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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Advancing Oceanside Podcast Welcome New Members Omnia Management Insurance Agency View More Returning Members Hub International Insurance Svcs - Sabina Mathis MD Commercial Cleaning Cynthia's Artistic Expressions Ride Oside, LLC View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 1/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 1/7/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Local and Regional Water Update 1/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 2/2/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 2/4/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Rep. Mike Levin Votes for COVID-19Relief and Government Funding Legislation MiraCosta College Providing State-of-the-Art Facilities for Future Return of Students, Staff, and Faculty to Classrooms and Campuses Senator Pat. Bates Co-Authors "Keep California Working Act" to Save Jobs and Small Businesses Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside to Continue Emergency Food Service Program Over Winter Break Scripps Named to 2020 California Opiod Care Honor Roll Read More

Open this email in your web browser Merry Christmas from Our Chamber Family to Yours! While this has been an extremely difficult year for all of us, we are forever appreciative for our member's ongoing support. The resilience of our small businesses throughout this year is remarkable. As we look forward to continuing our advocacy efforts into 2021, we are excited to have the strength of our business community behind us. We hope you can enjoy some time with those closest to you, no matter how that time looks. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans (Source: US Chamber of Commerce) As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans. Congress has also made changes to other programs – including Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Program), the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Venue Grant program, and SBA loan programs –that will benefit small businesses. More details. Chamber and Business Organizations Urge Elected Officials to End Discrimination Against Small Businesses Last week the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce helped form a coalition of more than 80 California chambers and business organizations in order to push back on state policies regarding mandated business closures. We believe that the Governor and his supporters have implemented practices that have been discriminatory against small businesses and have had a disproportionate impact on women owned and minority owned businesses. Read full letter. Read San Diego Union Tribune article. Watch KUSI Interview. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Local and Regional Water Update Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST Online Event via Zoom This month's Forum will feature presentations from Sandy Kerl, General Manager of the Water Authority and Cari Dale, Water Utilities Director with the City of Oceanside. They will provide a local and regional update on water issues including the following...  City of Oceanside Local Water Supply Pure Water Construction Update Landscape Conversions in the Downtown area. San Diego County Water Authority Overview of integrated water supply. Support of Local Projects Water Quality COVID-19 Update Learn more about our speakers and register. New Year, New Connections! Join Us for 2021's First Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Hana Gilbert. More details and registration. 2021 Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Outlook Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST  Online Event via Zoom With the new year, it’s time for a new outlook on North County’s commercial real estate market. A consensus is starting to emerge that as vaccines become more available, the economy is poised for a robust recovery. With reliance on remote work, the past 9 months have been transformative in how companies are thinking about using commercial space. Join us as we host some of North County’s smartest commercial real estate professionals as they provide their views on what will happen in North County’s industrial and office markets. More details and registration. Onward Oceanside Updates With technical studies nearing completion and input from targeted outreach activities compiled and posted for public review, we are approaching a critical stage in the community engagement process.  Now is the time to make your voice heard, and to urge other members of our diverse community to help us chart the City’s course over the next 15 to 20 years.  We encourage you to forward this correspondence to others, suggest that family and friends sign up as interested parties, and share with the project team additional ways to engage stakeholders in this important dialogue. We welcome your suggestions! Read full update. 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. Captain Fred Armijo Named Interim Police Chief Oceanside City Manager Deanna Lorson announced that Oceanside Police Captain Manuel (Fred) Armijo will serve as Interim Police Chief after Chief Frank McCoy retires on December 28. Captain Armijo has worked for the City of Oceanside Police Department since 1994, starting his career as a sworn police officer and working through the ranks as Sergeant, Lieutenant and then ultimately Police Captain in 2011. As Captain, he has directed each of the three divisions of the department, Support Operations, Investigations, and Patrol. He is a proven leader, not only in the Police Department, but throughout the organization. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership. Captain Armijo also graduated from the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. More details. North County Manufacturing Survey Innovate78 (the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista) is conducting a survey to get a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing industry along the 78 Corridor.  If you’re willing, we would appreciate if you could answer a few questions regarding employment numbers, revenue, and changes in space utilization. Your feedback and responses will help develop initiatives and programs to support our local manufacturing economy.  Your individual responses will not be published, only aggregate information will be used in the reporting of survey results.  This survey should take approximately two minutes of your time. Take the survey here before December 9.  If you have any questions, reach out to Kierstin Rielly. Free Business Listings in San Diego Union-Tribune While the last few months have been difficult, the spirit of community that makes San Diego so special has never been stronger. In an effort to help local businesses, workers and the community recover from the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 restrictions, The San Diego Union-Tribune is inviting local businesses to list their business in print and online free of charge. Listings will be published in print, on a space available basis, over the next few weeks. And online for a minimum of one month. Learn more and take advanatge of this opportunity. Cal State University San Marcos Offering Discount on Senior Experience Program California State University San Marcos is offering 50% off their Senior Experience Program to help small businesses recover and accelerate growth quickly in the new year! For a limited time, the program is only $750 for 750 hours of student engagement, helping to solve real problems with real solutions during the course of one semester. The Senior Experience Program matches teams of students with projects submitted by local businesses and organizations. Students work as business consultants on rigorous, real-world projects that require teamwork and application of classroom knowledge. Businesses receive concentrated attention from bright, energetic teams who provide a fresh, independent look at their projects. Each student team works under the supervision of a faculty member. Please complete the application process on or before Christmas Eve, December 24th. Application. Learn more about CSUSM's Senior Experience. Apply for the EDD's Work Sharing Program The Work Sharing program offered through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) has streamlined their application and enrollment process pursuant to AB 1731 (Boerner Horvath). California employers with two or more employees forced to reduce worker hours are eligible for assistance and can now access the process online for a faster experience. More details. Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details.   Don’t Be Fooled by Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccines By District Attorney Summer Stephan The end of the pandemic is in sight. The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA and the first phase of distribution to states has begun. In addition, the Moderna vaccine is on the verge of FDA approval. Even though the vaccine will eventually be available to all Americans free of charge, we are months away from that prospect and the demand will greatly outpace the initial supply. Pfizer and eventually Moderna will distribute 100 million doses each in the U.S. The distribution of these 200 million doses will be divided among the states based on populations. More details.   Take Advantage of SDG&E's No-Cost Trainings from Energy Experts (Source: SDG&E) Did you know that SDG&E provides webinars for business owners and trade professionals, and most are at no cost? Learn about the latest in green building practices, technology and energy-saving solutions from experts in the industry. Upcoming topics include Title 24 – nonresidential standards for building inspectors, HVAC field performance, NCI airflow testing and diagnostics, and energy and the circular economy. Certifications and continuing education units are available for many of the classes. More details.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Advancing Oceanside Podcast Welcome New Members Angry Chickz View More Returning Members Cabana Concepts Care Choice Health Systems Fully Promoted of Oceanside Injury Trial Lawyers, APC Mindful Rejuvenation National Community Renaissance Tip Top Meats & European Delicatesssen, Inc. Venetos Cucina Italiana View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 1/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 1/7/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Local and Regional Water Update 1/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Drive Thru Pet Pantry #3, Oceanside Institude of Healthcare EMT Traning Course Pure Water Oceanside Installing New Pipelines and Drilling Wells Mira Costa College Board of Trustees Re-Elected Read More

Open this email in your web browser Chamber and Business Organizations Urge Elected Officials to End Discrimination Against Small Businesses Last week the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce helped form a coalition of more than 80 California chambers and business organizations in order to push back on state policies regarding mandated business closures. We believe that the Governor and his supporters have implemented practices that have been discriminatory against small businesses and have had a disproportionate impact on women owned and minority owned businesses. Read full letter. Read San Diego Union Tribune article. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Local and Regional Water Update Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST Online Event via Zoom This month's Forum will feature presentations from Sandy Kerl, General Manager of the Water Authority and Cari Dale, Water Utilities Director with the City of Oceanside. They will provide a local and regional update on water issues including the following...  City of Oceanside Local Water Supply Pure Water Construction Update Landscape Conversions in the Downtown area. San Diego County Water Authority Overview of integrated water supply. Support of Local Projects Water Quality COVID-19 Update Learn more about our speakers and register. New Year, New Connections! Join Us for 2021's First Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Hana Gilbert. More details and registration. Onward Oceanside Updates With technical studies nearing completion and input from targeted outreach activities compiled and posted for public review, we are approaching a critical stage in the community engagement process.  Now is the time to make your voice heard, and to urge other members of our diverse community to help us chart the City’s course over the next 15 to 20 years.  We encourage you to forward this correspondence to others, suggest that family and friends sign up as interested parties, and share with the project team additional ways to engage stakeholders in this important dialogue. We welcome your suggestions! Read full update. 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 Manufacturing Survey Innovate78 (the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista) is conducting a survey to get a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing industry along the 78 Corridor.  If you’re willing, we would appreciate if you could answer a few questions regarding employment numbers, revenue, and changes in space utilization. Your feedback and responses will help develop initiatives and programs to support our local manufacturing economy.  Your individual responses will not be published, only aggregate information will be used in the reporting of survey results.  This survey should take approximately two minutes of your time. Take the survey here before December 9.  If you have any questions, reach out to Kierstin Rielly. Apply for the EDD's Work Sharing Program The Work Sharing program offered through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) has streamlined their application and enrollment process pursuant to AB 1731 (Boerner Horvath). California employers with two or more employees forced to reduce worker hours are eligible for assistance and can now access the process online for a faster experience. More details. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details. Cal State University San Marcos Offering Discount on Senior Experience Program California State University San Marcos is offering 50% off their Senior Experience Program to help small businesses recover and accelerate growth quickly in the new year! For a limited time, the program is only $750 for 750 hours of student engagement, helping to solve real problems with real solutions during the course of one semester. The Senior Experience Program matches teams of students with projects submitted by local businesses and organizations. Students work as business consultants on rigorous, real-world projects that require teamwork and application of classroom knowledge. Businesses receive concentrated attention from bright, energetic teams who provide a fresh, independent look at their projects. Each student team works under the supervision of a faculty member. Please complete the application process on or before Christmas Eve, December 24th. Application. Learn more about CSUSM's Senior Experience. VCC's 34th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: A Virtual Experience Sunday, December 13 - Sunday, Devember 20th Virtual Experience Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is happy to announce another year for its annual Holiday Homes Tour. This year will mark 34 years since the beloved North County tradition began, and as with other events this year, the clinic has decided to make the experience virtual. As the event shifts to an online venue, viewers of all ages and locations will now be able to participate. The tour will run for a week from December 13-December 20, and all proceeds will benefit the clinic’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund, securing community access to quality health and wellness care at a time when it’s needed most. More details. Lawn Rebates for Fall Planting Season (Source: San Diego County Water Authority) Fall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, water resources specialist at the San Diego County Water Authority. More details. Winter Savings Tips for Your Business (Source: SDG&E) There are a variety of ways to save money when it comes to your business’s energy use. Try these tips to help trim your winter energy bills. Here are three tips you can try now: Adjust your thermostat. When you’re in your office or workplace, set your thermostat as low as is comfortable. At night or when you’re out of the office or workplace, turn it back 10 – 15 degrees to save around 10% a year. Invest in a smart thermostat and get a smart deal of $75 off your purchase, now through 12/31/20. Learn more. Tune your HVAC. Just as a tune-up for your car can improve gas mileage, an annual tune-up of your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort. Schedule a no-cost energy audit at sdge.com/BES. You may also receive installed energy-efficient products at no cost or a discount! Weatherize your business. Insulate your facility and caulk drafty doors and windows to help prevent heat from escaping. Insulating your business also helps keep the cool air in during the warmer months. See the rest of the tips and learn more. Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season and Win an Emergency Kit! Ready America has donated 100 Emergency Kits to support the Listos California Emergency Preparedness message! With Christmas coming up this would be a great gift to help get your friends and family prepared. Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain 2 people for 3 days according to the American Red Cross recommendations. You can keep one in your car, home, or office. To prepare for an emergency, always remember to: Get Alerts to know what to do Make a plan to protect your people Pack a go bag with things you need Build a stay box for when you can’t leave Help friends and neighbors get ready To Enter: Like this post and fill out this survey. ***DISCLAIMER*** Giveaway ends Friday, December 18th at 11am. Must be 18+ and a resident of California.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Advancing Oceanside Podcast Welcome New Members Angry Chickz View More Returning Members 19Ten Oceanside Compass Financial, LLC Energy Upgrade California Gig Talent Intesa Communications Group Pacific Coast Spirits View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 1/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 1/7/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Local and Regional Water Update 1/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Help our Furry Friends Have a Happy Holidays - Donate Online to SDCCU 'Presents for Paws' Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Recieves T-Mobile Grant for Back2School Program Wounds of War: The Rise of Veteran Homelessness and How We Can Help Grant Awarded for Final Design of Loma Alta Wetlands Enhancement Project Read More

Open this email in your web browser Onward Oceanside Updates With technical studies nearing completion and input from targeted outreach activities compiled and posted for public review, we are approaching a critical stage in the community engagement process.  Now is the time to make your voice heard, and to urge other members of our diverse community to help us chart the City’s course over the next 15 to 20 years.  We encourage you to forward this correspondence to others, suggest that family and friends sign up as interested parties, and share with the project team additional ways to engage stakeholders in this important dialogue. We welcome your suggestions! Read full update. 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 Manufacturing Survey Innovate78 (the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista) is conducting a survey to get a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing industry along the 78 Corridor.  If you’re willing, we would appreciate if you could answer a few questions regarding employment numbers, revenue, and changes in space utilization. Your feedback and responses will help develop initiatives and programs to support our local manufacturing economy.  Your individual responses will not be published, only aggregate information will be used in the reporting of survey results.  This survey should take approximately two minutes of your time. Take the survey here before December 9.  If you have any questions, reach out to Kierstin Rielly. Apply for the EDD's Work Sharing Program The Work Sharing program offered through California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) has streamlined their application and enrollment process pursuant to AB 1731 (Boerner Horvath). California employers with two or more employees forced to reduce worker hours are eligible for assistance and can now access the process online for a faster experience. More details. How to Use the EDD Workshare Program to Retain Employees Tuesday, December 15, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST Online Event The EDD Workshare program is a great option for small businesses who need to reduce the hours of their staff due to economic reasons, like the pandemic. This is an option for employers to use the EDD to help pay their employees for their regular hours, even though they must be reduced. This webinar will also include some updates on the program by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner-Horvath, who recently wrote legislation that updated this program. More details and registration.  15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details. Cal State University San Marcos Offering Discount on Senior Experience Program California State University San Marcos is offering 50% off their Senior Experience Program to help small businesses recover and accelerate growth quickly in the new year! For a limited time, the program is only $750 for 750 hours of student engagement, helping to solve real problems with real solutions during the course of one semester. The Senior Experience Program matches teams of students with projects submitted by local businesses and organizations. Students work as business consultants on rigorous, real-world projects that require teamwork and application of classroom knowledge. Businesses receive concentrated attention from bright, energetic teams who provide a fresh, independent look at their projects. Each student team works under the supervision of a faculty member. Please complete the application process on or before Christmas Eve, December 24th. Application. Learn more about CSUSM's Senior Experience. VCC's 34th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: A Virtual Experience Sunday, December 13 - Sunday, Devember 20th Virtual Experience Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is happy to announce another year for its annual Holiday Homes Tour. This year will mark 34 years since the beloved North County tradition began, and as with other events this year, the clinic has decided to make the experience virtual. As the event shifts to an online venue, viewers of all ages and locations will now be able to participate. The tour will run for a week from December 13-December 20, and all proceeds will benefit the clinic’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund, securing community access to quality health and wellness care at a time when it’s needed most. More details. Lawn Rebates for Fall Planting Season (Source: San Diego County Water Authority) Fall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, water resources specialist at the San Diego County Water Authority. More details. Keep Holiday Light Decorating Safe, Energy Efficient, Festive and Fun (Source: SDG&E) Businesses enjoy lighting up their stores for the holidays to add a festive spirit but they don’t enjoy the increase in their electricity bill after all the holiday cheer and lights are gone. More details. Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season and Win an Emergency Kit! Ready America has donated 100 Emergency Kits to support the Listos California Emergency Preparedness message! With Christmas coming up this would be a great gift to help get your friends and family prepared. Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain 2 people for 3 days according to the American Red Cross recommendations. You can keep one in your car, home, or office. To prepare for an emergency, always remember to: Get Alerts to know what to do Make a plan to protect your people Pack a go bag with things you need Build a stay box for when you can’t leave Help friends and neighbors get ready To Enter: Like this post and fill out this survey. ***DISCLAIMER*** Giveaway ends Friday, December 18th at 11am. Must be 18+ and a resident of California.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Advancing Oceanside Podcast Welcome New Members Mathnasium of Oceanside North View More Returning Members Oceanside Craft Farms Purple Heart Originals Solis Team Real Estate - Mike and Jessica Solis View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 12/10/2020 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM The Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020 Full Calendar Top Member News Help our Furry Friends Have a Happy Holidays - Donate Online to SDCCU 'Presents for Paws' Wounds of War: The Rise of Veteran Homelessness and How We Can Help Grant Awarded for Final Design of Loma Alta Wetlands Enhancement Project Read More

