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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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 Sweet Stop ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS 180 Solar Power Armed Services YMCA Oceanside Promise Russell Cellular Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Fall Sports at MiraCosta College Hit Their Stride During Spirit Week   Mimi's & Bakery Launches New Catering Menu and Online Experience   Region-Wide Transit Fare Changes Went into Effect Sept. 1   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/7/2019 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orfila Vineyards and Winery Grand Opening 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/12/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/25/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Special Workshop for Oceanside Restaurants, Coffeehouses and Breweries 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 10/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 10/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 10/3/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 10/4/2019 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Facebook Business Page Makeover 10/9/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at 19TEN 10/10/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Senior Expo 10/17/2019 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grand Opening at Mindful Rejuvenation Inc. 10/17/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Frontwave Credit Union Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Harassment Training Deadline Extended, Clarified (Source: CalChamber) As you may remember, on January 1, 2019, a new California law went into effect that made substantial changes to mandatory sexual harassment prevention training. Under SB 1343, all employers with five or more employees must provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees — supervisors must receive two hours of training and nonsupervisory employees must receive one hour. Training must take place within six months of hire or promotion and every two years thereafter. More details.  Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates from Supervisor Desmond and Chief Deputy District Attorney Dugo Thursday, September 05, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 At the September Forum, Chief Deputy District Attorney Dominic Dugo will discuss increased state and local efforts to prosecute workers’ compensation fraud, how massive fraud schemes victimize both employers and injured workers in Southern California, and offer suggestions on how to recognize workers’ comp fraud. He will also provide an overview of the San Diego approach to combating abuse which includes the largest premium and provider fraud cases ever prosecuted in the county.  The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has one of the best programs in the country. Their focus combines innovative Crime Prevention with quality Investigations and Prosecutions of workers’ compensation fraud, which is producing outstanding results for the community. San Diego County Supervisor, Jim Desmond will be in attendance to give an update on key issues that he has been working on in the region. 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.  Orfila Vineyards & Winery Grand Opening Saturday, September 07, 2019 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Orfila Vineyards & Winery  221 N Cleveland St.  Oceanside, CA 92054 We are excited to be hosting our ribbon cutting for Orfila Vineyards & Winery’s Oceanside location September 7th! We are open from 12-9 on Saturdays, this celebration will begin at 1PM, and the ceremony for the ribbon cutting will be at 3PM. Come early & stay late! We will have bubbly and food to pass around during the ceremony for people to enjoy, and all of our premium wines will be available for purchase by glasses, tastings or bottles. There will be wine & food specials offered all day. Live music starts at 5PM. Make sure to get your raffle tickets when you arrive for wine-derful prizes that will be drawn for, and given out after the ceremony by our Winemaker Justin Mund. We can’t wait to celebrate our opening in Oceanside with you! More details and registration.  Business After Hours at Masters  Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Masters Kitchen Cocktail  208 S. Coast Hwy. 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 is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members. This month's venue is a true testament to Oceanside history and architecture. A family enterprise, Ryan’s brother Adam, an architect, worked with him to design the industrial space into the handsome restaurant known today. The two hand-built many custom features and fixtures, such as the “Edison light bulb chandeliers”, the tables, the pendant lights, the hostess table and the servers stations, etc. In design, the brothers made an effort to keep as much of the original  building as possible; keeping the shell of the building, the original infrastructure, floors and textures of brick and reclaimed wood. The design of the interior beautifully melds old with new, while vibrant green plants and fresh skylights brighten up the masculine space. More details and registration.  Military Affairs Forum Thursday, September 12, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy.  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 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.  Annual Harbor Days Festival - Vendor Space Still Available! Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor (Beach Side) The entire family can enjoy a wide variety of events and attractions during the annual Oceanside Harbor Days. This multi-attraction event is presented by Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center. It is organized by the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Days is Oceanside’s longest running event, and features over 200 arts and craft exhibits, a new and improved tasty food court, costumed pirates and mermaids, and a beer garden sponsored by the Prohibition Brewing Company. Harbor Days is free to the public with complimentary transportation provided by the Chamber, with their unique double-decker buses picking up Harbor Days attendees from shuttles stops in the Harbor and also provides a pick-up/drop-off location at the downtown Oceanside Transit Center at Seagaze and Cleveland Streets. Vendor space is still available! More details. Sponsorship Info. Booth Application. Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Endorses Better Choice Measure The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce today announced its official endorsement of the Better Choice measure, recognizing the measure’s creation of much-needed housing for San Diego County workers and their families. Overall, 62 percent of the 2,135 homes that are proposed under the measure will be affordably-priced for working families. “The Better Choice Measure will support workers who currently have to commute long distances – often from Temecula and beyond - to reach jobs located in the San Diego region,” said Scott Ashton, Chief Executive Officer of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. “There are nearly 130,000 people who work in North San Diego County and we need more affordably-priced homes for them. The Better Choice Measure goes a long way towards addressing our housing shortage while improving our ability to retain and attract talent here.” More details.  Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a 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, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. The Power of a Story - Building Resiliency for Veterans Through Community and Conversations Monday, September 23, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:o0 PM USU Ballroom  Cal State University San Marcos 595 Campus View Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069 The Power of a Story brings healing and hope to our military personnel, our Veterans and their family members. This forum will provide opportunities for Veterans to share their stories of trauma and post traumatic growth, providing attendees with insight and understanding for our Veterans. CSUSM students and veterans/service members recieve free admission. For faculty, staff and alumni, the price of admission is $5. General admission cost is $10. More details and registration.  Startup78 Quarterly Meetup - Sports and Active Lifestyles Wednesday, October 2, 2019 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM TaylorMade - The Kingdom 5545 Fermi Ct Carlsbad, CA 92008 From idea to prototyping to pitch, meet the players who turn ideas into reality. Join our community of startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, local industry and cities that are part of developing the startup ecosystem in North County. This quarter the focus is on Sports and Active Lifestyles. We will have table top displays and a panel discussion from local startups who are changing the action sports industry. Come test the unique products being designed in our backyard. More details and registration. How the California Consumer Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a sweeping privacy law that applies to companies doing business in California of all sizes across every industry. The law gives consumers the right to know what information a business has collected about them, and the rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of that data. It also states that a business cannot treat a consumer differently if they exercise these rights. These brand new rights are important, but they will be incredibly challenging for businesses to implement. The CCPA is over 33 pages long (10,000+ words) and it is very complex. The law had to pass through the legislature in about one week and, as a result, it has some language that would create unintended consequences – some of which would be harmful to consumers. It needs to be fixed. More details.  Time to Think About Your Holiday Party Looking for a venue for your holiday party? QLN Conference Center has 6 rooms that can accomodate any size event for up to 700 people. "Oceanside Chamber Members" receive 10% discount on all room rentals (varies from $30 - $550 depending on room)! Plan your company holiday party, end-of-the-year employee event, sales training, appreciation party, or company event! Offer good until January 31st, 2020. More details. The Miles of Smiles Kick Off Program at OUSD The Frontwave Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot and the Move Your Feet Before You Eat® Foundation are proud to announce the kick off of their Miles of Smiles program at the OUSD. 8 Schools are participating this year. Students who participate in the Miles of Smiles program receive Certificates of Recognition for the Miles they run and a pair of custom Miles of Smiles shoelaces for every 50 Miles they run in a year. More details.   ​​​​IRS, Treasury Issue Guidance on Making or Breaking the Bonus Depreciation Election The Internal Revenue Service today issued a Revenue Procedure allowing a taxpayer to make a late election, or to revoke an election, under section 168(k) for certain property acquired by the taxpayer after September 27, 2017, and placed in service by the taxpayer during its taxable year that includes September 28, 2017. More details. Demystifying Content Marketing ​​​Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Content Marketing is a powerful tool in today’s business and product promotion landscape.  What is Content Marketing?  How is Content Marketing different from traditional advertising?  How can Content Marketing help my business?  These questions and more will be answered in the Demystifying Content Marketing Workshop.  This workshop will demonstrate how Content Marketing is hugely impactful for any size and type of business.  It will help show you how to drive customer engaging and highly cost-effective Content Marketing campaigns. 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): Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 19TEN Oceanside ​​​​​RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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! CalPacific Marketing Group Kiwanis Club of Oceanside Submarina Oceanside West Legacy Brewing Company, Inc Red Mountain Wellness ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Gina Roman Insurance Services Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College Offers Community Education Enrichment Courses in Hobbies and Skills   Parks and Recreation Fall 2019 Recreation Guide   Scripps Health Launches Region's First Specialty Critical Care Transportation Team for Adult Patients   Boys and Girls Clubs Oceanside Receives Grant from McCarthy Family Foundation for Streaming Ahead Program   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 8/28/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews 8/30/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Reach Customers Online with Google 9/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/7/2019 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Orfila Vineyards and Winery Grand Opening 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/12/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/25/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Special Workshop for Oceanside Restaurants, Coffeehouses and Breweries 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 10/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 10/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 10/3/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 10/4/2019 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Facebook Business Page Makeover 10/9/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at 19TEN 10/10/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Senior Expo 10/17/2019 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grand Opening at Mindful Rejuvenation Inc. 10/17/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Frontwave Credit Union Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Nail Biter (Source: CalChamber) There are three weeks left in the legislative session and one of the most common questions I get multiple times on a daily basis is what is going to happen with AB 5 – Dynamex?  It’s a good question. At this time, AB 5 is the only legislative vehicle still in play regarding Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, which set forth a new test for determining independent contractor status, and in my opinion, is nowhere close to being in final form.  As previously discussed, AB 5 codifies the ABC test for Wage Orders, but also expands the test to the Labor Code and Unemployment Insurance Code.  AB 5 also sets forth a number of exemptions from the application of the ABC test (doctors, lawyers, accountants, hair stylists, real estate agents, insurance agents, direct sellers, and more). More details. Last Chance to Reserve Your Space in the Oceanside Quarterly Journal! Deadline this Friday Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews Tonight! Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Northern Pine Brewing  326 N Horne St.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you to network after work at Northern Pine Brewing on August 28th from 5pm-7pm. Meet the minds behind crafting some of the finest IPAs and saisons in the San Diego area and come learn about the exciting scene here in Oceanside. Attendees will hear from both Northern Pine Brewery as well as a representative from Brewery Ignitor,  a turn-key brewing facility that offers an opportunity for serious entrepreneurial brewers to start a business without the startup risk of cost, time and logistics.This event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to to market your business and connect with customers online.During this session, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, September 03, 2019 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 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe. More details and registration. Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates from Supervisor Desmond and Chief Deputy District Attorney Dugo Thursday, September 05, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 At the September Forum, Chief Deputy District Attorney Dominic Dugo will discuss increased state and local efforts to prosecute workers’ compensation fraud, how massive fraud schemes victimize both employers and injured workers in Southern California, and offer suggestions on how to recognize workers’ comp fraud. He will also provide an overview of the San Diego approach to combating abuse which includes the largest premium and provider fraud cases ever prosecuted in the county.  The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has one of the best programs in the country. Their focus combines innovative Crime Prevention with quality Investigations and Prosecutions of workers’ compensation fraud, which is producing outstanding results for the community. San Diego County Supervisor, Jim Desmond will be in attendance to give an update on key issues that he has been working on in the region. 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.  Orfila Vineyards & Winery Grand Opening Saturday, September 07, 2019 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Orfila Vineyards & Winery  221 N Cleveland St.  Oceanside, CA 92054 We are excited to be hosting our ribbon cutting for Orfila Vineyards & Winery’s Oceanside location September 7th! We are open from 12-9 on Saturdays, this celebration will begin at 1PM, and the ceremony for the ribbon cutting will be at 3PM. Come early & stay late! We will have bubbly and food to pass around during the ceremony for people to enjoy, and all of our premium wines will be available for purchase by glasses, tastings or bottles. There will be wine & food specials offered all day. Live music starts at 5PM. Make sure to get your raffle tickets when you arrive for wine-derful prizes that will be drawn for, and given out after the ceremony by our Winemaker Justin Mund. We can’t wait to celebrate our opening in Oceanside with you! More details and registration.  Business After Hours at Masters  Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Masters Kitchen Cocktail  208 S. Coast Hwy. 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 is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members. This month's venue is a true testament to Oceanside history and architecture. A family enterprise, Ryan’s brother Adam, an architect, worked with him to design the industrial space into the handsome restaurant known today. The two hand-built many custom features and fixtures, such as the “Edison light bulb chandeliers”, the tables, the pendant lights, the hostess table and the servers stations, etc. In design, the brothers made an effort to keep as much of the original  building as possible; keeping the shell of the building, the original infrastructure, floors and textures of brick and reclaimed wood. The design of the interior beautifully melds old with new, while vibrant green plants and fresh skylights brighten up the masculine space. More details and registration. Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a 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, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. The Power of a Story - Building Resiliency for Veterans Through Community and Conversations Monday, September 23, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:o0 PM USU Ballroom  Cal State University San Marcos 595 Campus View Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069 The Power of a Story brings healing and hope to our military personnel, our Veterans and their family members. This forum will provide opportunities for Veterans to share their stories of trauma and post traumatic growth, providing attendees with insight and understanding for our Veterans. CSUSM students and veterans/service members recieve free admission. For faculty, staff and alumni, the price of admission is $5. General admission cost is $10. More details and registration. Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Outing  Monday, September 30, 2019 Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Drive Vista, CA 92081 Wounded Warrior Homes, a San Diego County provider of transitional housing & re-integrative services to post-9/11 combat veterans struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury or PTSD, is hosting its annual golf tournament, ‘Fairways 4 Veterans’. Come join us September 30th at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista. It’s a fun event and a great way to honor our military heroes. For more information see our website or call us at 760.205.5050. Tickets are going fast, sign up now! Limited sponsor spots still available. More details and registration.  How the California Consumer Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a sweeping privacy law that applies to companies doing business in California of all sizes across every industry. The law gives consumers the right to know what information a business has collected about them, and the rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of that data. It also states that a business cannot treat a consumer differently if they exercise these rights. These brand new rights are important, but they will be incredibly challenging for businesses to implement. The CCPA is over 33 pages long (10,000+ words) and it is very complex. The law had to pass through the legislature in about one week and, as a result, it has some language that would create unintended consequences – some of which would be harmful to consumers. It needs to be fixed. More details.  