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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
​Oceanside Chamber Update March 20, 2019

OCC Weekly Enewsletter

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! SoCal Softwash Tait Consulting, Inc Mindful Rejuvenation ​​​​​​​​​​Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Classic Chariots Gilead Harbor Fish & Chips La Quinta Inn Oceanside Oceanside Tattoo "The Arcade" Prince of Peace Abbey Prohibition Brewing Company Ramada Inn Oceanside Slight Edge Hair Salon Upper Crust Pizza Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside Granted $25,000 by Rite Aid Foundation KidCents to Promote Healthy Lifestyles   Oceanside's Parks and Recreation Spring Activity Guide   Women Breaking Boundaries: Lisa Ling Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Membership Development Representative ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/16/2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MetroFlexGym One Year Anniversary Celebration 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop-Make Your Website Work for You  3/23/2019 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2nd Annual Goat for Joe Golf Classic 3/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN 1st Annual Puzzle Competition 3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/29/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OMC Webcast: Solving Problems with Design 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/6-4/7/2019 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM Relay for Life 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/13/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saluting Our Wounded Warriors Event 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop - Tips for Measuring Online Success 5/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser CalChamber Launches The Workplace Podcast: First Episode Discusses Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Source: CalChamber) Today the California Chamber of Commerce launched The Workplace, a podcast that provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and employees. Episodes will be released each Wednesday and include discussions about California employment laws, legislative proposals, and national and state politics.Episode 1 deals with sexual harassment in the workplace and features Erika Frank, CalChamber executive vice president, legal affairs and general counsel, and Laura Curtis, CalChamber policy advocate.  The two experts discuss what constitutes harassment in the workplace, the impact of the #MeToo movement and ways employers can lead the charge to prevent unwanted conduct. More details. Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber   928 N. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. Our March meeting will feature presentations from Hisako Sonethavilay of Blue Star Families and Melinda Gomez, Program Manager, Hiring Our Heroes. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month(odd numbered months), from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details.  2nd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 23, 2019 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Drive  Oceanside, CA 92056 The annual Goat For Joe Golf Tournament and BBQ is a fundraising event orchestrated by Dana and Andrea Albert through the San Marcos Rotary Club Foundation.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez who passed away by suicide in March 2017.  There are several families in North County San Diego that may have a "Joe" in their lives that is struggling with mental illness such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, schizofrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other debilitating behavioral health issues. More details. Coast Highway Corridor Study: Status Update In 2009, the City of Oceanside adopted the Coast Highway Vision and Strategic Plan. This plan serves as a blueprint for the revitalization and enhancement of the Coast Highway corridor between Harbor Drive in the north and Buena Vista Lagoon in the south. The Vision and Strategic Plan includes several recommendations to transform Coast Highway from an auto-oriented thoroughfare into a "complete street" that serves all modes of transportation from automobiles to pedestrians to bicyclists and transit vehicles. In 2014, the City of Oceanside initiated a study and design project for the street enhancements and changes proposed as part of the Vision and Strategic Plan. This project, called the Coast Highway Corridor Study, will assess existing and future transportation conditions along the corridor and on surrounding streets in order to identify the preferred approach to implementing the recommendations contained in the 2009 Coast Highway Vision and Strategic Plan. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  MetroFlex Gym 1 Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Metroflex Gym 318 N. Horne St. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us Saturday, March 16th for the One Year Anniversary Party for Metroflex Oceanside at 318 N. Horne St.! The event runs from 10am-3pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony kicking off at 11:30am. Come celebrate the year of success for this locally veteran-owned business, test your might in our competitive events (bench press, deadlifts, pull-ups, tire-flip, and stone carry!  OR you can test your body fat in the hydrostatic dunk tank (Signups are 1 week prior to the event at this location). Multiple supplement companies and local vendors will be present sampling their wares! This event will also feature a Police Gauntlet Truck with Oceanside PD and deliciously nutritious grub from Simply Prepped Nutrition. See you there! Event Page. Google Workshop: Make Your Website Work for You Thursday, March 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 In this session, we will talk about strategies to build or improve an existing website. Whether you’ve had a website for 10 years or you’re just getting started, this workshop will give you the information you need to plan, create—or recreate—your site to accomplish business goals. Over 50 percent of global internet traffic is on mobile devices and over 70 to 56 percent of that traffic is devoted to transactional oriented searches (searchers want to buy something). As a small business, are you willing to ignore that market for your business?  Google has devoted considerable resources to provide information and tools to help you tap into that market and Oceanside Chamber is presenting targeted Google sessions that cover these topics and tools. More details. Experience Oceanside's World of Water  Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00AM - 1:00PM San Luis Rey Wastewater Plant  3950 N. River Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the City of Oceanside's World of Water Experience March 23rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tour the facility and learn about Pure Water. Plant a take home succulent. Win Green Oceanside games and prizes. Find out how to read your water meter. Arts and crafts for available for the whole family. Enjoy water operation demonstrations. Learn about water, water reuse and Pure Water Oceanside — a new source of water! Pure Water Oceanside will purify recycled water to create a new, local source of high-quality drinking water for Oceanside that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The city’s program will produce enough water to provide more than 30% of the city’s water supply. More details. OYPN's 1st Annual Puzzle Competition Wednesday, March 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Stone Brewing Co. 310 N Tremont St. Oceanside, CA 92054 Are you up for a little competition? Join the Oceanside Young Professional Network as they host their first Annual Puzzle Completion at Stone Brewing in Oceanside on March 27th from 5pm-7pm. Pre-register with discounted pricing online today! Tickets are $30 for a team of 4 or $10 for individuals online. All teams will compete in a 500pc competition before the 2 winning teams move on to the final 1000pc competition. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to a local nonprofit. No experience necessary. Come out and meet fellow young professionals and support a good cause! Each team member competing will receive a free event T-shirt. Winning team members in the final round will receive gift baskets from participating sponsors! Register here! Relay for Life of Oceanside  Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM MiraCosta College Track & Field 1 Barnard Dr. Oceanside, CA 92056 The Relay For Life movement is American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. From team members to volunteers, we all want to remember those we’ve lost, help those affected today, and give us a home team advantage against cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer through this fun and inspirational event, we can accomplish anything. More details. 6th Annual North County Economic Summit Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM California State University San Marcos - University Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 Join us April 10th for our 6th Annual North County Economic Summit The Summit is the main event for San Diego North Economic Development Council and your attendance and support helps us execute on our core mission of economic development: Marketing the region, Assisting North County companies as they expand and grow, and Connecting employers and educators to strengthen the region's workforce. Chamber members are eligible for a discounted price that is just $5 more than SDNEDC investors ($95). Email Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber, for your exclusive promo code. More details. Arrowood Golf Course Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Thursday, March 7th, Arrowood Golf Course announced that the most challenging finishing stretch of golf in North County San Diego now has a name, The Quandary. The name was revealed at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Also, in attendance were a few local dignitaries who will help us christen the new name. In addition to unveiling the new name and sign on the 15th tee, the event also included hors d’oeuvres with a ‘Horse Race’ style competition for the contestants to participate in to follow. More photos. IRS: Be Vigilant Against Phone Scams Annual 'Dirty Dozen' List Continues As the April filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. Phone scams or “vishing” (voice phishing) continue to pose a major threat. The scam has cost thousands of people millions of dollars in recent years, and the IRS continues to see variations on these aggressive calling schemes. Phone scams again made the IRS’ Dirty Dozen list, an annual compilation of some of the schemes that threaten taxpayers not only during filing season but throughout the year. More details. One More Customer Webcast: Solving Problems with Design Friday, March 29, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 When you think of the word ‘design,’ what comes to mind? Aesthetics? Graphics? Sure – but there’s so much more! Tune in to this episode as Zach Pousman shares how to use the concepts of ‘design’ and ‘design thinking’ to: •    Solve real business problems •    Collect data and understand your customers •    Craft a process to help your customers achieve their goals •    Grow your business as a result The guest speaker for this event is Zach Pousman. Zacho leads the team at Helpfully, and serves as a convener for today’s best talent and tomorrow’s best ideas. Zach has a background deep in theory- and practice-centered work in Human Computer Interaction. More details. Getting Started with Marketing Automation Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hello Betty Fish House RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansdieChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
​Oceanside Chamber Update March 6, 2019

OCC Weekly Enewsletter

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Fat Joe's O'side Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Oceanside Harbor District Women's Resource Center ORCO Block Pacific View Charter School 101 Bagels & Subs YSR CPA Group PC Oceanside Live Scan, Inc The Learning Experience Oceanside Airport Association Oceanside Security Agency ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half-Marathon John Boyer Elected to Scripps Board of Trustees The Oceanside Theatre Company Teams with Autism Community to Raise Awareness Ready to Drive Electric? Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Membership Development Representative ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/7/2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arrowood Golf Course Ribbon Cutting 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/16/2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MetroFlexGym One Year Anniversary Celebration 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop-Make Your Website Work for You  3/23/2019 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2nd Annual Goat for Joe Golf Classic 3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/13/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saluting Our Wounded Warriors Event 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop - Tips for Measuring Online Success 5/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser The Oceanside Chamber Votes to Support North River Farms The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is committed to playing a vital role in the well-being of our community. In February, the chamber voted to support the proposed North River Farms development in eastern Oceanside, in part because of the positive opportunities it will create to meet our housing and employment objectives. Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton says, “As we look to our future it is imperative that we implement lifestyle supportive housing to attract and retain our workforce.” Your support is needed prior to the March 13th City Council Meeting. More details. Emerging Issues Forum Tomorrow Morning! Thursday, March 07, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. At our March meeting, Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner for the City of Oceanside will provide an update on the City's Local Coastal Program. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Military Affairs Forum Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber   928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. Our March meeting will feature presentations from Meredith M. Lozar of Blue Star Families and Melinda Gomez, Program Manager of Corporate Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month(odd numbered months), from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Tips for Business Owners Frustrated with Transient Activity Last Friday, Sgt. Jim Ridenour, head of Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team (Homeless Outreach Team) spoke to members of the Oceanside Chamber regarding the transient activity here in Oceanside. This topic has been of great concern and regularly discussion amongst members, and the Chamber felt it was necessary to hold a workshop informing business owners and community members alike about the current transient situation and offer some solutions. Sgt. Jim spoke about the causes behind the increase, the strides Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team has taken to combat this issue, and recommendations for community members to follow that will reduce the number of transient run ins and help his team track the transient population’s whereabouts and hotspots. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Saturday, January 19th Otterlei Coastal celebrated their grand opening at their new location at 250 Mission Ave. Having lived in Hawaii for 12 years, Greg and Stacey Holmes developed a passion for coastal decor. In April of 2018, they decided to turn their passion into a business, opening Otterlei Coastal, an "anything and everything" shop for beached themed home decor. Stacey and Greg personally select every product with an emphasis on their eye for Hawaiian inspiration. Otterlei Coastal, deriving from Stacey's love for otters and a lei, prides itself in bringing a taste of Hawaii to Oceanside, and hopes to bring the Aloha to every customer's experience! More Photos. Arrowood Golf Course Last Four Holes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arrowood Golf Course 5201A Village Dr. Oceanside, CA 92057 Arrowood Golf Course is happy to announce that the most challenging finishing stretch of golf in north county San Diego now has a name. In a private ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at the course on March 7, 2019 at 4 O’clock the course will unveil the new name with a sign that marks the beginning of the final 4 hole stretch near the 15th tee box. The ceremony will be attended by contestants whose submission for the new name were selected as one of the finalists by our panel of staff judges.  Also, in attendance will be a few local dignitaries who will help us christen the new name. In addition to unveiling the new name and sign on the 15th tee, the event will include hors d’oeuvres with a ‘Horse Race’ style competition for the contestants to participate in to follow. More details. MetroFlex Gym 1 Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Metroflex Gym 318 N Horne St. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us Saturday, March 16th for the One Year Anniversary Party for Metroflex Oceanside at 318 N. Horne St.! The event runs from 10am-3pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony kicking off at 11:30am. Come celebrate the year of success for this locally veteran-owned business, test your might in our competitive events (bench press, deadlifts, pull-ups, tire-flip, and stone carry!  OR you can test your body fat in the hydrostatic dunk tank (Signups are 1 week prior to the event at this location). Multiple supplement companies and local vendors will be present sampling their wares! This event will also feature a Police Gauntlet Truck with Oceanside PD and deliciously nutritious grub from Simply Prepped Nutrition. See you there! Event Page. 2nd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 23, 2019 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Drive  Oceanside, CA 92056 The annual Goat For Joe Golf Tournament and BBQ is a fundraising event orchestrated by Dana and Andrea Albert through the San Marcos Rotary Club Foundation.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez who passed away by suicide in March 2017.  There are several families in North County San Diego that may have a "Joe" in their lives that is struggling with mental illness such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, schizofrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other debilitating behavioral health issues. More details. Experience Oceanside's World of Water  Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00AM - 1:00PM San Luis Rey Wastewater Plant  3950 N. River Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the City of Oceanside's World of Water Experience March 23rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tour the facility and learn about Pure Water. Plant a take home succulent. Win Green Oceanside games and prizes. Find out how to read your water meter. Arts and crafts for available for the whole family. Enjoy water operation demonstrations. Learn about water, water reuse and Pure Water Oceanside — a new source of water! Pure Water Oceanside will purify recycled water to create a new, local source of high-quality drinking water for Oceanside that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The city’s program will produce enough water to provide more than 30% of the city’s water supply. More details. 6th Annual North County Economic Summit Wednesday, April 10, 2019 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM California State University San Marcos - University Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 Join us April 10th for our 6th Annual North County Economic Summit The Summit is the main event for San Diego North Economic Development Council and your attendance and support helps us execute on our core mission of economic development: Marketing the region, Assisting North County companies as they expand and grow, and Connecting employers and educators to strengthen the region's workforce. Chamber members are eligible for a discounted price that is just $5 more than SDNEDC investors ($95). Email Hana Gilbert, Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the Oceanside Chamber, for your exclusive promo code. More details. Purple Heart Originals Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Saturday, February 16th, Purple Heart Originals celebrated their grand opening of their location on 518 Oceanside Blvd., #101A. Their custom ammo cans are real government issued ammo boxes built for and used by the United States Military which then are refurbished by combat veterans. Choose from dozens of colors and custom images. These custom ammo cans make the perfect gift for any occasion from retirement gifts to golf tournaments. They even create custom ammo cans for wedding gifts. Stop in their shop to start your creation! More Photos. Property Owners with Rain Damage Asked to Complete Survey If your property sustained damage during the storms that struck the week of Valentine’s Day, the County would like your help estimating the cost for our region.  The cold winter storms brought record-setting rainfall, flooding and high winds to San Diego County. The County Office of Emergency Services is asking you to complete a short damage survey form that will assist in collecting information and associated costs. The information gathered from the surveys will be used to estimate total damages countywide and determine if enough damage occurred to qualify the region for state or federal disaster recovery assistance, such as low interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration for those who are uninsured or under insured. More details and survey form. Tell Us Now App! With the app "Tell Us Now!" residents can report nonemergency problems to the departments within the Land Use & Environment Group. You can report issues countywide related to pricing and scales (e.g. gas pumps, grocery stores), air quality (region wide), and code compliance (e.g. graffiti, abandoned vehicles) within the unincorporated area. The public can also report any road related issues such as potholes, signals, signs, and street lights. The public can simply download the app, fill out the information form, and submit their request to the County for resolution. The app is tightly integrated with LUEG's permitting system which enables the request to go directly into the system reducing time and errors. The app enables the requester to track the progress of a complaint to resolution. More details. Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Invites Local Restaurants to Participate in 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids Event The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is looking for local restaurants to participate in their 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids fundraising celebration on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. This event is our official kick-off for their Annual Giving Campaign. They will offer the best food, wine and beer North County has to offer. They expect over 250 participants and invite you to partner with them by serving food samples, beer or wine in support of local youth through this fun filled tasting event. They will feature food, wine and beer vendors as well as local bands. All proceeds go to support their enriching after school programs for over 1,400 youth each day as well as camp scholarships for families in need. The event is open to the public and will be advertised throughout the county. More details. Tri-City Children's Dentistry Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Friday, February 22nd Tri-City Children’s Dentistry celebrated their anniversary at their new location at 2420 Vista Way Suite 210 in Oceanside. Doctor Angelo Vasquez is a unique kind of pediatric dentist. With his kid-oriented style and fun personality, he gets children excited about their dental care, helping them develop healthy habits that will last. Their office is dedicated to providing excellent dental health care for infants, children and adolescents in a caring and gentle environment to give them a lifetime of beautiful smiles. More Photos. IRS Waives Estimated Tax Penalty for Farmers, Fishermen Who File Returns and Pay Tax by April 15 The Internal Revenue Service will waive the estimated tax penalty for any qualifying farmer or fisherman who files his or her 2018 federal income tax return and pays any tax due by Monday, April 15, 2019. The deadline is Wednesday, April 17, 2019, for taxpayers residing in Maine or Massachusetts. More details. Getting Started with Marketing Automation Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hello Betty Fish House RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansdieChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
​Oceanside Chamber Update February 27, 2019