Open this email in your web browser Applications Open for Small Business Hiring Tax Credit (Source: CalChamber) The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) began accepting applications December 1st for a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use taxes. The credit (authorized by SB 1447) is available to certain California qualified small business employers that receive a tentative credit reservation. More details. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum Hosts District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim and Provides an Update on SONGS Tomorrow! Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce's Virtual 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. This month's Forum will feature two presentations... An update from newly elected District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim An update on the decommissioning and deconstruction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS).  More details and registration. The Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020 Next Thursday! Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Online Event Via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber’s Young Professionals have teamed up with the Vista Chamber of Commerce to host the Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020. Join us on December 10th from 3:30 pm - 5pm for some holiday fun! Take a look behind the scenes of Booze Brothers Brewing Co and enjoy a custom beer tasting variety pack. Packs will be available for pick up at either the Vista or Oceanside location ahead of the event for a small cost! Even if beer isn’t your thing, you can still join us to learn more about their business journey, hear exciting announcements and take a virtual tour of their Vista brewing location. During the event fill out your Booze Brothers tasting sheet and enjoy an interactive Beer Bingo game. Keep an eye out for the Elf! After the virtual tour, stick around for some casual networking! Be sure to wear your UGLIEST Christmas sweater and join us for one ugly event with brews and prizes! More details and registration. 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program Continues with 3 Days of Holiday Giveaways Monday, November 16 - Friday, December 4 The Oceanside Chamber has launched the 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program! This City of Oceanside funded partnership aims to support our small businesses and keep holiday shopping local! For the next two weeks, the Chamber will announce a new daily contest and winner. Our prize packs include gift cards to various Oceanside businesses and range from a value of $150 - $225. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for contest details and updates. Please also visit our website to learn more about the program, see a full list of participants and view our daily prize packs. More details. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside CEO Emphasizes Education and Food Support During the Pandemic On this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host, Scott Ashton sat down with Jodi Diamond, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, to discuss how their organization transitioned to continue supporting the community despite difficulties stemming from the pandemic. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. With over 1,400 youth to serve daily, the BGCO recognized the necessity to continue serving the community and immediately transitioned their in-person programs online. They also provided free meals to all children 18 and under after realizing the closure of schools left many children hungry. Watch full interview. 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 Manufacturing Survey Innovate78 (the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista) is conducting a survey to get a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing industry along the 78 Corridor.  If you’re willing, we would appreciate if you could answer a few questions regarding employment numbers, revenue, and changes in space utilization. Your feedback and responses will help develop initiatives and programs to support our local manufacturing economy.  Your individual responses will not be published, only aggregate information will be used in the reporting of survey results.  This survey should take approximately two minutes of your time. Take the survey here before December 9.  If you have any questions, reach out to Kierstin Rielly. COVID-19 Costs SR 78 Corridor Cities More Than 36,000 Jobs (Source: San Diego North Economic Development Council) The San Diego North Economic Development Council released a report outlining economic impacts of COVID-19 on the SR 78 Corridor. The council estimates that compared to 1 year ago, employment has fallen in the five SR 78 cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido) by an estimated 36,343 jobs. Most of these impacts (66%) are concentrated within four industries: hospitality (-11,700), retailing (-5,000), arts and entertainment (-3,900) and education (-3.500). Read the full report. Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand If you missed our last webinar, Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand, check it out on demand! Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising Watch now. VCC's 34th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: A Virtual Experience Sunday, December 13 - Sunday, Devember 20th Virtual Experience Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is happy to announce another year for its annual Holiday Homes Tour. This year will mark 34 years since the beloved North County tradition began, and as with other events this year, the clinic has decided to make the experience virtual. As the event shifts to an online venue, viewers of all ages and locations will now be able to participate. The tour will run for a week from December 13-December 20, and all proceeds will benefit the clinic’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund, securing community access to quality health and wellness care at a time when it’s needed most. More details. Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details. Lawn Rebates for Fall Planting Season (Source: San Diego County Water Authority) Fall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, water resources specialist at the San Diego County Water Authority. More details. Take Advantage of SDG&E's No-Cost Trainings from Energy Experts (Source: SDG&E) Did you know that SDG&E provides webinars for business owners and trade professionals at no cost? Learn about the latest in green building practices, technology and energy-saving solutions from experts in the industry. Upcoming topics include commercial HVAC, wireless controls for buildings, system testing for energy efficiency and boilers. Certifications and continuing education units are available for many of the classes. Check out the class listing. More details. Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season and Win an Emergency Kit! Ready America has donated 100 Emergency Kits to support the Listos California Emergency Preparedness message! With Christmas coming up this would be a great gift to help get your friends and family prepared. Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain 2 people for 3 days according to the American Red Cross recommendations. You can keep one in your car, home, or office. To prepare for an emergency, always remember to: Get Alerts to know what to do Make a plan to protect your people Pack a go bag with things you need Build a stay box for when you can’t leave Help friends and neighbors get ready To Enter: Like this post and fill out this survey. ***DISCLAIMER*** Giveaway ends Friday, December 18th at 11am. Must be 18+ and a resident of California.

Wednesday, November 24, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, November 24, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Advancing Oceanside Podcast Welcome New Members Honest Medical View More Returning Members Crownview Co-occuring Institute (CCI) Design Hair, Nails and Spa Luna Live Scan & Notary View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 12/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 12/10/2020 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM The Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020 Full Calendar Top Member News Happy Thanksgiving from Senior Care Options Help our Furry Friends Have a Happy Holidays - Donate Online to SDCCU 'Presents for Paws' Wounds of War: The Rise of Veteran Homelessness and How We Can Help Grant Awarded for Final Design of Loma Alta Wetlands Enhancement Project NCTD Thanksgiving Service Schedule & Amtrak Rail-2-Rail Program Blackout Read More

Open this email in your web browser Happy Thanksgiving! Chamber Offices Closed for the Holiday! November 26th - November 29th The Chamber staff would like to extend our deepest gratitude towards our growing network of members, advertisers and neighboring organizations. We thank you for your individual investments and efforts that help us move forward with our mission to stimulate economic prosperity and foster a vibrant community. This year has presented some of the most unique and unforeseen challenges for the business community. We thank you for your perseverance and willingness to help us charge forward by continuing to provide your services. You play an important role in our economic status and the overall quality of life in Oceanside! This year has shown the true resilience of our community, giving us hope that the work we are doing now is bringing a brighter future for all. Our local businesses are essential! We hope tomorrow brings you delicious food and great company. Remember to celebrate all that we have already overcome this year as a community! Happy Thanksgiving from our Chamber family to yours! New Employment Laws in Effect Now; Others Coming on January 1, 2021 (Source: CalChamber) Many new employment-related laws were signed into law at the end of the legislative session. Unless otherwise stated, these new laws take effect January 1, 2021. These new laws relate to COVID-19, leaves of absence, worker classification, wage and hour, and pay data. More details. Chamber-Supported Candidates Win Oceanside City Council Races In August, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside elections. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support Ryan Keim for District 3 and Peter Weiss for District 4. Both candidates won their respective district races within crowded candidate fields. More details. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum Hosts District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim and Provides an Update on SONGS Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce's Virtual 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. This month's Forum will feature two presentations... An update from newly elected District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim An update on the decommissioning and deconstruction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS).  More details and registration. Don't Miss 2020's Last Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's December's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, December 1st from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. The Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020 Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PST Online Event Via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber’s Young Professionals have teamed up with the Vista Chamber of Commerce to host the Ugliest Virtual Beer Tasting Experience of 2020. Join us on December 10th from 3:30 pm - 5pm for some holiday fun! Take a look behind the scenes of Booze Brothers Brewing Co and enjoy a custom beer tasting variety pack. Packs will be available for pick up at either the Vista or Oceanside location ahead of the event for a small cost! Even if beer isn’t your thing, you can still join us to learn more about their business journey, hear exciting announcements and take a virtual tour of their Vista brewing location. During the event fill out your Booze Brothers tasting sheet and enjoy an interactive Beer Bingo game. Keep an eye out for the Elf! After the virtual tour, stick around for some casual networking! Be sure to wear your UGLIEST Christmas sweater and join us for one ugly event with brews and prizes! More details and registration. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside CEO Emphasizes Education and Food Support During the Pandemic On this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host, Scott Ashton sat down with Jodi Diamond, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, to discuss how their organization transitioned to continue supporting the community despite difficulties stemming from the pandemic. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours. With over 1,400 youth to serve daily, the BGCO recognized the necessity to continue serving the community and immediately transitioned their in-person programs online. They also provided free meals to all children 18 and under after realizing the closure of schools left many children hungry. Watch full interview. 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program Launches with 2 Weeks of Treats Monday, November 16 - Friday, December 10 The Oceanside Chamber has launched the 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program! This City of Oceanside funded partnership aims to support our small businesses and keep holiday shopping local! For the next two weeks, the Chamber will announce a new daily contest and winner. Our prize packs include gift cards to various Oceanside businesses and range from a value of $150 - $225. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for contest details and updates. Please also visit our website to learn more about the program, see a full list of participants and view our daily prize packs. 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. Onward Oceanside Updates We hope you and your loved ones are remaining safe and healthy during these extraordinary times.  We applaud the Oceanside community for the unwavering resilience and positivity it has displayed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  In our view, the community’s ability to adapt and thrive in the face of enormous challenges bodes extremely well for the City’s long-term future. Despite the disruption created by the pandemic, the Onward Oceanside team has been busy preparing background material and engaging in targeted outreach to lay the groundwork for upcoming outreach to the community at-large. More details. COVID-19 Costs SR 78 Corridor Cities More Than 36,000 Jobs (Source: San Diego North Economic Development Council) The San Diego North Economic Development Council released a report outlining economic impacts of COVID-19 on the SR 78 Corridor. The council estimates that compared to 1 year ago, employment has fallen in the five SR 78 cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido) by an estimated 36,343 jobs. Most of these impacts (66%) are concentrated within four industries: hospitality (-11,700), retailing (-5,000), arts and entertainment (-3,900) and education (-3.500). Read the full report. Innovate78 has a New Website! North County has changed a lot since the five-city partnership, Innovate78 was launched 6 years ago. The work has changed with it, thus warranting a new website and overall brand refresh. The website highlights what it’s like to live and work along the 78 Corridor, how Innovate78 assists local companies, and up-to-date information on the five cities involved. Check out the new site!   How to Protect Yourself from a Work-from-Home Scam By District Attorney Summer Stephan With roughly 1.2 million San Diegans out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal fluctuations, many people are looking for work-from-home opportunities. Scammers are eagerly victimizing would-be employees on two fronts: through bogus work-at-home offers that require substantial upfront investment and through online resume harvesting that results in identity theft. More details. Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand If you missed our last webinar, Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand, check it out on demand! Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising Watch now. The Grateful Table Dine Out in Support of Restaurants Care Show Your Gratitude This November, we’re asking you to support your neighborhood restaurants and show gratitude for the restaurant workers who make our meals possible. It’s that simple! By dining out, you’ll be helping your favorite restaurants and their crew members. The Grateful Table Dine Out is also raising awareness and donations for the nonprofit Restaurants Care relief fund for struggling restaurant workers. More details. VCC's 34th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: A Virtual Experience Sunday, December 13 - Sunday, Devember 20th Virtual Experience Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is happy to announce another year for its annual Holiday Homes Tour. This year will mark 34 years since the beloved North County tradition began, and as with other events this year, the clinic has decided to make the experience virtual. As the event shifts to an online venue, viewers of all ages and locations will now be able to participate. The tour will run for a week from December 13-December 20, and all proceeds will benefit the clinic’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund, securing community access to quality health and wellness care at a time when it’s needed most. More details. The Advancing Oceanside Podcast Discusses San Diego County's Complex Opioid Epidemic with NCPC In this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host, Scott Ashton, sat down with Aaron Byzak, North Coastal Prevention Coalition President and John Byrom, Vista Community Clinic's Prevention Specialist. The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) supports San Diego County’s four main prevention initiatives including Binge and Underage Drinking prevention, Marijuana Prevention, the Meth Strike Force and the Rx Drug Task Force. According to preliminary data from the Medical Examiner, there were close to 300 overdose deaths from fentanyl as of September 2020, nearly double all of 2019.  The County continues to work towards deterring individuals from abusing drugs and helping those addicted receive proper treatment and have access to medical resources. Watch full interview. Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details. Lawn Rebates for Fall Planting Season (Source: San Diego County Water Authority) Fall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, water resources specialist at the San Diego County Water Authority. More details. SDG&E Releases Sustainability Strategy to Advance Carbon Neutrality (Source: SDG&E) Amid the growing urgency to address climate change and its impacts, San Diego Gas & Electric released a comprehensive sustainability strategy with aspirational goals in the areas of environmental stewardship, clean transportation, grid modernization, community engagement and company operations to support California’s clean energy ambitions. More details. Be Prepared with Listos California's Emergency Preparedness Guide If COVID - 19 has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for an emergency. Our Disaster Ready Guide has simple steps that will help you & your family stay prepared. To be ready for any emergnecy:  Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a bag. Build a stay box. Remember, #YourActionsSaveLives! Download & share the full guide. #ListosSD