Time to Think About Your Holiday Party Looking for a venue for your holiday party? QLN Conference Center has 6 rooms that can accomodate any size event for up to 700 people. "Oceanside Chamber Members" receive 10% discount on all room rentals (varies from $30 - $550 depending on room)! Plan your company holiday party, end-of-the-year employee event, sales training, appreciation party, or company event! Offer good until January 31st, 2020. More details. The Miles of Smiles Kick Off Program at OUSD The Frontwave Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot and the Move Your Feet Before You Eat® Foundation are proud to announce the kick off of their Miles of Smiles program at the OUSD. 8 Schools are participating this year. Students who participate in the Miles of Smiles program receive Certificates of Recognition for the Miles they run and a pair of custom Miles of Smiles shoelaces for every 50 Miles they run in a year. More details.   Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details. ​​​​All Professional Tax Preparers Must Create a Written Data Security Plan to Protect Clients The IRS, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry today reminded all “professional tax preparers” that federal law requires them to create a written information security plan to protect their clients’ data. The reminder came as the IRS and its Security Summit partners urged tax professionals to take time this summer to review their data security protections. To help them in this complex area, the Summit created a special “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist as a starting point. More details. Wildfire Season is Here. Here's How You and Your Employees Can Be Prepared (Source: SDG&E) Safety isn’t just something we should think about at home. Wildfires, earthquakes and flooding all pose serious risks to our community and you never know where you will be when something happens. Though we can’t eliminate the threat of these emergency situations entirely, here are 3 quick actions to help you and your employees be prepared... More details. Demystifying Content Marketing ​​​Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 Content Marketing is a powerful tool in today’s business and product promotion landscape.  What is Content Marketing?  How is Content Marketing different from traditional advertising?  How can Content Marketing help my business?  These questions and more will be answered in the Demystifying Content Marketing Workshop.  This workshop will demonstrate how Content Marketing is hugely impactful for any size and type of business.  It will help show you how to drive customer engaging and highly cost-effective Content Marketing campaigns. 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): Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 19TEN Oceanside ​​​​​RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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! Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Marcoa Publishing ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Heritage Hills Integral Communities Modern Airsoft Scholarship Prep Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Kick of the Miles of Smiles Program at OUSD   Enligh Language Institute at MiraCosta College   Bipartisan Resolution Urges Feds to Act on California's Nuclear Waste   Citizenship Class at the Library   Stop Annoying Phone Calls   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Hunter Steakhouse 8/28/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews 8/30/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Reach Customers Online with Google 9/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/18/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/20/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at The Miller's TableOceanside Harbor Days 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 9/27/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mindful Rejuventation Grand Opening 10/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 10/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 10/4/2019 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Facebook Business Page Makeover Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Best Time for Peak Productivity? Monday Mornings. (Source: CalChamber) Happy Monday morning! Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to get a lot of work done, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps. More than half of the workers surveyed said their productivity peaks at the beginning of the week: Monday (29 percent) just tops Tuesday (27 percent). After Wednesday (20 percent), worker productivity dips lower on Thursday (13 percent) and Friday (11 percent). More details. Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Northern Pine Brewing  326 N Horne St.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you to network after work at Northern Pine Brewing on August 28th from 5pm-7pm. Meet the minds behind crafting some of the finest IPAs and saisons in the San Diego area and come learn about the exciting scene here in Oceanside. This event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to to market your business and connect with customers online.During this session, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, September 03, 2019 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 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe. More details and registration. Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, September 05, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy.Oceanside, CA 92054 At the September Forum, Chief Deputy District Attorney Dominic Dugo will discuss increased state and local efforts to prosecute workers’ compensation fraud, how massive fraud schemes victimize both employers and injured workers in Southern California, and offer suggestions on how to recognize workers’ comp fraud. He will also provide an overview of the San Diego approach to combating abuse which includes the largest premium and provider fraud cases ever prosecuted in the county.  The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has one of the best programs in the country. Their focus combines innovative Crime Prevention with quality Investigations and Prosecutions of workers’ compensation fraud, which is producing outstanding results for the community. San Diego County Supervisor, Jim Desmond will be in attendance to give an update on key issues that he has been working on in the region. 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. Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a 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, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. 2019 North County Health & Wellness Fair Photo Gallery The North County Health and Wellness Fair was a great success. Because of its popularity, the Chamber sold out of booth space nearly three weeks before the event. With 80 exhibitors it had more to offer attendees than ever before. The North County Health & Wellness Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive free information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Our exhibitors gained great exposure to the hundreds of attendees. The event was sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Health and Kaiser Permanente. More photos. Magical Evening: Honoring Marva Bledsoe's 40 Years of Service Friday, September 13, 2019 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course  5800 The Crossings Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 This year’s Magical Evening celebrates the 40 years of service Marva Bledsoe has given to WRC and the impact she has made in our community. In addition, we will welcome Marina Araiza as she begins her journey as WRC’s new CEO. At the event, you will hear the stories and successes of WRC clients first-hand and stand with us as we honor the achievements we’ve celebrated over the 40 years Marva has led us. More details and registration. The Power of a Story - Building Resiliency for Veterans Through Community and Conversations Monday, September 23, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:o0 PM USU Ballroom  Cal State University San Marcos 595 Campus View Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069 The Power of a Story brings healing and hope to our military personnel, our Veterans and their family members. This forum will provide opportunities for Veterans to share their stories of trauma and post traumatic growth, providing attendees with insight and understanding for our Veterans. CSUSM students and veterans/service members recieve free admission. For faculty, staff and alumni, the price of admission is $5. General admission cost is $10. More details and registration. Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Outing  Monday, September 30, 2019 Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Drive Vista, CA 92081 Wounded Warrior Homes, a San Diego County provider of transitional housing & re-integrative services to post-9/11 combat veterans struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury or PTSD, is hosting its annual golf tournament, ‘Fairways 4 Veterans’. Come join us September 30th at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista. It’s a fun event and a great way to honor our military heroes. For more information see our website or call us at 760.205.5050. Tickets are going fast, sign up now! Limited sponsor spots still available. More details and registration.  How the California Consumer Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a sweeping privacy law that applies to companies doing business in California of all sizes across every industry. The law gives consumers the right to know what information a business has collected about them, and the rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of that data. It also states that a business cannot treat a consumer differently if they exercise these rights. These brand new rights are important, but they will be incredibly challenging for businesses to implement. The CCPA is over 33 pages long (10,000+ words) and it is very complex. The law had to pass through the legislature in about one week and, as a result, it has some language that would create unintended consequences – some of which would be harmful to consumers. It needs to be fixed. More details.  Cal Competes Tax Credit Application Now Open Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19. More details.     The Miles of Smiles Kick Off Program at OUSD The Frontwave Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot and the Move Your Feet Before You Eat® Foundation are proud to announce the kick off of their Miles of Smiles program at the OUSD. 8 Schools are participating this year. Students who participate in the Miles of Smiles program receive Certificates of Recognition for the Miles they run and a pair of custom Miles of Smiles shoelaces for every 50 Miles they run in a year. More details.   Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details. ​​​​IRS, States and Industry Outline 'Security Six' Protections Using a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners urged tax professionals to review critical security steps to ensure they are fully protecting their computers and email as well as safeguarding sensitive taxpayer data. The Security Summit partners – the IRS, states and tax industry – urge tax professionals to take time this summer to give their data safeguards a thorough review. To help the tax community, the Summit created a “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist as a starting point for analyzing office data security. More details. Wildfire Season is Here. Here's How You and Your Employees Can Be Prepared (Source: SDG&E) Safety isn’t just something we should think about at home. Wildfires, earthquakes and flooding all pose serious risks to our community and you never know where you will be when something happens. Though we can’t eliminate the threat of these emergency situations entirely, here are 3 quick actions to help you and your employees be prepared... More details. Doing Business with Canada - Opportunity to be Interviewed ​​​Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP Da Vinci Conference Center 12790 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 Canada represents California's second largest export market and Southern California's 4th highest source of foreign direct investment. The Small Business Development Center is working with The MAPLE Business Council and the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office to offer a half-day workshop on doing business in Canada. More details. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  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): Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Friday, September 20, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, The Miller's Table ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi Warwick at Kwarwick@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 19TEN Oceanside ​​​​​RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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! Fitness Machine Technicians Bath Fitter The Avalon Management Group, LLC ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS American Heart Association Barrel Republic Edward Jones - Vincent Alessi Goat Hill Park Health Right Insurance Hydranautics - A Nitto Group Company Industrial Prosoft Solutions Tri-City Hospital Foundation Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College Save the Date for San Elijo CampusStudent Center Groundbreaking   Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant from Pacific Western Bank   Matthew Tucker Joins Coalition Executive Committee, Board of Directors   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Hunter Steakhouse 8/28/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews 8/30/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Reach Customers Online with Google 9/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/18/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/20/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at The Miller's TableOceanside Harbor Days 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 9/27/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mindful Rejuventation Grand Opening   Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Workers Want Money, Money, Money (Source: CalChamber) Forty-three percent of workers plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to a recent Robert Half survey. This may explain why 81 percent of employers are concerned about keeping their valued employees, including 33 percent of employers who are very concerned. The top four strategies companies are using to retain workers are: Increasing communication with employees (e.g. town hall meetings, employee engagement surveys) (46 percent); Improving employee recognition programs (41 percent); Providing professional development (41 percent); and Enhancing compensation and benefits (40 percent). Other lesser-used strategies were mentorship programs, reimbursing ongoing education and helping employees avoid burnout (emotional, physical and mental exhaustion). More details. Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a 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, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. Make Valuable Business Connections at our August Business Mixer Tomorrow! Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Prince of Peace Abbey  650 Benet Hill Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join us for our August Business Mixer at a very unique location, the Prince of Peace Abbey, 650 Benet Hill Road in Oceanside.  Experience spectacular and panoramic views of Oceanside and discover the beautiful grounds and gardens.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, and a one of a kind tour of the Abbey, as well as some great prizes. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or 760-722-1534 ext 104. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. More details and registration.   Members & Mimosas This Friday! Friday, August 16, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of nearly 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided.Whether you’ve been a member for a week, or for twenty years this is a networking opportunity for you. We hope to see you there! More details.  SALT Deduction Cap Round Table with Congressman Mike Levin Tuesday, August 20, 2019 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join Congressman Mike Levin for a round table discussion about the impacts of the cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction on our community. Participants will include members of our local Realtor associations, San Diego Taxpayer Advocate Service, and representatives from our local Taxpayer Associations. Viewing space is limited. More details and registration. Oceanside Young Professionals Business Over Brews Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Northern Pine Brewing  326 N Horne St.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you to network after work at Northern Pine Brewing on August 28th from 5pm-7pm. Meet the minds behind crafting some of the finest IPAs and saisons in the San Diego area and come learn about the exciting scene here in Oceanside. This event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Friday, August 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to to market your business and connect with customers online.During this session, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  2019 North County Health & Wellness Fair Photo Gallery The North County Health and Wellness Fair was a great success. Because of its popularity, the Chamber sold out of booth space nearly three weeks before the event. With 80 exhibitors it had more to offer attendees than ever before. The North County Health & Wellness Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive free information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Our exhibitors gained great exposure to the hundreds of attendees. The event was sponsored by Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Health and Kaiser Permanente. More photos. Magical Evening: Honoring Marva Bledsoe's 40 Years of Service Friday, September 13, 2019 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course  5800 The Crossings Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 This year’s Magical Evening celebrates the 40 years of service Marva Bledsoe has given to WRC and the impact she has made in our community. In addition, we will welcome Marina Araiza as she begins her journey as WRC’s new CEO. At the event, you will hear the stories and successes of WRC clients first-hand and stand with us as we honor the achievements we’ve celebrated over the 40 years Marva has led us. More details and registration. Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Outing  Monday, September 30, 2019 Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Drive Vista, CA 92081 Wounded Warrior Homes, a San Diego County provider of transitional housing & re-integrative services to post-9/11 combat veterans struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury or PTSD, is hosting its annual golf tournament, ‘Fairways 4 Veterans’. Come join us September 30th at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista. It’s a fun event and a great way to honor our military heroes. For more information see our website or call us at 760.205.5050. Tickets are going fast, sign up now! Limited sponsor spots still available. More details and registration.  How the California Consumer Privacy Act Could Impact Your Business The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a sweeping privacy law that applies to companies doing business in California of all sizes across every industry. The law gives consumers the right to know what information a business has collected about them, and the rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of that data. It also states that a business cannot treat a consumer differently if they exercise these rights. These brand new rights are important, but they will be incredibly challenging for businesses to implement. The CCPA is over 33 pages long (10,000+ words) and it is very complex. The law had to pass through the legislature in about one week and, as a result, it has some language that would create unintended consequences – some of which would be harmful to consumers. It needs to be fixed. More details.  Cal Competes Tax Credit Application Now Open Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19. More details.     Coast Highway Corridor Study: City Council Meeting on August 14th Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:00 PM  Third Floor, City Hall N. 300 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92084 We are scheduled to present the Coast Highway Corridor Study Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) to the City Council in the City Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on August 14th. Staff recommendation to the City Council will be for the adoption of Alternative 3, which includes Complete Streets features between Harbor Drive and Morse Street and Incentive District zoning from Seagaze Drive to Morse Street. More details. Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details. ​​​​IRS Launches New Tax Withholding Estimator The Internal Revenue Service today launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for everyone to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year. The Tax Withholding Estimator replaces the Withholding Calculator, which offered workers a convenient online method for checking their withholding. The new Tax Withholding Estimator offers workers, as well as retirees, self-employed individuals and other taxpayers, a more user-friendly step-by-step tool for effectively tailoring the amount of income tax they have withheld from wages and pension payments. More details. When Your Plans Call for More Power, Your Call Counts (Source: SDG&E) When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include: Rewiring your existing electric meter panel to a larger size. Remodeling your home. Expanding your business. Installing a charging unit for an electric vehicle. Adding a central air-conditioning unit, tankless electric water heater or any other large electric appliance or equipment for which a permit is typically required for installation. This is one of the ways we track local and regional trends in energy use, and plan how to best serve everyone’s energy needs, including yours. More details. Doing Business with Canada - Opportunity to be Interviewed ​​​Wednesday, September 11, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP Da Vinci Conference Center 12790 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 Canada represents California's second largest export market and Southern California's 4th highest source of foreign direct investment. The Small Business Development Center is working with The MAPLE Business Council and the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office to offer a half-day workshop on doing business in Canada. More details. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  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, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Friday, September 20, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, The Miller's Table ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi Warwick at Kwarwick@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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! iNourish Body Mind Center P3 Leadership Solutions The Come Home Project Solar Care Window Tinting ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Camp Pendleton Self Storage Edward Jones - Chad Marentette REACH Air Medical Services Solis Team Real Estate - Mike & Jessica Solis The Etouffee Cafe Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Hosts Supervisor Desmond   North River Farms Invests in Traffic Improvements   Stater Bros Markets Honors "Family" Members for Years of Service MiraCosta College to Award More Than $367,550 in Scholarships   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Platesfor 8 at Hunter Steakhouse 8/30/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Reach Customers Online with Google 9/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/18/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/20/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at The Miller's TableOceanside Harbor Days 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 9/27/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mindful Rejuventation Grand Opening   Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a 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, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. North County Health & Wellness Fair Tomorrow! Thursday, August 08, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 8, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. The North County Health Fair is FREE to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. For more information please email Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or call 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details. Make Valuable Business Connections at our August Business Mixer! Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Prince of Peace Abbey  650 Benet Hill Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join us for our August Business Mixer at a very unique location, the Prince of Peace Abbey, 650 Benet Hill Road in Oceanside.  Experience spectacular and panoramic views of Oceanside and discover the beautiful grounds and gardens.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, and a one of a kind tour of the Abbey, as well as some great prizes. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or 760-722-1534 ext 104. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. More details and registration.   Members & Mimosas Friday, August 16, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of nearly 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided.Whether you’ve been a member for a week, or for twenty years this is a networking opportunity for you. We hope to see you there! More details. Magical Evening: Honoring Marva Bledsoe's 40 Years of Service Friday, September 13, 2019 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course  5800 The Crossings Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 This year’s Magical Evening celebrates the 40 years of service Marva Bledsoe has given to WRC and the impact she has made in our community. In addition, we will welcome Marina Araiza as she begins her journey as WRC’s new CEO. At the event, you will hear the stories and successes of WRC clients first-hand and stand with us as we honor the achievements we’ve celebrated over the 40 years Marva has led us. More details and registration. Fairways 4 Veterans Golf Outing  Monday, September 30, 2019 Shadowridge Golf Club 1980 Gateway Drive Vista, CA 92081 Wounded Warrior Homes, a San Diego County provider of transitional housing & re-integrative services to post-9/11 combat veterans struggling with Traumatic Brain Injury or PTSD, is hosting its annual golf tournament, ‘Fairways 4 Veterans’. Come join us September 30th at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista. It’s a fun event and a great way to honor our military heroes. For more information see our website or call us at 760.205.5050. Tickets are going fast, sign up now! Limited sponsor spots still available. More details and registration. Cal Competes Tax Credit Application Now Open Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19. More details.     Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  2019 Midyear Employment Law Update (Source: CalChamber) As California employers know so well, there's never a dull moment when it comes to HR compliance in the Golden State. While new laws typically are the source of change, the majority of midyear compliance updates in 2019 come from court rulings, agency actions, and delayed implementation of previous legislation. To learn about employment law updates related to hiring, leaves of absence and more, download CalChamber's free "2019 Midyear Employment Law Update" white paper. More details. Tax Security 2.0 - A "Taxes Security Together" Checklist Leaders from the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today called on tax professionals nationwide to take time this summer to review their current security practices, enhance safeguards where necessary and take steps to protect their businesses from global cybercriminal syndicates prowling the Internet. Despite major progress by the IRS and the Security Summit partners against identity theft, evolving tactics continue to threaten the tax community and the sensitive data of taxpayers.To help combat this, the Security Summit partners created a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist to serve as a starting point for tax professionals. Beginning next week, the IRS and Summit partners will issue a series of five Tax Security 2.0 news releases highlighting “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist action items. More details. Always Play it Safe Outdoors (Source: SDG&E) Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires. Watch out for overhead electric lines.  Never approach or touch electric lines. A shock could cause severe injury or death. Keep yourself, other people and any objects you’re touching at least 10 feet clear of overhead electric lines. Many things can conduct electricity, such as tools, machinery, equipment, scaffolding, metal ladders, fruit- picking poles, antennas, satellite dishes, pool skimmer handles and boat masts. Call SDG&E at 1-800-411-7343 to remove anything caught in electric lines. More details. Government Contracting in a Day ​​​Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details and registration. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  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, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Friday, September 20, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, The Miller's Table ​​​​​RSVP to Kristi Warwick at Kwarwick@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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! Global Society for Female Entrepreneurs ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Boyce's Roofing and Repair Oceanside Friends of the Arts Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta Communit5y College District Awards Contract for San Elijo Campus Construction Project   U.S. News Ranks Scripps Hospitals No. 1 in San Diego Region   Loma Alta Slough Enhancement Project - Community Workshop #1   The Dog Pawk at North River Farms   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Minuteman Press Oceanside Office Manager Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/2/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Lighthouse 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Platesfor 8 at Hunter Steakhouse 8/30/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Reach Customers Online with Google 9/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 9/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 9/5/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 9/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Rockin' Baja 9/10/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 9/18/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 9/20/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at The Miller's TableOceanside Harbor Days 9/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/22/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Harbor Days 9/27/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Using Data to Drive Business Growth 9/27/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mindful Rejuventation Grand Opening   Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Job Killer Bill Grants Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers (Source: CalChamber) A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that would charge employers to provide unemployment insurance (UI) compensation to striking employees during labor disputes awaits action in the state Senate next month. AB 1066 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego) overturns more than 70 years of precedent and creates solvency issues for California’s UI system by providing unemployment benefits to striking workers even though they are not looking for work and have a job waiting for them once the labor dispute is resolved. The bill would allow employees on strike to receive UI benefits if the strike lasts more than four weeks, and contains no end date or qualifications for the receipt of such benefits, meaning that benefits would continue for up to 26 weeks for the entire union, regardless of the facts of the labor dispute. (Note: The Oceanside Chamber is part of a coalition working to defeat this bill). More details. Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates on Coast Highway Corridor Project Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  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. Join us at the Chamber's August 1st Emerging Issue Forum to get the latest update on the Coast Highway Corridor Project. Oceanside City Staff members will provide Chamber members with an overview of the current status of the proposed project along with an opportunity to ask questions. This proposal will go to the City Council  for consideration in mid-August, so please take advantage of this final opportunity for an update. (City Council workshop is on August 14th at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall). More details.  First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, August 06, 2019 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 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe. More details.  North County Health & Wellness Fair Thursday, August 08, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 8, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. The North County Health Fair is FREE to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. For more information please email Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or call 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details. Make Valuable Business Connections at our August Business Mixer! Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Prince of Peace Abbey  650 Benet Hill Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join us for our August Business Mixer at a very unique location, the Prince of Peace Abbey, 650 Benet Hill Road in Oceanside.  Experience spectacular and panoramic views of Oceanside and discover the beautiful grounds and gardens.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, and a one of a kind tour of the Abbey, as well as some great prizes. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or 760-722-1534 ext 104. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. More details and registration.   Members & Mimosas Friday, August 16, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of nearly 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided.Whether you’ve been a member for a week, or for twenty years this is a networking opportunity for you. We hope to see you there! More details. Magical Evening: Honoring Marva Bledsoe's 40 Years of Service Friday, September 13, 2019 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course  5800 The Crossings Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 This year’s Magical Evening celebrates the 40 years of service Marva Bledsoe has given to WRC and the impact she has made in our community. In addition, we will welcome Marina Araiza as she begins her journey as WRC’s new CEO. At the event, you will hear the stories and successes of WRC clients first-hand and stand with us as we honor the achievements we’ve celebrated over the 40 years Marva has led us. More details and registration. Cal Competes Tax Credit Application Now Open Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19. More details.   Chamber Recognizes Local Leaders for Outstanding Community Contributions At its July 17th Award & Recognition Luncheon, the Oceanside Chamber recognized several chamber members for their outstanding contributions to our community. The event took place at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, with over 160 attendees. In addition to recognizing the “member anniversaries” of dozens of businesses, the Chamber honored six awardees that have served the community in a variety of capacities. More details. View event photos. Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals Come Together for Joint North County Mixer On Wednesday, July 17th young professionals from the Oceanside and Carlsbad Chambers of Commerce gathered in South O’ to learn about development projects happening in North County. Guests enjoyed local brews from Cutwater Spirits and Black Plague Brewing as well as street tacos from Dos Tierras and plant-based popsicles from The Populist. The event also featured presentations from Michael Murray, candidate for 76th Assembly District on community engagement and Integral Communities who shared details on the proposed development, North River Farms. More details.  2019 Midyear Employment Law Update (Source: CalChamber) As California employers know so well, there's never a dull moment when it comes to HR compliance in the Golden State. While new laws typically are the source of change, the majority of midyear compliance updates in 2019 come from court rulings, agency actions, and delayed implementation of previous legislation. To learn about employment law updates related to hiring, leaves of absence and more, download CalChamber's free "2019 Midyear Employment Law Update" white paper. More details. Understanding Form 2290 - Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Webinar Thursday, August 15, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This webinar will provide an overview of the following: Form 2290 Filing Requirements Form 2290 Due Dates Form 2290 E-Filing Requirements Plus a live Q & A Offered with closed captioning. Closed captioning displays the words that describe the audio portion of the program for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Captions are available in English. More details and registration. Innovative Ways for Your Business to Find Savings (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​First, install occupancy sensors. If no one is using certain areas in your facility, why are you paying to light, heat or cool those spaces? Occupancy sensors make lighting more sustainable by not constantly illuminating sporadically occupied areas – such as breakrooms, restrooms, loading docks, seldom-used passageways and storage areas. Next, telecommuting. If you don’t need staff on hand, allowing employees to telecommute could help reduce costs. Getting the same production with less overhead gives a big boost to your business’s bottom line. More details. Government Contracting in a Day ​​​Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details and registration. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  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, August 2, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Lighthouse Fish and Seafood Market/Oyster Bar ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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! Pacifica Foods LLC Wood Partners ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS San Luis Rey Bakery and Restaurant Primary Health Partners Big Bob's Best Pizza Calvery Chapel Oceanside Fratelli's Italian Kitchen Canine Companions for Independence McDonald's Southern California Beach Club Federal Heath Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College Celebrates Groundbreaking for Major Renovation of Oceanside Campus Athletic Field   Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Awarded 2019 Sports for Life Grant from the Women's Sports Foundation and espnW   Dads Clubs at the Vista Community Clinic   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 7/25/2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening 7/26/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Your Business Online 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/2/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Lighthouse 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Platesfor 8 at Hunter Steakhouse Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Updates on Coast Highway Corridor Project Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  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. Join us at the Chamber's August 1st Emerging Issue Forum to get the latest update on the Coast Highway Corridor Project. Oceanside City Staff members will provide Chamber members with an overview of the current status of the proposed project along with an opportunity to ask questions. This proposal will go to the City Council  for consideration in mid-August, so please take advantage of this final opportunity for an update. (City Council workshop is on August 14th at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall). More details. Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening This Thursday! Thursday, July 25, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Ocean Hills Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care  4500 Cannon Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92056 Please join us for a festive evening of elegance to celebrate Ocean Hills’ Grand Opening! Tour our beautiful Community, enjoy live entertainment, flamenco dancing, ice cream extravaganzas and extraordinary culinary creations paired with California wines created by our own chef, Ernest Fong. Meet our Team, Investors, Management and local Community Leaders as we celebrate together! Complimentary valet will also be available. More details. Get Your Business Online This Friday! Friday, July 26, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session will discuss what a Business Profile on Google is and review the features that help you to manage business information and connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. We’ll walk you through how to claim or verify your free Business Profile, and provide you with time to claim your profile and gain hands on support with any questions you have surrounding Google My Business. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  North County Health & Wellness Fair Thursday, August 08, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 8, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. The North County Health Fair is FREE to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. For more information please email Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or call 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details. Make Valuable Business Connections at our August Business Mixer! Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Prince of Peace Abbey  650 Benet Hill Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join us for our August Business Mixer at a very unique location, the Prince of Peace Abbey, 650 Benet Hill Road in Oceanside.  Experience spectacular and panoramic views of Oceanside and discover the beautiful grounds and gardens.