OCC Update February 27, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! jD Law, P.C. Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Coleman Worldwide Moving Coast Compounding Pharmacy El Camino Rental Harcourts Sand and Sea Properties Harney Sushi Mission Linen Supply Mike Musso & Associates, Inc., DIRECTV / ATT Commercial Service Providers Oceanside Broiler Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego ​​​​​​ ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS We Broke Ground. Now What? Oceanside Beachfront Resort City of Oceanside Water to Receive$2.623 Million in Funding Marijuana Preventions Arts and Video Contest MiraCosta College Accepting Applications for Vacancies on the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/1/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM One More Customer Webcast 3/1/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Del Oro Smiles Dentistry Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/6/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/7/2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arrowood Golf Course Ribbon Cutting 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/16/2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MetroFlexGym One Year Anniversary Celebration 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop-Make Your Website Work for You  3/23/2019 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2nd Annual Goat for Joe Golf Classic 3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/3/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/13/2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saluting Our Wounded Warriors Event 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop - Tips for Measuring Online Success 5/1/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Workers’ Compensation Insurance Is Not Optional (Source: CalChamber) The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees. Employers should also be sure their insurance company is licensed to sell insurance in California. In December, the California Department of Insurance issued a $4.3 million penalty to two companies for not being properly licensed. More details. OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's Tonight! Wednesday, February 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Dave & Buster's Carlsbad  2501 El Camino Real Ste. 140  Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Oceanside Young Professionals Network invites you to join us on Dave's Epic Quest on Wednesday February 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Meet like-minded young professionals and work together as a team in a series of challenges. The winning team will be given certificates and treated to appetizers from the Chamber team. This experience will help promote & strengthen your time management skills, problem solving & communication with your fellow peers. Teams will devise a divide-and-conquer strategy to score the most points in the allotted time.The cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Prospective Members. More details and registration.  Small Business Owners Express Concerns about CA’s Independent Contractor Rules Californians’ right to choose to work as an independent contractor or freelancer is at risk due to an unprecedented Court decision. 85 independent contractors, small business owners, and advocates attended a hearing in Sacramento yesterday to share their perspective with the Assembly Labor Committee Members. You can view videos of their feedback on Twitter or Facebook. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath will be holding a meeting in Oceanside on this issue next week. If you would be interested in attending this meeting or having the Chamber share your input with the Assemblymember, please contact Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton at 760-722-1534 or scott@oceansidechamber.com. Watch Video Testimony on Twitter or Facebook. Enlisted Recognition Reception Tomorrow! Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Veterans Association of North County (VANC)  1617 Mission Avenue  Oceanside, CA 92058 The Enlisted Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel. This event is open to the public and will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres​ and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as  top performers and contributors. More details and registration.  One More Customer Webcast: The Convenience Revolution This Friday! Friday, March 01, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy.  Oceanside, CA 92054 How can you disrupt your competition – and maybe even an entire industry? Be convenient! It’s a powerful (and overlooked) way to differentiate yourself and actually grow your sales. Tune in as Shep shares how joining the ‘convenience revolution’ can help you: • Out-service competitors and disrupt your market • Reduce friction points In your sales cycle • Create an amazing customer experience with just a few small adjustments • Reap the rewards of more customers, more referrals, and more loyalty! More details. Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop Monday, March 4, 2019 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM  San Marcos City Hall, Community Center, Main Hall 3 Civic Center Dr San Marcos, CA 92069 Growing your company in CA? Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit was created to help businesses that want to move to California or stay and grow in California. Since the program launch, 112 San Diego companies have won $66 million in tax credits. The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) has set aside $100 million this round of the $200 million available for this fiscal year. Specific eligibility requirements can be found here. The next application round opens on March 4, 2019 and closes March 25, 2019. More details. Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, March 07, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. At our March meeting, Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner for the City of Oceanside will provide an update on the City's Local Coastal Program. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Military Affairs Forum Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber   928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. Our March meeting will feature presentations from Meredith M. Lozar of Blue Star Families and Melinda Gomez, Program Manager of Corporate Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month(odd numbered months), from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Tips for Business Owners Frustrated with Transient Activity Last Friday, Sgt. Jim Ridenour, head of Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team (Homeless Outreach Team) spoke to members of the Oceanside Chamber regarding the transient activity here in Oceanside. This topic has been of great concern and regularly discussion amongst members, and the Chamber felt it was necessary to hold a workshop informing business owners and community members alike about the current transient situation and offer some solutions. Sgt. Jim spoke about the causes behind the increase, the strides Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team has taken to combat this issue, and recommendations for community members to follow that will reduce the number of transient run ins and help his team track the transient population’s whereabouts and hotspots. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Saturday, January 19th Otterlei Coastal celebrated their grand opening at their new location at 250 Mission Ave. Having lived in Hawaii for 12 years, Greg and Stacey Holmes developed a passion for coastal decor. In April of 2018, they decided to turn their passion into a business, opening Otterlei Coastal, an "anything and everything" shop for beached themed home decor. Stacey and Greg personally select every product with an emphasis on their eye for Hawaiian inspiration. Otterlei Coastal, deriving from Stacey's love for otters and a lei, prides itself in bringing a taste of Hawaii to Oceanside, and hopes to bring the Aloha to every customer's experience! More Photos. Arrowood Golf Course Last Four Holes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday, March 7, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arrowood Golf Course 5201A Village Dr. Oceanside, CA 92057 Arrowood Golf Course is happy to announce that the most challenging finishing stretch of golf in north county San Diego now has a name. In a private ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at the course on March 7, 2019 at 4 O’clock the course will unveil the new name with a sign that marks the beginning of the final 4 hole stretch near the 15th tee box. The ceremony will be attended by contestants whose submission for the new name were selected as one of the finalists by our panel of staff judges.  Also, in attendance will be a few local dignitaries who will help us christen the new name. In addition to unveiling the new name and sign on the 15th tee, the event will include hors d’oeuvres with a ‘Horse Race’ style competition for the contestants to participate in to follow. More details. 2nd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 23, 2019 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Drive  Oceanside, CA 92056 The annual Goat For Joe Golf Tournament and BBQ is a fundraising event orchestrated by Dana and Andrea Albert through the San Marcos Rotary Club Foundation.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez who passed away by suicide in March 2017.  There are several families in North County San Diego that may have a "Joe" in their lives that is struggling with mental illness such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, schizofrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other debilitating behavioral health issues. More details. Experience Oceanside's World of Water  Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00AM - 1:00PM San Luis Rey Wastewater Plant  3950 N. River Rd.  Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the City of Oceanside's World of Water Experience March 23rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tour the facility and learn about Pure Water. Plant a take home succulent. Win Green Oceanside games and prizes. Find out how to read your water meter. Arts and crafts for available for the whole family. Enjoy water operation demonstrations. Learn about water, water reuse and Pure Water Oceanside — a new source of water! Pure Water Oceanside will purify recycled water to create a new, local source of high-quality drinking water for Oceanside that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The city’s program will produce enough water to provide more than 30% of the city’s water supply. More details. Saluting Our Wounded Warriors Saturday, April 13, 2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Veterans Association of North County (VANC) 1617 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92058 Help make a difference for post-9/11 veterans in North County with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or PTSD being served by Wounded Warrior Homes. Wounded Warrior Homes is hosting a nostalgic 1940’s-style fundraiser event on April 13th at VANC with a lively jazz band, no host bar, dancing, great food and a live auction. Come join them!​Tickets are just $50 each ($400 for a table of eight) and a few sponsorships are still available. Please visit their website for more information and registration. More details. Purple Heart Originals Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Saturday, February 16th, Purple Heart Originals celebrated their grand opening of their location on 518 Oceanside Blvd., #101A. Their custom ammo cans are real government issued ammo boxes built for and used by the United States Military which then are refurbished by combat veterans. Choose from dozens of colors and custom images. These custom ammo cans make the perfect gift for any occasion from retirement gifts to golf tournaments. They even create custom ammo cans for wedding gifts. Stop in their shop to start your creation! More Photos. Property Owners with Rain Damage Asked to Complete Survey If your property sustained damage during the storms that struck the week of Valentine’s Day, the County would like your help estimating the cost for our region.  The cold winter storms brought record-setting rainfall, flooding and high winds to San Diego County. The County Office of Emergency Services is asking you to complete a short damage survey form that will assist in collecting information and associated costs. The information gathered from the surveys will be used to estimate total damages countywide and determine if enough damage occurred to qualify the region for state or federal disaster recovery assistance, such as low interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration for those who are uninsured or under insured. More details and survey form. Tell Us Now App! With the app "Tell Us Now!" residents can report nonemergency problems to the departments within the Land Use & Environment Group. You can report issues countywide related to pricing and scales (e.g. gas pumps, grocery stores), air quality (region wide), and code compliance (e.g. graffiti, abandoned vehicles) within the unincorporated area. The public can also report any road related issues such as potholes, signals, signs, and street lights. The public can simply download the app, fill out the information form, and submit their request to the County for resolution. The app is tightly integrated with LUEG's permitting system which enables the request to go directly into the system reducing time and errors. The app enables the requester to track the progress of a complaint to resolution. More details. Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Invites Local Restaurants to Participate in 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids Event The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is looking for local restaurants to participate in their 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids fundraising celebration on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. This event is our official kick-off for their Annual Giving Campaign. They will offer the best food, wine and beer North County has to offer. They expect over 250 participants and invite you to partner with them by serving food samples, beer or wine in support of local youth through this fun filled tasting event. They will feature food, wine and beer vendors as well as local bands. All proceeds go to support their enriching after school programs for over 1,400 youth each day as well as camp scholarships for families in need. The event is open to the public and will be advertised throughout the county. More details. Tri-City Children's Dentistry Ribbon Cutting Photo Gallery On Friday, February 22nd Tri-City Children’s Dentistry celebrated their anniversary at their new location at 2420 Vista Way Suite 210 in Oceanside. Doctor Angelo Vasquez is a unique kind of pediatric dentist. With his kid-oriented style and fun personality, he gets children excited about their dental care, helping them develop healthy habits that will last. Their office is dedicated to providing excellent dental health care for infants, children and adolescents in a caring and gentle environment to give them a lifetime of beautiful smiles. More Photos. February is Brewing Month in San Diego! The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors has declared February to be Brewing Month in San Diego County, with support from the San Diego Brewers Guild and one of the region’s oldest and largest coffee roasters. As part of the Brewing Month promotion, Cafe Moto developed Authority 1944 Blend, which celebrates the Water Authority’s formation 75 years ago. Cafe Moto and the Water Authority are providing coffee service at approximately 30 meetings of regional civic and business leaders during February to spark conversations about water. The Water Authority is also hosting a social media photo contest with prizes that include bags of Authority 1944 Blend and items donated by the region’s craft brewing industry. To enter, just snap and post photos of your favorite local brews – beer or coffee – using #B2UbyH2O on Instagram or Twitter. More details.  New Tax Credit for Employers Who Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave  Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 offers a new tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave. The credit is available for wages paid in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2020. Some employers can claim the credit retroactively to the beginning of their first tax year that begins after December 31, 2017.   To qualify they must meet the requirements of the transition rule before December 31, 2018. More details. Getting Started with Marketing Automation Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hello Betty Fish House RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansdieChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday February 20, 2019
​Oceanside Chamber Update February 20, 2019