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Honest Medical View More Returning Members American Pharma Wholesale Coleman & Coleman Advanced Dentistry Institute of Healthcare Oceanside Promise Right at Home In-Home Care & Assistance View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 12/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Scripps Health to Receive $22.1 Million for Health Programs Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant for Food and Snack Program City of Oceanside Recognized as 'Utility of the Future Today' for Watcr Reuse Nominees Requested for the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award Senator Patricia Bates Announces Housing Planning Grants for Encinitas and Oceanside Read More

Open this email in your web browser Chamber-Supported Candidates Win Oceanside City Council Races In August, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside elections. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support Ryan Keim for District 3 and Peter Weiss for District 4. Both candidates won their respective district races within crowded candidate fields. More details. Prop. 15 Fails: Voters Reject Largest Tax Hike in California History (Source: CalChamber) Proposition 15, the largest property tax increase in California history, was declared defeated yesterday evening by a margin of more than 550,000 votes. The defeat of Proposition 15 ends an attempt by public employee unions to dismantle major portions of Proposition 13, the most important tax protection measure left in the highest tax state in the country overwhelmingly passed by voters more than 40 years ago. More details. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum Hosts District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim and Provides an Update on SONGS Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce's Virtual 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. This month's Forum will feature two presentations... An update from newly elected District 3 Councilmember Ryan Keim An update on the decommissioning and deconstruction of the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS).  More details and registration. Don't Miss 2020's Last Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's December's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, December 1st from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. The Advancing Oceanside Podcast Discusses San Diego County's Complex Opioid Epidemic with NCPC In this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host, Scott Ashton, sat down with Aaron Byzak, North Coastal Prevention Coalition President and John Byrom, Vista Community Clinic's Prevention Specialist. The North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) supports San Diego County’s four main prevention initiatives including Binge and Underage Drinking prevention, Marijuana Prevention, the Meth Strike Force and the Rx Drug Task Force. According to preliminary data from the Medical Examiner, there were close to 300 overdose deaths from fentanyl as of September 2020, nearly double all of 2019.  The County continues to work towards deterring individuals from abusing drugs and helping those addicted receive proper treatment and have access to medical resources. Watch full interview. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program Launches with 2 Weeks of Treats Monday, November 16 - Friday, December 10 The Oceanside Chamber has launched the 2020 Shop Local Oceanside Program! This City of Oceanside funded partnership aims to support our small businesses and keep holiday shopping local! For the next two weeks, the Chamber will announce a new daily contest and winner. Our prize packs include gift cards to various Oceanside businesses and range from a value of $150 - $225. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for contest details and updates. Please also visit our website to learn more about the program, see a full list of participants and view our daily prize packs. More details. Onward Oceanside Updates We hope you and your loved ones are remaining safe and healthy during these extraordinary times.  We applaud the Oceanside community for the unwavering resilience and positivity it has displayed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  In our view, the community’s ability to adapt and thrive in the face of enormous challenges bodes extremely well for the City’s long-term future. Despite the disruption created by the pandemic, the Onward Oceanside team has been busy preparing background material and engaging in targeted outreach to lay the groundwork for upcoming outreach to the community at-large. 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. Innovate78 has a New Website! North County has changed a lot since the five-city partnership, Innovate78 was launched 6 years ago. The work has changed with it, thus warranting a new website and overall brand refresh. The website highlights what it’s like to live and work along the 78 Corridor, how Innovate78 assists local companies, and up-to-date information on the five cities involved. Check out the new site! COVID-19 Costs SR 78 Corridor Cities More Than 36,000 Jobs (Source: San Diego North Economic Development Council) The San Diego North Economic Development Council released a report outlining economic impacts of COVID-19 on the SR 78 Corridor. The council estimates that compared to 1 year ago, employment has fallen in the five SR 78 cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido) by an estimated 36,343 jobs. Most of these impacts (66%) are concentrated within four industries: hospitality (-11,700), retailing (-5,000), arts and entertainment (-3,900) and education (-3.500). Read the full report. Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand If you missed our last webinar, Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation Webinar Available On Demand, check it out on demand! Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising Watch now. Jim Floros, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, on Crisis Response and a Caring Culture On this week's episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosts San Diego Business Journal’s Nonprofit CEO of the Year, Jim Floros with the San Diego County Food Bank. The Food Bank was recognized for their work during the COVID-19 crisis, feeding a growing number of families throughout all of San Diego County. Watch full interview. The Grateful Table Dine Out in Support of Restaurants Care Show Your Gratitude This November, we’re asking you to support your neighborhood restaurants and show gratitude for the restaurant workers who make our meals possible. It’s that simple! By dining out, you’ll be helping your favorite restaurants and their crew members. The Grateful Table Dine Out is also raising awareness and donations for the nonprofit Restaurants Care relief fund for struggling restaurant workers. More details. VCC's 34th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: A Virtual Experience Sunday, December 13 - Sunday, Devember 20th Virtual Experience Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is happy to announce another year for its annual Holiday Homes Tour. This year will mark 34 years since the beloved North County tradition began, and as with other events this year, the clinic has decided to make the experience virtual. As the event shifts to an online venue, viewers of all ages and locations will now be able to participate. The tour will run for a week from December 13-December 20, and all proceeds will benefit the clinic’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund, securing community access to quality health and wellness care at a time when it’s needed most. More details. Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside On October 19, Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, giving the region’s leading health system its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside. “We are excited to open this comprehensive outpatient medical center, which offers a new option to people living in communities throughout the North County region to access high-quality outpatient care in an easily accessible and convenient location,” said Richard Walker, MD, president and CEO of Scripps Clinic. More details.  Questions About CalSavers: Here's What You Need to Know: CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program created for the millions of Californians who do not have a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was established by legislation passed in 2016 to address retirement insecurity in a state where half are on track for financial hardship in retirement age. CalSavers ensures everybody has an easy way to save for their future. By 2022, all California employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan and have at least five employees will be required to join CalSavers—an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with payroll contributions. More details. New SDG&E HVAC Rebates Are Now Available (Source: SDG&E) Does your business need to upgrade its HVAC? SDG&E offers rebates on many types of energy-efficient equipment for businesses – which can help save energy and lower bills. Now, there are more ways you can save energy and earn rebates on your HVAC unit. Upgrading your HVAC components can help lower your monthly energy bill and save energy. More details. Be Prepared with Listos California's Emergency Preparedness Guide If COVID - 19 has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for an emergency. Our Disaster Ready Guide has simple steps that will help you & your family stay prepared. To be ready for any emergnecy:  Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a bag. Build a stay box. Remember, #YourActionsSaveLives! Download & share the full guide. #ListosSD

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, November 10, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Azzur Group View More Returning Members Life Enrichment Services My Salon Suite Laurie Sloan Kotecki Agency - Farmer's Insurance View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 11/13/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation 12/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Senator Patricia Bates Announces $4 Million in New Housing Funding for Organce and San Diego Counties The Upside of Downsizing Webinar Hosted by Fairwinds Ivey Ranch San Diego Oasis Recieves $300,000 Grant from Cox Communications to Create Education Hub for Older Adults to Adopt Technology Read More

Open this email in your web browser Happy 245th Birthday Marines! And Thank You to Our Veterans! We are so honored to be a part of this military community and to help serve our Marines and families on Camp Pendleton and in Oceanside! Thank you for your service! Happy Birthday and Happy Veterans Day!     Veterans Day Reminder: Veterans Bring Skills, Expertise Year-Round (Source: CalChamber) An estimated 18.8 million veterans live in the United States, and according to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, more veterans live in California — about 1.8 million — than in any other state. Veterans Day 2020, Wednesday, November 11, is dedicated to recognizing and thanking the brave individuals who’ve served in the armed forces, and serves as an excellent reminder of the value, skills and expertise that veterans bring to the workplace each day. More details. Virtual Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, November 12, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom 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. Col Daniel M. Whitley, Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton, will be in attendance and will provide an update on Camp Pendleton. Lori Boody, Executive Director, Veterans Association of North County (VANC) will be our featured speaker. More details and registration. Last Chance to Register! Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics for Digital Elevation Webinar Friday, November 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising on Friday, November 13th from 9 AM - 10 AM on Zoom. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising This event is free to attendees. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. More details and registraton. Jim Floros, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, on Crisis Response and a Caring Culture On this week's episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosts San Diego Business Journal’s Nonprofit CEO of the Year, Jim Floros with the San Diego County Food Bank. The Food Bank was recognized for their work during the COVID-19 crisis, feeding a growing number of families throughout all of San Diego County. Watch full interview. 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. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! Advancing Oceanside Hosts Be the Resistance Club Supported by the North Coastal Prevention Coalition On this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, the Oceanside Chamber spoke with two student board members for the Be the Resistance Club at Oceanside High School. Oceanside High's Be the Resistance Club is supported by the North Coastal Prevention Coalition, an organization which aims to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista through community action, education, support, and collaboration. Be the Resistance Club works to promote NCPC's message to Oceanside High School students and throughout all of North County. Recently, NCPC adopted a new initiative called "One Choice" which has been promoted through the club. The initiative aims to educate youths under 21 of the harmful consequences and medical concerns associated with substance use and abuse. Watch full interview. COVID-19 Costs SR 78 Corridor Cities More Than 36,000 Jobs (Source: San Diego North Economic Development Council) The San Diego North Economic Development Council released a report outlining economic impacts of COVID-19 on the SR 78 Corridor. The council estimates that compared to 1 year ago, employment has fallen in the five SR 78 cities (Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido) by an estimated 36,343 jobs. Most of these impacts (66%) are concentrated within four industries: hospitality (-11,700), retailing (-5,000), arts and entertainment (-3,900) and education (-3.500). Read the full report. Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside On October 19, Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, giving the region’s leading health system its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside. “We are excited to open this comprehensive outpatient medical center, which offers a new option to people living in communities throughout the North County region to access high-quality outpatient care in an easily accessible and convenient location,” said Richard Walker, MD, president and CEO of Scripps Clinic. More details.  Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Discover Your Purpose with Special Guest Stedman Graham Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event We all want to see our children THRIVE, which under normal circumstances is any parent’s concern. In the current situation, however, our concerns have been escalated as we also worry about what kind of future world our children will be living in and how to best prepare them for that life. By bringing a community together – parents, kids, educators, businesspeople, and public servants – we believe we can collectively create a successful future for our youth. More details and registration. Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat for Your Business (Source: SDG&E) It can be difficult to reduce your business’s monthly energy bill, but did you know incorporating smart thermostats in your building can help save both energy and money? Smart thermostats allow businesses to have greater control over energy use because temperatures can be controlled remotely. Businesses can run energy-efficient schedules and optimize their system performance, leading to a more predictable monthly bill. More details. Be Prepared with Listos California's Emergency Preparedness Guide If COVID - 19 has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for an emergency. Our Disaster Ready Guide has simple steps that will help you & your family stay prepared. To be ready for any emergnecy:  Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a bag. Build a stay box. Remember, #YourActionsSaveLives! Download & share the full guide. #ListosSD

Wednesday November 4, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Shores Hospice West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning and Solar View More Returning Members America's Publisher Arrowood Golf Course Boot Barn Hunter Steakhouse Oceanside Ivey Ranch Park Association Navy Federal Credit Union Otterlei Coastal Quality Lock and Security Services, Inc. Russell Cellular The Real Estate Consultants The Reeves Law Group View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 11/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 11/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 11/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The UPS Store 7254 Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremony 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 11/13/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation 12/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Senator Patricia Bates Earns High CalChamber Score for Efforts to Protect Jobs Rep. Mike Levin Announces $9.8 Million for North County Transit Distrct to Modernize Systems How an Early 20th Century Researcher Discovered the Root Causes of Homelessness Oceanside Stands Out as Suburb with Urban Feel Frontwave Named Bestand Best Mortgage Company in the San Diego Reader Poll The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside is Hiring Back2School Program Specialists and Back2School Academic Specialists Read More

Open this email in your web browser   U.S. Chamber Launches Save Small Business Resource Center Connecting Main Street to Available Funding Programs, Advice and Tools for Survival (Source: US Chamber of Commerce) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched acomprehensive new online resource center with funding programs, resources and guidance for small businesses struggling from the pandemic and waiting for Congress to provide further financial relief.  Launched amid Congressional inaction to provide additional, much-needed financial relief to Main Street, the Chamber’s Save Small Business Resources Center aggregates and organizes federal, state, and local financial assistance programs, emergency financial relief resources, and grant programs—as well as private sector programs—to help provide the assistance and guidance small businesses need right now. More details. Tomorrow! District Attorney Summer Stephan to Give Update at Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chambers, November 5th Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan. Key topics that will be discussed include the following... Covid- 19 Innovations Court process update North County Public Safety Update Regional Public safety update We will also have a brief recap of key election items and updates from the offices of our legislative representatives. 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. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. This Thursday! The Oceanside Young Professionals Networking Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:00am-11:00am virtually. The OYPN Committee is vital to planning and executing events throughout Oceanside for young professionals to network with like-minded peers, engage in the community, and stay informed on local issues. Chamber members in this age group are encouraged to come to committee meetings and contribute to the program's development. More details and registration. Come Welcome The UPS Store 7254 to Oceanside - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  The UPS Store 7254 918 Mission Ave., Ste. 120 Oceanside, CA 92054 Come join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of The UPS Store 7254 on Saturday, November 7th at 10am. Registration required. In addition to domestic and international shipping, the Downtown Oceanside location of The UPS Store will offer full-service packing, presentation and document finishing (binding,  laminating, etc.), online and in-store printing services (business cards, letterhead, reports, rubber stamps, etc.), black-and-white and color copies, notary, custom crafting and shipping for large items (furniture, artwork, motorcycles, etc.), mailbox and postal services, office and packaging supplies, and a variety of other business services. Come check out their newest location, and welcome them to the Oceanside community! Register here! Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics for Digital Elevation Webinar Friday, November 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising on Friday, November 13th from 9 AM - 10 AM on Zoom. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising This event is free to attendees. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. More details and registraton. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! Advancing Oceanside Hosts Be the Resistance Club Supported by the North Coastal Prevention Coalition On this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, the Oceanside Chamber spoke with two student board members for the Be the Resistance Club at Oceanside High School. Oceanside High's Be the Resistance Club is supported by the North Coastal Prevention Coalition, an organization which aims to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista through community action, education, support, and collaboration. Be the Resistance Club works to promote NCPC's message to Oceanside High School students and throughout all of North County. Recently, NCPC adopted a new initiative called "One Choice" which has been promoted through the club. The initiative aims to educate youths under 21 of the harmful consequences and medical concerns associated with substance use and abuse. Watch full interview. Advancing Oceanside's Arts with Maria Mingalone, Executive Director for the Oceanside Museum of Arts  In this episode of the Oceanside Chamber's Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host and CEO, Scott Ashton, discusses the growing and evolving arts district here in Oceanside. Maria Mingalone, Executive Director for the Oceanside Museum of Arts, gives audience members a look into Oceanside's efforts to keep the arts community alive and how the museum is implementing innovative ways to continue arts education during and after the pandemic. Learn more about the Oceanside Museum of Art. Watch full video. Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside On October 19, Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, giving the region’s leading health system its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside. “We are excited to open this comprehensive outpatient medical center, which offers a new option to people living in communities throughout the North County region to access high-quality outpatient care in an easily accessible and convenient location,” said Richard Walker, MD, president and CEO of Scripps Clinic. More details.  Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. I-15/SR 78 Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project Focus Group Please join Brown Marketing Strategies for a virtual focus group on the SANDAG/Caltrans Interstate 15 (I-15) and State Route 78 (SR 78) Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project to share your opinions and help shape the future of traffic in the region.To provide congestion relief within the I-15 and SR 78 corridors, particularly near the I-15 and SR 78 interchange, SANDAG/Caltrans propose to extend the managed lanes from I-15 to Twin Oaks Valley Road on SR 78 in the City of San Marcos. This project constitutes a key component of the San Diego region’s plan to deploy a system of interconnected managed lanes that effectively addresses the projected travel demand growth. To thank everyone for their time, they will provide a $20 Amazon gift card to all participants. See below for dates and times. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. How Much is Your Inefficient Equipment Costing You? (Source: SDG&E) SDG&E can help you save energy and money on your monthly bill. Consider On-Bill Financing when upgrading your business’s equipment. Energy efficiency upgrades are a great way to lower your energy use, reduce monthly bills and help the environment. SDG&E provides loans to qualified business candidates to purchase eligible energy-efficient equipment. You pay the loan interest-free through a line item on your monthly utility bill. On-Bill Financing (OBF) works in conjunction with SDG&E’s rebate and incentive programs. More details. Be Prepared with Listos California's Emergency Preparedness Guide If COVID - 19 has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for an emergency. Our Disaster Ready Guide has simple steps that will help you & your family stay prepared. To be ready for any emergnecy:  Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a bag. Build a stay box. Remember, #YourActionsSaveLives! Download & share the full guide. #ListosSD