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, and a one of a kind tour of the Abbey, as well as some great prizes. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne or 760-722-1534 ext 104. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. More details and registration.  Cal Competes Tax Credit Application Opens July 29th Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19. More details.   Chamber Recognizes Local Leaders for Outstanding Community Contributions At its July 17th Award & Recognition Luncheon, the Oceanside Chamber recognized several chamber members for their outstanding contributions to our community. The event took place at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, with over 160 attendees. In addition to recognizing the “member anniversaries” of dozens of businesses, the Chamber honored six awardees that have served the community in a variety of capacities. More details. View event photos. ​Chamber CEO Testifies at SANDAG Board Meeting: Urges Board to Keep Promise to Voters Oceanside Chamber CEO Scott Ashton was among a group of business leader that attended the SANDAG Board meeting last Friday to urge the Board to keep promises made to voters in the passage of the 2004 TransNet Extension.  In November 2004, 67 percent of San Diego’s voters approved a 40-year extension of TransNet, a half-cent sales tax to generate funds for highway, road, and public transit projects. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), threatens to undermine the will of the voters by removing the unfunded highway projects promised in 2004. Only 6 percent of the money generated from TransNet has been appropriated to construct highway projects for the more than 96 percent of population that use them. A disproportionate 66 percent of the money has been used to construct public transit projects, which serve only about 3.5 percent of the population. More details.   Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit.  Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals Come Together for Joint North County Mixer On Wednesday, July 17th young professionals from the Oceanside and Carlsbad Chambers of Commerce gathered in South O’ to learn about development projects happening in North County. Guests enjoyed local brews from Cutwater Spirits and Black Plague Brewing as well as street tacos from Dos Tierras and plant-based popsicles from The Populist. The event also featured presentations from Michael Murray, candidate for 76th Assembly District on community engagement and Integral Communities who shared details on the proposed development, North River Farms. More details.  Pacifica Senior Living Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Thursday, July 18th, Pacifica Senior Living celebrated their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at their Oceanside location of 5508 Avenida Pacifica Way. Many of Oceanside's newest pageant winners came out to show their support and the business received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. The newly-opened, luxury senior living community in sunny Oceanside offers a premier retirement lifestyle in a spectacular resort-inspired environment. More photos. 8th Annual North County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Symposium August 24, 2019 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM North Inland Live Well Center 649 W. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA 92025 This free community event is hosted in partnership with YMCA of San Diego County and 2-1-1 San Diego to provide information, resources and services to grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers raising young family members. The theme of the symposium is, “Growing Wings: Embracing the Beauty and Power of Change” in celebration of the process of transformation experienced by kinship families. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities throughout the day to connect with other families and individuals with similar life experiences and learn about local support groups. More details and registration.  Nominate an Environmental Hero for Cox Conserves Heroes Award Thru July 31 The Cox Conserves Heroes program honors environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities. One California Cox Conserve Hero will designate a $10,000 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice, given by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Cox-affiliated foundation. The James M. Cox Foundation will also award $50,000 to the national winner’s nonprofit of choice. ​​​​Nominate a volunteer today through July 31. More details. Tax Security 2.0 – A ‘Taxes-Security-Together’ Checklist Leaders from the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today called on tax professionals nationwide to take time this summer to review their current security practices, enhance safeguards where necessary and take steps to protect their businesses from global cybercriminal syndicates prowling the Internet. More details. When Your Plans Call for More Power, Your Call Counts (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include: Rewiring your existing electric meter panel to a larger size. Remodeling your home. Expanding your business. Installing a charging unit for an electric vehicle. Adding a central air-conditioning unit, tankless electric water heater or any other large electric appliance or equipment for which a permit is typically required for installation. More details. Government Contracting in a Day ​​​Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details and registration. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  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, August 2, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Lighthouse Fish and Seafood Market/Oyster Bar ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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! S.B.H.I.S. Kilowatt Brewing Extreme Power Gym ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Americas Publisher, LLC Body Nirvana Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Federal Heath Installing Next Generation Technology for the World’s Biggest Video Screen   MiraCosta College Launches Medical Assistant Program Offering a Low-cost, Fast-track to Medical Careers   Assembly Committee Approves Sen. Bates’ Effort to Protect Emergency Preparedness at San Onofre Nuclear Plant   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Go Be Rewarded Executive Assistant  Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 7/17/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Young Professionals Mixer 7/18/2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pacifica Senior Living Grand Opening 7/25/2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening 7/26/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Your Business Online 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/2/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Lighthouse 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Platesfor 8 at Hunter Steakhouse Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   North County Young Professionals Mixer Tonight! Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Rais Case Building  1834 S. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us as North River Farms invites young professionals to an evening in South O! Come learn about projects happening in North County and discover new ways to get involved. The event is FREE and will feature guest presentations, food and drinks sponsored by North River Farms! More details and registration.  Pacifica Senior Living Grand Opening  Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  5508 Avenida Pacifica Way  Oceanside, CA 92057 Join Pacifica Senior Living, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and local Community Leaders for a festive evening to celebrate Pacifica Senior Living's Grand Opening on Thursday, July 18th from 4pm-7pm. Enjoy hor d'oeurves, entertainment, group tours, raffle prizes and more!  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will facilitate a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm. More details.  2019 Carlsbad Air Service Demand Survey Various North County Chambers of Commerce and the San Diego North EDC  recently met with a new airline that is interested in serving the Carlsbad-Palomar Airport as early as this Winter. The airline was established to serve a Rocky Mountain ski resort in 2018, operating flights from Austin and Dallas. Flights were very successful and the resort plans to expand into Southern California. The airline is well funded by the resort as well as a public partnership with the resort community. The airline intends to serve Carlsbad from this resort destination beginning this Winter, but wants to explore other market opportunities from Carlsbad as well.  Your answers will help them gauge demand and help North County Business organizations bring more air service to North County. Take survey.  ​Chamber CEO Testifies at SANDAG Board Meeting: Urges Board to Keep Promise to Voters Oceanside Chamber CEO Scott Ashton was among a group of business leader that attended the SANDAG Board meeting last Friday to urge the Board to keep promises made to voters in the passage of the 2004 TransNet Extension. In November 2004, 67 percent of San Diego’s voters approved a 40-year extension of TransNet, a half-cent sales tax to generate funds for highway, road, and public transit projects. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), threatens to undermine the will of the voters by removing the unfunded highway projects promised in 2004. Only 6 percent of the money generated from TransNet has been appropriated to construct highway projects for the more than 96 percent of population that use them. A disproportionate 66 percent of the money has been used to construct public transit projects, which serve only about 3.5 percent of the population. More details.   Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening Thursday, July 25, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Ocean Hills Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care  4500 Cannon Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92056 Please join us for a festive evening of elegance to celebrate Ocean Hills’ Grand Opening! Tour our beautiful Community, enjoy live entertainment, flamenco dancing, ice cream extravaganzas and extraordinary culinary creations paired with California wines created by our own chef, Ernest Fong. Meet our Team, Investors, Management and local Community Leaders as we celebrate together! Complimentary valet will also be available. More details. Get Your Business Online Friday, July 26, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session will discuss what a Business Profile on Google is and review the features that help you to manage business information and connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. We’ll walk you through how to claim or verify your free Business Profile, and provide you with time to claim your profile and gain hands on support with any questions you have surrounding Google My Business. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. North County Health Fair 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Thursday, August 8, 2019 City of Oceanside, Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. More details. Register Online Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  8th Annual North County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Symposium August 24, 2019 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM North Inland Live Well Center 649 W. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA 92025 This free community event is hosted in partnership with YMCA of San Diego County and 2-1-1 San Diego to provide information, resources and services to grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers raising young family members. The theme of the symposium is, “Growing Wings: Embracing the Beauty and Power of Change” in celebration of the process of transformation experienced by kinship families. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities throughout the day to connect with other families and individuals with similar life experiences and learn about local support groups. More details and registration.  Nominate an Environmental Hero for Cox Conserves Heroes Award Thru July 31 The Cox Conserves Heroes program honors environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities. One California Cox Conserve Hero will designate a $10,000 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice, given by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Cox-affiliated foundation. The James M. Cox Foundation will also award $50,000 to the national winner’s nonprofit of choice. ​​​​Nominate a volunteer today through July 31. More details. City of Oceanside Unveils Innovative Food Recovery and Preservation Kitchen to Reduce Waste and Feed the Community  On June 22, the City of Oceanside opened the doors to its Green Oceanside Kitchen—a state-of-the-art food recovery and preservation facility at the El Corazon Senior Center, providing innovative solutions to food waste, hunger and environmental and culinary education in North San Diego County. One of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the nation, the Green Oceanside Kitchen is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Oceanside and O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC). The facility includes a 17,000 square foot commercial kitchen, a 500 square foot freezer that can hold about a semi-truck load of food and an interactive demonstration kitchen for culinary arts training and education. The facility was designed to maximize food recovery and preservation with specialty equipment installed throughout. More details. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)  (Source: City of Oceanside) Oceanside Unified School District News -   California School Districts must create a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to address State Priority Areas by setting goals, establishing actions and services, and describing how the district will use its budget to achieve those goals. Oceanside Unified School District developed a draft 2019 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), based on new data and stakeholder input.  OUSD is seeking feedback from parents and community members on the proposed LCAP. More details.  Tax Security 2.0 – A ‘Taxes-Security-Together’ Checklist Leaders from the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today called on tax professionals nationwide to take time this summer to review their current security practices, enhance safeguards where necessary and take steps to protect their businesses from global cybercriminal syndicates prowling the Internet. More details. Always Play it Safe Outdoors (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires. Watch out for overhead electric lines: •    Never approach or touch electric lines. A shock could cause severe injury or death. •    Keep yourself, other people and any objects you’re touching at least 10 feet clear of overhead electric lines. Many things can conduct electricity, such as tools, machinery, equipment, scaffolding, metal ladders, fruit- picking poles, antennas, satellite dishes, pool skimmer handles and boat masts. More details. Demystifying Content Marketing ​​​Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad CA 92011 Content Marketing is a powerful tool in today’s business and product promotion landscape.  What is Content Marketing?  How is Content Marketing different from traditional advertising?  How can Content Marketing help my business?  These questions and more will be answered in the Demystifying Content Marketing Workshop.  This workshop will demonstrate how Content Marketing is hugely impactful for any size and type of business.  It will help show you how to drive customer engaging and highly cost-effective Content Marketing campaigns. More details and registration. 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, August 2, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Lighthouse Fish and Seafood Market/Oyster Bar ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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! Harbage Consulting UEI College ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Carefree Spa, Inc New Song Community Church North County Transit District Pierview Properties Real Estate Red & White Superette Inc. San Luis Rey Bakery and Restaurant Sleep Number Walmart #5075 Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College Launches Career Mentoring Program Targeting Business and Accounting Majors   2018 Oceanside Water Quality Report   Assembly Committee Approves Sen. Bates' License Portability Bill   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 7/17/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Young Professionals Mixer 7/25/2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening 7/26/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Your Business Online 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/2/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Lighthouse 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/15/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mixer at Prince of Peace Abbey 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas 8/21/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Platesfor 8 at Hunter Steakhouse Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Last Chance to Join Us in Honoring Oceanside's Top Businesses Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM  El Camino Country Club  3202 Vista Way  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff  to honor and celebrate great achievements by local businesses in a wide variety of areas. We will recognize Small Business of the Year, Corporate Citizen of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Military Service Partner of the Year, Arts and Culture Partner of the Year, and Oceanside Chamber Citizen of the Year. This event will feature a delicious lunch, business awards presentation and many opportunities to make connections. We will also recognize many longtime chamber members who have anniversaries this year, including 5 years, 10 years, 15 years...all the way up to 70 years! More details and registration.  Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, July 11, 2019 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. Andy "Doc" Ortega, District Representative for Military & Veterans Affairs in U.S. Congressman Mike Levin's office, will be providing a more comprehensive update on the military and veterans issues Congressman Levin has working on lately. Fernando Hernández, Field Representative for the Office of Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, will also be giving an update on the military issues their office has been handling. 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. North County Young Professionals Mixer Next Wednesday! Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Rais Case Building  1834 S. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us as North River Farms invites young professionals to an evening in South O! Come learn about projects happening in North County and discover new ways to get involved. The event is FREE and will feature guest presentations, food and drinks sponsored by North River Farms! More details and registration.  Get Your Business Online Friday, July 26, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session will discuss what a Business Profile on Google is and review the features that help you to manage business information and connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. We’ll walk you through how to claim or verify your free Business Profile, and provide you with time to claim your profile and gain hands on support with any questions you have surrounding Google My Business. Sessions are moderated by John Moore of SonicSpider, a local online development and marketing company, and are free for both Chamber members and prospective members to attend. More details and registration.  Oceanside Quarterly Journal: Reach Thousands of Homes & Businesses! Have you considered how an ad in our Quarterly Journal to help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 15,000 copies of the Quarterly Journal, with over 13,000 direct mailed to local business and residents. The publication features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber or call 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. North County Health Fair 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Thursday, August 8, 2019 City of Oceanside, Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. More details. Register Online Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534.  