OCC Update February 20, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Business Payroll Services Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS BBVA Compass Boss-Play Escape Rooms Coleman & Coleman Advanced Dentistry El Pollo Loco Firehouse Subs Len's Auto Body Marcy Browe Photography Merrill Lynch - HMA Group Mimi's Cafe North County Cat Hospital ​​​​​​ ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS The Oceanside Mural Initiative Seeking Public Vote for Second Mural in Downtown Oceanside Scripps Clinic Named Center of Excellencefor Treating Prevalent Heart Disease Mimi’s Launches New Muffin Flavor and Instagram Giveaway for National Muffin Day Read more MEMBER JOB OPENINGS Hughes Szuberla CPAs  Administrative Assistant​​​​​​ ​​​​Full list. CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Tri-City Children's Dentistry 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/5/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Cases to Watch Update: Liability for Payroll Records (Source: Cal Chamber) During our annual Employment Law Update seminar road trip, we discussed several “cases to watch” in 2019. For those of you who attended, we’ve got a case update on one of them! For those of you who missed it, an employee sued a former employer for unpaid wages under California’s Labor Code and also sued the third party payroll company that the employer used for timekeeping and other related tasks. More details. Posting an Employee’s Photo Online (Source: CalChamber) Can I choose to post photos of my employees on my company’s website and social media page? Do I need each employee’s consent first? What if an employee refuses? Posting photos of your employees on the internet can raise serious privacy concerns in California. Some employees may be happy to see their smiling faces online, but others may object for a number of reasons. An employee who has been the victim of stalking or who has a restraining order may not want others to know where he/she works. Another may be a private person who is not comfortable having his/her photo online. Other employees who don’t like the way they look in photos simply may not wish to have their picture made public. More details. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Tomorrow! Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, March 07, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. At our March meeting, Russ Cunningham, Principal Planner for the City of Oceanside will provide an update on the City's Local Coastal Program. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. All North County Congressional Townhall Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Concert Hall 1 Barnard Drive Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for the first ever All North County Congressional Townhall. Sponsored by 5 North County Chambers, the San Diego North EDC, and Hosted by MiraCosta College, this is a great opportunity hear from our congressional delegation, ask them questions about how activities in D.C. will impact our community and meet other North County leaders interested in improving our region. More details. Join us in Honoring Our Servicemembers! Enlisted Recognition Reception Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Veterans Association of North County (VANC)  1617 Mission Avenue  Oceanside, CA 92058 The Enlisted Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel. This event is open to the public and will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres​ and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as  top performers and contributors. More details and registration.  Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Tips for Business Owners Frustrated with Transient Activity Last Friday, Sgt. Jim Ridenour, head of Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team (Homeless Outreach Team) spoke to members of the Oceanside Chamber regarding the transient activity here in Oceanside. This topic has been of great concern and regularly discussion amongst members, and the Chamber felt it was necessary to hold a workshop informing business owners and community members alike about the current transient situation and offer some solutions. Sgt. Jim spoke about the causes behind the increase, the strides Oceanside PD’s H.O.T. team has taken to combat this issue, and recommendations for community members to follow that will reduce the number of transient run ins and help his team track the transient population’s whereabouts and hotspots. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  Tell Us Now App! With the app "Tell Us Now!" residents can report nonemergency problems to the departments within the Land Use & Environment Group. You can report issues countywide related to pricing and scales (e.g. gas pumps, grocery stores), air quality (region wide), and code compliance (e.g. graffiti, abandoned vehicles) within the unincorporated area. The public can also report any road related issues such as potholes, signals, signs, and street lights. The public can simply download the app, fill out the information form, and submit their request to the County for resolution. The app is tightly integrated with LUEG's permitting system which enables the request to go directly into the system reducing time and errors. The app enables the requester to track the progress of a complaint to resolution. More details. Reach Customers Online with Google Tomorrow! Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to market your business and connect with customers online. The first section, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. In the second section, “Reach everyone, on all devices,” we’ll talk about optimizing your website for the organic search results, focusing on making your site mobile-friendly. And third in “Reach customers with online advertising,”  we’ll show you how to promote your products and services on Google and partner websites. More details and registration. Best Practices for Business Owners Concerning Transient Activity This Friday! Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber is hosting free workshops for local businesses to learn the best practices concerning interactions with the transient population in Oceanside. These events will offer a presentation from Oceanside PD’s H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team) with an overview of their program along with a list of resources businesses can refer to. Workshops will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on February 8th and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on February 22nd and will offer a Q&A at the end of each session. Space is limited, reserve your seat here today! Registration. Tri-City Children's Dentistry Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Friday! Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tri-City Children's Dentistry  2420 Vista Way Suite 210  Oceanside, CA 92054  On October 17, 2018, we officially moved into our new location! We are inviting you to come see our new office and join us for some food and games! On February 22nd, we will be holding an open house event open to you and your family. It will start at 3pm and continue until 7pm. Food will be provided by Chronic Tacos. There will be lots of games for your little ones to enjoy as you sit back and enjoy our new office. You will be able to take fun photos at our panda photo op, we will have a “pin the grill on Doctor Vasquez” and many other fun games! Please join us in celebrating our grand opening of our new office on February 22nd from 3pm to 7pm. We hope to see you there! More details. OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's Next Wednesday! Wednesday, February 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Dave & Buster's Carlsbad  2501 El Camino Real Ste. 140  Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Oceanside Young Professionals Network invites you to join us on Dave's Epic Quest on Wednesday February 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Meet like-minded young professionals and work together as a team in a series of challenges. The winning team will be given certificates and treated to appetizers from the Chamber team. This experience will help promote & strengthen your time management skills, problem solving & communication with your fellow peers. Teams will devise a divide-and-conquer strategy to score the most points in the allotted time.The cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Prospective Members. More details and registration. Military Affairs Forum Thursday, March 14, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber   928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. Our March meeting will feature presentations from Meredith M. Lozar of Blue Star Families and Melinda Gomez, Program Manager of Corporate Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month(odd numbered months), from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Photos from Meet the City Event On January 31st, the Chamber hosted its annual Meet the City event at the El Camino Country Club. The event, presented by Tri-City Medical Center, provided an opportunity for local business leaders to interact with City staff members and elected officials. Elected officials in attendance included Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, City Councilmembers Jack Feller and Christopher Rodriguez, Board Members from Oceanside Unified School District, MiraCosta College and Tri-City Medical Center, as well as County Supervisor Jim Desmond and Congressman Mike Levin. Levin also conducted the swearing in of the Chamber's Officers and Board Members. View Photos. 2nd Annual Goat For Joe Golf Classic Benefiting NCHS Behavioral Health Saturday, March 23, 2019 6:45 AM - 1:30 PM Goat Hill Park Golf Course 2323 Goat Hill Drive  Oceanside, CA 92056 The annual Goat For Joe Golf Tournament and BBQ is a fundraising event orchestrated by Dana and Andrea Albert through the San Marcos Rotary Club Foundation.  The memorial event was created in memory of Joseph Aaron Nunez who passed away by suicide in March 2017.  There are several families in North County San Diego that may have a "Joe" in their lives that is struggling with mental illness such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, schizofrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other debilitating behavioral health issues. More details. February is Brewing Month in San Diego! The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors has declared February to be Brewing Month in San Diego County, with support from the San Diego Brewers Guild and one of the region’s oldest and largest coffee roasters. As part of the Brewing Month promotion, Cafe Moto developed Authority 1944 Blend, which celebrates the Water Authority’s formation 75 years ago. Cafe Moto and the Water Authority are providing coffee service at approximately 30 meetings of regional civic and business leaders during February to spark conversations about water. The Water Authority is also hosting a social media photo contest with prizes that include bags of Authority 1944 Blend and items donated by the region’s craft brewing industry. To enter, just snap and post photos of your favorite local brews – beer or coffee – using #B2UbyH2O on Instagram or Twitter. More details.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Invites Local Restaurants to Participate in 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids Event The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is looking for local restaurants to participate in our 4th Annual Cuisine for Kids fundraising celebration on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. This event is our official kick-off for our Annual Giving Campaign. We will offer the best food, wine and beer North County has to offer. We expect over 250 participants and invite you to partner with us by serving food samples, beer or wine in support of local youth through this fun filled tasting event. We will feature food, wine and beer vendors as well as local bands.  All proceeds go to support our enriching after school programs for over 1,400 youth each day as well as camp scholarships for families in need. The event is open to the public and will be advertised throughout the county. More details. New Tax Credit for Employers Who Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave  Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 offers a new tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave. The credit is available for wages paid in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2020. Some employers can claim the credit retroactively to the beginning of their first tax year that begins after December 31, 2017.   To qualify they must meet the requirements of the transition rule before December 31, 2018. More details. Getting Started with Marketing Automation Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92011-1519 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. More details. Submit or View Job Openings on the Chamber's Job Bank  Is your company looking for dedicated, local employees? The Chamber can help you develop your workforce! Members may post jobs free of charge on the Chamber's Job Bank. All you need is your is member ID number and password to submit jobs or view resumes. If you're looking for a job, check out the available jobs on our job portal. Post a job, view available jobs, submit a resume and view resumes conveniently on the Chamber website! More details.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hello Betty Fish House RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansdieChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Oceanside Chamber Update February 13, 2019

OCC Update February 13, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS!​​​​ Mission Family Dentistry MASA Medical Transport Solutions Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Brain on Computers Coldwell Banker / Rita Harper, Realtor Free Market Vending MainStreet Oceanside Solis Team Real Estate - Mike and Jessica Solis Mr. Marce Party Rentals Tip Top Meats & European Delicatessen Oceanside Jewelers Senior Care Options Yummie Fountains ​​​​​​ ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Love Your Heart 2019 Event! Friends of the Oceanside Public Library Big Book and Media Sale This Saturday!  Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/15/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members & Mimosas 2/16/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Purple Heart Originals, LLC 2/19/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Tri-City Children's Dentistry 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/5/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Reporting to Work: No Physical Presence Required (Source: CalChamber) Last week, the Second District California Court of Appeal ruled that on-call employees are entitled to reporting time pay if they are required to contact the employer to see whether they must actually report to work (Ward v. Tilly’s Inc., CA2/3 B280151 2/4/19). This significant wage and hour case applies to employees governed by Wage Order 7. More details. Members & Mimosas This Friday! Friday, February 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of over 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided. More details and registration. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Join us in Honoring Our Servicemembers! Enlisted Recognition Reception Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Veterans Association of North County (VANC)  1617 Mission Avenue  Oceanside, CA 92058 The Enlisted Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel. This event is open to the public and will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres​ and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as  top performers and contributors. More details and registration. Photos from Meet the City Event On January 31st, the Chamber hosted its annual Meet the City event at the El Camino Country Club. The event, presented by Tri-City Medical Center, provided an opportunity for local business leaders to interact with City staff members and elected officials. Elected officials in attendance included Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, City Councilmembers Jack Feller and Christopher Rodriguez, Board Members from Oceanside Unified School District, MiraCosta College and Tri-City Medical Center, as well as County Supervisor Jim Desmond and Congressman Mike Levin. Levin also conducted the swearing in of the Chamber's Officers and Board Members. View Photos. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit February is Brewing Month in San Diego! The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors has declared February to be Brewing Month in San Diego County, with support from the San Diego Brewers Guild and one of the region’s oldest and largest coffee roasters. As part of the Brewing Month promotion, Cafe Moto developed Authority 1944 Blend, which celebrates the Water Authority’s formation 75 years ago. Cafe Moto and the Water Authority are providing coffee service at approximately 30 meetings of regional civic and business leaders during February to spark conversations about water. The Water Authority is also hosting a social media photo contest with prizes that include bags of Authority 1944 Blend and items donated by the region’s craft brewing industry. To enter, just snap and post photos of your favorite local brews – beer or coffee – using #B2UbyH2O on Instagram or Twitter. More details.  List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  Lose Weight & Stop Smoking Seminar With Hypnosis Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Courtyard by Mariott 3501 Seagate Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Are you sick and tired of dieting? Looking in the mirror and feeling frustrated, you have no energy and need to lose that extra weight? Are you a smoker that’s tried everything to quit? Patches, nicotine gum or worst of all substitute food for cigarettes? Tired of smelling like smoke? Coughing? HYPNOSIS WORKS! MindPower Hub is providing a certified hypnotherapist to administer weight loss, stop smoking, stress, tension & pain relief through a group hypnotic therapy session. For only $19.99 Our program is designed to help you lose weight without hunger or help you quit smoking without cravings. You will feel immediate results that day. Register at www.mindpowerhub.com For more information: robin@mindpowerhub.com or 800-874-1750. Purple Heart Originals Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, February 16, 2019 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Purple Heart Originals, LLC  518 Oceanside Blvd., #101A Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us on Saturday, February 16th from Noon – 4pm for the Official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Purple Heart Originals – home of the Custom Ammo Can. Purple Heart Originals is the only company in North America – maybe even the world – that professionally upcycles authentic US Military Ammo Cans by engaging wounded and injured veterans to do the refurbishing. The store also showcases other one-of-a-kind gift items made by veterans. More details. The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence Workshop Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 Everyone agrees, that in today’s changing world and uncertainties, it is important that we all know how to: RECOGNIZE THREATS and then ENSURE OUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND US. This four-session seminar will teach you what to “SEE” and what to “SAY” if confronted with a potential threat. This seminar is designed to help the front-line (clerks, sales associates, teachers, etc.) and their supervisors who are the first to be impacted by threats. Unfortunately, most are not trained to recognize or avert a potential threat before it happens. The February 19th seminar, The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence, focuses on retraining the brain to look in detail at scenes to become more aware of the information observed and then describe the scene accurately and objectively. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to market your business and connect with customers online. The first section, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. In the second section, “Reach everyone, on all devices,” we’ll talk about optimizing your website for the organic search results, focusing on making your site mobile-friendly. And third in “Reach customers with online advertising,”  we’ll show you how to promote your products and services on Google and partner websites. More details and registration. Best Practices for Business Owners Concerning Transient Activity Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber is hosting free workshops for local businesses to learn the best practices concerning interactions with the transient population in Oceanside. These events will offer a presentation from Oceanside PD’s H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team) with an overview of their program along with a list of resources businesses can refer to. Workshops will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on February 8th and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on February 22nd and will offer a Q&A at the end of each session. Space is limited, reserve your seat here today! Registration. Tri-City Children's Dentistry Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tri-City Children's Dentistry  2420 Vista Way Suite 210  Oceanside, CA 92054  On October 17, 2018, we officially moved into our new location! We are inviting you to come see our new office and join us for some food and games! On February 22nd, we will be holding an open house event open to you and your family. It will start at 3pm and continue until 7pm. Food will be provided by Chronic Tacos. There will be lots of games for your little ones to enjoy as you sit back and enjoy our new office. You will be able to take fun photos at our panda photo op, we will have a “pin the grill on Doctor Vasquez” and many other fun games! Please join us in celebrating our grand opening of our new office on February 22nd from 3pm to 7pm. We hope to see you there! More details. OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's Wednesday, February 27, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Dave & Buster's Carlsbad  2501 El Camino Real Ste. 140  Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Oceanside Young Professionals Network invites you to join us on Dave's Epic Quest on Wednesday February 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Meet like-minded young professionals and work together as a team in a series of challenges. The winning team will be given certificates and treated to appetizers from the Chamber team. This experience will help promote & strengthen your time management skills, problem solving & communication with your fellow peers. Teams will devise a divide-and-conquer strategy to score the most points in the allotted time.The cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Prospective Members. More details and registration. Chamber Partners on Special Publication Commemorating Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima The Oceanside Chamber is honored to partner with the Camp Pendleton Historical Society and Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee to create a magazine commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. Rich in historical narrative and stories that outline tales of incredible courage and sacrifice, this publication will feature a wide variety of historical articles and photos and individual reflection by those who participated in the campaign, commemorating this pivotal battle in World War II and paying tribute to the United States Marines who fought so valiantly. Your ad in this commemorative magazine is a perfect way to support honoring our Iwo Jima veterans and salute the past and current generations of Marines and Sailors, and to promote your business to tens of thousands of potential customers. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Kristi Hawthorne at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534 ext 104. Download Media Kit. Download Advertising Agreement. "Ghost" Tax Return Preparers The following IRS News Release as well as a related IRS Tax Tip on choosing a tax preparer support the concern the IRS has about unethical tax return preparers who adversely impact taxpayers and unfortunately tarnish the reputation of the tax profession. We support the ethical credentialed, registered and Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) record of completion preparers and practitioners who assist taxpayers with their filing and paying tax compliance. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Hello Betty Fish House RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansdieChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Oceanside Chamber Update February 6, 2019