Wednesday October 28, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Shores Hospice West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning and Solar View More Returning Members Metroflex Gym Oceanside Friends of the Arts Purple Heart Originals SignArt Graphix View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive 10/29/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 11/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 11/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 11/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 11/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The UPS Store 7254 Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremony 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 11/13/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics with Digital Elevation 12/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 12/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 12/3/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting Full Calendar Top Member News Senator Patricia Bates Earns High CalChamber Score for Efforts to Protect Jobs Rep. Mike Levin Announces $9.8 Million for North County Transit Distrct to Modernize Systems How an Early 20th Century Researcher Discovered the Root Causes of Homelessness Oceanside Stands Out as Suburb with Urban Feel Frontwave Named Bestand Best Mortgage Company in the San Diego Reader Poll The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside is Hiring Back2School Program Specialists and Back2School Academic Specialists Read More

Open this email in your web browser Days Remain to Stop Split Roll Tax Hike (Source: CalChamber) With just days to go before the November 3 election, the No on Prop 15 campaign continues to highlight the problems the split roll initiative will cause for Californians and the economy. Proposition 15 is a $12.5 billion a year property tax increase—the largest in state history—that is riddled with flaws which will hurt all Californians. The California Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes the measure, which will also hurt the small businesses that employ half of all California employees. More details. District Attorney Summer Stephan to Give Update at Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chambers, November 5th Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan. Key topics that will be discussed include the following... Covid- 19 Innovations Court process update North County Public Safety Update Regional Public safety update We will also have a brief recap of key election items and updates from the offices of our legislative representatives. 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. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Tomorrow! Small, In-person Networking Group - Reserve Your Spot in October's Plates for 8 Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bliss Tea and Treats 301 Mission Ave #101A, Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon on October 29th. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. This small group event will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. This event is by registration only. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register and for more information on meeting details and availability. Last Chance to Register! Make New Connections at November's First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, November 3rd from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. The Oceanside Young Professionals Networking Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Young Professional Network (OYPN) Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:00am-11:00am virtually. The OYPN Committee is vital to planning and executing events throughout Oceanside for young professionals to network with like-minded peers, engage in the community, and stay informed on local issues. Chamber members in this age group are encouraged to come to committee meetings and contribute to the program's development. More details and registration. Come Welcome The UPS Store 7254 to Oceanside - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, November 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  The UPS Store 7254 918 Mission Ave., Ste. 120 Oceanside, CA 92054 Come join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of The UPS Store 7254 on Saturday, November 7th at 10am. Registration required. In addition to domestic and international shipping, the Downtown Oceanside location of The UPS Store will offer full-service packing, presentation and document finishing (binding,  laminating, etc.), online and in-store printing services (business cards, letterhead, reports, rubber stamps, etc.), black-and-white and color copies, notary, custom crafting and shipping for large items (furniture, artwork, motorcycles, etc.), mailbox and postal services, office and packaging supplies, and a variety of other business services. Come check out their newest location, and welcome them to the Oceanside community! Register here! Best Practices: Replacing Outdated Marketing Tactics for Digital Elevation Webinar Friday, November 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Digital marketing specialists Aaron Gobidas and Morgan Cohen from GoBe Rewarded join us to help you elevate your outdated marketing tactics. Hear some of the best ways to invest effectively in digital advertising on Friday, November 13th from 9 AM - 10 AM on Zoom. In this session you will learn: The importance of a good quality website How to build credibility and reach more consumers Off page listings and on page SEO  The importance of branding How COVID-19 has changed the importance of online marketing Paid advertising This event is free to attendees. Zoom instructions will be sent following registration. More details and registraton. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! Advancing Oceanside's Arts with Maria Mingalone, Executive Director for the Oceanside Museum of Arts  In this episode of the Oceanside Chamber's Advancing Oceanside Podcast, our host and CEO, Scott Ashton, discusses the growing and evolving arts district here in Oceanside. Maria Mingalone, Executive Director for the Oceanside Museum of Arts, gives audience members a look into Oceanside's efforts to keep the arts community alive and how the museum is implementing innovative ways to continue arts education during and after the pandemic. Learn more about the Oceanside Museum of Art. Watch full video. A Look into Oceanside's History with Kristi Hawthorne On this episode of the Oceanside Chamber's Advancing Oceanside Podcast, Kristi Hawthorne, Oceanside Historical Society 's President and Director of Events at the Oceanside Chamber, gives us a blast into Oceanside's past. Equipped with photographs and city trivia, Kristi's interview gives listeners with a plethora of information on Oceanside then and now. She also discusses how you can support the Oceanside Historical Society as they aim to preserve Oceanside's past. Learn more about the Oceanside Historical Society. Thank you to our sponsor, Frontwave Credit Union, who has been serving the community for 52 years. Watch full video podcast. Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. Vote Colleen O’Harra for Tri-City Board 2020! (Paid Political Ad) Colleen O’Harra knows her way around Oceanside having been a fifty-nine-year resident with one child and eight grandchildren all born at Tri-City Medical Center. She knows Oceanside’s politics as she’s been a member of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Board for four years and both a former Oceanside City Council member and the former President for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Her experience stretches farther than Oceanside as she has significant experience as a forty-two-year estate planning attorney. Most significant, however, Colleen O’Harra is the Founder of the Women’s Resource Center and was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame. Vote Colleen O’Harra on November 3rd for Tri-City Healthcare District 1! CalChamber Best Business Vote 2020 (Source: CalChamber) Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus how often their votes were not in accord with the CalChamber position (second number) in 2020. Total votes may not match the vote record because the tally for absent is not included in this list. Votes when a legislator was absent are not included in calculating percentages. More details. City of Oceanside Commercial and Industrial Property Owners Forum The City of Oceanside invites you to attend a virtual property owner forum on the Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan, a long-range plan to facilitate housing and employment growth within the City’s major commercial corridors. The forums will provide the opportunity to learn more about the plan, discuss what you think the key issues and opportunities are with City staff and others, and share your vision for the future of the corridors. Separate virtual forums will be held for the Mission Ave/Highway 76 corridor, the Oceanside Boulevard corridor, and the Vista Way/Highway 78 corridor: Mission Ave/Highway 76 Corridor - October 28 at 1:00pm  Oceanside Boulevard Corridor - October 29 at 10:00am  Vista Way/Highway 78 Corridor - October 29 at 1:00pm  If you have any questions, please contact Principal Planner Russ Cunningham at 760-435-3525 or rcunningham@oceansideca.org. More details and registration. City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Update Stakeholder Survey The City of Oceanside - Government is looking to collect feedback on their Zero Waste Plan Workshops from the Oceanside community. They created the Zero Waste Plan Survey which solicits input on future programming as well as the proposed marine debris reduction ordinance. Thank you for your feedback! Take Survey. I-15/SR 78 Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project Focus Group Please join Brown Marketing Strategies for a virtual focus group on the SANDAG/Caltrans Interstate 15 (I-15) and State Route 78 (SR 78) Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project to share your opinions and help shape the future of traffic in the region.To provide congestion relief within the I-15 and SR 78 corridors, particularly near the I-15 and SR 78 interchange, SANDAG/Caltrans propose to extend the managed lanes from I-15 to Twin Oaks Valley Road on SR 78 in the City of San Marcos. This project constitutes a key component of the San Diego region’s plan to deploy a system of interconnected managed lanes that effectively addresses the projected travel demand growth. To thank everyone for their time, they will provide a $20 Amazon gift card to all participants. See below for dates and times. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Feed Hungry Kids! Donate to the Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive Benefiting the North County Food Bank October 1 - October 31 Every day, 1 in 5 kids faces hunger in North County. The North County Food Bank needs your help to provide nutritious food to households with children living in poverty. The Food Bank is seeking donations of peanut butter because it is an excellent source of protein for children in need. You can make a difference in the lives of your North County neighbors. Please donate jars of peanut butter virtually by shopping our Virtual Food Drive throughout the month of October. Donate now! Meet the Need Computer Drive Through October To meet the need of San Diego County students and families without home computers for distance learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6 are joining together with Computers 2 Kids to rally businesses and the public countywide for a month-long computer drive to benefit local students. More details. Pay Your Bills, Not Scammers By District Attorney Summer Stephan Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers frequently pose as utility companies. The scam involves a bad actor calling the victim and pretending to be the representative of a utility company and claiming to have encountered a problem with address information or payment method. Using this excuse, the scammer asks the victim for sensitive information that allows the scammer to open a fraudulent bank or credit account using the victim’s information. Additionally, the scammer will often ask the victim to buy gift cards or to wire money directly to them in order to pay a “late fee” or “overdue balance.” More details. Be Prepared with Listos California's Emergency Preparedness Guide If COVID - 19 has taught us anything, it's that we should always be prepared for an emergency. Our Disaster Ready Guide has simple steps that will help you & your family stay prepared. To be ready for any emergnecy:  Get alerts. Make a plan. Pack a bag. Build a stay box. Remember, #YourActionsSaveLives! Download & share the full guide. #ListosSD

Wednesday October 21, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Shores Hospice West Coast Heating, Air Conditioning and Solar View More Returning Members America's Publisher, LLC Arrowood Golf Course Navy Federal Credit Union NTE Printing and Graphics View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive 10/21/2020 All Day Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce 10/29/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 11/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 11/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 11/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum Full Calendar Top Member News Oceanisde Earns Second Place in the National 2020 Mayors Challenge Vestra Labs Drive Through COVID-19 Testing, October 24th and 25th MiraCosta College is Bringing Magic to the Theatre During the Pandemic Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside Sound & Rhythm Healing Event for the Public, from Body and Brain Studio Ace "Buy One Give One" Fall Art Kit Campaign Bliss to Bring Shakespeare this Holiday Season Oceanside Quiet Zone Update Careers in the Community - Exploring New Career Avenues in These Challenging Times Turkey Drive for Active Duty and Military Veterans at VANC Read More

