  Breakfast is provided by Beach Break Café and the family barbecue lunch will be catered by Miss Kim’s That Boy Good BBQ. More details and registration.​​​​​​ Yes on B Prioritizes Homes for Public Safety Professionals, Educators and Others  The YES on B campaign recently unveiled a new legally-binding covenant that will create and prioritize new and affordably priced homes for San Diego working families, helping those most harmed by the region’s severe housing crisis.Through a deed restriction placed on the 1,985 acre property, voting YES on B will guarantee that 1,331 of the new homes will be priced affordably for local working families. It also guarantees 210 affordable units for those making less than half of the area median income in San Diego County. Voting YES on B guarantees that approximately 500 of the new homes will prioritized for first responders, veterans, emergency medical technicians, military personnel and teachers, among others, to purchase. More details. AB 5 - Employment Status Seminar The Employment Development Department (EDD) will be hosting a series of seminars discussing Assembly Bill 5 throughout the year. During the seminar, they will go over the ABC Test, how to go about determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor as well as provide resources to aid in classifying workers. Seminars will be held in various locations through the state, including Oceanside. To register for the seminar, visit the EDD’s website and be sure to click on the drop down at the top to see the AB 5 seminar availabilities. More details and registration.  MetroConnect Export Assistance Program Applications MetroConnect is an export assistance program operated by WTC San Diego, an affiliate of the privately-funded nonprofit San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Each year we equip 15-20 local small and medium-size businesses with resources to help them expand to international markets. Since the program's inception in 2015, we’ve granted $890,000 to 65 companies and helped them turn that into $85,000,000 in new international sales, 500 new international contracts, and 18 new facilities overseas. More details. Application. SDG&E's Weather Station Network has Expanded (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​​​​A decade ago, San Diego Gas & Electric® hired its first meteorologist and started building its own weather station network, to closely track how temperature, humidity and winds affect the power grid and plan accordingly to reduce wildfire risk. Today, SDG&E has 191 weather stations and has continued to expand and upgrade its weather network. In the past year, 14 stations have been added in areas of concern. The weather network’s capabilities have been upgraded which allows more frequent data download and weather observations every 30 seconds, instead of every ten minutes. More details. Intro to Marketing Automation and MailChimp Thursday, March 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don't have to.In this workshop you'll learn: What marketing automation is, what it includes, and how it works (for email management and beyond) How marketing automation helps you get out of the email weeds while still building 1: 1 connections with your audience How marketing automation can help you drive leads and increase sales What tools are available to you for little-to-no-cost What to look for (and look out for) when choosing a tool A tour of Mailchimp session (free tool) More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber MembersSmall Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A "Plates for 8" event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, February 14, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Masters Kitchen Cocktail ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Tuesday, February 25, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. Friday, March 6, 2020 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific Coast Spirits ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! SALT Apartments CityPacific Corp ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Fat Joe's R & J Food Group Inc. GK Asset Management, LLC Merrill Wealth Management - Dana J Albert Sudberry Properties Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Vote Yes on B - March 3, 2020 Scripps Cardiologist First in California to Repair Tricuspid Heart Valve with Specially Designed Clip Oceanside Big Book and Media Sale February 15 Oceanside High School Baseball Program / Sponsorship Solicitation of Applications for Membership TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/06/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 2/13/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/14/2020 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Masters Kitchen Cocktail 2/14/2020 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Facebook Business Page Makeover Workshop 2/20/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Mixer at Pacific Coast Spirits 2/25/2020 11:00 AM -1:30 PM Plates for 8 at Oceanside Broiler 2/27/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at El Camino Country Club 3/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/05/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 3/05/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 3/10/2020 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 4/02/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/02/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OYPN Committee Meeting 4/07/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/23/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Stellar Solar 4/29/2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards and Recognition Luncheon 4/29/2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Taste of Tuscany Trip Orientation Full calendar ​​

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