OCC Update February 6, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS!​​​​ Columbia Sportswear Employee Store  ​​​National Community Renaissance Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Oceanside Theatre Company MailingList.org Dave & Buster's Carlsbad MCCS Camp Pendleton Flagkeepers, LLC OneSource Distributors Piazza D'Oro Pacific Stone Properties Walmart Neighborhood Market #5637 Unique Flooring ​​​​​​ ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Building a Stronger Foundation for Our Downtown Love is in the heART at Studio Ace! MiraCostaCollege Celebrates the Year of the Pig Lunar New Year Instagram for Artists Workshop at Oceanside Public Library FrontwaveCredit Union Receives Award for Workplace Excellence Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 2/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/8/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transients Workshop 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/15/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members & Mimosas 2/16/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Purple Heart Originals, LLC 2/19/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Tri-City Children's Dentistry 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/5/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a dynamic business climate with new restaurants, retail shops, and manufacturing businesses moving into the City. The City's Economic Development Division assists businesses with expansion and relocation to Oceanside by offering site searches, business visits, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Join us in Honoring Our Servicemembers! Enlisted Recognition Reception Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Veterans Association of North County (VANC)  1617 Mission Avenue  Oceanside, CA 92058 The Enlisted Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel. This event is open to the public and will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres​ and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as  top performers and contributors. More details and registration. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Download Advertising Agreement Emerging Issues Forum Tomorrow Morning! Thursday, February 07, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. The February meeting will feature a presentation by the San Diego County Water Authority on their "Brought to you by Water" campaign. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Best Practices for Business Owners Concerning Transient Activity This Friday! Friday, February 08, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber is hosting free workshops for local businesses to learn the best practices concerning interactions with the transient population in Oceanside. These events will offer a presentation from Oceanside PD’s H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team) with an overview of their program along with a list of resources businesses can refer to. Workshops will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on February 8th and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on February 22nd and will offer a Q&A at the end of each session. Space is limited, reserve your seat here today! Registration.  List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  February is Brewing Month in San Diego! The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors has declared February to be Brewing Month in San Diego County, with support from the San Diego Brewers Guild and one of the region’s oldest and largest coffee roasters. As part of the Brewing Month promotion, Cafe Moto developed Authority 1944 Blend, which celebrates the Water Authority’s formation 75 years ago. Cafe Moto and the Water Authority are providing coffee service at approximately 30 meetings of regional civic and business leaders during February to spark conversations about water. The Water Authority is also hosting a social media photo contest with prizes that include bags of Authority 1944 Blend and items donated by the region’s craft brewing industry. To enter, just snap and post photos of your favorite local brews – beer or coffee – using #B2UbyH2O on Instagram or Twitter. More details.  Members & Mimosas Friday, February 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of over 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided. More details and registration. Lose Weight & Stop Smoking Seminar With Hypnosis Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Courtyard by Mariott 3501 Seagate Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Are you sick and tired of dieting? Looking in the mirror and feeling frustrated, you have no energy and need to lose that extra weight? Are you a smoker that’s tried everything to quit? Patches, nicotine gum or worst of all substitute food for cigarettes? Tired of smelling like smoke? Coughing? HYPNOSIS WORKS! MindPower Hub is providing a certified hypnotherapist to administer weight loss, stop smoking, stress, tension & pain relief through a group hypnotic therapy session. For only $19.99 Our program is designed to help you lose weight without hunger or help you quit smoking without cravings. You will feel immediate results that day. Register at www.mindpowerhub.com For more information: robin@mindpowerhub.com or 800-874-1750. Purple Heart Originals Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, February 16, 2019 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Purple Heart Originals, LLC  518 Oceanside Blvd., #101A Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us on Saturday, February 16th from Noon – 4pm for the Official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Purple Heart Originals – home of the Custom Ammo Can. Purple Heart Originals is the only company in North America – maybe even the world – that professionally upcycles authentic US Military Ammo Cans by engaging wounded and injured veterans to do the refurbishing. The store also showcases other one-of-a-kind gift items made by veterans. More details. The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence Workshop Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 Everyone agrees, that in today’s changing world and uncertainties, it is important that we all know how to: RECOGNIZE THREATS and then ENSURE OUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND US. This four-session seminar will teach you what to “SEE” and what to “SAY” if confronted with a potential threat. This seminar is designed to help the front-line (clerks, sales associates, teachers, etc.) and their supervisors who are the first to be impacted by threats. Unfortunately, most are not trained to recognize or avert a potential threat before it happens. The February 19th seminar, The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence, focuses on retraining the brain to look in detail at scenes to become more aware of the information observed and then describe the scene accurately and objectively. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to market your business and connect with customers online. The first section, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. In the second section, “Reach everyone, on all devices,” we’ll talk about optimizing your website for the organic search results, focusing on making your site mobile-friendly. And third in “Reach customers with online advertising,”  we’ll show you how to promote your products and services on Google and partner websites. More details and registration. Tri-City Children's Dentistry Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, February 22, 2019 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tri-City Children's Dentistry  2420 Vista Way Suite 210  Oceanside, CA 92054  On October 17, 2018, we officially moved into our new location! We are inviting you to come see our new office and join us for some food and games! On February 22nd, we will be holding an open house event open to you and your family. It will start at 3pm and continue until 7pm. Food will be provided by Chronic Tacos. There will be lots of games for your little ones to enjoy as you sit back and enjoy our new office. You will be able to take fun photos at our panda photo op, we will have a “pin the grill on Doctor Vasquez” and many other fun games! Please join us in celebrating our grand opening of our new office on February 22nd from 3pm to 7pm. We hope to see you there! More details. Chamber Partners on Special Publication Commemorating Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima The Oceanside Chamber is honored to partner with the Camp Pendleton Historical Society and Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee to create a magazine commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. Rich in historical narrative and stories that outline tales of incredible courage and sacrifice, this publication will feature a wide variety of historical articles and photos and individual reflection by those who participated in the campaign, commemorating this pivotal battle in World War II and paying tribute to the United States Marines who fought so valiantly. Your ad in this commemorative magazine is a perfect way to support honoring our Iwo Jima veterans and salute the past and current generations of Marines and Sailors, and to promote your business to tens of thousands of potential customers. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Kristi Hawthorne at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534 ext 104. Download Media Kit. Download Advertising Agreement. Fruit of the Loom Activewear for Garment Decorating Recognizes Local Oceanside Business, PJ Graphics In early October, our member, PJ Graphics, was recognized by Fruit of the Loom Activewear for Garment Decorating as an exceptional customer and business in Oceanside. "We recently spent some time in Oceanside, CA to chat with Lance Hartley about his family-owned screen printing shop, PJ Graphics, Oceanside. Special shout out to S&S Activewear for their solid distributor relationship with PJ Graphics." - Fruit of the Loom Activewear for Garment Decorating. Full video. January 2019 - Exam Resumption FAQs IRS employees returned to work on January 28, 2019 and resumed activities. Upon their return to the office, they will begin to review mail, voice messages, and their audit and collection files as well as completing administrative tasks to reopen operations. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Oceanside Chamber January 30, 2019

OCC Update January 30, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS!​​​​ SD Party Rentals Dupaco, Inc Orangetheory Fitness Carlsbad GK Asset Management, LLC Hughes Szuberla CPAs, APC Ride Oside Go Be Rewarded New Song Community Church Amazing Lash Studio Oceanside Oceanside Sea Center Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Anna's Housekeeping Bill Edom Photography Carlson Mobile Notary Circle of Friends Pet Sitters Club Z! In Home Tutoring Service Hot 2 Pop Kettle Corn / Finest City Kettlecorn Jordan & Jordan Nana and Pop Pop's Sweet Shop  LangforDesign Elegance Talent Agency & Model Management ​​​Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Oceanside Beachfront Hotel Breaks Ground! MiraCosta College’s Spring 2019 Late-Start Classes Begin February 4th! Community Workshop on Local Coastal Program Frontwave Credit Union's Ugly Sweater for a Cause Contest Raises $500! Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City 2/1/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OMC Webcast 2/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 2/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/8/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transients Workshop 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/15/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Members & Mimosas 2/16/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Purple Heart Originals, LLC 2/19/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ribbon Cutting: Tri-City Children's Dentistry 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 2/27/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Team Building Event at Dave & Buster's 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/5/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/5/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/12/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Making Your Community Safer Workshop Series 3/13/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEO Tour at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 5/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 5/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 5/10/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Member Breakfast 5/14/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 5/18/2019 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Class Action Settlement Does Not Prevent Second Lawsuit: Employee Gets Another Bite of Apple (Source: CalChamber) An employee, who was a member of a wage-and-hour class action settlement with her employer, is able to pursue a subsequent lawsuit against her employer for a claim that was not alleged in the first case, said the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a recent opinion. The employer settled in federal court a wage-and-hour class action lawsuit that claimed the employer failed to pay wages and overtime, provide meal and rest breaks, provide accurate wage statements and reimburse business expenses. More details. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Download Advertising Agreement   Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, February 07, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. The February meeting will feature a presentation by the San Diego County Water Authority on their "Brought to you by Water" campaign. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday ,of every month, from 8am to 9:30am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details.   AD-HOC Committee Examines Solutions to Homelessness On October 17, 2018, the Oceanside City Council voted unanimously to declare a Shelter Crisis. This declaration was necessary to establish eligibility to seek an allocation of funds through the State of California’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program. In response to the City Council’s declaration, and consistent with its mission and bylaws, on November 27, 2018, the Oceanside Housing Commission created an ad-hoc committee to examine the causes of homelessness and develop and recommend sustainable solutions to address homelessness in our community. More details. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  Annual Meet the City Event Tomorrow! Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration. OMC Webcast: Growing a Business to Sell: What to Consider Friday, February 1, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for growth opportunities. In addition to growth that maximizes profits and productivity, consider growth that maximizes opportunities to sell your business. This month, successful entrepreneur Mike Dendy joins Fran to discuss not only fundamental lessons that any entrepreneur can use to grow a business, but also how to identify and prepare to successfully exit if the right opportunity comes along. Mike has built, grown and successfully sold two companies of his own, and will share his keys to recognizing areas where you must grow as a business owner, identifying partnerships that complement your goals, getting outside your comfort zone and making the sacrifice, and recognizing opportunities to sell and positioning your company successfully. More details. First Tuesday Coffee  Tuesday, February 05, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber's "First Tuesday Coffee" is a great networking opportunity. Our format for the "First Tuesday Coffee" is roundtable "self-introductions", so come prepared to meet some great local business people and to tell them more about your business. Also be sure to bring plenty of business cards. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe. *NOTE: Prospective members must call Emerald Lowe or Quinton Harmon at (760) 722-1534 prior to attending,. You may attend 1 meeting as a guest before joining. If you are a member who would like to bring a guest, please call to arrange for a guest pass. Guest passes will not be given at the door. More details. Best Practices for Business Owners Concerning Transient Activity Friday, February 08, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber is hosting free workshops for local businesses to learn the best practices concerning interactions with the transient population in Oceanside. These events will offer a presentation from Oceanside PD’s H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team) with an overview of their program along with a list of resources businesses can refer to. Workshops will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on February 8th and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on February 22nd and will offer a Q&A at the end of each session. Space is limited, reserve your seat here today! Registration.  Members & Mimosas Friday, February 15, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Congratulations on being a part of a group of over 700 like-minded businesses in the community of Oceanside! You know we have resources to help your business and that you’re “plugged into” the community. You’re probably wondering to yourself, now what? Join the Oceanside Chamber for a fun, “meet and greet” with staff and our community leaders. Hear stories from long-time members and learn how you can best utilize your new membership this year. Start the year off right by introducing yourself and your business to the community. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and be ready to mingle! Pastries and mimosas will be provided. More details and registration. Lose Weight & Stop Smoking Seminar With Hypnosis Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday, February 18, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Courtyard by Mariott 3501 Seagate Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Are you sick and tired of dieting? Looking in the mirror and feeling frustrated, you have no energy and need to lose that extra weight? Are you a smoker that’s tried everything to quit? Patches, nicotine gum or worst of all substitute food for cigarettes? Tired of smelling like smoke? Coughing? HYPNOSIS WORKS! MindPower Hub is providing a certified hypnotherapist to administer weight loss, stop smoking, stress, tension & pain relief through a group hypnotic therapy session. For only $19.99 Our program is designed to help you lose weight without hunger or help you quit smoking without cravings. You will feel immediate results that day. Register at www.mindpowerhub.com For more information: robin@mindpowerhub.com or 800-874-1750. The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence Workshop Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 Everyone agrees, that in today’s changing world and uncertainties, it is important that we all know how to: RECOGNIZE THREATS and then ENSURE OUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND US. This four-session seminar will teach you what to “SEE” and what to “SAY” if confronted with a potential threat. This seminar is designed to help the front-line (clerks, sales associates, teachers, etc.) and their supervisors who are the first to be impacted by threats. Unfortunately, most are not trained to recognize or avert a potential threat before it happens. The February 19th seminar, The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence, focuses on retraining the brain to look in detail at scenes to become more aware of the information observed and then describe the scene accurately and objectively. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to market your business and connect with customers online. The first section, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. In the second section, “Reach everyone, on all devices,” we’ll talk about optimizing your website for the organic search results, focusing on making your site mobile-friendly. And third in “Reach customers with online advertising,”  we’ll show you how to promote your products and services on Google and partner websites. More details and registration. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Enlisted Recognition Reception Thursday, February 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Veterans Association of North County (VANC)  1617 Mission Avenue  Oceanside, CA 92058 The Enlisted Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The Oceanside Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee created the Enlisted Recognition Program in 2001 as a way for the business community to recognize the excellence of the local enlisted personnel. This event is open to the public and will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres​ and an evening of celebration as we recognize Marines and Sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as  top performers and contributors. More details and registration. Chamber Partners on Special Publication Commemorating Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima The Oceanside Chamber is honored to partner with the Camp Pendleton Historical Society and Iwo Jima Commemorative Committee to create a magazine commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima. Rich in historical narrative and stories that outline tales of incredible courage and sacrifice, this publication will feature a wide variety of historical articles and photos and individual reflection by those who participated in the campaign, commemorating this pivotal battle in World War II and paying tribute to the United States Marines who fought so valiantly. Your ad in this commemorative magazine is a perfect way to support honoring our Iwo Jima veterans and salute the past and current generations of Marines and Sailors, and to promote your business to tens of thousands of potential customers. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Kristi Hawthorne at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534 ext 104. Download Media Kit. Download Advertising Agreement. Committed to “Cleaning Up” Recycling (Source: Daniel Butler) The recycling industry is currently going through a serious downturn due to import policies being enforced by China to reduce trash in recyclables put into effect in early 2018. Their action stems from  something that has become all too common in recycling  programs across North America: recycling  contamination, or the percentage of trash mixed with recyclables. ​Today, the average contamination rate among communities and businesses sits at around 25%. That  means that about 1 in 4 items placed in a recycling container is actually not recyclable through collection  programs, and this creates enormous problems for the recycling economy. More details.  January 2019 - Collection Resumption FAQs IRS employees returned to work on January 28, 2019 and resumed activities. Upon their return to the office, they will begin to review mail, voice messages, and their audit and collection files as well as completing administrative tasks to reopen operations. More details. Government Contracting in a Day Wednesday, February 6, 2019   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details and registration. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Thursday, January 24, 2019
Oceanside Chamber January 24, 2019