Ocean Hills Senior Living Grand Opening Thursday, July 25, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Ocean Hills Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care  4500 Cannon Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92056 Please join us for a festive evening of elegance to celebrate Ocean Hills’ Grand Opening! Tour our beautiful Community, enjoy live entertainment, flamenco dancing, ice cream extravaganzas and extraordinary culinary creations paired with California wines created by our own chef, Ernest Fong. Meet our Team, Investors, Management and local Community Leaders as we celebrate together! Complimentary valet will also be available. More details. Western Dental Kids Grand Opening Photo Gallery On Saturday, June 29th, Western Dental Kids celebrated their Grand Opening at 3805 Mission Ave., Ste. A  in Oceanside. The event featured a DJ, tacos, face painting, balloon art and prizes. Many of Oceanside's newest pageant winners came out to show their support and the business received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. The spacious, brightly colored office provides comprehensive pediatric dental services, including sealants to help prevent cavities, fluoride treatments, hygiene and a full-service orthodontics department. Western Dental Kids accepts most forms of dental insurance, including Medi-Cal Dental and look forward to serving the growing Oceanside community. More photos. Nominate an Environmental Hero for Cox Conserves Heroes Award Thru July 31 The Cox Conserves Heroes program honors environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities. One California Cox Conserve Hero will designate a $10,000 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice, given by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Cox-affiliated foundation. The James M. Cox Foundation will also award $50,000 to the national winner’s nonprofit of choice. ​​​​Nominate a volunteer today through July 31. More details. OYPN Mixer at Goat Hill Park Photo Gallery The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network held fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Goat Hill Park provided a beautiful evening for our young professionals. Attendees got both the chance to network with one another and test out their golfing skills in a relaxed setting. The Park opened a few stalls in the driving range and supplied all equipment. Thank you so much to Intesa Communications Group for sponsoring all the drinks! More photos. 8th Annual North County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Symposium August 24, 2019 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM North Inland Live Well Center 649 W. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA 92025 This free community event is hosted in partnership with YMCA of San Diego County and 2-1-1 San Diego to provide information, resources and services to grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers raising young family members. The theme of the symposium is, “Growing Wings: Embracing the Beauty and Power of Change” in celebration of the process of transformation experienced by kinship families. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities throughout the day to connect with other families and individuals with similar life experiences and learn about local support groups. More details and registration. City of Oceanside Unveils Innovative Food Recovery and Preservation Kitchen to Reduce Waste and Feed the Community  On June 22, the City of Oceanside opened the doors to its Green Oceanside Kitchen—a state-of-the-art food recovery and preservation facility at the El Corazon Senior Center, providing innovative solutions to food waste, hunger and environmental and culinary education in North San Diego County. One of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the nation, the Green Oceanside Kitchen is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Oceanside and O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC). The facility includes a 17,000 square foot commercial kitchen, a 500 square foot freezer that can hold about a semi-truck load of food and an interactive demonstration kitchen for culinary arts training and education. The facility was designed to maximize food recovery and preservation with specialty equipment installed throughout. More details. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)  (Source: City of Oceanside) Oceanside Unified School District News -   California School Districts must create a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to address State Priority Areas by setting goals, establishing actions and services, and describing how the district will use its budget to achieve those goals. Oceanside Unified School District developed a draft 2019 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), based on new data and stakeholder input.  OUSD is seeking feedback from parents and community members on the proposed LCAP. More details. Calling All Small Businesses: Take One Simple Step to Reduce Summer Bill Spikes (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​Last summer, many small businesses were hit by unusually high energy bills due to record breaking temperatures and other factors. This summer, making a simple change in energy pricing plans could help small businesses alleviate bill spikes even when temperatures rise, and air conditioners are on full blast. Many small businesses are on an energy plan known as “Time-of-Use – event day plan”. This plan is subject to “Reduce Your Use” days in which the price for energy rises as much as 400% during certain time periods due to the need to conserve energy to prevent blackouts. More details. Meet the Buyers - Oceanside ​​​​​​Friday, July 12, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM El Corazon Senior Center 3302 Senior Center Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 “Meet the Buyers” Tour is coming to Oceanside bringing buyers and small business advocates from agencies, large corporations and prime contractors together to help small businesses work with their organizations successfully. There are different buyers and experts at each “Meet the Buyers”. Participating organizations may include: AECOM, AT&T, Balfour Beatty, Bingham Construction, Blue Book, Butier Engineering, Inc., C.W. Driver, CalFire, California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and many more. Participants are subject to change. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the buyers, advocates and small business experts. More details and registration. 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, August 2, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Lighthouse Fish and Seafood Market/Oyster Bar ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hunter Steakhouse ​​​​​RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com. Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina ​​​​​RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com. Forward to a friend

 

 

Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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! Connect Hearing SD Party Rentals Vista Unified School District ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Assistance League North Coast FoxFury, LLC Masters Kitchen Cocktail Real Property Management SAC Accounting, Inc. Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS MiraCosta College New Construction Opportunity: Bids Are Being Accepted for Construction of New Student Services Building at the San Elijo Campus   Scripps First to Use New Liver Transport System in San Diego County   Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Efforts Recieve $6.13 Million from the State.   City of Oceanside Water Utilities to Receive $1.5 Million in Grant Funding   2018 Oceanside Water Quality Report   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Young Professionals Mixer 6/28/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Join Us in Honoring Oceanside's Top Businesses Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM  El Camino Country Club  3202 Vista Way  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff  to honor and celebrate great achievements by local businesses in a wide variety of areas. We will recognize Small Business of the Year, Corporate Citizen of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Military Service Partner of the Year, Arts and Culture Partner of the Year, and Oceanside Chamber Citizen of the Year. This event will feature a delicious lunch, business awards presentation and many opportunities to make connections. We will also recognize many longtime chamber members who have anniversaries this year, including 5 years, 10 years, 15 years...all the way up to 70 years! More details and registration.  Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room Tuesday, July 09, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM  Tap That Draft Beer Services and Tap Room  3207 Roymar Rd., Ste. E  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours on the Second Tuesday of every other month from 5:00 - 6:30pm. 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! Come on in to the Tap That Tap Room and enjoy a cold draft brew from one of our local San Diego and Southern California area breweries! With 20+ local beers on tap every day and over 170 bottled and canned craft beers for on site enjoyment or  to-go, Tap That has something for every beer-lover’s tastes. Step in to the Tap Room and you will instantly feel like you are a member of the Tap That Family! See Ya Soon Friends! Cheers! More details and registration.  Military Affairs Forum Thursday, July 11, 2019 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. Andy "Doc" Ortega, District Representative for Military & Veterans Affairs in U.S. Congressman Mike Levin's office, will be providing a more comprehensive update on the military and veterans issues Congressman Levin has working on lately. Fernando Hernández, Field Representative for the Office of Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, will also be giving an update on the military issues their office has been handling. 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. North County Young Professionals Mixer Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Rais Case Building  1834 S. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us as North River Farms invites young professionals to an evening in South O! Come learn about projects happening in North County and discover new ways to get involved. The event is FREE and will feature guest presentations, food and drinks sponsored by North River Farms! More details and registration. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. North County Health Fair 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Thursday, August 8, 2019 City of Oceanside, Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534. Nominate an Environmental Hero for Cox Conserves Heroes Award Thru July 31 The Cox Conserves Heroes program honors environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities. One California Cox Conserve Hero will designate a $10,000 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice, given by the James M. Cox Foundation, the Cox-affiliated foundation. The James M. Cox Foundation will also award $50,000 to the national winner’s nonprofit of choice. ​​​​Nominate a volunteer today through July 31. More details. Oceanside Chamber Business Journal – Digital Version Now Available ​​​​​Read the digital version of the Oceanside Chamber’s 2nd Quarterly Business Journal. This edition features the Chamber’s policy platform on housing adopted by the Board, discusses tips provided by Waste Management for a sustainable, green summer, and spotlights on the American Red Cross and the North Coastal Prevention Coalition. You’ll also find information on upcoming networking events, new and renewing members and Oceanside Economic Development News. Digital version. OYPN Mixer at Goat Hill Park Photo Gallery The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network held fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Goat Hill Park provided a beautiful evening for our young professionals. Attendees got both the chance to network with one another and test out their golfing skills in a relaxed setting. The Park opened a few stalls in the driving range and supplied all equipment. Thank you so much to Intesa Communications Group for sponsoring all the drinks! More photos. SCORE Women’s Networking Breakfast Friday, July 12, 2019 7:45 AM - 11:00 AM Handlery Hotel San Diego 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108 In this interactive session you will develop skills transferable to ANY situation in your personal and professional life. Take a quick assessment to understand your current communication styles, then discover the multiple channels of listening — and how to connect with each. Transfer these skills to your sales and marketing efforts, networking, speaking, and managing others, in your relationships and even in parenting! You will learn how to: Understand other “channels" Establish instant rapport and respect with others Apply these skills immediately in all areas of your life More details.  8th Annual North County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Symposium August 24, 2019 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM North Inland Live Well Center 649 W. Mission Ave. Escondido, CA 92025 This free community event is hosted in partnership with YMCA of San Diego County and 2-1-1 San Diego to provide information, resources and services to grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers raising young family members. The theme of the symposium is, “Growing Wings: Embracing the Beauty and Power of Change” in celebration of the process of transformation experienced by kinship families. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities throughout the day to connect with other families and individuals with similar life experiences and learn about local support groups. More details and registration. City of Oceanside Unveils Innovative Food Recovery and Preservation Kitchen to Reduce Waste and Feed the Community  On June 22, the City of Oceanside opened the doors to its Green Oceanside Kitchen—a state-of-the-art food recovery and preservation facility at the El Corazon Senior Center, providing innovative solutions to food waste, hunger and environmental and culinary education in North San Diego County. One of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the nation, the Green Oceanside Kitchen is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Oceanside and O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC). The facility includes a 17,000 square foot commercial kitchen, a 500 square foot freezer that can hold about a semi-truck load of food and an interactive demonstration kitchen for culinary arts training and education. The facility was designed to maximize food recovery and preservation with specialty equipment installed throughout. More details. Sen. Bates Honors Oceanside's PJ Graphics as Small Business of the Year Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) today honored veteran-owned PJ Graphics as the 2019 Small Business of the Year for the 36th Senate District. “PJ Graphics embodies the spirit of service, perseverance, and hard work that define small business,” said Senator Bates, a former small business owner. “I congratulate Tom and Helen Hartley for their successful stewardship of PJ Graphics and for serving their customers with innovative service. It is also noteworthy that it is a veteran-owned business, which I hope will inspire other military veterans to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.” More details.  Build NCC Partners with Waze Carpool to Offer Promotion Looking for ways to save time and money on your North Coast Corridor commute? To help you with your commute during the busy summer months, the Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC team and SANDAG iCommute have partnered with Waze Carpool to offer North Coast Corridor commuters $2 flat rate rides for those traveling to or from one of these areas between June 1 and August 1, 2019. Drivers will be compensated up to $15 per ride, and passengers only pay $2. More details. FasTrak Customers, You’ve Got Mail. Beginning this month, The Toll Roads of Orange County are mailing 15,000 new sticker transponders per weekday to FasTrak® account holders to replace the hard-case transponders currently in use. The new transparent, bandage-size transponder is free and adheres to the inside of a windshield to collect tolls. Communication began in April, notifying more than 650,000 FasTrak account holders of the approaching introduction of sticker transponders by sending an informational postcard and issuing new license agreements. Customers will receive one sticker transponder for each vehicle listed on the account. More details. Oceanside Tourism Impact  (Source: City of Oceanside) Tourism continues to be on an upward trend in Oceanside, according to recent reports by Visit Oceanside, the destination marketing organization for the City.  There's been a consistent increase in visitors, travel spending and travel industry employment over the last eight years with 2018 reaching record highs. According to the most recent study, visitor spending in Oceanside in 2018 was $382 million, representing a 6 percent increase from 2017. The visitor spending directly supported more than 3,500 jobs in Oceanside. The City of Oceanside uses lodging tax funds (TOT) to support vital city services including parks, recreation, and public safety. More details. Stay Cool This Summer at Cool Zones (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​Did you know there are designated places in San Diego County where you can cool off on a hot summer day? These places are called Cool Zones. They are community facilities, such as libraries and senior centers, that are air-conditioned and open to the public. Anyone can head to a Cool Zone to beat the heat. Cool Zones are established especially with vulnerable populations in mind, such as low-income seniors, budget-constrained families, and people with  disabilities. The sites help people save on energy costs and conserve energy for the whole community. More details. It Pays for Employers to File Payroll Taxes Electronically Business owners who file payroll and employment taxes using paper forms should consider filing these electronically. Here are some of the forms employers can e-file: Form 940, Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return: Employers use this form to report annual Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax. Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return: Employers use this form to report income taxes, social security tax, or Medicare tax withheld from employee's paychecks. They also use it to pay the employer's portion of social security or Medicare tax. Form 943, Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees:  Employers file this form if they paid wages to one or more farmworkers, and the wages were subject to social security and Medicare taxes or federal income tax withholding. More details. Meet the Buyers - Oceanside ​​​​​​Friday, July 12, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM El Corazon Senior Center 3302 Senior Center Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 “Meet the Buyers” Tour is coming to Oceanside bringing buyers and small business advocates from agencies, large corporations and prime contractors together to help small businesses work with their organizations successfully. There are different buyers and experts at each “Meet the Buyers”. Participating organizations may include: AECOM, AT&T, Balfour Beatty, Bingham Construction, Blue Book, Butier Engineering, Inc., C.W. Driver, CalFire, California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and many more. Participants are subject to change. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the buyers, advocates and small business experts.More details and registration. Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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! PST Pool Supplies Bliss Tea and Treats Sonus Hearing Care Professionals/ American Hearing Aid Center of the South Bay, Inc ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Breakwater Community Church Graybill Medical Group - Oceanside Oceanside Sea Center Oceanside Sea Lions Club Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego Rookies Restaurant and Sports Bar The Toll Roads of Orange County Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Oceanside Watersmart Landscape Contest Winners 2019   MiraCosta College Simplifies Financial Aid Application Process   Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon   Noteworthy Puppets Presents: The Three Little Pigs at the Oceanside Public Library   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Walmart Oceanside - Vista Way Remodel Team Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Young Professionals Mixer 6/28/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Employers Can Help Improve the Skills Gap California employers face major workforce challenges, especially a skills gap as high school-aged students enter the workforce without the tools necessary to succeed. One strategy to effectively prepare students for the real world is Linked Learning, which is an approach to education that integrates academics, high-quality career technical education, work-based learning and student supports to help them stay on track. More details. Young Professionals Mixer Tomorrow! Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Goat Hill Park  2323 Goat Hill Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you out for a fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-7pm. Network with local young professionals and enjoy the driving range over drinks and appetizers. All equipment will be provided at no additional cost. The kids course will also be open for play. Tickets are $20 per person. Drinks sponsored by Intesa Communications. More details and registration.  