Open this email in your web browser When Employees Talk Politics at Work (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how employers can navigate the election season and ways to handle political discussions in the workplace. It’s election season and whether it’s at the company’s water cooler or in a Zoom call, political discussion is spilling over into the workplace, Frank says. And because many employees are now working remotely, discussion occurs in ways that are not always visible to the employer. More details. Today is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Next Wednesday, October 21, join us to celebrate Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. Chambers of commerce have never been more crucial, helping their communities through the pandemic and focusing on economic recovery far into the future. This day provides an opportunity to recognize and highlight the organizations, professionals and volunteers who work to transform communities. ACCE has created downloadable social media graphics to publicize the day. Show us how you are celebrating by using #ChamberStrong hashtag in your posts. More details. District Attorney Summer Stephan to Give Update at Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chambers, November 5th Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan. Key topics that will be discussed include the following... Covid- 19 Innovations Court process update North County Public Safety Update Regional Public safety update We will also have a brief recap of key election items and updates from the offices of our legislative representatives. More details and registration. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Small, In-person Networking Group - Reserve Your Spot in October's Plates for 8 Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bliss Tea and Treats 301 Mission Ave #101A, Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon on October 29th. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. This small group event will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. This event is by registration only. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register and for more information on meeting details and availability. Pitch Your Business and Make New Connections at November's First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, November 3rd from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! A Look into Oceanside's History with Kristi Hawthorne On this episode of the Oceanside Chamber's Advancing Oceanside Podcast, Kristi Hawthorne, Oceanside Historical Society 's President and Director of Events at the Oceanside Chamber, gives us a blast into Oceanside's past. Equipped with photographs and city trivia, Kristi's interview gives listeners with a plethora of information on Oceanside then and now. She also discusses how you can support the Oceanside Historical Society as they aim to preserve Oceanside's past. Learn more about the Oceanside Historical Society. Thank you to our sponsor, Frontwave Credit Union, who has been serving the community for 52 years. Watch full video podcast. Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. Vote Colleen O’Harra for Tri-City Board 2020! (Paid Political Ad) Colleen O’Harra knows her way around Oceanside having been a fifty-nine-year resident with one child and eight grandchildren all born at Tri-City Medical Center. She knows Oceanside’s politics as she’s been a member of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Board for four years and both a former Oceanside City Council member and the former President for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Her experience stretches farther than Oceanside as she has significant experience as a forty-two-year estate planning attorney. Most significant, however, Colleen O’Harra is the Founder of the Women’s Resource Center and was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame. Vote Colleen O’Harra on November 3rd for Tri-City Healthcare District 1! City of Oceanside Commercial and Industrial Property Owners Forum The City of Oceanside invites you to attend a virtual property owner forum on the Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan, a long-range plan to facilitate housing and employment growth within the City’s major commercial corridors. The forums will provide the opportunity to learn more about the plan, discuss what you think the key issues and opportunities are with City staff and others, and share your vision for the future of the corridors. Separate virtual forums will be held for the Mission Ave/Highway 76 corridor, the Oceanside Boulevard corridor, and the Vista Way/Highway 78 corridor: Mission Ave/Highway 76 Corridor - October 28 at 1:00pm  Oceanside Boulevard Corridor - October 29 at 10:00am  Vista Way/Highway 78 Corridor - October 29 at 1:00pm  If you have any questions, please contact Principal Planner Russ Cunningham at 760-435-3525 or rcunningham@oceansideca.org. More details and registration. City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Update Stakeholder Survey The City of Oceanside - Government is looking to collect feedback on their Zero Waste Plan Workshops from the Oceanside community. They created the Zero Waste Plan Survey which solicits input on future programming as well as the proposed marine debris reduction ordinance. Thank you for your feedback! Take Survey. Code Caleb 10 Year Celebration of Life Saving Program at Tri-City Medical Center (Source: Tri-City Medical Center and KUSI News) Ten years ago three-day-old Caleb Peltier arrived unresponsive and barely breathing at Tri-City Medical Center’s Emergency Department and was quickly diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The case was a catalyst for the hospital to create Code Caleb, a formal process that ensures all babies 60 days or younger in significant distress receive the same immediate, specialized care that saved Caleb’s life. After a decade of success with Code Caleb, numerous infants have been saved from Tri-City Medical Center staff’s swift response and succinct care protocol. Caleb along with several Tri-City Medical Center staff members celebrated his 10th birthday Monday on Zoom on Good Morning San Diego. More details. COVID-19: New Exposure Notice Requirements Coming (Source: CalChamber) In Episode 92 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and CalChamber policy advocate Robert Moutrie discuss California’s new COVID-19 workplace exposure reporting law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2021. In September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 685 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino), which among other requirements, mandates that employers give employees and public health agencies notice of COVID-19 exposures that happen at the workplace, starting January 1, 2021. More details. I-15/SR 78 Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project Focus Group Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event  Please join Brown Marketing Strategies for a virtual focus group on the SANDAG/Caltrans Interstate 15 (I-15) and State Route 78 (SR 78) Managed Lanes Direct Connectors Project to share your opinions and help shape the future of traffic in the region.To provide congestion relief within the I-15 and SR 78 corridors, particularly near the I-15 and SR 78 interchange, SANDAG/Caltrans propose to extend the managed lanes from I-15 to Twin Oaks Valley Road on SR 78 in the City of San Marcos. This project constitutes a key component of the San Diego region’s plan to deploy a system of interconnected managed lanes that effectively addresses the projected travel demand growth. To thank everyone for their time, they will provide a $20 Amazon gift card to all participants. More details and registration. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Various Locations This Saturday, October 24th from 10 AM - 2 PM, the North Coastal Prevention Coalition is hosting the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem. Every day, nearly 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time. Propelled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses, drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in the United States. The easiest place to get prescription drugs is in someone’s medicine cabinet. Take-back days ensure safe disposal and protect the environment. Oceanside residents can drop off any unused prescription drugs to Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056. Other locations include the San Marcos Sheriff Station, the Escondido Police Department and the Poway Sheriff Station. Learn more about NCPC. Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations in a Time of COVID Tuesday, October 27, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online Event  Wondering how to begin positioning your business for program and organizational success in a post COVID environment? Hosted by Dominick Betro, a CSUSM faculty member in the Department of Human Development, this workshop will provide a brief overview of important principles and practices to maintaining and growing services during  challenging times. Topics to include: Developing an Entrepreneurial Organization & Innovation Mindset Utilizing Corporate Culture to Change Perceived Realities Strategically Positioning for Success Understanding and Using Marketing Techniques Cultivating Leadership Throughout the Organization Entrepreneurial Nonprofits - The Time is Now! Register here! 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Feed Hungry Kids! Donate to the Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive Benefiting the North County Food Bank October 1 - October 31 Every day, 1 in 5 kids faces hunger in North County. The North County Food Bank needs your help to provide nutritious food to households with children living in poverty. The Food Bank is seeking donations of peanut butter because it is an excellent source of protein for children in need. You can make a difference in the lives of your North County neighbors. Please donate jars of peanut butter virtually by shopping our Virtual Food Drive throughout the month of October. Donate now! Meet the Need Computer Drive Through October To meet the need of San Diego County students and families without home computers for distance learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6 are joining together with Computers 2 Kids to rally businesses and the public countywide for a month-long computer drive to benefit local students. More details. Our Member Energy Upgrade California is Now COVID SMART - Learn How! Energy Upgrade California has gone COVID SMART, and invites other members to join them! COVID SMART™ helps businesses reopen (and stay open) safely! As the only COVID-19 prevention training developed in partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), COVID SMART™ teaches employees best practices and keeps them up to date regarding any changes or improvements to COVID-19 prevention practices. While COVID-19 testing and temperature checks are necessary before heading back to the workplace, they are only part of the plan. Preventative measures such as masks, gloves, face shields, Plexiglas shields, and amended workflow are only effective if employees understand how to utilize them correctly, which is why OSHA and many state governments require that employers train their workforce before resuming operations. Make COVID SMART™ training part of your plan. More details. Pay Your Bills, Not Scammers By District Attorney Summer Stephan Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers frequently pose as utility companies. The scam involves a bad actor calling the victim and pretending to be the representative of a utility company and claiming to have encountered a problem with address information or payment method. Using this excuse, the scammer asks the victim for sensitive information that allows the scammer to open a fraudulent bank or credit account using the victim’s information. Additionally, the scammer will often ask the victim to buy gift cards or to wire money directly to them in order to pay a “late fee” or “overdue balance.” More details. AT&T Disaster Recovery - Customer Relief and Tips AT&T is committed to keeping their customers connected – even in the wake of unpredictable, catastrophic events. Their Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is one of the largest, and most advanced of its kind. Its sole purpose – to rapidly restore communications to areas affected by disasters. They prepare both the people and the network to ensure that AT&T can maintain vital communications for their customers and public safety before, during and after an event. More details.

Wednesday October 14, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Vestra Labs, LLC Left Coast LLC Oceanside Athletic Club View More Returning Members Camp Pendleton Storage Otterlei Coastal Care Choice Health Systems Coldwell Banker Previews International - Marta Hall Compass Balloons, LLC Injury Trial Lawyers, APC Laurie Sloan Kotecki Agency - Farmer's Insurance Mindful Rejuventation Venetos Cucina Italiana View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive 10/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast 10/21/2020 All Day Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce 10/29/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 11/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 11/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 11/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Rep Mike Levin Honors Oceanside Youth Outreach Leaders as His Constituent of the Month $25 Million Gift Announced for Scripps Encinitas Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside Recieves Price Philanthropies Grant Senator Pat Bates Applauds Allocation of COVID-19 Homeless Aid to Local Governments Cox Communications Helps Make-A-Wish Grant Technology Wish 10 14-Year-Old Gaming Enthusiast and Aspiring Streamer Tiba Read More

Open this email in your web browser Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, October 21st! Next Wednesday, October 21, join us to celebrate Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. Chambers of commerce have never been more crucial, helping their communities through the pandemic and focusing on economic recovery far into the future. This day provides an opportunity to recognize and highlight the organizations, professionals and volunteers who work to transform communities. ACCE has created downloadable social media graphics to publicize the day. Show us how you are celebrating by using #ChamberStrong hashtag in your posts. More details. District Attorney Summer Stephan to Give Update at Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chambers, November 5th Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan. Key topics that will be discussed include the following... Covid- 19 Innovations Court process update North County Public Safety Update Regional Public safety update We will also have a brief recap of key election items and updates from the offices of our legislative representatives. More details and registration. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Last Chance to Register! Meet the Staff at the Chamber's Virtual New Member Orientation This Friday! Friday, October 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Orientation happening Friday, October 16th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. We encourage all our attendees to grab a bite from a local Oceanside restaurant, and enjoy a casual meet and greet with our Chamber staff! More details and registration. What is Your Optimistic Outlook for 2021? Most people would acknowledge that 2020 has been a year of great difficulty and numerous challenges for our local business community. However, we also know that challenges can bring about tremendous growth and new opportunities. Our next Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal will include a feature called “Optimistic Outlooks for 2021”. We are interested in hearing what our Chamber members learned in 2020 and how that will help make 2021 a great year.  Our guidelines are 50 -75 words with a deadline of November 12th. Please submit your comments, along with a “headshot” photo to Kristi Hawthorne at kristi@oceansidechamber.com. Your comments will reach a readership of more than 15,000 residents and businesses. We are excited to hear your positive outlook! Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. Vote Colleen O’Harra for Tri-City Board 2020! (Paid Political Ad) Colleen O’Harra knows her way around Oceanside having been a fifty-nine-year resident with one child and eight grandchildren all born at Tri-City Medical Center. She knows Oceanside’s politics as she’s been a member of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Board for four years and both a former Oceanside City Council member and the former President for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Her experience stretches farther than Oceanside as she has significant experience as a forty-two-year estate planning attorney. Most significant, however, Colleen O’Harra is the Founder of the Women’s Resource Center and was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame. Vote Colleen O’Harra on November 3rd for Tri-City Healthcare District 1! City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Update Stakeholder Survey The City of Oceanside - Government is looking to collect feedback on their Zero Waste Plan Workshops from the Oceanside community. They created the Zero Waste Plan Survey which solicits input on future programming as well as the proposed marine debris reduction ordinance. Thank you for your feedback! Take Survey. Code Caleb 10 Year Celebration of Life Saving Program at Tri-City Medical Center (Source: Tri-City Medical Center and KUSI News) Ten years ago three-day-old Caleb Peltier arrived unresponsive and barely breathing at Tri-City Medical Center’s Emergency Department and was quickly diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The case was a catalyst for the hospital to create Code Caleb, a formal process that ensures all babies 60 days or younger in significant distress receive the same immediate, specialized care that saved Caleb’s life. After a decade of success with Code Caleb, numerous infants have been saved from Tri-City Medical Center staff’s swift response and succinct care protocol. Caleb along with several Tri-City Medical Center staff members celebrated his 10th birthday Monday on Zoom on Good Morning San Diego. More details. Secure E-Commerce Workshop Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Online Event This training will focus on E-Commerce business and will cover: How to plan for an E-Commerce Business Secure online payment methods Compliance, Rules, and Regulations Overview Threats to security in E-Commerce & How to protect against threats More details and registration. Managing and Leading Nonprofit Organizations in a Time of COVID Tuesday, October 27, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online Event  Wondering how to begin positioning your business for program and organizational success in a post COVID environment? Hosted by Dominick Betro, a CSUSM faculty member in the Department of Human Development, this workshop will provide a brief overview of important principles and practices to maintaining and growing services during  challenging times. Topics to include: Developing an Entrepreneurial Organization & Innovation Mindset Utilizing Corporate Culture to Change Perceived Realities Strategically Positioning for Success Understanding and Using Marketing Techniques Cultivating Leadership Throughout the Organization Entrepreneurial Nonprofits - The Time is Now! Register here! 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Feed Hungry Kids! Donate to the Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive Benefiting the North County Food Bank October 1 - October 31 Every day, 1 in 5 kids faces hunger in North County. The North County Food Bank needs your help to provide nutritious food to households with children living in poverty. The Food Bank is seeking donations of peanut butter because it is an excellent source of protein for children in need. You can make a difference in the lives of your North County neighbors. Please donate jars of peanut butter virtually by shopping our Virtual Food Drive throughout the month of October. Donate now! Meet the Need Computer Drive Through October To meet the need of San Diego County students and families without home computers for distance learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6 are joining together with Computers 2 Kids to rally businesses and the public countywide for a month-long computer drive to benefit local students. More details. Independent Contractor or Employee? California’s Worker Classification Law Revised (Source: CalChamber) Only last year California’s biggest labor law development was the new worker classification law, AB 5, which codified the California Supreme Court’s Dynamex ruling that largely departed from the longstanding common law factor-based approach to determining whether a worker is an independent contractor and established the more stringent ABC test in its place. AB 5 also created numerous industry exceptions to the ABC test, which, if various conditions were met, the old common law test would apply instead. This year, AB 2257 adds more industry exceptions and some revisions to California’s worker classification law, which are now in effect. More details.   AT&T Disaster Recovery - Customer Relief and Tips AT&T is committed to keeping their customers connected – even in the wake of unpredictable, catastrophic events. Their Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is one of the largest, and most advanced of its kind. Its sole purpose – to rapidly restore communications to areas affected by disasters. They prepare both the people and the network to ensure that AT&T can maintain vital communications for their customers and public safety before, during and after an event. More details. No Cost Energy Related Webinars to Hone Your Skills (Source: SDG&E) Did you know that SDG&E provides webinars for business owners and trade professionals at no cost? Learn about the latest in green building practices, technology and energy-saving solutions from experts in the industry. Upcoming classes include Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning training, renewable energy and sustainability and energy-saving technologies for business. Certifications and continuing education units are available for many of the classes. More details. Our Membership Team is Growing! We are Hiring a Membership and Advertising Sales Representative The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has an opening for a Membership and Advertising Sales Representative. We are looking for a positive and confident individual with both the ability and desire to sell. This individual must have the skills to work both independently and as part of a team. Initial training will be provided. Hours worked will be Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week with additional hours as needed. Compensation is an hourly rate of pay and commissions. Read full job description. Send cover letter and resume to Tracy Chin.

Wednesday October 7, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Hoffbeck Consulting The Reeves Law Group View More Returning Members BenjiSEO Boot Barn Hunter Steakhouse Russell Cellular Senior Care Options View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive 10/12/2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony 10/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast 10/29/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 11/3/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 11/5/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 11/5/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting 11/12/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating   Oceanside Former Mayor Jim Wood Endorses Ryan Keim for Oceanside District 3 Council Seat Out and About San Diego: For Youth and Young Adults Aged Five Through 25 Breeze Schedules Optimize to Improve Trip Reliability and Route Connections Zoom Webinars for Seniors Offered by Senior Care Options Second Saturdays at Sea Hive Marketplace Give Back New Workshops Now Enrolling with the Star Theatre Arts Collective Free design with Minutemen Press Oceanside Read More