OCC Update January 24, 2019

Chamber Partners     This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS!​​​​ Flores Janitorial Services UV/3 Masterguard Loan Depot Homeowners Financial Group The Funding Company Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Abigail's Medical Supplies, Inc Killer Pizza From Mars HOCOA - Your Home Repair Network Privateer Coal Fire Pizza Beachwood Motel Sea Hive South O Marketplace Coast News Group The Frame House Split Second Shooting Action Research​​​​ Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Scripps Cardiologist Wins Prestigious Innovation Prize Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 1/24/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Kickoff Event 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City 2/1/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OMC Webcast 2/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 2/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/8/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transients Workshop 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/10/2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Governor Unveils Carrot-and-Stick Approach to Boost Housing Production (Source: CalChamber)  “The number one driver of cost of living is housing – housing is the issue. Unless we get serious about it, the state will continue to lose its middle class and the dream will be limited to fewer and fewer people.” – Governor Gavin Newsom. During his campaign, candidate Newsom laid out ambitious goals for housing production – 3.5 million new housing units by 2025, implying a production rate nearly four times faster than in recent years. In his just-released budget, Governor Newsom made his first official housing policy statement and related substantive proposals. The goals are still ambitious, although the results will not be apparent for many years. More details. Oceanside Business Journal: Direct Mailed to Thousands of Local Businesses and Residents Have you considered how an ad in the Quarterly Oceanside Business Journal (OBJ) can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside? Each quarter, the Chamber prints 13,000 copies of the Business Journal, with over 10,000 direct mailed to local bushiness and residents. The OBJ features timely Oceanside news, events, legislation and business spotlights. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact Emerald Lowe or Vannie Colon at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Download Media Kit Download Advertising Agreement Extending a Reasonable Accommodation Requires Interactive Process (Source: CalChamber) A California credit union will pay over $27,000 in lost wages and emotional distress to a former employee after she was terminated for requesting an extension for a modified work schedule due to her disability. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) settled with the credit union after finding cause to believe a violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) occurred. More details. AD-HOC Committee Examines Solutions to Homelessness On October 17, 2018, the Oceanside City Council voted unanimously to declare a Shelter Crisis. This declaration was necessary to establish eligibility to seek an allocation of funds through the State of California’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program. In response to the City Council’s declaration, and consistent with its mission and bylaws, on November 27, 2018, the Oceanside Housing Commission created an ad-hoc committee to examine the causes of homelessness and develop and recommend sustainable solutions to address homelessness in our community. More details. Annual Meet the City Event Next Thursday! Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration. List Your Business in the Official Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Guide On May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day) the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual Operation Appreciation event at the Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside. Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment. Our media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official Operation Appreciation Guide, printing 40,000 copies to be distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event. List your business on our “We Support our Troops” page in the Official Operation Appreciation Guide for only $50 (Members) or $100 (Non-Members). Just complete the form attached and return it to Hana Gilbert at the Oceanside Chamber. For more details, please contact Hana at Hana@OceansideChamber.com. Download listing form.  OYPN 2019 Kickoff Event Tonight! Thursday, January 24, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 208 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, California 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s Oceanside Young Professionals Network invites you to our first annual OYPN Kickoff Event at Master’s Kitchen & Cocktail on January 24th from 5pm-7pm. Network with like-minded professionals in your area over appetizers & drinks, learn about OYPN and update your headshot for the new year! This event will kick off with brief introduction on the OYPN program and it’s members. Headshots start from 5:30pm-6:30pm with Marcy Browe Photography. Headshots at this event are free and a digital copy will be sent to you via email. This event is free and open to Chamber members and non-members. Registration is required. More details. Connecting with Capital Expo This Friday! Friday, January 25, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Oceanside City Council Chambers 300 North Coast Hwy Oceanside CA 92054-2824 Start off the New Year with The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s “Connecting with Capital Expo”. Partners include the City of Oceanside, The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, SBA, GO-Biz and others. Small business owners will learn from the experts what it takes to raise capital, how to access it from traditional and non-traditional lenders and where to find it all in one location at one time. They will find out about the SBA and state of California loan guarantee programs and how they help them obtain capital. More details and registration.  OMC Webcast: Growing a Business to Sell: What to Consider Friday, February 1, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for growth opportunities. In addition to growth that maximizes profits and productivity, consider growth that maximizes opportunities to sell your business. This month, successful entrepreneur Mike Dendy joins Fran to discuss not only fundamental lessons that any entrepreneur can use to grow a business, but also how to identify and prepare to successfully exit if the right opportunity comes along. Mike has built, grown and successfully sold two companies of his own, and will share his keys to recognizing areas where you must grow as a business owner, identifying partnerships that complement your goals, getting outside your comfort zone and making the sacrifice, and recognizing opportunities to sell and positioning your company successfully. More details. Best Practices for Business Owners Concerning Transient Activity Friday, February 08, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber is hosting free workshops for local businesses to learn the best practices concerning interactions with the transient population in Oceanside. These events will offer a presentation from Oceanside PD’s H.O.T (Homeless Outreach Team) with an overview of their program along with a list of resources businesses can refer to. Workshops will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on February 8th and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on February 22nd and will offer a Q&A at the end of each session. Space is limited, reserve your seat here today! Registration.  The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence Workshop Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 Everyone agrees, that in today’s changing world and uncertainties, it is important that we all know how to: RECOGNIZE THREATS and then ENSURE OUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND US. This four-session seminar will teach you what to “SEE” and what to “SAY” if confronted with a potential threat. This seminar is designed to help the front-line (clerks, sales associates, teachers, etc.) and their supervisors who are the first to be impacted by threats. Unfortunately, most are not trained to recognize or avert a potential threat before it happens. The February 19th seminar, The Art and Science of Visual Intelligence, focuses on retraining the brain to look in detail at scenes to become more aware of the information observed and then describe the scene accurately and objectively. More details and registration. Reach Customers Online with Google Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This session covers three things you can do right now to market your business and connect with customers online. The first section, “Reach local customers with Google My Business", we’ll show you how to connect with local searchers using Google My Business, a free local business listing that can help your business appear across Google Search and Maps. In the second section, “Reach everyone, on all devices,” we’ll talk about optimizing your website for the organic search results, focusing on making your site mobile-friendly. And third in “Reach customers with online advertising,”  we’ll show you how to promote your products and services on Google and partner websites. More details and registration. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration.  Committed to “Cleaning Up” Recycling (Source: Daniel Butler) The recycling industry is currently going through a serious downturn due to import policies being enforced by China to reduce trash in recyclables put into effect in early 2018. Their action stems from  something that has become all too common in recycling  programs across North America: recycling  contamination, or the percentage of trash mixed with recyclables. ​Today, the average contamination rate among communities and businesses sits at around 25%. That  means that about 1 in 4 items placed in a recycling container is actually not recyclable through collection  programs, and this creates enormous problems for the recycling economy. More details.  IRS Sets Start Date for Tax Season, Will Issue Refunds During Government Shutdown The IRS announced on Monday evening that it is prepared to start processing 2018 tax returns on Jan. 28 and that it will pay tax refunds despite the partial shutdown of the federal government. The agency has been operating under a contingency plan that has furloughed 88% of the IRS’s workforce. It says it will recall “a significant portion” of its furloughed staff for tax season. The agency also says it will issue an updated contingency plan in the next few days. More details.  Getting Started with Marketing Automation Wednesday, January 30, 2019   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. Join us for this workshop full of tips and tricks to getting started with marketing automation. Plus learn typical pitfalls to avoid, getting you off on the right foot and putting you a step ahead of your competition. More details and registration. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Harney Sushi RSVP to Scott at Scott@OceansideChamber.com Friday, March 15, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Master's Kitchen Cocktail RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com ​​​​More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 
Oceanside Chamber Update January 16, 2019