One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change This Friday! Friday, June 28, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your business means leading change. But how do you bring your team along? Too many businesses get stuck trying to grow without incorporating the transformational principles that will engage, motivate, and empower their employees. Being a great business owner means being a great leader of people. During this interview, James Rosseau will share the lessons he has learned across two decades of leading transformational change in teams large and small, including: •    The 5 inherent challenges you WILL face in leading change •    The 3 themes that must guide your efforts to empower you team •    How to create top line and bottom line growth as a result More details. Join the Fun at Western Dental Kids Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Western Dental Kids  3805 Mission Ave., Ste. A  Oceanside, CA 92054 Western Dental Kids is celebrating its Grand Opening with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 29th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Guests will be treated to refreshments, face painting, balloon artists, raffles, giveaways and toys. The dental team will also take guests on a behind-the-scenes tour of the office. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin promptly at noon. It’s also an ideal time to make an appointment for a routine dental exam, teeth cleaning, or any other dental work that your child might need. In addition to a dental exam, consider dental sealants and fluoride treatments, both designed to prevent cavities and build strong, healthy teeth in young patients. Many of those services are covered by most dental plans, including MediCal and Medicaid, especially for kids. If you are interested in hosting a table at our event, please reach out to Jacqueline Phan. More details.  First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, July 02, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber  928 North Coast Highway  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. Prospective members must call Emerald or Quinton at (760) 722-1534 prior to attending and may attend 1 meeting as a guest before joining. If you are a member who would like to bring a guest, please call Emerald at 760-722-1534 to arrange for a guest pass. Guest passes will not be given at the door. More details and registration.  Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room Tuesday, July 09, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM  Tap That Draft Beer Services and Tap Room  3207 Roymar Rd., Ste. E  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours on the Second Tuesday of every other month from 5:00 - 6:30pm. 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! Come on in to the Tap That Tap Room and enjoy a cold draft brew from one of our local San Diego and Southern California area breweries! With 20+ local beers on tap every day and over 170 bottled and canned craft beers for on site enjoyment or  to-go, Tap That has something for every beer-lover’s tastes. Step in to the Tap Room and you will instantly feel like you are a member of the Tap That Family! See Ya Soon Friends! Cheers! More details and registration.  Military Affairs Forum Thursday, July 11, 2019 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. Andy "Doc" Ortega, District Representative for Military & Veterans Affairs in U.S. Congressman Mike Levin's office, will be providing a more comprehensive update on the military and veterans issues Congressman Levin has working on lately. Fernando Hernández, Field Representative for the Office of Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath, will also be giving an update on the military issues their office has been handling. 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. Awards and Recognition Luncheon Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM  El Camino Country Club  3202 Vista Way  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff  to honor and celebrate great achievements by local businesses in a wide variety of areas. We will recognize Small Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Green Business of the Year, Education Partner of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and Oceanside Chamber Citizen of the Year.This event will feature a delicious lunch, and opportunity to make connections, and business awards presentations. We will also recognize many longtime chamber members who have anniversaries this year, including 5 years, 10 years, 15 years...all the way up to 70+ years! More details and registration. Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. North County Health Fair 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Thursday, August 8, 2019 City of Oceanside, Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534. 25th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:00 AM Downtown Oceanside Join MainStreet Oceanside on Saturday, June 29, 2019, for the 25th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade. Come see floats, bands, walking groups, vintage cars and more go by on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue north to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). This year’s theme is once again "Hometown Heroes.”The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Coast Highway and Wisconsin Avenue. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours. The parade can be viewed from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue. More details. SCORE Women’s Networking Breakfast Friday, July 12, 2019 7:45 AM - 11:00 AM Handlery Hotel San Diego 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108 In this interactive session you will develop skills transferable to ANY situation in your personal and professional life. Take a quick assessment to understand your current communication styles, then discover the multiple channels of listening — and how to connect with each. Transfer these skills to your sales and marketing efforts, networking, speaking, and managing others, in your relationships and even in parenting! You will learn how to: Understand other “channels" Establish instant rapport and respect with others Apply these skills immediately in all areas of your life More details.  City of Oceanside Unveils Innovative Food Recovery and Preservation Kitchen to Reduce Waste and Feed the Community  On June 22, the City of Oceanside opened the doors to its Green Oceanside Kitchen—a state-of-the-art food recovery and preservation facility at the El Corazon Senior Center, providing innovative solutions to food waste, hunger and environmental and culinary education in North San Diego County. One of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the nation, the Green Oceanside Kitchen is the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Oceanside and O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC). The facility includes a 17,000 square foot commercial kitchen, a 500 square foot freezer that can hold about a semi-truck load of food and an interactive demonstration kitchen for culinary arts training and education. The facility was designed to maximize food recovery and preservation with specialty equipment installed throughout. More details. Sen. Bates Honors Oceanside's PJ Graphics as Small Business of the Year Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) today honored veteran-owned PJ Graphics as the 2019 Small Business of the Year for the 36th Senate District. Senator Bates recognized owners Tom and Helen Hartley during the California Small Business Day awards lunch at Sacramento’s Sheraton Grand Hotel. “PJ Graphics embodies the spirit of service, perseverance, and hard work that define small business,” said Senator Bates, a former small business owner. “I congratulate Tom and Helen Hartley for their successful stewardship of PJ Graphics and for serving their customers with innovative service. It is also noteworthy that it is a veteran-owned business, which I hope will inspire other military veterans to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.” More details.  Sew O'side Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Friday, June 14th Sew O’side celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 3375 Mission Ave., Suite F in Oceanside. Many of Oceanside's newest pageant winners came out to show their support and the business received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath.  Their newly established location provides a larger space to serve our community. The owner Amanda Gerard has created quality, easy to follow classes, designed with beginners in mind for children and adults. They currently offer Semi-Private Sewing lessons and Project Workshops and Multi-day Sewing Camps. More photos. Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details.   Build NCC Partners with Waze Carpool to Offer Promotion Looking for ways to save time and money on your North Coast Corridor commute? To help you with your commute during the busy summer months, the Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC team and SANDAG iCommute have partnered with Waze Carpool to offer North Coast Corridor commuters $2 flat rate rides for those traveling to or from one of these areas between June 1 and August 1, 2019. Drivers will be compensated up to $15 per ride, and passengers only pay $2. More details. 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Every ten years, after the federal census, California must re-establish the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts to reflect new population data and shifting populations. The Voters FIRST Act gave this power to California citizens ensuring that new and fair political boundaries are drawn without special interests, politics and political influence. California citizens who are eligible may submit an online application to the California State Auditor’s Office during the initial 60-day application period from June 10, 2019, to August 9, 2019. More details.  FasTrak Customers, You’ve Got Mail. Beginning this month, The Toll Roads of Orange County are mailing 15,000 new sticker transponders per weekday to FasTrak® account holders to replace the hard-case transponders currently in use. The new transparent, bandage-size transponder is free and adheres to the inside of a windshield to collect tolls. Communication began in April, notifying more than 650,000 FasTrak account holders of the approaching introduction of sticker transponders by sending an informational postcard and issuing new license agreements. Customers will receive one sticker transponder for each vehicle listed on the account. More details. Get the free San Diego County Emergency App  (Source: City of Oceanside) Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different disaster situations. The SD Emergency App contains disaster preparedness information, interactive checklists to help you to create your emergency plan, build an emergency supplies kit, and when disaster strikes; the SD Emergency App will keep you and your family informed with emergency updates, interactive emergency maps, and shelter locations. More details. A 1969 Early Electric Vehicle (Source: SDG&E) ​​​​Our company’s interest in electric cars goes back half a century. Looking through our archives, we found a picture of a research car that SDG&E had converted in 1969 to run on electricity. It was meant as a demonstration of early electric vehicle technology. Today, SDG&E has an entire group dedicated to advancing clean transportation. The goal of this group is to expand the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in this region so it's easier for people and businesses to make the switch to low- or zero-emission electric cars, trucks and equipment. More details. Taking Care of Business: Recordkeeping for Small Businesses Small business owners should keep good records. This applies to all businesses, whether they have a couple dozen employees or just a few. Whether they install software or make soft-serve. Whether they cut hair or cut lawns. Keeping good records is an important part of running a successful business. More details. Government Contracting in a Day ​​​​​​Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details and registration. Free Banner for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Please reach out to Alphagraphics Oceanside and ask for Chris. Mention this ad and you will receive a free 6’ x 3’ Grand Opening Banner for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. All you need is your logo and a description of what you would like to say on the banner. You can reach Chris at: Alphagraphics Oceanside, 1920 Oceanside Blvd. #2, Oceanside, CA 92054, by phone760-722-1485 or by email at chris.weiner@alphagraphics.com. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small 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): Thursday, June 27, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Mangia e Bevi RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

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Weekly Oceanside Chamber eNewsletter

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners   Investors This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Non-Profit Management Consulting Orfila Vineyards & Winery ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Design Hair, Nails & Spa Excell Research Martha (Marti) Farris MakeMy Vacation.com North County Financial Associates Ocean Hills Country Club Homeowners Association Pacific Coast Real Estate - Doug Thompson Pryor Products Rodeway Inn Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Prevent Financial Elder Abuse   Oceanside Charitable Foundation Awards Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside $15,000 for Culinary Arts & Workforce Development Program   Free Art Classes for Teens   Free Zumba Classes for Teens   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 6/20/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Young Professionals Mixer 6/28/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser   Recent CalChamber Podcasts on Common Employer Problems: Misclassification, Breaks (Source: CalChamber) The latest two episodes of The Workplace, a CalChamber podcast, deal with common issues employers face — misclassifying workers and not following meal and rest break rules. There are so many different types of workers: hourly employees, managers, supervisors, exempt employees, and independent contractors. But how do you classify each one under California labor laws? In an episode of The Workplace, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank discusses exempt employee misclassification with employment law expert Jennifer Shaw. They discuss the differences between exempt and nonexempt employees and the common mistakes employers make when classifying their employees as exempt. More details. Make New Connections: Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course Tomorrow! Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Arrowood Golf Course  5201A Village Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92057 Join us on June 20, 2019 for a Business Mixer at the beautiful Arrrowood Golf Course located at 5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside CA 92057.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, appetizers, networking and some great door and raffle prizes. Clive Berkman, Director of Food and Beverage, of Arrowood Golf Course has a delicious menu planned for our June Mixer. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com or 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details ​​​​​​ Young Professionals Mixer Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Goat Hill Park  2323 Goat Hill Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you out for a fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-7pm. Meet John Ashworth- the man behind both Linksoul & Goat Hill Park and learn how he and his team not only saved but revitalized the self-proclaimed “people’s park of Oceanside”. Network with local young professionals and enjoy the driving range over drinks and appetizers. All equipment will be provided at no additional cost. The kids course will also be open for play. Tickets are $20 per person. Drinks sponsored by Intesa Communications. More details and registration.  You are invited to Meet Your North County Elected Officials  Thursday, June 27, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  MiraCosta College San Elijo  3333 Manchester Ave. #200 Encinitas, CA 92007 This is an opportunity for the elected officials in coastal North County from local government, K-16 education, the state, and special districts to come together with business and civic leadership in the region. We expect over 75 elected leaders from North County and a similar number of business leaders. Light refreshments will be served along with a no-host bar. At 3:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Dr. Sunny Cooke will make welcoming remarks followed with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner-Horvath and State Senator Patricia Bates (confirmation pending) to provide the inside perspective on what is happening in Sacramento and the implications for North County. More details and registration.  Join the Fun at Western Dental Kids Saturday, June 29, 2019 11:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Western Dental Kids  3805 Mission Ave., Ste. A  Oceanside, CA 92054 Western Dental Kids is celebrating its Grand Opening with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 29th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Guests will be treated to refreshments, face painting, balloon artists, raffles, giveaways and toys. The dental team will also take guests on a behind-the-scenes tour of the office. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin promptly at noon. It’s also an ideal time to make an appointment for a routine dental exam, teeth cleaning, or any other dental work that your child might need. In addition to a dental exam, consider dental sealants and fluoride treatments, both designed to prevent cavities and build strong, healthy teeth in young patients. Many of those services are covered by most dental plans, including MediCal and Medicaid, especially for kids. If you are interested in hosting a table at our event, please reach out to Jacqueline Phan. More details.  Upcoming Chamber Events Offer Great Opportunities for Business Branding and Exposure  If being a part of some of Oceanside's most popular events sounds interesting to you, then you need to consider participating in one of our upcoming community events... North County Health Fair, Oceanside Harbor Days and the Oceanside Senior Expo. For local businesses, these events offer a great opportunity to reach out to thousands of customers. Chamber members receive substantial discounts on booth space at all of these events. Our sponsorship opportunities provide a way for businesses to take advantage of the strong branding associates with our events. North County Health Fair 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Thursday, August 8, 2019 City of Oceanside, Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, take advantage of free screenings and learn more about healthy living.  Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer Market. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online Oceanside Harbor Days Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oceanside Harbor District  1540 Harbor Dr. North  Oceanside, CA 92054 On September 21-22, 2019  the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center and Genentech will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Application Oceanside Senior Expo  Thursday, October 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside Civic Center Plaza  300 N. Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This popular event will feature over 60 health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations.  In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details. Sponsorship Info Booth Space Registration Form Register Online For more information, please call the Oceanside Chamber (760) 722-1534. 25th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:00 AM Downtown Oceanside Join MainStreet Oceanside on Saturday, June 29, 2019, for the 25th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade. Come see floats, bands, walking groups, vintage cars and more go by on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue north to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). This year’s theme is once again "Hometown Heroes.”The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Coast Highway and Wisconsin Avenue. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours. The parade can be viewed from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue. More details. SCORE Women’s Networking Breakfast Friday, July 12, 2019 7:45 AM - 11:00 AM Handlery Hotel San Diego 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego 92108 In this interactive session you will develop skills transferable to ANY situation in your personal and professional life. Take a quick assessment to understand your current communication styles, then discover the multiple channels of listening — and how to connect with each. Transfer these skills to your sales and marketing efforts, networking, speaking, and managing others, in your relationships and even in parenting! You will learn how to: Understand other “channels" Establish instant rapport and respect with others Apply these skills immediately in all areas of your life More details. Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details.   Build NCC Partners with Waze Carpool to Offer Promotion Looking for ways to save time and money on your North Coast Corridor commute? To help you with your commute during the busy summer months, the Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC team and SANDAG iCommute have partnered with Waze Carpool to offer North Coast Corridor commuters $2 flat rate rides for those traveling to or from one of these areas between June 1 and August 1, 2019. Drivers will be compensated up to $15 per ride, and passengers only pay $2. More details. 