Open this email in your web browser How Part-Time Return to Work Affects Employee's UI Benefits (Source: CalChamber) My employee has been on furlough and collecting unemployment insurance (UI). If I bring her back to work part time, what is the maximum number of hours she can work before she loses her UI benefits? Rather than looking at the number of hours worked, California adjusts UI benefits based on what the employee’s earnings are when she returns to partial work. When an employee is receiving UI benefits and then begins to work some limited hours again, she must report her earnings every two weeks to the Employment Development Department (EDD). More details. Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Tell your Congressional reps that Small Business needs additional funding to survive that offer financial and legal protections, and workforce development for small businesses, their employees, and the chambers of commerce and organizations who help them thrive. It is imperative that we help small businesses recover and get back up to full speed. The economy of our communities, states and nation depend on it. Use this page to send letters and tweets to your reps with just one click. Thank you for helping to save and reinvigorate our small business communities nationwide. Save Small Business! 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers Present California's 49th Congressional District Candidate Forum The Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce are partnering with the League of Women Voters North County San Diego (LWVNCSD) to host a virtual pre-recorded forum for the upcoming US Congressional 49th District election. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters North County San Diego. The Forum for the 49th District candidates will be recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 using the Zoom Webinar platform. More details. Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony Next Monday! Monday, October 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery 2935 San Luis Rey Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058 MedLeaf Delivery is Oceanside's first ever legal medical cannabis delivery service licensed by the city of Oceanside. Back in the fall of 2018, MedLeaf decided Oceanside was where they wanted to set up their first location, and they began the licensing process. As Oceanside locals, minority, veteran-owned, and women led, they have a vested interest in bettering the community and ending the stigma around cannabis. Medleaf opened their delivery service on July 10th and have been delivering happiness to their patients doors ever since! Learn more about the company, and register for the event.  Meet the Staff at the Chamber's Virtual New Member Orientation Next Friday! Friday, October 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Orientation happening Friday, October 16th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. We encourage all our attendees to grab a bite from a local Oceanside restaurant, and enjoy a casual meet and greet with our Chamber staff! More details and registration. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. Property Tax "Split Roll" a Grave Threat to California Agriculture By Ted Gaines California property owners have benefitted from Proposition 13 for so long, it’s hard to remember the time before it when property taxes shot up unpredictably year after year, forcing seniors from their homes, blowing up family budgets and crushing businesses. That ugly past could be in California’s future if the Proposition 15 “split roll” initiative passes this November. Defeating it must be the highest priority for the agriculture industry and everyone who cares about farming and ranching in California. More details. Vote Colleen O’Harra for Tri-City Board 2020! (Paid Political Ad) Colleen O’Harra knows her way around Oceanside having been a fifty-nine year resident with one child and eight grandchildren all born at Tri-City Medical Center. She knows Oceanside’s politics as she’s been a member of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation’s Board for four years and both a former Oceanside City Council member and the former President for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Her experience stretches farther than Oceanside as she has significant experience as a forty-two-year estate planning attorney. Most significant, however, Colleen O’Harra is the Founder of the Women’s Resource Center and was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame. Vote Colleen O’Harra on November 3rd for Tri-City Healthcare District 1! Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - A Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. Best Practices Webinar On-Demand: Learn how to Monetize Virtual Events, Fundraise and Increase Sales The Oceanside Chamber recently hosted the "Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising" webinar. Attendees heard from both AlphaGraphics Oceanside and Business Payroll Service who provided expert advice on how to increase sales during the pandemic, monetize virtual fundraising events and engage with audience members online. Watch video. 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. Pure Water Oceanside Recycling Project Gets $69 Million EPA Loan The Pure Water Oceanside project is getting a $69 million loan from the U.S. EPA that will finance nearly half of the project’s construction cost. EPA officials announced the loan at an event today in Oceanside attended by federal, regional and local officials. The innovative water reuse project will purify recycled water to create a new source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and sustainable. It also will benefit the environment by reducing discharges into the Pacific Ocean. Construction and operation of the plant is expected to create 622 jobs. More details. Feasibility Study for Beach Sand Replenishment/Retention Devices The City of Oceanside Public Works Department has initiated a feasibility study that seeks to develop a strategy to protect City beaches from the impacts of long-term shoreline erosion.  Our consultant (GHD) was hired to perform a preliminary engineering evaluation and feasibility study to consider options for beach sand replenishment and/or retention devices to stabilize and enhance the beach widths in the City.  GHD has begun the review and analysis of data and relevant global project examples and has developed six preliminary concepts to carry forward in the feasibility study. The goal of the study is to identify a beach replenishment/retention strategy that is environmentally sensitive, financially feasible and has a reasonable chance of being approved through the regulatory permitting process. More details. Food Scraps Recycling Webinar: Watch Online Now! Did you miss the live Food Scraps Recycling Virtual Workshop? The recorded workshop can now be viewed on the City’s YouTube page! The 90-minute workshop highlighted: Important information regarding the new Food Scraps Recycling Program Services available to businesses Food recovery and donation opportunities presented by San Diego Food System Alliance Zero waste kitchen demonstration from local restaurant The Plot Q&A session answered live by City Staff and Waste Management representatives Watch full video. Feed Hungry Kids! Donate to the Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive Benefiting the North County Food Bank October 1 - October 31 Every day, 1 in 5 kids faces hunger in North County. The North County Food Bank needs your help to provide nutritious food to households with children living in poverty. The Food Bank is seeking donations of peanut butter because it is an excellent source of protein for children in need. You can make a difference in the lives of your North County neighbors. Please donate jars of peanut butter virtually by shopping our Virtual Food Drive throughout the month of October. Donate now! Meet the Need Computer Drive Through October To meet the need of San Diego County students and families without home computers for distance learning during the pandemic, Cox Communications, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the San Diego County Office of Education, and San Diego Councilman Chris Cate, District 6 are joining together with Computers 2 Kids to rally businesses and the public countywide for a month-long computer drive to benefit local students. More details. Code Caleb 10 Year Celebration of Life Saving Program at Tri-City Medical Center (Source: Tri-City Medical Center and KUSI News) Ten years ago three-day-old Caleb Peltier arrived unresponsive and barely breathing at Tri-City Medical Center’s Emergency Department and was quickly diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The case was a catalyst for the hospital to create Code Caleb, a formal process that ensures all babies 60 days or younger in significant distress receive the same immediate, specialized care that saved Caleb’s life. After a decade of success with Code Caleb, numerous infants have been saved from Tri-City Medical Center staff’s swift response and succinct care protocol. Caleb along with several Tri-City Medical Center staff members celebrated his 10th birthday Monday on Zoom on Good Morning San Diego. More details. Virtual 2020 UC Riverside Inland Empire Economic Forecast Conference - Riding the Coronavirus Coaster: An Economic Outlook for 2021 Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online Event 2020 has been a year of unprecedented economic turbulence and painful civil unrest… and a rancorous presidential election is still on the way. What are the key takeaways from the past year’s trauma and what will 2021’s economy look like for the U.S., California, and the Inland Empire? More details and registration. The 2020 California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) Virtual Annual Statewide Convention Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Friday, October 16, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Online Event The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) would like to extend an invitation for you to attend the first-ever CHCC Virtual Annual Statewide Convention on Wednesday, Friday, October 14-16, 2020. We are excited about this virtual convention. The theme for this year's convention is "Momentum." The CHCC State Convention will include dynamic speakers and focus on business training seminars and the Chamber of Commerce executive workshops. Key topics and initiatives for the convention include Small Business Training, Small Business Development, Economic and Community Development, Local Chamber Resources, International Trade, Latina Empowerment, Procurement, and Corporate Diversity & Inclusion. More details and registration. Secure E-Commerce Workshop Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Online Event This training will focus on E-Commerce business and will cover: How to plan for an E-Commerce Business Secure online payment methods Compliance, Rules, and Regulations Overview Threats to security in E-Commerce & How to protect against threats More details and registration. 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Black Small Business Leaders Accelerator Program Founders First CDC is committed to creating an inclusive economy. With 70% of our alumni identifying as people of color, we are launching the San Diego Black Business Leaders Accelerator to help support Black-owned small businesses thrive. Through four (4) strategy-focused workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship, the program educates small businesses on how to scale their business, improve their business financial health, and become job creators. Graduates from this program will be matched with large company partners to explore minority small business contracting opportunities, receive professional accounting services, access to flexible funding, & the resources to experience 25% business growth, year-over-year. More details. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   AT&T Disaster Recovery - Customer Relief and Tips AT&T is committed to keeping their customers connected – even in the wake of unpredictable, catastrophic events. Their Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is one of the largest, and most advanced of its kind. Its sole purpose – to rapidly restore communications to areas affected by disasters. They prepare both the people and the network to ensure that AT&T can maintain vital communications for their customers and public safety before, during and after an event. More details. How SDG&E is Helping Business Customers During COVID-19 (Source: SDG&E) Many businesses, especially small businesses, are facing new challenges due to COVID-19 and still have ongoing expenses during the pandemic. SDG&E wants to help during these difficult times and offers these solutions and resources. More details.

Wednesday September 30, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Hoffbeck Consulting Angels and Gurus View More Returning Members Aquamarine Villas Coastal Academy and Coastal Academy High School Mission Auto Care Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying 10/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive 10/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Focus on Prop 20 and Local Education 10/1/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual OYPN Meeting 10/3/2020 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kurve Beauty Studio Grand Opening Party 10/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Use YouTube to Grow Your Business 10/6/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 10/12/2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony 10/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating New Class Action Lawsuit Fights California's Efforts to wWithhold Millions from Hundreds of Growing Public Schools A Partnership with Central Michigan State University Can Help Develop Your Employees NCTD Reaffirms Safety First Pledge by Joining the National Program to Protect Riders and Boost their Confidence in Riding Transit Legoland California Treats Kids to a Bricktacular Halloween in Miniland USA The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Back2School Program MiraCosta College Brings the Lab to Students During the Pandemic Call for Art Submissions at the Museum of Art - A Teeny Tiny Way to Make a Big Impact Read More

Open this email in your web browser Tell Congress that Small Business Needs Additional Funding to Survive! Tell your Congressional reps that Small Business needs additional funding to survive that offer financial and legal protections, and workforce development for small businesses, their employees, and the chambers of commerce and organizations who help them thrive. It is imperative that we help small businesses recover and get back up to full speed. The economy of our communities, states and nation depend on it. Use this page to send letters and tweets to your reps with just one click. Thank you for helping to save and reinvigorate our small business communities nationwide. Save Small Business! Tomorrow! Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Focus on Prop 20 and Local Education Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom This month's Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from Mayor Peter Weiss and Councilmember Ryan Keim on the importance of Proposition 20 on the November 3rd ballot. The proposition was designed to make changes to AB 109 (2011), Proposition 47 (2014), and Proposition 57 (2016)—three measures that were each intended to reduce the state’s prison inmate population. Read more on Prop 20 below. The forum will also feature a local education update. Dr. Julie Vitale, Oceanside Unified School District Superintendent will join us to provide an update on the upcoming OUSD School Bond Measure M and inform us on school reopening plans, distanced learning and how we can continue to work together as a community. Jodi Diamond, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside will join us to provide an update on their work – how they have pivoted, reopened and continued to provide for our youth during a pandemic. More details and registration. Candidates Forum Today: Tri-City Healthcare District Board Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chamber of Commerce for an informative forum with the Candidates for the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Directors. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 30th at 4pm via live Zoom Videoconference. Register today. Submit your questions. Kurve Beauty Studio Grand Opening Party This Saturday! Saturday, October 3, 2020 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Kurve Beauty Studio 403 Wisconsin Ave Ste. C Oceanside, CA 92054 Kurve Beauty Studio is so excited to finally announce that they will be having an official Grand Opening party for the Kurve Beauty Studio on Saturday, October 3rd from 4 PM - 9 PM! The studio will be open with door prizes, champagne and desserts and the back patio will feature live music and a bar. The celebration will be equipped with a registered nurse for the Botox Party which starts at 5pm (RSVP is required). An Arbonne consultant will also be handing out samples and answering questions about healthy lifestyle living including body lenses, body care and makeup! More details and registration. Last Chance to Register! Make Great Connections from Your Home at the Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's October Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, October 6th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers Present California's 49th Congressional District Candidate Forum The Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce are partnering with the League of Women Voters North County San Diego (LWVNCSD) to host a virtual pre-recorded forum for the upcoming US Congressional 49th District election. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters North County San Diego. The Forum for the 49th District candidates will be recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 using the Zoom Webinar platform. More details. Read the Fall Edition of the Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal - Focus on Business and Political Advocacy The fall edition of the Oceanside Chamber's Quarterly Business Journal is here! This edition features the Chamber's business and political advocacy items, highlighting specific endorsements and recommendations. Learn more about the Chamber's stance on Prop 20, Prop 22 and Prop 15 and their endorsements of Peter Weiss for District 4 and Ryan Keim of District 3. As always, the publication features member spotlights including Frontwave, MiraCosta College and Pro Kids. Read the full publication. Property Tax "Split Roll" a Grave Threat to California Agriculture By Ted Gaines California property owners have benefitted from Proposition 13 for so long, it’s hard to remember the time before it when property taxes shot up unpredictably year after year, forcing seniors from their homes, blowing up family budgets and crushing businesses. That ugly past could be in California’s future if the Proposition 15 “split roll” initiative passes this November. Defeating it must be the highest priority for the agriculture industry and everyone who cares about farming and ranching in California. 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. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. 15% off Suggested Retail Price for CalChamber Mandatory Compliance Products Available through the Oceanside Chamber The Oceanside Chamber is working with the CalChamber to provided mandatory compliance products at a discounted rate to businesses. Businesses are required to post a compliant Employment Poster in a conspicuous place in the workplace where all employees and applicants can see it. The poster also must include information about your workers’ compensation benefits, payday schedule and emergency contacts. You may need to order several to ensure that your business, branches and satellite offices are displaying the poster according to the law. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the state of California. If any of your company’s workers are Spanish-speaking, you will need to order the Spanish version. Other compliance products including the 2021 HR Handbook, the 2020 California Labor Law Digest and a pamphlets kit are also available. More details. Download Order Form. Calling All Young Professionals! Join us Tomorrow for our Monthly Oceanside Young Professionals Network Meeting Thursday, October 1, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Join us for our monthly Oceanside Young Professionals Meeting. The purpose of the Oceanside Young Professionals Network (OYPN) is to provide young professionals (suggested 40 years and under) the unique opportunities to build connections and develop professionally in addition to their Chamber membership. More details and registration. Feed Hungry Kids! Donate to the Scare Away Hunger Virtual Food Drive Benefitting the North County Food Bank October 1- October 31 Everyday, 1 in 5 kids faces hunger in North County. The North County Food Bank needs your help to provide nutritious food to households with children living in poverty. The Food Bank is seeking donations of peanut butter because it is an excellent source of protein for children in need. You can make a difference in the lives of your North County neighbors. Please donate jars of peanut butter virtually by shopping our Virtual Food Drive throughout the month of October. Donate now! Use YouTube to Grow Your Business Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), in the Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Grow with Google for a webinar series for CA small businesses. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. More details and registration. Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony Monday, October 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery 2935 San Luis Rey Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058 MedLeaf Delivery is Oceanside's first ever legal medical cannabis delivery service licensed by the city of Oceanside. Back in the fall of 2018, MedLeaf decided Oceanside was where they wanted to set up their first location, and they began the licensing process. As Oceanside locals, minority, veteran-owned, and women led, they have a vested interest in bettering the community and ending the stigma around cannabis. Medleaf opened their delivery service on July 10th and have been delivering happiness to their patients doors ever since! Learn more about the company, and register for the event.  Meet the Staff at the Chamber's Virtual New Member Orientation Friday, October 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Orientation happening Friday, October 16th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. We encourage all our attendees to grab a bite from a local Oceanside restaurant, and enjoy a casual meet and greet with our Chamber staff! More details and registration. North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Event On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need. More details. View sponsorship information. 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit Thursday & Friday November 12 - 13, 2020 Online Event The 2020 Virtual Insurance Diversity Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that includes: Matchmaking Roundtables, Resource Expo, and engaging webinars led by experts on the topics of race and diversity in the insurance industry, diversity in the boardroom, navigating the insurer procurement pathways, building resilience in business strategies, and much more! Join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you have internet access. Registration is free. More details and registration. Best Practices Webinar On-Demand: Learn how to Monetize Virtual Events, Fundraise and Increase Sales The Oceanside Chamber recently hosted the "Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising" webinar. Attendees heard from both AlphaGraphics Oceanside and Business Payroll Service who provided expert advice on how to increase sales during the pandemic, monetize virtual fundraising events and engage with audience members online. Watch video. Pure Water Oceanside Recycling Project Gets $69 Million EPA Loan The Pure Water Oceanside project is getting a $69 million loan from the U.S. EPA that will finance nearly half of the project’s construction cost. EPA officials announced the loan at an event today in Oceanside attended by federal, regional and local officials. The innovative water reuse project will purify recycled water to create a new source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and sustainable. It also will benefit the environment by reducing discharges into the Pacific Ocean. Construction and operation of the plant is expected to create 622 jobs. More details. Feasibility Study for Beach Sand Replenishment/Retention Devices The City of Oceanside Public Works Department has initiated a feasibility study that seeks to develop a strategy to protect City beaches from the impacts of long-term shoreline erosion.  Our consultant (GHD) was hired to perform a preliminary engineering evaluation and feasibility study to consider options for beach sand replenishment and/or retention devices to stabilize and enhance the beach widths in the City.  GHD has begun the review and analysis of data and relevant global project examples and has developed six preliminary concepts to carry forward in the feasibility study. The goal of the study is to identify a beach replenishment/retention strategy that is environmentally sensitive, financially feasible and has a reasonable chance of being approved through the regulatory permitting process. More details. Food Scraps Recycling Webinar: Watch Online Now! Did you miss the live Food Scraps Recycling Virtual Workshop? The recorded workshop can now be viewed on the City’s YouTube page! The 90-minute workshop highlighted: Important information regarding the new Food Scraps Recycling Program Services available to businesses Food recovery and donation opportunities presented by San Diego Food System Alliance Zero waste kitchen demonstration from local restaurant The Plot Q&A session answered live by City Staff and Waste Management representatives Watch full video. Waste Less, Enjoy More: A Virtual Workshop Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Green Oceanside and San Diego Food System Alliance are helping maximize weekly groceries while minimizing food waste. Within San Diego County, 500,000 tons of food end up in the landfill every year, while one pound of food creates the same emissions as 20% of the energy used daily in an average household. This waste of edible food represents loss of water, energy, and labor resources used to grow and transport this needed food. Many families are facing hunger for the first time as they navigate a global pandemic. With many families already facing food insecurity, the Green Oceanside team is providing tools and resources on maximizing food to last for the overall health and sustainability of the community. More details. City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Public Workshop/Webinar Series 2 Days Monday, October 5, 2020 and Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event We want to hear FROM YOU! Join the City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside team as we update our Zero Waste Plan! The City will be holding two virtual workshops to receive input as we develop zero waste goals and strategies. Local Businesses are encouraged to attend the Business Sustainability Workshop to learn more about the City’s zero waste progress and participate in an interactive discussion on future programs, regulatory impacts, service enhancement needs and the impacts of litter from single-use food service ware with a proposed Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance. Register for the Business Sustainability Workshop here. Oceanside Community Members are encouraged to attend the Public and Community Workshop to discuss the evolution of the City’s zero waste goals and progress the community has made towards reaching a 75-90% diversion rate. The workshop will address service enhancement needs, discuss future programming, gauge feedback on a Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance, as well as cover additional topics. Register for the Public and Community Workshop here. Black Small Business Leaders Accelerator Program Founders First CDC is committed to creating an inclusive economy. With 70% of our alumni identifying as people of color, we are launching the San Diego Black Business Leaders Accelerator to help support Black-owned small businesses thrive. Through four (4) strategy-focused workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship, the program educates small businesses on how to scale their business, improve their business financial health, and become job creators. Graduates from this program will be matched with large company partners to explore minority small business contracting opportunities, receive professional accounting services, access to flexible funding, & the resources to experience 25% business growth, year-over-year. More details. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat for Your Business (Source: SDG&E) We understand that it can be difficult to reduce your business’ monthly energy bill, but did you know incorporating smart thermostats in your business can help save both energy and money? Smart thermostats allow businesses to have greater control over energy use because temperatures can be controlled remotely. Businesses can run energy-efficient schedules and optimize their system performance, leading to a more predictable monthly bill. More details.