OCC Update January 16, 2019

Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Purple Heart Originals ElemenTek Solutions The Green Room Pilates The Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Homes for Heroes Behind the Bash Events 19Ten Oceanside The Military Spouse Association of Camp Pendleton The Crimson Cake North County Mobile Electronics ​​​​​​​​​​​ Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS 760 Marketing Anything But Ordinary Catering Dare to be Fit Sizzler Restaurants Lucky Street Market Wounded Warrior Homes Kylie's Closet Fully Promoted of Oceanside Abigail's Medical Supplies, Inc Oceanside Theatre Company Compass Balloons, LLC Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Design Begins on 4 New Buildings at MiraCosta College Oceanside City Council Seeks City Clerk Applicants SDCCU Provides Government Shutdown Relief​​​​ Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  1/19/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting 1/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/24/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM OYPN Kickoff Event 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City 2/1/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OMC Webcast 2/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 2/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/8/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transients Workshop 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/21/2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Updated Human Trafficking Notices Released (Source: CalChamber) The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently released updated human trafficking notices for employers. California law requires some businesses to post a human trafficking notice near the public entrance or another conspicuous location where the public and employees may view the notice. The notice provides hotline and text numbers for the public and victims of human trafficking to seek help or report unlawful activity. More details. Committed to “Cleaning Up” Recycling (Source: Daniel Butler) The recycling industry is currently going through a serious downturn due to import policies being enforced by China to reduce trash in recyclables put into effect in early 2018. Their action stems from  something that has become all too common in recycling  programs across North America: recycling  contamination, or the percentage of trash mixed with recyclables. ​Today, the average contamination rate among communities and businesses sits at around 25%. That  means that about 1 in 4 items placed in a recycling container is actually not recyclable through collection  programs, and this creates enormous problems for the recycling economy. More details.  China Trip Orientation Tonight!  Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with Citslinc International to offer a community trip to China in October 2019. Citlinc has partnered with Chambers throughout the United States to provide thousand of community members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit China. Cost of the trip is just $2,099 per person (double occupancy) and includes...Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax, 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 meals each day, Deluxe bus tours, Fluent English-speaking tour guides and Entrance fees for attractions. More Information and Registration.  Community Parking Discussion #3 Tonight! Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MainStreet Oceanside Office 701 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 Join the City of Oceanside next Wednesday for their third Community Parking Discussion. Review results from parking surveys, take an in-depth look at parking statistics for on-street and off-street downtown parking, and provide your feedback about downtown parking in Oceanside. More details and survey link. Get Found on Google Search and Maps Workshop Tomorrow! Thursday, January 17, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This workshop will explain how to create or claim your local business listing using Google My Business. It’s important that a business’s information appears—and appears correctly— when people search online. Research shows that over 90% of customers are looking for specific information about businesses when using search engines — like business hours, promotions or deals, even available appointments. And, businesses that are online show revenue growth 4x higher than the previous year and are 3x as likely to create jobs. Admission is free for Oceanside Chamber members, and $15 each session for prospective members. More details and registration. Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting This Saturday! Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Otterlei Coastal  250 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to Otterlei Coastal's Ribbon Cutting Saturday, January 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Having lived in Hawaii for 12 years, Greg and Stacey Holmes developed a passion for coastal decor. In April of 2016, they decided to turn their passion into a business, opening Otterlei Coastal, an "anything and everything" shop for beached themed home decor. Stacey and Greg personally select every product with an emphasis on their eye for Hawaiian inspiration. Otterlei Coastal, deriving from Stacey's love for otters and a lei, prides itself in bringing a taste of Hawaii to Oceanside, and hopes to bring the Aloha to every customer's experience! More details.  OYPN 2019 Kickoff Event Thursday, January 24, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Masters Kitchen and Cocktail 208 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, California 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s Oceanside Young Professionals Network invites you to our first annual OYPN Kickoff Event at Master’s Kitchen & Cocktail on January 24th from 5pm-7pm. Network with like-minded professionals in your area over appetizers & drinks, learn about OYPN and update your headshot for the new year! This event will kick off with brief introduction on the OYPN program and it’s members. Headshots start from 5:30pm-6:30pm with Marcy Browe Photography. Headshots at this event are free and a digital copy will be sent to you via email. This event is free and open to Chamber members and non-members. Registration is required. More details. Connecting with Capital Expo Friday, January 25, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Oceanside City Council Chambers 300 North Coast Hwy Oceanside CA 92054-2824 Start off the New Year with The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s “Connecting with Capital Expo”. Partners include the City of Oceanside, The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, SBA, GO-Biz and others. Small business owners will learn from the experts what it takes to raise capital, how to access it from traditional and non-traditional lenders and where to find it all in one location at one time. They will find out about the SBA and state of California loan guarantee programs and how they help them obtain capital. More details and registration. Meet Oceanside’s Business, Civic and Community Leaders Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration. February Business Mixer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thursday, February 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside  401 Country Club Ln.  Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for our first Business Mixer of 2019 at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside on Thursday, February 21st from 5 to 7 pm. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, and door and raffle prizes. Raffle proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. If you have an item to donate for the raffle, please contact Kristi at Kristi@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration. The Business Explosion "BOOM" The Business Explosion (affectionately known as “BOOM!”) brings together local business professionals from all over San Diego and surrounding counties for an afternoon of networking, exhibiting, marketing (yes, this a great opportunity to market yourself and your business), mixing, mingling and socializing in a “laid back”, no-pressure environment with a high-energy, explosive atmosphere. More details. Oceanside Chamber Business Journal – Digital Version Now Available Read the digital version of the Oceanside Chamber’s 1st Quarter Oceanside Business Journal. This edition features the Chamber’s 2018 Annual Report, highlights of key priorities for 2019, and spotlights on the Small Business Development Center, Economic Development in Oceanside and Recycling Programs. You’ll also find information on upcoming networking events, new and renewing members and Oceanside Business News. Digital version.   I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.   Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundation (Source: CalChamber) Vacations to California’s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world’s fifth largest economy. Regardless of where travelers go and what they do in California, vacations are more than memories—they also spur one of California’s strongest economic pillars. In fact, tourism drove $132 billion in travel-related spending in 2017, generating $11 billion in state and local tax revenues. More details. IRS Sets Start Date for Tax Season, Will Issue Refunds During Government Shutdown The IRS announced on Monday evening that it is prepared to start processing 2018 tax returns on Jan. 28 and that it will pay tax refunds despite the partial shutdown of the federal government. The agency has been operating under a contingency plan that has furloughed 88% of the IRS’s workforce. It says it will recall “a significant portion” of its furloughed staff for tax season. The agency also says it will issue an updated contingency plan in the next few days. More details.  Fundamentals of Desktop QuickBooks for Business Owners Thursday, January 24, 2019   9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011  This is not the online version. This course will teach you the essential elements of the desktop version of QuickBooks and help you to understand how the program works to provide you with the financial information you need to run your business successfully. You will learn about the chart of accounts and item lists-the very foundation of this robust accounting program. You will see how to enter basic transactions, customize the program to your business needs, obtain reports and more! Registration.  OMC Webcast: Growing a Business to Sell: What to Consider Friday, February 1, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for growth opportunities. In addition to growth that maximizes profits and productivity, consider growth that maximizes opportunities to sell your business. This month, successful entrepreneur Mike Dendy joins Fran to discuss not only fundamental lessons that any entrepreneur can use to grow a business, but also how to identify and prepare to successfully exit if the right opportunity comes along. Mike has built, grown and successfully sold two companies of his own, and will share his keys to recognizing areas where you must grow as a business owner, identifying partnerships that complement your goals, getting outside your comfort zone and making the sacrifice, and recognizing opportunities to sell and positioning your company successfully. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 
Oceanside Chamber Updates January, 9, 2019 

OCC Update January 9, 2019

Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Sumix Corporation BPS International Wills Creative LLC Cabana Concepts Cornerstone Wealth Advisors Empire Associates Lynn Abate-Johnson- Marketing Services Team Vinnie SD Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS MRM MHS Family Recovery Center Certified Folder Display Service Copy Link, Inc Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant from Union Bank Oceanside Adventures encounters 2 gray whales Oceanside Public Library Offering Citizenship Classes Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 1/10/2019  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum  1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  1/19/2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting 1/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City 2/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 2/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 2/8/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Transients Workshop 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop 2/22/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Transients Workshop 2/26/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 2/28/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enlisted Recognition Reception 3/5/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 3/7/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues 3/12/2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Business After Hours 3/14/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum 3/15/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 3/21/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop  3/28/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 4/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM First Tuesday Coffee 4/4/2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 4/18/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Workshop Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Voters say: Solve Housing Crisis or We’ll Leave (Source: CalChamber) California’s housing crisis is the worst threat to our middle class lifestyle since the recession. Our median home listing price is nearly twice the national average, and besides Hawaii is higher than any other state. Our median rental rate is half again higher than the national average, and is also the highest in the nation (other than Hawaii). More details. Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow!  Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. Our January meeting will feature a presentation from Rachel Walker of Spirit of Sharing (SOS) and Robert Lustig of Military Automotive Assistance Program (MAAP). This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 2nd Thursday of every other month (odd numbered months), from 8 am to 9:00 am at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details.  Meet Oceanside’s Business, Civic and Community Leaders Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration. Public Notification & Invitation: Oceanside Beachfront Resort Thursday, January 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Civic Center Library Community Room 330 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 DPR San Diego is at the forefront of helping deliver The City of Oceanside’s vision for the Nine Blocks at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Pacific Street and S.D. Malkin Properties’ plans for the two blocks that will transform into a state-of-the-art resort. The project includes two new Hotels for Oceanside with restaurants, bars, retail and complete renovation and relocation of the Graves House, also known as the “Top Gun House”. More details.  China Trip Orientation Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with Citslinc International to offer a community trip to China in October 2019. Citlinc has partnered with Chambers throughout the United States to provide thousand of community members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit China. Cost of the trip is just $2,099 per person (double occupancy) and includes...Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax, 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 meals each day, Deluxe bus tours, Fluent English-speaking tour guides and Entrance fees for attractions. More Information and Registration.  Get Found on Google Search and Maps Workshop Thursday, January 17, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This workshop will explain how to create or claim your local business listing using Google My Business. It’s important that a business’s information appears—and appears correctly— when people search online. Research shows that over 90% of customers are looking for specific information about businesses when using search engines — like business hours, promotions or deals, even available appointments. And, businesses that are online show revenue growth 4x higher than the previous year and are 3x as likely to create jobs. Admission is free for Oceanside Chamber members, and $15 each session for prospective members. More details and registration. Otterlei Coastal Ribbon Cutting Saturday, January 19, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Otterlei Coastal  250 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 You're invited to Otterlei Coastal's Ribbon Cutting Saturday, January 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Having lived in Hawaii for 12 years, Greg and Stacey Holmes developed a passion for coastal decor. In April of 2016, they decided to turn their passion into a business, opening Otterlei Coastal, an "anything and everything" shop for beached themed home decor. Stacey and Greg personally select every product with an emphasis on their eye for Hawaiian inspiration. Otterlei Coastal, deriving from Stacey's love for otters and a lei, prides itself in bringing a taste of Hawaii to Oceanside, and hopes to bring the Aloha to every customer's experience! More details.  Connecting with Capital Expo Friday, January 25, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Oceanside City Council Chambers 300 North Coast Hwy Oceanside CA 92054-2824 Start off the New Year with The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s “Connecting with Capital Expo”. Partners include the City of Oceanside, The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, SBA, GO-Biz and others. Small business owners will learn from the experts what it takes to raise capital, how to access it from traditional and non-traditional lenders and where to find it all in one location at one time. They will find out about the SBA and state of California loan guarantee programs and how they help them obtain capital. More details and registration. The Business Explosion "BOOM" The Business Explosion (affectionately known as “BOOM!”) brings together local business professionals from all over San Diego and surrounding counties for an afternoon of networking, exhibiting, marketing (yes, this a great opportunity to market yourself and your business), mixing, mingling and socializing in a “laid back”, no-pressure environment with a high-energy, explosive atmosphere. More details. Oceanside Chamber Business Journal – Digital Version Now Available Read the digital version of the Oceanside Chamber’s 1st Quarter Oceanside Business Journal. This edition features the Chamber’s 2018 Annual Report, highlights of key priorities for 2019, and spotlights on the Small Business Development Center, Economic Development in Oceanside and Recycling Programs. You’ll also find information on upcoming networking events, new and renewing members and Oceanside Business News. Digital version.   Community Parking Discussion #3 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MainStreet Oceanside Office 701 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 Join the City of Oceanside next Wednesday for their third Community Parking Discussion. Review results from parking surveys, take an in-depth look at parking statistics for on-street and off-street downtown parking, and provide your feedback about downtown parking in Oceanside. More details and survey link. 2018 Small Business Survey The Annual Survey is now open for response from small business owners and executives through the state. This survey informs policy makers about the issues most critical to small businesses. When the survey is closed, we develop an action plan to address these concerns and build a stronger small business environment in California. This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the halls with us to educate legislators on our program and the state funding opportunity. The results of the Annual Survey are shared with the Governor's Office and California legislators. Take the survey.  I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  Find Answers to Tax Reform Questions at IRS.gov Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 affects almost every taxpayer. The IRS is working closely with partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for tax reform affecting tax year 2018. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can continue to rely on the IRS, tax professionals and tax software programs when it’s time to file their returns. More details.  Fundamentals of Desktop QuickBooks for Business Owners Thursday, January 24, 2019   9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011  This is not the online version. This course will teach you the essential elements of the desktop version of QuickBooks and help you to understand how the program works to provide you with the financial information you need to run your business successfully. You will learn about the chart of accounts and item lists-the very foundation of this robust accounting program. You will see how to enter basic transactions, customize the program to your business needs, obtain reports and more! Registration.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Thursday, January 3, 2019 
New Labor Laws, Meet the City, Connecting with Capital… OCC Update January 3, 2019

OCC Update January 3, 2019

Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! High Perfomanceology Benito's Pizza Cafe Boomers First Command Financial Services IV Hydrate Mission Federal Credit Union Oceanside Craft Farms Army Navy Academy PsyloGraphics Purple Hearts Originals Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Larry Hatter Days Inn Oceanside Eternal Hills Memorial Park Oceanside Unified School District Legoland California Oceanside Museum of Art Brookdale Oceanside State Farm Insurance- Michelle McGowan, Agent Warner's Mufflers 8-2-8 Urgent Care Jitters Coffee Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS "Visual Awakenings" Exhibit at the Oceanside Public Library NCTD Completes Implementation of Positive Train Control Black Card Membership Promotion at Planet Fitness! Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 1/8/2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop  1/8/2019  4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead 1/10/2019  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum  1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  1/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser New Year, New Labor Laws to Know (Source: CalChamer) As you draw up your list of New Year’s resolutions, resolve to take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the new employment laws that you’ll need to know in the coming year. CalChamber’s employment law counsel analyzed the significant bills that Governor Jerry Brown signed into law and prepared a white paper summarizing their effects on California employers. More details. Connecting with Capital Expo Friday, January 25, 2019 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Oceanside City Council Chambers 300 North Coast Hwy Oceanside CA 92054-2824 Start off the New Year with The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s “Connecting with Capital Expo”. Partners include the City of Oceanside, The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, SBA, GO-Biz and others. Small business owners will learn from the experts what it takes to raise capital, how to access it from traditional and non-traditional lenders and where to find it all in one location at one time. They will find out about the SBA and state of California loan guarantee programs and how they help them obtain capital. More details and registration. Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop Tuesday, January 8, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your company in California?  Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come, stay or grow in California. Since the program launch, 112 San Diego companies have won $66 million in tax credits. More details and registration.  Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Golden Coast Mead 4089 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. G Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! This week's venue, Golden Coast Mead, is leading the revival of mead making in Southern California. They use high quality (preferably local or organic) honey, the purest natural spring water, various organic fruits, spices, herbs and hops to ferment this magical, healthier alcoholic beverage to light up your life and help regenerate the earth. Have some questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Emerald Lowe, at Emerald@oceansidechamber.com or call (760) 722-1534 x110. More details. Military Affairs Forum  Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Military Affairs Forum is key to the Chamber’s outreach to the Marines and Sailors located on Camp Pendleton. The Forum organizes a variety of events that allow the business community to network with the military, while also showing them our community’s appreciation for their heroic work. Events planned by at the meetings include: Operation Appreciation (Military Appreciation Event), and the Enlisted Recognition Dinner. The Forum also works to enhance the opportunities for outreach to transitioning service members, as well as, providing mentors through our Military Mentorship Program. Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday, every odd month, at 8:00 AM at the Chamber office. More details.  Get Found on Google Search and Maps Workshop Thursday, January 17, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This workshop will explain how to create or claim your local business listing using Google My Business. It’s important that a business’s information appears—and appears correctly— when people search online. Research shows that over 90% of customers are looking for specific information about businesses when using search engines — like business hours, promotions or deals, even available appointments. And, businesses that are online show revenue growth 4x higher than the previous year and are 3x as likely to create jobs. Admission is free for Oceanside Chamber members, and $15 each session for prospective members. More details and registration. Save the Date: Meet the City of Oceanside Reception Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration.  Oceanside Chamber Business Journal – Digital Version Now Available Read the digital version of the Oceanside Chamber’s 1st Quarter Oceanside Business Journal. This edition features the Chamber’s 2018 Annual Report, highlights of key priorities for 2019, and spotlights on the Small Business Development Center, Economic Development in Oceanside and Recycling Programs. You’ll also find information on upcoming networking events, new and renewing members and Oceanside Business News. Digital version.   Last Chance to Reserve Ad Space in 2019 Best of Oceanside Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. Latino Young Men Success Initiative The Oceanside Promise partners are aligning our collective resources to better support the college, career, and life readiness of Oceanside’s students with an emphasis on Latino young men. The Latino Young Men Success Initiative was launched in late 2018 in order to rally the community to provide additional supports and opportunities for some of our community’s most vulnerable youth. Your business or organization can support the initiative in the following ways... More details.   2018 Small Business Survey The Annual Survey is now open for response from small business owners and executives through the state. This survey informs policy makers about the issues most critical to small businesses. When the survey is closed, we develop an action plan to address these concerns and build a stronger small business environment in California. This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the halls with us to educate legislators on our program and the state funding opportunity. The results of the Annual Survey are shared with the Governor's Office and California legislators. Take the survey.  I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  These Videos Will Help Taxpayers Learn More About Tax Reform  The IRS has several videos that can help individual and business taxpayers learn more about the tax reform legislation. The IRS posts these videos on the IRS Video Portal and to their YouTube channel. Aside from these sites, the IRS offers tax reform information on its other social media channels, such as Twitter and its new Instagram account. Taxpayers can visit the Multimedia Center on IRS.gov for links to all the agency’s social media sites. More details.  Entrepreneurship Day 1 and Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 & Wednesday, January 9, 2019  8:45 AM - 4:15 PM & 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Starting a business is a challenging process! This full day workshop (Tuesday, January 8) is designed to give you an overview of what to consider before starting a business. Topics to include: financing options, taxes, business entities/legal structures and personality types/business models. Day 2 (Wednesday, January 9) discusses business plans as a tool for understanding how businesses are put together. Business plans can also be used to monitor progress, hold accountability and control the business's fate. Day 2 also discusses the steps to starting a business. Utilizing the information obtained in this training, an expert will answer any questions and walk through the next steps to starting a business. More details.  China Trip Orientation Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with Citslinc International to offer a community trip to China in October 2019. Citlinc has partnered with Chambers throughout the United States to provide thousand of community members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit China. Cost of the trip is just $2,099 per person (double occupancy) and includes...Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax, 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 meals each day, Deluxe bus tours, Fluent English-speaking tour guides and Entrance fees for attractions. More Information and Registration.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Tracy at Tracy@OceansideChamber.com Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 
Tax Credits & Google Workshops Planned for January... OCC Update December 26, 2018