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission Every ten years, after the federal census, California must re-establish the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts to reflect new population data and shifting populations. The Voters FIRST Act gave this power to California citizens ensuring that new and fair political boundaries are drawn without special interests, politics and political influence. California citizens who are eligible may submit an online application to the California State Auditor’s Office during the initial 60-day application period from June 10, 2019, to August 9, 2019. More details.  FasTrak Customers, You’ve Got Mail. Beginning this month, The Toll Roads of Orange County are mailing 15,000 new sticker transponders per weekday to FasTrak® account holders to replace the hard-case transponders currently in use. The new transparent, bandage-size transponder is free and adheres to the inside of a windshield to collect tolls. Communication began in April, notifying more than 650,000 FasTrak account holders of the approaching introduction of sticker transponders by sending an informational postcard and issuing new license agreements. Customers will receive one sticker transponder for each vehicle listed on the account. More details. Beachfront Improvement Plans (Source: City of Oceanside) Beachfront improvements are scheduled to begin in Fall 2019.  The 1930's era beach restroom will be remodeled to serve as a new Police Department Substation.  A new, wider staircase will be constructed with a landscaped viewing area.  The existing sewer lift station will be reconstructed.  The plaza under the Pier will be beautifully remodeled.  A new building will be constructed to include new restrooms and inviting storefront areas. A small service building will house pumps and controls for the sewer lift station and beach cleaning equipment. Construction is anticipated to take 18 months to complete. More details. Innovative Ways for Your Business to Find Savings  The following is a list of innovative ways your business can find savings: Occupancy sensors: If no one is using certain areas in your facility, why are you paying to light, heat or cool those spaces? Occupancy sensors make lighting more sustainable by not constantly illuminating sporadically occupied areas – such as break rooms, restrooms, loading docks, seldom-used passageways and storage areas. Telecommuting. If you don’t need staff on hand, allowing employees to telecommute could help reduce costs. Getting the same production with less overhead gives a big boost to your business’s bottom line. More details. During Small Business Week, IRS Urges Businesses to Make Estimated Tax Payments so They Don’t Owe As part of Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service today reminds small business owners and self-employed people that they can avoid a surprise tax bill and possibly a penalty by making estimated tax payments during the year. This year, National Small Business Week is May 5-11. For more than 50 years, the week has recognized the important contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. ​​​​​​More details. Getting Started With Marketing Automation ​​​​​​Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 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. Join us for this workshop full of tips and tricks to getting started with marketing automation. Plus learn typical pitfalls to avoid, getting you off on the right foot and putting you a step ahead of your competition. More details and registration.  One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change Friday, June 28, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your business means leading change. But how do you bring your team along? Too many businesses get stuck trying to grow without incorporating the transformational principles that will engage, motivate, and empower their employees. Being a great business owner means being a great leader of people. During this interview, James Rosseau will share the lessons he has learned across two decades of leading transformational change in teams large and small, including: •    The 5 inherent challenges you WILL face in leading change •    The 3 themes that must guide your efforts to empower you team •    How to create top line and bottom line growth as a result More details. Free Banner for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Please reach out to Alphagraphics Oceanside and ask for Chris. Mention this ad and you will receive a free 6’ x 3’ Grand Opening Banner for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. All you need is your logo and a description of what you would like to say on the banner. You can reach Chris at: Alphagraphics Oceanside, 1920 Oceanside Blvd. #2, Oceanside, CA 92054, by phone760-722-1485 or by email at chris.weiner@alphagraphics.com. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small 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, June 27, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Mangia e Bevi RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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! Vets' Community Connections Marie Hines EXP Realty ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Anita's Fine Mexican Restaurant Manheim San Diego Auto Auction, Inc Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS CSUSM/VCC MA Training Program   City of Oceanside Opens New Kitchen to Foster a Sustainable Food System Dedicated to Zero Waste and Feeding the Community   Federal Heath Acquires Advance Graphic Systems of Rochester, MI   SDCCU's Super Shred Event   Read more   MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Tri-City Medical Center Summer Clinical Laboratory High School Intern Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 6/14/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Saint Tropez Bistro and Beyond 6/14/2019 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sew O'side Grand Opening 6/20/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. 6/28/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Employers Can Help Improve the Skills Gap (Source: CalChamber) California employers face major workforce challenges, especially a skills gap as high school-aged students enter the workforce without the tools necessary to succeed. One strategy to effectively prepare students for the real world is Linked Learning, which is an approach to education that integrates academics, high-quality career-technical education, work-based learning and student supports to help them stay on track The program connects students with resources, individuals and local businesses to inspire their learning and skills development to succeed in a real-world setting. More details. Make New Connections: Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Arrowood Golf Course  5201A Village Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92057 Join us on June 20, 2019 for a Business Mixer at the beautiful Arrrowood Golf Course located at 5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside CA 92057.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, appetizers, networking and some great door and raffle prizes. Clive Berkman, Director of Food and Beverage, of Arrowood Golf Course has a delicious menu planned for our June Mixer. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com or 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details ​​​​​​ You are invited to Meet Your North County Elected Officials  Thursday, June 27, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  MiraCosta College San Elijo  3333 Manchester Ave. #200 Encinitas, CA 92007 This is an opportunity for the elected officials in coastal North County from local government, K-16 education, the state, and special districts to come together with business and civic leadership in the region. We expect over 75 elected leaders from North County and a similar number of business leaders. Light refreshments will be served along with a no-host bar. At 3:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Dr. Sunny Cooke will make welcoming remarks followed with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner-Horvath and State Senator Patricia Bates (confirmation pending) to provide the inside perspective on what is happening in Sacramento and the implications for North County. More details and registration. Oceanside Businesses Band Together to Help Dads on Father's Day There is no more joyous an experience than finally welcoming your newborn into the world. Unfortunately for many Oceanside families, that moment can actually be one of the most agonizing if their child needs to be admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for specialized care. We’re teaming up with Tri-City Medical Center to ease anxiety while making the first Father’s Day special for new dads in the NICU and are asking for your business’s support. We’re asking Oceanside businesses to donate gift cards for their businesses’ services or products that we can include in a “First Father’s Day Gift Basket.” Any and all “gifts for dad” are welcome – from a free car wash or hair cut to discounted dry cleaning or gym memberships. More details.  Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details.  Sew O'side Grand Opening  Friday, June 14, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  Sew O'side  3365 Mission Ave., Ste. J  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join us for Sew O’side’s Grand Opening on June 14th. Enjoy music, snacks, desserts and drinks at this celebration and open house. Doors open at 4:30pm, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is conducting the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony promptly at 5pm and stick around for snacks, demos, shopping and more until 7:30pm. More details. OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Goat Hill Park  2323 Goat Hill Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you out for a fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-7pm. Meet John Ashworth- the man behind both Linksoul & Goat Hill Park and learn how he and his team not only saved but revitalized the self-proclaimed “people’s park of Oceanside”. Network with local young professionals and enjoy the driving range over drinks and appetizers. All equipment will be provided at no additional cost. The kids course will also be open for play. Tickets are $20 per person. Drinks sponsored by Intesa Communications. More details and registration.  Short-Term Rentals (STRs)  (Source: City of Oceanside) An Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) and City staff developed recommendations on STRs intended to minimize potential adverse impacts and outline expectations for STR operators and guests via a Good Neighbor Policy. The proposed regulations address maximum occupancy, parking, complaint response time, minimum night stay, noise and an enhanced enforcement protocol. The recommendations will be presented at a City Council Workshop on June 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. More details.  CalChamber Podcast Focuses on Meals and Breaks at the Office (Source: CalChamber) Although California’s meal and rest break rules are intended to give hourly employees time to take breaks during their shifts, problems can arise if employees skip their breaks or if employers don’t offer them. In this episode of The Workplace, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank discusses meals and breaks at the office with attorney Michael Nader, shareholder with Ogletree Deakins, who focuses his practice on defending wage-and-hour class actions. In the podcast, they discuss meal and rest break rules and the importance of tracking employees’ breaks to protect employers against class action lawsuits. More details. Hiring Our Heroes - Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones The U.S. Chamber Foundations’ Hiring Our Heroes Program aims to increase employers efforts in hiring military spouses who currently have an unemployment rate of a shocking four times higher than their civilian counterparts. Throughout this month, numerous events are being hosted in the San Diego area to help military spouses in finding employment opportunities. In addition to these events, “Hire 100K Spouses” is an initiative under the Hiring Our Heroes Program which allows companies to “report their hires” upon or after hiring military spouses and share that they are committed to doing so now and in the future. More details.  Oceanside Harbor Dredging Complete (Source: City of Oceanside) The Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) contractor has completed the annual dredging of the entrance of the Oceanside Harbor to ensure safe navigation for vessels.  The Corps estimates the total amount of dredged sand is approximately 220,000 cubic yards. City staff continues to seek opportunities to gain beach quality sand from coastal developments through our Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Permit. More details. Empower Employees to Help ​​​​​​Save Energy  Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference. High utility costs can be a result of paying for energy that is wasted by lights, equipment, and HVAC systems that are left on for long periods while not in use. According to Energy Star, office buildings waste up to one-third of the energy they consume. More details. Small Businesses Can Benefit from Deducting Vehicle Costs on Their Taxes Businesses that use a car or other vehicle may be able to deduct the expense of operating that vehicle on their taxes. Businesses generally can use one of the two methods to figure their deductible vehicle expenses: Standard mileage rate Actual car expenses For 2019, here are the standard mileage rates for calculating the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes: 58 cents per mile driven for business use 20 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations More details. Getting Started With Marketing Automation ​​​​​​Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 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. Join us for this workshop full of tips and tricks to getting started with marketing automation. Plus learn typical pitfalls to avoid, getting you off on the right foot and putting you a step ahead of your competition. More details and registration.  One More Customer Webcast: Leading Transformational Change Friday, June 28, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your business means leading change. But how do you bring your team along? Too many businesses get stuck trying to grow without incorporating the transformational principles that will engage, motivate, and empower their employees. Being a great business owner means being a great leader of people. During this interview, James Rosseau will share the lessons he has learned across two decades of leading transformational change in teams large and small, including: •    The 5 inherent challenges you WILL face in leading change •    The 3 themes that must guide your efforts to empower you team •    How to create top line and bottom line growth as a result More details. Free Banner for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Please reach out to Alphagraphics Oceanside and ask for Chris. Mention this ad and you will receive a free 6’ x 3’ Grand Opening Banner for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. All you need is your logo and a description of what you would like to say on the banner. You can reach Chris at: Alphagraphics Oceanside, 1920 Oceanside Blvd. #2, Oceanside, CA 92054, by phone760-722-1485 or by email at chris.weiner@alphagraphics.com. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small 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, June 14, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, St. Tropez Bistro RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com Friday, June 27, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Mangia e Bevi RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
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! StayCoastal Vacations ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Automobile Club of Southern California Mission Animal and Bird Hospital Motel 6 #679 Oceanside Adventures OOLY, LLC Oside E-rides PJ Graphics SCAN Health Plan Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Water Authority Bill Aims to Boost Water Industry Jobs for Veterans   Wyland Custom Graphics for Oceanside Adventures Luxury Catamaran   Studio Ace Announces Adults Art Classes for June Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Tri-City Medical Center Summer Clinical Laboratory High School Intern Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 6/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 6/6/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 6/12/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oceanside Heroes Reception 6/14/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Saint Tropez Bistro and Beyond 6/14/2019 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sew O'side Grand Opening 6/20/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser You are invited to Meet Your North County Elected Officials  Thursday, June 27, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  MiraCosta College San Elijo  3333 Manchester Ave. #200 Encinitas, CA 92007 This is an opportunity for the elected officials in coastal North County from local government, K-16 education, the state, and special districts to come together with business and civic leadership in the region. We expect over 75 elected leaders from North County and a similar number of business leaders. Light refreshments will be served along with a no-host bar. At 3:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Dr. Sunny Cooke will make welcoming remarks followed with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner-Horvath and State Senator Patricia Bates (confirmation pending) to provide the inside perspective on what is happening in Sacramento and the implications for North County. More details and registration. Oceanside Businesses Band Together to Help Dads on Father's Day There is no more joyous an experience than finally welcoming your newborn into the world. Unfortunately for many Oceanside families, that moment can actually be one of the most agonizing if their child needs to be admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for specialized care. We’re teaming up with Tri-City Medical Center to ease anxiety while making the first Father’s Day special for new dads in the NICU and are asking for your business’s support. We’re asking Oceanside businesses to donate gift cards for their businesses’ services or products that we can include in a “First Father’s Day Gift Basket.” Any and all “gifts for dad” are welcome – from a free car wash or hair cut to discounted dry cleaning or gym memberships. More details.  Discounted Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training *Mandatory for employers with five or more employees* Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well as independent contractors. That's 2 hours of sexual harassment prevention training to California supervisors (and to out-of-state supervisors of California employees), and 1 hour of such training to non-supervisory employees in California. Training must take place within 6 months of hire or promotion and every 2 years thereafter. To comply with the January 1, 2020 deadline, all employees must be trained during the 2019 calendar year. More details. Emerging Issues Forum Tomorrow!  Thursday, June 06, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 At our June Meeting, please join Oceanside City staff to hear about the findings of the Community Choice Energy (CCE) Technical Feasibility Study, ask questions and provide input. The purpose of this presentation is to share with you the final results of the CCE technical feasibility study and introduce you to the basic concept of CCE program. The goal of the presentation is to describe how CCE program works and explore our options as a city if we choose to have a CCE Program as an alternative supplier of electricity to our residents and businesses in Oceanside. More details.  Last Chance to Get Your Oceanside Heroes Tickets! Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Oceanside Museum of Art  704 Pier View Way  Oceanside, CA 92054 On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will take profound pleasure in presenting the 4th Annual Oceanside Heroes Reception Ceremony. The Chamber has committed to annually recognize, honor and pay tribute to Oceanside's dedicated and deserving firefighters, police officers, teachers and lifeguards. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce commends these public servants as individuals who truly merit praise. More details and registration. Sponsorship packet. Scholarship donations.  Make New Connections: Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Arrowood Golf Course  5201A Village Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92057 Join us on June 20, 2019 for a Business Mixer at the beautiful Arrrowood Golf Course located at 5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside CA 92057.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, appetizers, networking and some great door and raffle prizes. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com or 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details. OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Goat Hill Park  2323 Goat Hill Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you out for a fun filled night at Goat Hill Park's driving range on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-7pm. Meet John Ashworth- the man behind both Linksoul & Goat Hill Park and learn how he and his team not only saved but revitalized the self-proclaimed “people’s park of Oceanside”. Network with local young professionals and enjoy the driving range over drinks and appetizers. All equipment will be provided at no additional cost. The kids course will also be open for play. Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for Non-Members online. The first 15 registrants will receive a free drink ticket. More details and registration.  Oceanside Harbor Dredging Complete (Source: City of Oceanside) The Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) contractor has completed the annual dredging of the entrance of the Oceanside Harbor to ensure safe navigation for vessels.  The Corps estimates the total amount of dredged sand is approximately 220,000 cubic yards.  City staff continues to seek opportunities to gain beach quality sand from coastal developments through our Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Permit and other project options.  Fun Field Trips for Families Five morning field trips to explore our connection to Nature are being offered Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 22nd by Chamber member Body & Brain Wellness and the non-profit Earth Citizens Organization, San Diego County chapter. Each day’s program starts at 8:30am at Buddy Todd Park for a short “Brain Power” stretch-and-wake-up session, then participants proceed by car caravan to a local Nature-related activity with multi-generational appeal, concluding at 11:30am. All are welcome! More details. Recent Emerging Issues Forum Features Update from SDG&E on Time-of-Use Plans  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum, held the first Thursday of every month, 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. May’s forum educated attendees on the evolving energy landscape and why the State is transitioning eligible residential customers to Time-of-Use pricing plans. Providing the information was Katie Scanlan, Public Affairs Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric. Scanlan began the Forum with a brief introduction of Residential Time-of-Use plans, discussing the October 2013’s Rate Reform, or AB327. AB327 allowed the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) to restructure the plan, placing primary focus on narrowing the price gap between the highest and lowest pricing. This led to the installation of Time-of-Use (TOU) plans which ensure greater power reliability and a better energy future by reducing the strain on the grid through more meaningful approach to energy conservation. More details. Hiring Our Heroes - Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones The U.S. Chamber Foundations’ Hiring Our Heroes Program aims to increase employers efforts in hiring military spouses who currently have an unemployment rate of a shocking four times higher than their civilian counterparts. Throughout this month, numerous events are being hosted in the San Diego area to help military spouses in finding employment opportunities. In addition to these events, “Hire 100K Spouses” is an initiative under the Hiring Our Heroes Program which allows companies to “report their hires” upon or after hiring military spouses and share that they are committed to doing so now and in the future. More details. Keep Your Water Heating from Burning a Hole in Your Bill  Water heating averages up to 7% of the energy used in commercial buildings. These simple changes can help reduce water use and the amount of energy required to heat it.  ​ Install faucet aerators in restrooms and low-flow showerheads for on-site shower facilities.  Use front-loading washing machines with high-speed spin cycles to save water and energy used for drying. Choose low-water-use dishwashing equipment for cafeterias.  Make use of the free heat being exhausted by air conditioners, icemakers, or above a cooking line with a heat pump water heater. These water heaters also return a moderate amount of free air conditioning as a by-product.  More details. Taking Care of Business: Recordkeeping for Small Businesses Small business owners should keep good records. This applies to all businesses, whether they have a couple dozen employees or just a few. Whether they install software or make soft-serve. Whether they cut hair or cut lawns. Keeping good records is an important part of running a successful business. Here are some questions and answers to help business owners understand the ins and outs of good recordkeeping. More details. Getting Started With Marketing Automation ​​​​​​Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 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. Join us for this workshop full of tips and tricks to getting started with marketing automation. Plus learn typical pitfalls to avoid, getting you off on the right foot and putting you a step ahead of your competition. More details and registration. Free Banner for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Please reach out to Alphagraphics Oceanside and ask for Chris. Mention this ad and you will receive a free 6’ x 3’ Grand Opening Banner for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. All you need is your logo and a description of what you would like to say on the banner. You can reach Chris at: Alphagraphics Oceanside, 1920 Oceanside Blvd. #2, Oceanside, CA 92054, by phone760-722-1485 or by email at chris.weiner@alphagraphics.com. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small 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, June 14, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, St. Tropez Bistro RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com Friday, June 27, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Mangia e Bevi RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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! ClearCaptions LLC. Lennar Homes of California Inc. ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Boat Rentals of America CITSLINC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Friends of Oceanside Parks NOVA Biologics, Inc. San Diego Coffee, Tea & Spice, Inc The Simpleloan Group powered by Prime Mortgage Lending and Equity Services, Inc. Veterans Association of North County (VANC) Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Library to Host Write On Oceanside! Literary Event   Summer Reading Kicks Off at Oceanside Public Library Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Brookdale Carlsbad Various Positions Available Days Inn Oceanside Front Desk Clerk Days Inn Oceanside Housekeeping FoxFury, LLC Warehouse Clerk Gems N Loans Sales Clerk Purple Heart Originals, LLC Digital Printer Operator Tri-City Medical Center Summer Clinical Laboratory High School Intern Worldmark Oceanside Harbor Various Positions Available Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort Various Positions Available​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 5/31/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast - Entrepreneurial Leadership: Culture, Core Values, Cash Flow 6/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 6/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 6/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 6/6/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 6/12/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oceanside Heroes Reception 6/14/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Saint Tropez Bistro and Beyond 6/14/2019 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sew O'side Grand Opening 6/20/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course 6/27/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Mangia e Bevi 6/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. 6/29/2019 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Western Dental Kids Grand Opening 7/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 7/9/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours at Tap That Tap Room 7/11/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Military Affairs Forum 7/17/2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Awards Recognition Luncheon 8/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 8/1/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee Meeting 8/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 8/8/2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/16/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members and Mimosas Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Emerging Issues Forum  Thursday, June 06, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 At our June Meeting, please join Oceanside City staff to hear about the findings of the Community Choice Energy (CCE) Technical Feasibility Study, ask questions and provide input. The purpose of this presentation is to share with you the final results of the CCE technical feasibility study and introduce you to the basic concept of CCE program.  The key word here is the “Choice” which is basically to provide customers with a choice of getting their electric supply from an “Investors Owned Utilities (IOUs) like SDG&E or from a publicly owned entity like Community Choice Energy. The goal of the presentation is to describe how CCE program works and explore our options as a city if we choose to have a CCE Program as an alternative supplier of electricity to our residents and businesses in Oceanside. More details.  North County Coastal All Elected Officials Reception Thursday, June 27, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM  MiraCosta College San Elijo  3333 Manchester Ave. #200 Encinitas, CA 92007 This is an opportunity for the elected officials in coastal North County from local government, K-16 education, the state, and special districts to come together with business and civic leadership in the region. We expect over 75 elected leaders from North County and a similar number of business leaders. Light refreshements will be served along with a no-host bar. At 3:30 p.m. MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Dr. Sunny Cooke will make welcoming remarks followed with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner-Horvath and State Senator Patricia Bates (confirmation pending) to provide the inside perspective on what is happening in Sacramento and the implications for North County. More details and registration. Chamber Joins Coalition in Opposition to Job Killer Bill The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of business organizations in Opposition to AB1066 (Gonzalez). This bill would overturn more than 70 years of precedent by charging employers to provide unemployment insurance (UI) to workers during labor disputes and create additional solvency issues for California’s UI system. View opposition letter. Friday is the Last Day to Reserve Your Ad Space in the Next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal  Deadline: Friday, May 31st Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights.For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Loweoror Kristi Warwick at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit. Download Advertising Agreement.  First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, June 04, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber   928 North Coast Highway  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 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Chamber to Honor Local Police, Firefighters, Lifeguards and Teachers at Oceanside Heroes Reception Wednesday, June 12, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Oceanside Museum of Art  704 Pier View Way  Oceanside, CA 92054 On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will take profound pleasure in presenting the 4th Annual Oceanside Heroes Reception Ceremony. The Chamber has committed to annually recognize, honor and pay tribute to Oceanside's dedicated and deserving firefighters, police officers, teachers and lifeguards. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce commends these public servants as individuals who truly merit praise. More details and registration. Sponsorship packet. Scholarship donations.  Business Mixer at Arrowood Golf Course Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Arrowood Golf Course  5201A Village Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92057 Join us on June 20, 2019 for a Business Mixer at the beautiful Arrrowood Golf Course located at 5201-A Village Drive, Oceanside CA 92057.  Enjoy food a no-host bar, appetizers, networking and some great door and raffle prizes. Cost of admission is $5 for Oceanside Chamber Members (Pre-Paid online) or $10 at the Door. Non-Member price is $20. If you have a door or raffle prize to donate, please contact Event Coordinator Kristi Hawthorne at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com or 760-722-1534 ext 104. More details. OYPN Balls. Buckets. & Beers. Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Goat Hill Park  2323 Goat Hill Dr.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber’s Oceanside Young Professional Network invites you out for a fun filled night of buckets, balls & beer at Goat Hill Park on Thursday, June 27th from 5pm-7pm. Meet John Ashworth- the man behind both Linksoul & Goat Hill Park and learn how he and his team not only saved but revitalized the self-proclaimed “people’s park of Oceanside”. Network with local young professionals and step up your golf game over drinks and appetizers. Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for Non-Members online. The first 15 registrants will receive a free drink ticket. Contact Emerald@oceansidechamber.com or Hana@oceansidechamber.com for additional information. More details and registration.  Fun Field Trips for Families Five morning field trips to explore our connection to Nature are being offered Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 22nd by Chamber member Body & Brain Wellness and the non-profit Earth Citizens Organization, San Diego County chapter. Each day’s program starts at 8:30am at Buddy Todd Park for a short “Brain Power” stretch-and-wake-up session, then participants proceed by car caravan to a local Nature-related activity with multi-generational appeal, concluding at 11:30am. All are welcome! More details. Last Chance to Register for the 2019 China Trip  In October of 2019 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will be leading a trip to China. The trip is open to all who are interested at a cost of $2099 (single occupancy). The Trip Includes... Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax​​​​​ 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations 3 meals each day Deluxe bus tours  Fluent English-speaking tour guides Entrance fees for attractions The deadline to reserve your spot is Friday, May 31st! Final payments and paperwork can be submitted to Tracy Chin at the Chamber offices. She can be reached by email at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com, or by phone at (760) 722-1534 *103. More details and registration information.  Chamber Joins Coalition in Opposition to Job Killer Bill The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of business organizations in Opposition to AB1066 (Gonzalez). This bill would overturn more than 70 years of precedent by charging employers to provide unemployment insurance (UI) to workers during labor disputes and create additional solvency issues for California’s UI system. View opposition letter. Recent Emerging Issues Forum Features Update from SDG&E on Time-of-Use Plans  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum, held the first Thursday of every month, 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. May’s forum educated attendees on the evolving energy landscape and why the State is transitioning eligible residential customers to Time-of-Use pricing plans. Providing the information was Katie Scanlan, Public Affairs Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric. Scanlan began the Forum with a brief introduction of Residential Time-of-Use plans, discussing the October 2013’s Rate Reform, or AB327. AB327 allowed the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) to restructure the plan, placing primary focus on narrowing the price gap between the highest and lowest pricing. This led to the installation of Time-of-Use (TOU) plans which ensure greater power reliability and a better energy future by reducing the strain on the grid through more meaningful approach to energy conservation. More details. Assistance League of the North Coast Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Sunday, May 19th the Assistance League of the North Coast celebrated the grand opening of their "Sparkle" chapter house at 1816 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. F in Oceanside. Their newly established location provides the opportunity to further develop their programs and better serve North County San Diego. Assistance League of North Coast is a community of hands-on volunteers dedicated to enriching the lives of those in need. They established their chapter in 2000, and became the 105th chapter of the National Assistance League. They operate a thrift shop at 1830 Oceanside Blvd. in Oceanside. Donations that can be accepted include clothing, housewares, furniture, books and more. They offer reasonably priced merchandise in a clean & friendly environment. All donations and purchases directly fund their 12 philanthropic programs throughout North County. More photos. Hiring Our Heroes - Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones The U.S. Chamber Foundations’ Hiring Our Heroes Program aims to increase employers efforts in hiring military spouses who currently have an unemployment rate of a shocking four times higher than their civilian counterparts. Throughout this month, numerous events are being hosted in the San Diego area to help military spouses in finding employment opportunities. In addition to these events, “Hire 100K Spouses” is an initiative under the Hiring Our Heroes Program which allows companies to “report their hires” upon or after hiring military spouses and share that they are committed to doing so now and in the future. More details. San Diego's Farms and Foods... Brought to You by Water! San Diego may be known nationwide for its beautiful beaches and unbeatable year - round weather, but what many people don’t realize is that many of the avocados in their tacos, the lettuce and tomatoes in their salad, and the potted plants for their yard are all grown right here in San Diego County. With more than 5,500 local farms employing thousands of San Diegans, the local $4.8 billion agriculture industry is thriving – and it’s all possible because of the safe and reliable water supply provided by the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies along with our famously perfect climate. More details.​​  What Happens to Homeless Patients When They are Discharged from the Hospital? (Courtesy of: Tri-City Medical Center and Pacific Standard News) Every year, thousands of homeless San Diegans cycle through local hospitals and emergency rooms. Now a new state law is forcing hospitals and regional leaders to publicly grapple with where those patients can recover once they are released from the hospital. Senate Bill 1152, signed into law by then-Governor Jerry Brown last fall, requires hospitals statewide to establish plans for discharging homeless patients and to get a handle on resources that might keep them from returning to the street. Regional leaders have publicly called for more so-called recuperative care beds to aid homeless San Diegans recovering from surgeries, strokes, and other health issues. But there are only a few dozen of those beds in a county with the nation's fourth-largest homeless population—and the San Diego Rescue Mission, which had for years operated the largest facility in central San Diego, halted its program just as the new state law took effect. More details. Empower Employees to Help Save Energy Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference. High utility costs can be a result of paying for energy that is wasted by lights, equipment, and HVAC systems that are left on for long periods while not in use. According to Energy Star, office buildings waste up to one-third of the energy they consume. More details. IRS Spotlights Expanded Tax Benefits for Depreciation and Expensing During Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting tax reform changes that impact depreciation and expensing for nearly every business. In some cases, these changes allow small business owners and the self-employed to write off the cost of machinery, equipment and other property more quickly. This year, National Small Business Week is May 5-11. For more than 50 years, the week has recognized the important contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. The IRS is reminding small businesses and self-employed individuals about tax benefits and reporting rules. More details.  One More Customer Webcast - Entrepreneurial Leadership: Culture, Core Values, Cash Flow Friday, May 31, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber of Commerce  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Jason Russell is a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and managing partner of a leading small technology firm. His varied experience and years of successfully building companies from the ground up has given him insights into process, culture, cash flow, and more that can help your business. Tune in as Jason shares some of his keys to: Identifying your core values and cultivating them in your business How and why small companies like his – and yours – can pursue and win much larger clients Developing company culture as you grow and identifying the right hires Developing a relationship approach that generates consistent cash flow. More details.