Wednesday September 23, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Political Advocacy Oceanside City Council Races District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim Ballot Measures Take Back our Streets! Save App-Based Jobs & Services The $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike Local Farms, Local Food, Local Benefits Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses Read Coalition Letter Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Welcome New Members Kurve Beauty Studio Lived Experiences, Inc View More Returning Members Medleaf Delivery Cynthia's Artistic Expressions Metroflex Gym Oceanside Friends of the Arts Ride Oside LLC SignArt Graphix View More Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 9/21/2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Attract More Customers Online Using Digital Tools and the Black-Owned Business Attribute 9/23/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Plates for 8 9/30/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Make Your Website Work for You 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying 10/1/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Focus on Prop 20 and Local Education 10/3/2020 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kurve Beauty Studio Grand Opening Party 10/7/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Use YouTube to Grow Your Business 10/6/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 10/8/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Senior Expo 10/12/2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony 10/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating MiraCosta College to Award More Than $266,250 in Fall 2020 Scholarships Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant for Emergency Food Program Quality Lock and Security Services Has Taken Over Pro-Tec Lock and Safe and is Ready to Serve You! City of Oceanside Awarded $69 Million WIFIA Loan From U.S. EPA for Pure Water Oceanside Project A Message from Jim Madaffer, Water Authority Board Chair - Threat Emerges to Reduce Water Supply Reliability, Fracture Region Read More

Open this email in your web browser New Law Expands CFRA to Small Business (Source:CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how employers should prepare for the newly signed family and medical leave law (SB 1383) that expands the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and takes effect on January 1, 2021. More details. Virtual Emerging Issues Forum: Focus on Prop 20 and Local Education Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom This month's Emerging Issues Forum will feature a presentation from Mayor Peter Weiss and Councilmember Ryan Keim on the importance of Proposition 20 on the November 3rd ballot. The proposition was designed to make changes to AB 109 (2011), Proposition 47 (2014), and Proposition 57 (2016)—three measures that were each intended to reduce the state’s prison inmate population. Read more on Prop 20 below. The forum will also feature a local education update. Dr. Julie Vitale, Oceanside Unified School District Superintendent will join us to provide an update on the upcoming OUSD School Bond Measure M and inform us on school reopening plans, distanced learning and how we can continue to work together as a community. Jodi Diamond, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside will join us to provide an update on their work – how they have pivoted, reopened and continued to provide for our youth during a pandemic. More details and registration. Candidates Forum: Tri-City Healthcare District Board Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chamber of Commerce for an informative forum with the Candidates for the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Directors. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 30th at 4pm via live Zoom Videoconference. Register today. Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers Present California's 49th Congressional District Candidate Forum The Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce are partnering with the League of Women Voters North County San Diego (LWVNCSD) to host a virtual pre-recorded forum for the upcoming US Congressional 49th District election. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters North County San Diego. The Forum for the 49th District candidates will be recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 using the Zoom Webinar platform. 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. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. #GrowWithGoogle Small Business Workshop Series Join the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), in the Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Grow with Google for a webinar series for CA small businesses. Make Your Website Work for You Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. More details and registration. Use YouTube to Grow Your Business Wednesday, October 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. More details and registration. Kurve Beauty Studio Grand Opening Party Saturday, October 3, 2020 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Kurve Beauty Studio 403 Wisconsin Ave Ste. C Oceanside, CA 92054 Kurve Beauty Studio is so excited to finally announce that they will be having an official Grand Opening party for the Kurve Beauty Studio on Saturday, October 3rd from 4 PM - 9 PM! The studio will be open with door prizes, champagne and desserts and the back patio will feature live music and a bar. The celebration will be equipped with a registered nurse for the Botox Party which starts at 5pm (RSVP is required). An Arbonne consultant will also be handing out samples and answering questions about healthy lifestyle living including body lenses, body care and makeup! More details and registration. Make Great Connections from Your Home at the Chamber's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's October Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, October 6th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. Booth Space Available for the 2020 Oceanside Senior Expo Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Senior Expo will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, in downtown Oceanside.   This popular event will feature 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, registration and sponsorship information. Medleaf Delivery Grand Opening Ceremony Monday, October 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medleaf Delivery 2935 San Luis Rey Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058 MedLeaf Delivery is Oceanside's first ever legal medical cannabis delivery service licensed by the city of Oceanside. Back in the fall of 2018, MedLeaf decided Oceanside was where they wanted to set up their first location, and they began the licensing process. As Oceanside locals, minority, veteran-owned, and women led, they have a vested interest in bettering the community and ending the stigma around cannabis. Medleaf opened their delivery service on July 10th and have been delivering happiness to their patients doors ever since! Learn more about the company, and register for the event.  Meet the Staff at the Chamber's Virtual New Member Orientation Friday, October 16, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Our new member orientation has moved online! Check out our New Member Orientation happening Friday, October 16th from 9-10am on Zoom. Our Oceanside Chamber team will offer an overview of programs you can utilize to help your business grow this year. We encourage all our attendees to grab a bite from a local Oceanside restaurant, and enjoy a casual meet and greet with our Chamber staff! More details and registration. North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Event On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need. More details. View sponsorship information. Oceanside Police Chief Survey After 36 years in law enforcement, Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy announced in July that he plans to retire. McCoy has served as Oceanside’s Police Chief since January 2006 and is the longest serving Police Chief in the history of the department. The City of Oceanside developed a survey in order to gather input from the community. The survey is available in English and Spanish, and hard copies will be available at various public counters in the City. The recruitment process for the Police Chief is paused while the City conducts this survey. The survey results will help to inform the next steps in the process. More details. Pure Water Oceanside Recycling Project Gets $69 Million EPA Loan The Pure Water Oceanside project is getting a $69 million loan from the U.S. EPA that will finance nearly half of the project’s construction cost. EPA officials announced the loan at an event today in Oceanside attended by federal, regional and local officials. The innovative water reuse project will purify recycled water to create a new source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and sustainable. It also will benefit the environment by reducing discharges into the Pacific Ocean. Construction and operation of the plant is expected to create 622 jobs. More details. Feasibility Study for Beach Sand Replenishment/Retention Devices The City of Oceanside Public Works Department has initiated a feasibility study that seeks to develop a strategy to protect City beaches from the impacts of long-term shoreline erosion.  Our consultant (GHD) was hired to perform a preliminary engineering evaluation and feasibility study to consider options for beach sand replenishment and/or retention devices to stabilize and enhance the beach widths in the City.  GHD has begun the review and analysis of data and relevant global project examples and has developed six preliminary concepts to carry forward in the feasibility study. The goal of the study is to identify a beach replenishment/retention strategy that is environmentally sensitive, financially feasible and has a reasonable chance of being approved through the regulatory permitting process. More details. Food Scraps Recycling Webinar: Watch Online Now! Did you miss the live Food Scraps Recycling Virtual Workshop? The recorded workshop can now be viewed on the City’s YouTube page! The 90-minute workshop highlighted: Important information regarding the new Food Scraps Recycling Program Services available to businesses Food recovery and donation opportunities presented by San Diego Food System Alliance Zero waste kitchen demonstration from local restaurant The Plot Q&A session answered live by City Staff and Waste Management representatives Watch full video. Waste Less, Enjoy More: A Virtual Workshop Wednesday, September 30, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Green Oceanside and San Diego Food System Alliance are helping maximize weekly groceries while minimizing food waste. Within San Diego County, 500,000 tons of food end up in the landfill every year, while one pound of food creates the same emissions as 20% of the energy used daily in an average household. This waste of edible food represents loss of water, energy, and labor resources used to grow and transport this needed food. Many families are facing hunger for the first time as they navigate a global pandemic. With many families already facing food insecurity, the Green Oceanside team is providing tools and resources on maximizing food to last for the overall health and sustainability of the community. More details. City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Public Workshop/Webinar Series 2 Days Monday, October 5, 2020 and Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event We want to hear FROM YOU! Join the City of Oceanside’s Green Oceanside team as we update our Zero Waste Plan! The City will be holding two virtual workshops to receive input as we develop zero waste goals and strategies. Local Businesses are encouraged to attend the Business Sustainability Workshop to learn more about the City’s zero waste progress and participate in an interactive discussion on future programs, regulatory impacts, service enhancement needs and the impacts of litter from single-use food service ware with a proposed Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance. Register for the Business Sustainability Workshop here. Oceanside Community Members are encouraged to attend the Public and Community Workshop to discuss the evolution of the City’s zero waste goals and progress the community has made towards reaching a 75-90% diversion rate. The workshop will address service enhancement needs, discuss future programming, gauge feedback on a Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance, as well as cover additional topics. Register for the Public and Community Workshop here. Black Small Business Leaders Accelerator Program Founders First CDC is committed to creating an inclusive economy. With 70% of our alumni identifying as people of color, we are launching the San Diego Black Business Leaders Accelerator to help support Black-owned small businesses thrive. Through four (4) strategy-focused workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship, the program educates small businesses on how to scale their business, improve their business financial health, and become job creators. Graduates from this program will be matched with large company partners to explore minority small business contracting opportunities, receive professional accounting services, access to flexible funding, & the resources to experience 25% business growth, year-over-year. More details. Kaiser Permanente Sponsors Mini-MBA Program Kaiser Permanente San Diego is partnering with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to support small businesses, with the goal of increasing high quality jobs and improving community health in underserved communities. Kaiser Permanente sponsors the organization’s Inner-City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, which offers local business owners a tuition-free, 40-hour mini-MBA program that combines executive education, webinars, coaching, and avenues to seek capital. More details. Don’t Get Scammed Next Time You Stream a Movie By District Attorney Summer Stephan With COVID-19 keeping many families at home, streaming services have become a popular way to pass the time. Services such Netflix, Hulu, and Disney-plus allow folks to quarantine at home without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, scammers have taken note of the rise in streaming service users and have sought to exploit the growing market. More details. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Tri-City's Hospital Foundation's Wigs for Hope Fundraiser (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) The Wigs For Hope program fundraiser through Tri-City Hospital Foundation has made amazing progress in less than a month and is currently 64% towards the goal! Through the Wigs for Hope program, Tri-City Medical Center has been providing free custom wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy for over a decade. For those fighting cancer, wigs are more than just hair; they provide a sense of normalcy and consistency during cancer treatment and gives some privacy by preventing people from asking questions about their diagnosis. Help us spread the word by forwarding this email and challenging friends to match your donation! Click here to donate and share why you're supporting Wigs For Hope.  Ways to Save Cash on Your SDG&E Bill? (Source: SDG&E) Get a complimentary energy assessment through SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions Program. Small to mid-size business customers receive an onsite, no-cost energy audit with a customized report of energy-saving improvements. Contractors install products at no cost and offer other products at a discount. You may also qualify for no- or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades. More details. Virtual Open House: Talk Directly to Our SBDC Advisors Monday, September 28, 2020 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Online Event America’s Small Business owners are facing an unprecedented economic downturn. If your business is currently tackling challenges & you are looking for guidance and support at no charge, then join us! Talk directly to our SBDC advisors who can provide guidance on addressing your business challenges. Zoom link. Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive Hosted by the Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals have teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 or to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details.