OCC Update December 26, 2018

Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Otterlei Coastal The Miller's Table Quality Lock & Security Services Oceana Laundry Berkshire Hathaway - Megan Meihaus Del Oro Smiles Dentistry  Palomar Property Services Luna Live Scan & Notary Ares Strategic Consulting  Ace Tours LLC Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Richard's Mobile Tire Service Allie's Party Equipment Rental, Inc. Better Business Bureau Parra Accounting & Income Tax Service  McDonald's Thrivent Financial  Syndicate Vapes The Elizabeth Hospice Tri-City House of Dentistry  Two Guys Grilling Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS Alzheimer's San Diego Presents Memory Loss 101 at the Oceanside Public Library New Year, New You, NO FEES at the Joe & Mary MottinoFamily YMCA! Boys & Girls Clubs Receives SDG&E Grant to Inspire Future Leaders and Prevent Summer Learning Loss Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 12/24/2018 - 1/1/2019 Offices Closed 1/2/2019 Offices Re-open 1/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 1/3/2019  8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 1/8/2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop  1/8/2019  4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead 1/10/2019  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum  1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  1/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser Employers: W-2s Due January 31 to IRS (Source: CalChamber) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds employers and other businesses of the January 31 filing deadline that now applies to filing Form W-2 wage statements and independent contractor forms. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 started a requirement for employers to file their copies of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration by January 31. Certain Forms 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income, filed with the IRS to report non-employee compensation to independent contractors are also due at this time. Such payments are reported in box 7 of this form. More details. Cal Competes Tax Credits Workshop Tuesday, January 8, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your company in California?  Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come, stay or grow in California. Since the program launch, 112 San Diego companies have won $66 million in tax credits. More details and registration.  Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, January 03, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 Our January meeting will feature a presentation on the Pure Water Oceanside program. Pure Water Oceanside will purify recycled water to create a new, local source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The program will produce enough water to provide more than 25% of the city’s water supply. We will also receive an update from Oceanside’s Assistant City Manager, Deanna Lorson on the Measure X Oversight Committee. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday, of every month, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details.  Military Affairs Forum  Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Military Affairs Forum is key to the Chamber’s outreach to the Marines and Sailors located on Camp Pendleton. The Forum organizes a variety of events that allow the business community to network with the military, while also showing them our community’s appreciation for their heroic work. Events planned by at the meetings include: Operation Appreciation (Military Appreciation Event), and the Enlisted Recognition Dinner. The Forum also works to enhance the opportunities for outreach to transitioning service members, as well as, providing mentors through our Military Mentorship Program. Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday, every odd month, at 8:00 AM at the Chamber office. More details.  Get Found on Google Search and Maps Workshop Thursday, January 17, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber  928 N Coast Hwy  Oceanside, CA 92054 This workshop will explain how to create or claim your local business listing using Google My Business. It’s important that a business’s information appears—and appears correctly— when people search online. Research shows that over 90% of customers are looking for specific information about businesses when using search engines — like business hours, promotions or deals, even available appointments. And, businesses that are online show revenue growth 4x higher than the previous year and are 3x as likely to create jobs. Admission is free for Oceanside Chamber members, and $15 each session for prospective members. More details and registration. Save the Date: Meet the City of Oceanside Reception Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration.  Last Chance to Reserve Ad Space in 2019 Best of Oceanside Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. Oceanside Recognizes Longtime Local Business Hobie Cat The City of Oceanside Economic Development recently recognized Hobie Cat in their YouTube series, "Oceanside, an Original at Work!" which showcases the original, authentic Oceanside community. Since 1950, Hobie Cat has been in the business of shaping a unique lifestyle based around fun, water and quality products. In addition to the sailboats for which they are well-known, Hobie Cat also offers stand-up-paddle boards, kayaks, and boats for both recreation and fishing. Each product line is also complimented with a comprehensive array of parts and accessories. “Oceanside is perfect for Hobie Cat, all the infrastructure is here from service to manufacturing. We basically manufacturer everything that we make here in Oceanside.” More details and full video.   Raffle Proceeds from the Annual Holiday Mixer Benefit the Women's Resource Center The Chamber’s annual Holiday Mixer was held last week at the QLN Conference Center. They arranged for a wide variety food from a number of great places including: Pickup Stix, The Etouffee Café & Catering, Knockout Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks, One Perfect Pear Catering and Panda Express. ​​​​A number of businesses donated raffle and door prizes, including: Insight Studios, Spillbully, Carlson’s Mobile Notary, Elements Massage, Don’s Country Kitchen, Sizzler, Oceanside Adventures, QLN Conference Center, Military Automotive Assistance Program, Chapter One Hair, Fairwinds Ivey Ranch and Body Lab. Raffle proceeds were donated directly to WRC and 4 large bags of toys brought by the Mixer gifts were also donated to the Women’s Resource Center. More details and photos.  Latino Young Men Success Initiative The Oceanside Promise partners are aligning our collective resources to better support the college, career, and life readiness of Oceanside’s students with an emphasis on Latino young men. The Latino Young Men Success Initiative was launched in late 2018 in order to rally the community to provide additional supports and opportunities for some of our community’s most vulnerable youth. Your business or organization can support the initiative in the following ways... More details.   2018 Small Business Survey The Annual Survey is now open for response from small business owners and executives through the state. This survey informs policy makers about the issues most critical to small businesses. When the survey is closed, we develop an action plan to address these concerns and build a stronger small business environment in California. This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the halls with us to educate legislators on our program and the state funding opportunity. The results of the Annual Survey are shared with the Governor's Office and California legislators. Take the survey.  I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  Taxpayers Can Get Tax Info on Social Media Taxpayers can get tax tips and news from the IRS through social media platforms.The IRS uses social media to share the latest information on tax changes, scam alerts, tax initiatives and products and services. IRS social media tools are as follows: •    Instagram:  Access the new account, IRSNews on the Instagram app.   •    YouTube: Features video tips in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.  •    Twitter: Follow IRSnews for tax announcements, IRStaxpros tweets news for tax professionals, IRSenEspanol has information in Spanish, and IRStaxsecurity posts scam alerts. •    Facebook: News and information for taxpayers and tax return preparers, also in Spanish. •    LinkedIn:  The IRS shares agency updates and job opportunities.  More details. Entrepreneurship Day 1 and Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 & Wednesday, January 9, 2019  8:45 AM - 4:15 PM & 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Starting a business is a challenging process! This full day workshop (Tuesday, January 8) is designed to give you an overview of what to consider before starting a business. Topics to include: financing options, taxes, business entities/legal structures and personality types/business models. Day 2 (Wednesday, January 9) discusses business plans as a tool for understanding how businesses are put together. Business plans can also be used to monitor progress, hold accountability and control the business's fate. Day 2 also discusses the steps to starting a business. Utilizing the information obtained in this training, an expert will answer any questions and walk through the next steps to starting a business. More details.  Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead Tuesday, January 08, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Golden Coast Mead 4089 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. G Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! This week's venue, Golden Coast Mead, is leading the revival of mead making in Southern California. They use high quality (preferably local or organic) honey, the purest natural spring water, various organic fruits, spices, herbs and hops to ferment this magical, healthier alcoholic beverage to light up your life and help regenerate the earth. Have some questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Emerald Lowe, at Emerald@oceansidechamber.com or call (760) 722-1534 x110. More details. China Trip Orientation Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with Citslinc International to offer a community trip to China in October 2019. Citlinc has partnered with Chambers throughout the United States to provide thousand of community members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit China. Cost of the trip is just $2,099 per person (double occupancy) and includes...Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax, 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 meals each day, Deluxe bus tours, Fluent English-speaking tour guides and Entrance fees for attractions. More Information and Registration.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Vannie at Vannie@OceansideChamber.com Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 
Chamber Leaders Meet with Congressman-Elect Levin... OCC Update December 19, 2018

OCC Update December 19, 2018

View this email as a PDF Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Mission Federal Credit Union Boot Barn Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Oceanside Camp Pendleton Self Storage Creative Photography Dreamstyle Remodeling Gina Roman Insurance Services Planet Fitness Rexel Electrical Supplies Zero Chip Autoglass Full list FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Weseloh Chevrolet & Kia Banner Boom El Camino Country Club Scripps Health Tri-City Medical Center Cox  Communications American Legion #146 Harbor Gift Shop NuPacifica Realty CeutixLabs American Pharma Wholesale Full list TOP MEMBER NEWS 1st Annual Veteran Christmas Ham and Turkey Giveaway The Gray Whale Migration Has Begun! New Engineering and Technology Program at MiraCosta College Student "Food Insecurity" Food Drive at El Camino High School Scripps Reports Opioid Prescription Sizes Fallby 25% Read more CHAMBER CALENDAR 12/26/2018 - 1/1/2019 Offices Closed 1/2/2019 Offices Re-open 1/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 1/3/2019  8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 1/8/2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop  1/8/2019  4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead 1/10/2019  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum  1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  1/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City Full calendar ​​