Wednesday September 16, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members The UPS Store 7254 View More Returning Members Freedom Dogs Health Insurance Plan Experts Navy Federal Credit Union Syndicate Vapes Tri-City House of Dentistry Trimco View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 9/16/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 9/16/2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual CBAD Happy Hour with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce 9/18/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising 9/21/2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Attract More Customers Online Using Digital Tools and the Black-Owned Business Attribute 9/23/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Plates for 8 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying 10/6/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 10/8/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Oceanside Senior Expo 10/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Virtual New Member Breakfast Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating National Voter Registration Day Activities Oceanside Public Library to Reopen for Grab and Go Service Join Wounded Warriors Homes for Its 6th Annual Fairways for Veterans Golf Fundraiser, for the First Time in a Virtual Format A Message from Jim Madaffer, Water Authority Board Chair - Help Us Reduce Water Read More

Open this email in your web browser How Part-Time Return to Work Affects Employee’s UI Benefits (Source: CalChamber) Rather than looking at the number of hours worked, California adjusts UI benefits based on what the employee’s earnings are when she returns to partial work. When an employee is receiving UI benefits and then begins to work some limited hours again, she must report her earnings every two weeks to the Employment Development Department (EDD). More details. Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber is part of a coalition of 20 business organizations that have reached out to San Diego County leadership regarding reopening requirements in the latest public health orders. If you are concerned about the survival of small businesses in San Diego County, we ask you to join our efforts in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to ease re-opening restrictions on our businesses. In the most recent County public health orders, there are specific requirements related to indoor dining that were added by the San Diego County Public Health Department and not required by the State of California. The State requirements are already burdensome enough to our local businesses. Additional requirements from our County health officials will only increase the likelihood that many of our small businesses will ultimately fail. We are asking County leaders to refrain from any additional requirements on our small businesses that were not mandated by the State, and to remove those they have already put in place. Take Action Today Read Coalition Letter Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise to help our small businesses. As a member of the Save Small Business Coalition, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has been feverishly working behind the scenes to align our objectives to truly have an impact in what happens in Congress to support our business community. More details. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, Provides Insight on Plans for the Future Growth of Oceanside The Oceanside Chamber had the opportunity to connect virtually with District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, to discuss what qualifies him as a representative for both the people of District 4 and the City of Oceanside as a whole. As the current Mayor of Oceanside, Peter Weiss has years of experience and knowledge in dealing with Oceanside's most complex issues including the homeless crisis, public safety, code enforcement and beach sand. The interview delves into Weiss's dedication to maintaining a stable and positive investment environment as he works towards enhancing the services provided to the Oceanside community and growing our business climate. Watch full interview. District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim, Discusses His Approach to Solving Oceanside's Complex Issues The Oceanside Chamber connected with District 3 Candidate Ryan Keim to hear his thoughts on how to tackle important issues within the Oceanside Community. As a former Oceanside Police Officer, Keim offers a unique perspective on how to handle complex topics including the homeless crisis and general public safety. Additionally, Keim discusses how he plans to support and promote Oceanside's small businesses as the state moves through the COVID pandemic. Watch full interview. Yes on Prop 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services Prop 22 on California’s November ballot is needed to save hundreds of thousands of jobs for app-based drivers, and app-based food delivery and rideshare services that millions now rely on. That’s because drastic legislation passed by Sacramento politicians puts these services at risk of shut down. More details. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Virtual CBAD Happy Hour with the OCC Tonight! Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for a virtual September CBAD Happy Hour from 5 PM to 6 PM on Wednesday, September 16. Come make new connections, develop your referral channels, and have some fun! More details and registration. Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar This Friday! Friday, September 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside Chamber as we host three exclusive presenters from the Oceanside business community on Friday, September 18th from 9 AM - 10 AM via Zoom. With years of experiences and unique attributes, our three presenters, Chris Weiner, Outside Sales Manager for Alphagraphics Oceanside, Erika Rodriguez, Marketing Specialist for Alphagraphics and Romeo Dalmacio with Business Payroll Services, bring a wealth of knowledge to share during our Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar. More details on presenters and registration. In-Person Plates for 8: Meet for Dinner Wednesday, September 23, 2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Locations Provided After Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon or dinner. The dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 23th from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. These small group events will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register for either date and for more information on meeting details and availability. Booth Space Available for the 2020 Oceanside Senior Expo Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Senior Expo will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, in downtown Oceanside.   This popular event will feature 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, registration and sponsorship information. North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Event On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need. More details. View sponsorship information. Oceanside Police Chief Survey After 36 years in law enforcement, Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy announced in July that he plans to retire. McCoy has served as Oceanside’s Police Chief since January 2006 and is the longest serving Police Chief in the history of the department. The City of Oceanside developed a survey in order to gather input from the community. The survey is available in English and Spanish, and hard copies will be available at various public counters in the City. The recruitment process for the Police Chief is paused while the City conducts this survey. The survey results will help to inform the next steps in the process. More details. Food Scraps Recycling Webinar: Watch Online Now! Did you miss the live Food Scraps Recycling Virtual Workshop? The recorded workshop can now be viewed on the City’s YouTube page! The 90-minute workshop highlighted: Important information regarding the new Food Scraps Recycling Program Services available to businesses Food recovery and donation opportunities presented by San Diego Food System Alliance Zero waste kitchen demonstration from local restaurant The Plot Q&A session answered live by City Staff and Waste Management representatives Watch full video. City of Oceanside Special Announcement Live Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Online Event Please join the City of Oceanside live on Facebook this Thursday, September 17th at 10:30 AM for a special announcement during a press conference with speakers including U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator David Ross, U.S. Representative Mike Levin, City of Oceanside representatives and other regional leaders joining us virtually on the big screen! To view, simply go to the City of Oceanside's Facebook page at 10:30 AM to view the conference. Link to conference. Best Practices: The CCPA and What It Means for Your Business - Watch On-Demand Now The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed as law on June 28, 2019 and became effective on January 1st, 2020. Since enforcement from the California Attorney General started in July, CCPA class action litigation involving the new law is increasing. The CCPA affects businesses operating in California and meet the basic criteria. This webinar will help you understand the CCPA, who it affects most, and best practices to navigating the recent changes. More details.  Black Small Business Leaders Accelerator Program Founders First CDC is committed to creating an inclusive economy. With 70% of our alumni identifying as people of color, we are launching the San Diego Black Business Leaders Accelerator to help support Black-owned small businesses thrive. Through four (4) strategy-focused workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship, the program educates small businesses on how to scale their business, improve their business financial health, and become job creators. Graduates from this program will be matched with large company partners to explore minority small business contracting opportunities, receive professional accounting services, access to flexible funding, & the resources to experience 25% business growth, year-over-year. More details. Kaiser Permanente Sponsors Mini-MBA Program Kaiser Permanente San Diego is partnering with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to support small businesses, with the goal of increasing high quality jobs and improving community health in underserved communities. Kaiser Permanente sponsors the organization’s Inner-City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, which offers local business owners a tuition-free, 40-hour mini-MBA program that combines executive education, webinars, coaching, and avenues to seek capital. More details. Don’t Get Scammed Next Time You Stream a Movie By District Attorney Summer Stephan With COVID-19 keeping many families at home, streaming services have become a popular way to pass the time. Services such Netflix, Hulu, and Disney-plus allow folks to quarantine at home without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, scammers have taken note of the rise in streaming service users and have sought to exploit the growing market. More details. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Tri-City's Hospital Foundation's Wigs for Hope Fundraiser (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) The Wigs For Hope program fundraiser through Tri-City Hospital Foundation has made amazing progress in less than a month and is currently 64% towards the goal! Through the Wigs for Hope program, Tri-City Medical Center has been providing free custom wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy for over a decade. For those fighting cancer, wigs are more than just hair; they provide a sense of normalcy and consistency during cancer treatment and gives some privacy by preventing people from asking questions about their diagnosis. Help us spread the word by forwarding this email and challenging friends to match your donation! Click here to donate and share why you're supporting Wigs For Hope.  Are You Taking Advantage of SDG&E's No-Cost Classes? (Source: SDG&E) Enroll in one of SDG&E’s many no-cost energy educational webinars from the comfort of your home or office. In fact, a great HVAC 4-part webinar series starts on September 1 through September 10. Each class will be cast from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Adjustable speed drives (ASDs) are found in commercial, process and industrial facilities. ASDs are used to modulate the speed of operations, which can save on energy costs. This class will cover system fundamentals including load types, flow control for pumps and fans and adjusting motor speed with ASDs. All techniques discussed will be practical and proven approaches. More details. San Diego Angel Conference: E-Track Hosted by the San Diego Small Business Development Center Entire Series Starting September 9, 2020 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online Event Join us for the entire Entrepreneurs Track of the San Diego Angel Conference. Each week, founders gather, network, and explore topics critical to successfully raising money from angel investors. The Entrepreneurs Track culminates with the application deadline on December 16, 2020. Those who apply will compete for a $200,000* investment from ~40 SEC accredited investors. *Amount of investment depends on the number of units purchased by investors. More details and series registration. Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive Hosted by the Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals have teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 or to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details.

Wednesday September 9, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Green Pacs Capitcal Partners (GCP) Nimbletoad View More Returning Members CalPacifica Marketing Group Felix's BBQ with Soul Minuteman Press Stellar Solar View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Chamber Job Portal Chamber Events Calendar 9/09/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Chambers Virtual Mixer 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 9/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Investing 101 9/16/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 9/16/2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Virtual CBAD Happy Hour with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce 9/18/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising 9/21/2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Attract More Customers Online Using Digital Tools and the Black-Owned Business Attribute 9/23/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Plates for 8 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating National Voter Registration Day Activities Oceanside Public Library to Reopen for Grab and Go Service Join Wounded Warriors Homes for Its 6th Annual Fairways for Veterans Golf Fundraiser, for the First Time in a Virtual Format A Message from Jim Madaffer, Water Authority Board Chair - Help Us Reduce Water Read More

Open this email in your web browser Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber is part of a coalition of 20 business organizations that have reached out to San Diego County leadership regarding reopening requirements in the latest public health orders. If you are concerned about the survival of small businesses in San Diego County, we ask you to join our efforts in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to ease re-opening restrictions on our businesses. In the most recent County public health orders, there are specific requirements related to indoor dining that were added by the San Diego County Public Health Department and not required by the State of California. The State requirements are already burdensome enough to our local businesses. Additional requirements from our County health officials will only increase the likelihood that many of our small businesses will ultimately fail. We are asking County leaders to refrain from any additional requirements on our small businesses that were not mandated by the State, and to remove those they have already put in place. Take Action Today Read Coalition Letter Legislature Fumbles Chance to Boost Economic Recovery (Source: CalChamber) The California Legislature fumbled a chance to boost economic recovery in the state by choosing the easy path: business-as-usual. Facing the three horsemen of the CApocalypse – pandemic, economic collapse, and social unrest – the Legislature instead took refuge in the warm embrace of its special interests, legislating as if millions of residents weren’t jobless and thousands of small businesses were not bankrupted. More details. Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise to help our small businesses. As a member of the Save Small Business Coalition, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has been feverishly working behind the scenes to align our objectives to truly have an impact in what happens in Congress to support our business community. More details. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, Provides Insight on Plans for the Future Growth of Oceanside The Oceanside Chamber had the opportunity to connect virtually with District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, to discuss what qualifies him as a representative for both the people of District 4 and the City of Oceanside as a whole. As the current Mayor of Oceanside, Peter Weiss has years of experience and knowledge in dealing with Oceanside's most complex issues including the homeless crisis, public safety, code enforcement and beach sand. The interview delves into Weiss's dedication to maintaining a stable and positive investment environment as he works towards enhancing the services provided to the Oceanside community and growing our business climate. Watch full interview. District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim, Discusses His Approach to Solving Oceanside's Complex Issues The Oceanside Chamber connected with District 3 Candidate Ryan Keim to hear his thoughts on how to tackle important issues within the Oceanside Community. As a former Oceanside Police Officer, Keim offers a unique perspective on how to handle complex topics including the homeless crisis and general public safety. Additionally, Keim discusses how he plans to support and promote Oceanside's small businesses as the state moves through the COVID pandemic. Watch full interview. Yes on Prop 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services Prop 22 on California’s November ballot is needed to save hundreds of thousands of jobs for app-based drivers, and app-based food delivery and rideshare services that millions now rely on. That’s because drastic legislation passed by Sacramento politicians puts these services at risk of shut down. More details. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Best Practices: The CCPA and What It Means for Your Business - Watch On-Demand Now The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed as law on June 28, 2019 and became effective on January 1st, 2020. Since enforcement from the California Attorney General started in July, CCPA class action litigation involving the new law is increasing. The CCPA affects businesses operating in California and meet the basic criteria. This webinar will help you understand the CCPA, who it affects most, and best practices to navigating the recent changes. More details. Virtual Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom 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 month, attendees will hear from Col Daniel M. Whitley, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton who will provide a self introduction and update on Camp Pendleton. Megan Hartwell, Lead Operation Bigs Coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County will be the guest speaker. More details and registration. Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive Hosted by the Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals have teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 or to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details. North County Chambers Virtual Mixer Tonight! Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a fun and engaging Business After 5 Mixer. We are looking forward to connecting with our members and future/non-members in the Oceanside, Vista and Escondido Chambers for a joint mixer. In this unique networking opportunity you'll be able to connect via Zoom with each participant and share your contact information in the chat. We will also be utilizing the breakout room feature, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the participants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chambers while meeting our North County business community. More details and registration. In-Person Plates for 8: Meet for Lunch or Dinner Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM Locations Provided After Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon or dinner. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 16th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. These small group events will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register for either date and for more information on meeting details and availability. Virtual CBAD Happy Hour with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for a virtual September CBAD Happy Hour from 5 PM to 6 PM on Wednesday, September 16. Come make new connections, develop your referral channels, and have some fun! More details and registration. Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar Friday, September 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside Chamber as we host three exclusive presenters from the Oceanside business community on Friday, September 18th from 9 AM - 10 AM via Zoom. With years of experiences and unique attributes, our three presenters, Chris Weiner, Outside Sales Manager for Alphagraphics Oceanside, Erika Rodriguez, Marketing Specialist for Alphagraphics and Romeo Dalmacio with Business Payroll Services, bring a wealth of knowledge to share during our Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar. More details on presenters and registration. Booth Space Available for the 2020 Oceanside Senior Expo Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Senior Expo will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, in downtown Oceanside.   This popular event will feature 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, registration and sponsorship information. North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Event On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need. More details. View sponsorship information. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Check out the Digital Version of the 2020 Best of Oceanside City Map The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce publishes the Best of Oceanside City Map annually. Digital maps are available online through the Chamber's electronic publishing channel on ISSUU or on our website. Not only does the map provide a detailed layout of Oceanside, it also features various Oceanside businesses. While COVID-19 has eliminated the option for community members to grab their copy from the Oceanside Chamber itself, the annual map will be available at select locations in Oceanside including Visit Oceanside and a variety of hotels in the area. Check it out digital, or let us know if you’d like one! More details.   Tri-City's Hospital Foundation's Wigs for Hope Fundraiser (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) The