Open this email in your web browser ​​​​​IRS Announces 2019 Standard Mileage Rates (Source: CalChamber) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be 58 cents per mile for business miles driven (up 3.5 cents from the rate in 2018), 20 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (up 2 cents from the rate in 2018), and 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (same as 2018). More details. Cal Competes Tax Credits Workshop Tuesday, January 8, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your company in California?  Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come, stay or grow in California. Since the program launch, 112 San Diego companies have won $66 million in tax credits. More details and registration.  Chamber Leaders Participate in Meet and Greet with Congressman-Elect Levin Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton and incoming Board Chair, Bill Birnie were included in a group of business and civic leaders invited to participate in a forum with Congressman-Elect Mike Levin earlier this week. Levin is set to take over the 49th Congressional District seat, currently held by Darrell Issa, in January. Representatives from the Manufacturing, Health Care, Transportation and Biotech sectors (including Oceanside's Genentech), were given the opportunity to share concerns related to their specific industries. Levin expressed an interest in following up with tours of many of the businesses in attendance. More details.  1st Annual Veteran Christmas Ham and Turkey Giveaway  Friday, December 21, 2018  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions 1906 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. Q. Oceanside, CA 92054 A group of small business owners, with the support of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, has decided to make an impact in their community by facilitating a free turkey or ham to military families, veterans and active duty. This fun, FREE , family event will be held at a local, independent art gallery “Cynthia’s Expressions” and it will be packed with holiday music, refreshments, and the presence of Santa Claus for a photo opportunity. Bring your military ID, and roam through the gallery, sign up for a raffle, enjoy a beverage and on your way out pick up a ham or turkey. More details.  Emerging Issues Forum Thursday, January 03, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 Our January meeting will feature a presentation on the Pure Water Oceanside program. Pure Water Oceanside will purify recycled water to create a new, local source of high-quality drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound. The program will produce enough water to provide more than 25% of the city’s water supply. We will also receive an update from Oceanside’s Assistant City Manager, Deanna Lorson on the Measure X Oversight Committee. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday, of every month, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details. Save the Date: Meet the City of Oceanside Reception Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration.  Raffle Proceeds from the Annual Holiday Mixer Benefit the Women's Resource Center The Chamber’s annual Holiday Mixer was held last week at the QLN Conference Center. They arranged for a wide variety food from a number of great places including: Pickup Stix, The Etouffee Café & Catering, Knockout Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks, One Perfect Pear Catering and Panda Express. ​​​​A number of businesses donated raffle and door prizes, including: Insight Studios, Spillbully, Carlson’s Mobile Notary, Elements Massage, Don’s Country Kitchen, Sizzler, Oceanside Adventures, QLN Conference Center, Military Automotive Assistance Program, Chapter One Hair, Fairwinds Ivey Ranch and Body Lab. Raffle proceeds were donated directly to WRC and 4 large bags of toys brought by the Mixer gifts were also donated to the Women’s Resource Center. More details and photos.  Latino Young Men Success Initiative The Oceanside Promise partners are aligning our collective resources to better support the college, career, and life readiness of Oceanside’s students with an emphasis on Latino young men. The Latino Young Men Success Initiative was launched in late 2018 in order to rally the community to provide additional supports and opportunities for some of our community’s most vulnerable youth. Your business or organization can support the initiative in the following ways... More details.   2018 Small Business Survey The Annual Survey is now open for response from small business owners and executives through the state. This survey informs policy makers about the issues most critical to small businesses. When the survey is closed, we develop an action plan to address these concerns and build a stronger small business environment in California. This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the halls with us to educate legislators on our program and the state funding opportunity. The results of the Annual Survey are shared with the Governor's Office and California legislators. Take the survey.  Oceanside's Largest, Most Comprehensive Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. The Gray Whale Migration Has Begun! On December 15, 2018, an Oceanside Adventures tour aboard with Captain Shane observed the first gray whale of the 2018-19 season! The whale was headed southbound to the warm waters of the secluded Baja lagoons for the winter. Thank you to Brandon Pease for catching this amazing drone footage! Oceanside Adventures is a luxury Whale Watching company located in front of the historic Light House in Oceanside Harbor. Trips are 2 hours long and great for anyone who loves the ocean or the wildlife they may encounter. Get up-close and personal with the marine life just minutes away from Oceanside Harbor. More details and full drone video.  I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  The Business Explosion "BOOM" The Business Explosion (affectionately known as “BOOM!”) brings together local business professionals from all over San Diego and surrounding counties for an afternoon of networking, exhibiting, marketing (yes, this a great opportunity to market yourself and your business), mixing, mingling and socializing in a “laid back”, no-pressure environment with a high-energy, explosive atmosphere. More details. Tax Law Creates New Opportunity Zone Program Recent changes in the tax law created qualified opportunity zones to encourage tax-favored investment in distressed communities throughout the country and U.S. territories. Under the new law, investors may be able to defer tax on almost all capital gains they invest after Dec. 31, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2026. To qualify for deferral: •    Capital gains must be invested in a qualified opportunity fund (QOF) within 180 days. •    The fund must hold at least 90 percent of its assets in qualified opportunity zone property. •    Investment in the QOF must be an equity interest, not a debt interest. More details.  How To Prepare for an Earthquake at Work Earthquakes can happen any time without warning. An earthquake is the sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, and landslides. Here are some tips on what to do if an earthquake strikes. More details. Entrepreneurship Day 1 and Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 & Wednesday, January 9, 2019  8:45 AM - 4:15 PM & 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Starting a business is a challenging process! This full day workshop (Tuesday, January 8) is designed to give you an overview of what to consider before starting a business. Topics to include: financing options, taxes, business entities/legal structures and personality types/business models. Day 2 (Wednesday, January 9) discusses business plans as a tool for understanding how businesses are put together. Business plans can also be used to monitor progress, hold accountability and control the business's fate. Day 2 also discusses the steps to starting a business. Utilizing the information obtained in this training, an expert will answer any questions and walk through the next steps to starting a business. More details.  Business After Hours at Golden Coast Mead Tuesday, January 08, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Golden Coast Mead 4089 Oceanside Blvd., Ste. G Oceanside, CA 92056 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Business After Hours. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Business After Hours is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! This week's venue, Golden Coast Mead, is leading the revival of mead making in Southern California. They use high quality (preferably local or organic) honey, the purest natural spring water, various organic fruits, spices, herbs and hops to ferment this magical, healthier alcoholic beverage to light up your life and help regenerate the earth. Have some questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Emerald Lowe, at Emerald@oceansidechamber.com or call (760) 722-1534 x110. More details. Military Affairs Forum  Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Military Affairs Forum is key to the Chamber’s outreach to the Marines and Sailors located on Camp Pendleton. The Forum organizes a variety of events that allow the business community to network with the military, while also showing them our community’s appreciation for their heroic work. Events planned by at the meetings include: Operation Appreciation (Military Appreciation Event), and the Enlisted Recognition Dinner. The Forum also works to enhance the opportunities for outreach to transitioning service members, as well as, providing mentors through our Military Mentorship Program. Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday, every odd month, at 8:00 AM at the Chamber office. More details.  China Trip Orientation Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with Citslinc International to offer a community trip to China in October 2019. Citlinc has partnered with Chambers throughout the United States to provide thousand of community members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit China. Cost of the trip is just $2,099 per person (double occupancy) and includes...Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax, 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 meals each day, Deluxe bus tours, Fluent English-speaking tour guides and Entrance fees for attractions. More Information and Registration.  Chamber Offices Will Close for the Holiday Week Monday, December 24, 2018 - Wednesday, January 2, 2019  Just a reminder, in observation of the holidays this upcoming week, the Chamber Offices will close at noon on Monday, December 24th and will re-open at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, January 2nd. We are so appreciative for all our member's past support and look forward to continuing our combined efforts for a vibrant community throughout 2019. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 2019 Calendar. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Vannie at Vannie@OceansideChamber.com Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Oceanside Broiler RSVP to Kristi at Kristi@OceansdieChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 
Heard What's Happening in Oceanside?

OCC Update December 12, 2018

View this email as a PDF Chamber Partners This Week's... FEATURED NEW MEMBERS! Autism Speaks Minuteman Press Benito's Pizza Cafe Venetos Cucina Italiana Arrowood Golf Course Psylo Graphics Boomers First Command Financial Services IVHydrate Servpro Full list. FEATURED RETURNING MEMBERS Frontline Tattoo GoJumpOceanside Sanford Clinic at Rady Children's Hospital North County Lifeline Courtyard San Diego Oceanside Action Carpet and Floor Decor Hello Betty Fish House Comfort Suites Marina Ocean's Eleven Casino American Heart Association Full list. TOP MEMBER NEWS Stater Bros. donates over $850,000! Boys and Girls Clubs Receives Grant from Rest Havens Children's Fund! San Diego County Credit Union Reaches 400,000 Members! Read more. CHAMBER CALENDAR 12/12/2018   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Holiday Mixer at QLN 12/14/2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  One More Customer Webcast: Keys to Building a Successful Sales Organization 12/14/2018 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at RockinBaja Coastal Cantina 1/2/2019 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 1/3/2019  8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum 1/8/2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Cal Competes Tax Credit Workshop  1/8/2019  4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Beer N' Braggin at Golden Coast Mead 1/10/2019  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Military Affairs Forum  1/16/2019  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM China Trip Orientation  1/17/2019 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Get Found on Google Maps Workshop 1/18/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Barrel Republic  11/24/2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 at Felix's BBQ 1/31/2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet the City Full calendar. ​​

Open this email in your web browser Cal Competes Tax Credits Workshop Tuesday, January 8, 2019  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Chamber  928 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 Growing your company in California?  Join us for a free workshop to learn more about the California Competes Tax Credit. The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come, stay or grow in California. Since the program launch, 112 San Diego companies have won $66 million in tax credits. More details and registration. Latino Young Men Success Initiative The Oceanside Promise partners are aligning our collective resources to better support the college, career, and life readiness of Oceanside’s students with an emphasis on Latino young men. The Latino Young Men Success Initiative was launched in late 2018 in order to rally the community to provide additional supports and opportunities for some of our community’s most vulnerable youth. Your business or organization can support the initiative in the following ways... More details.  Holiday Mixer at QLN Tonight! Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM QLN Conference Center & Meeting Facility  1938 Avenida Del Oro  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer next Wednesday, December 12th from 5 to 7 pm at the QLN Conference Center. Enjoy delicious food from The Étouffée Café, San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant, Swami's Cafe, Knockout Pizza Oceanside, Pick Up Stix and Buffalo Wild Wings, a no host bar, networking, holiday fun, and great door and raffle prizes. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the children of WRC and receive an extra door prize ticket. Raffle proceeds will be donated to WRC (Women's Resource Center). More information and registration. One More Customer: Keys to Building a Successful Sales Organization Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 Regardless of your industry, the principles that help create a successful sales organization are similar everywhere. In this episode, Bonneau Ansley of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate shares how these simple, yet vital, concepts have helped him double his sales every year since 2009, as well as helped him build a world-class real estate agency that has achieved $25 million in yearly revenue despite only being founded in 2015. Tune in as this proven entrepreneur shares the importance of, creating a great culture on your sales team, giving your customers an experience that makes them feel valued, being authentic in everything you do and say with your team and customers, and having a street fighter mentality when it comes to competing for the sale. More details.  2018 Small Business Survey The Annual Survey is now open for response from small business owners and executives through the state. This survey informs policy makers about the issues most critical to small businesses. When the survey is closed, we develop an action plan to address these concerns and build a stronger small business environment in California. This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the halls with us to educate legislators on our program and the state funding opportunity. The results of the Annual Survey are shared with the Governor's Office and California legislators. Take the survey.  Oceanside's Largest, Most Comprehensive Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. Dominic’s Italian Restaurant Shows the World How to Make a Winning Bacon Pie Forty competitors from all culinary backgrounds reported to the Kitchen Arena at the World Food Championships (WFC) in Orange Beach, Alabama, to compete in the Bacon World Championships (BWC). The WFC is a plethora of cooking and baking competitions held over a five-day period, ranging from Barbecue, Burgers and Chicken, to Seafood, Chili and Desserts. U.S. Pizza Team member Tore Trupiano, of Dominic’s Italian Restaurant in Oceanside, California, made the trip to test his culinary prowess. Trupiano placed 10th in the world overall for his beautiful bacon dishes. More details.  I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  Help Local Military Families This Christmas Spirit of Sharing, a local non-profit organization collects donations year round in person, by mail, and online, including automobile donations and other assets, to help our active duty military families throughout southern California each year during the holiday season.Each year, during the Holiday Season, we share the gifts of caring and giving with those that often are the most deserving, yet the most in need of that assistance, help and support– our local military community. More details and drop-off location. Tax Reform Changes Qualified Moving Expense Reimbursements Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employers must include moving expense reimbursements in employees’ taxable wages. Generally, members of the U.S. Armed Forces can exclude qualified moving reimbursements if: They’re on active duty They move per a military order and incident to a permanent change of station The moving expenses would qualify as a deduction if they did not get reimbursement ​​​Employers may exclude any 2018 reimbursements or payments on behalf of employees for a move that took place before January 1, 2018, and would have been deductible had they been paid before that date. More details.  Is Your Business Missing Out on Pricing Plan Savings? SDG&E’s winter pricing kicked in on November 1, 2018 and goes through May 31, 2019. This means lower pricing across the board!In My Account, you can get personalized comparisons of pricing plans to make sure your business is on the best plan. No matter which plan you choose, be sure to sign up for energy alerts so you can monitor your energy use and minimize energy costs. More details.  Downtown Oceanside's Holiday Tree Lighting Rescheduled Thursday, December 13, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Regal Cinema Plaza 401 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 MainStreet Oceanside has rescheduled their Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to this Thursday! Kids activities begin at 5:00 PM. These free activities sponsored by The City of Oceanside include visits with Santa, carriage rides, kids crafts, a fire truck display, and milk & cookies. Enjoy amusement such as a coconut tree climb, kids zip line, bungee run, obstacle course, jump horse, and giant inflatable slides. At 6:00 PM, Santa will arrive on a fire truck, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence. More details. Entrepreneurship Day 1 and Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 & Wednesday, January 9, 2019  8:45 AM - 4:15 PM & 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM North San Diego SBDC 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 Starting a business is a challenging process! This full day workshop (Tuesday, January 8) is designed to give you an overview of what to consider before starting a business. Topics to include: financing options, taxes, business entities/legal structures and personality types/business models. Day 2 (Wednesday, January 9) discusses business plans as a tool for understanding how businesses are put together. Business plans can also be used to monitor progress, hold accountability and control the business's fate. Day 2 also discusses the steps to starting a business. Utilizing the information obtained in this training, an expert will answer any questions and walk through the next steps to starting a business. More details.  Save the Date: Meet the City of Oceanside Reception Thursday, January 31, 2019 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM El Camino Country Club 3202 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Each year, the Oceanside Chamber hosts a “Meet the City of Oceanside" event to give Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members, Oceanside businesses, those individuals who do business in Oceanside, and guests, the opportunity to network with local elected officials, City of Oceanside Government staff members, other businesses, and community leaders.The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar.  The cost is $50 per person for Chamber members, and $95 for non-members. More details and registration.  Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, December 14, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina RSVP to Emerald at emerald@OceansideChamber.com Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Vannie at Vannie@OceansideChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

​Wednesday, December 5, 2018 
Emerging Issues Forum, I-5 Construction, Best of Oceanside Community Guide

View this email as a PDF Chamber Partners WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! MEMBER NEWS CALENDAR

Open this email in your web browser California Air Resources Board Considers Amendments to Cap-and-Trade Regulations (Source: CalChamber) California made good on its promise to establish a nation-leading market for carbon emissions when a bipartisan vote of the Legislature passed the cap-and-trade program in 2017. But rules proposed recently by the California Air Resources Board may undermine the will of the Legislature. Why should you care? More details.  Holiday Mixer at QLN Next Wednesday Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM QLN Conference Center & Meeting Facility  1938 Avenida Del Oro  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer next Wednesday, December 12th from 5 to 7 pm at the QLN Conference Center. Enjoy delicious food from The Étouffée Café, San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant, Swami's Cafe, Knockout Pizza Oceanside, and Pick Up Stix, no host bar, networking, holiday fun, and great door and raffle prizes. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the children of WRC and receive an extra door prize ticket. Raffle proceeds will be donated to WRC (Women's Resource Center). More information and registration. Beer N' Braggin at Legacy Brewing Company  Tuesday, December 11, 2018 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Legacy Brewing Company  363 Airport Rd Oceanside, CA 92058 Join the Oceanside Chamber for Beer N Braggin’ Social Hour on the Second Tuesday of every month from 4:30-6:00pm. This is a free, casual meet up for local business community members. Beer and Braggin's is open to Chamber Members and Non-members, so bring a friend and make new ones! Have some questions? Contact Membership Coordinator, Emerald Lowe, at emerald@oceansidechamber.com or call (760) 722-1534 x110. More details. Emerging Issues Forum  Thursday, December 6, 2018 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 The December meeting will include an update on Tri-City Medical Center from Aaron Byzak, Chief Government and External Affairs Officer, as well as, presentations from Mohamad Khatib and Kareem Scott, Department of Transportation, on the North Coast Corridor / I-5 improvements. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members and is held the 1st Thursday, of every month, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the Oceanside Chamber offices. More details.   Oceanside's Largest, Most Comprehensive Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. I-5/Carpool Lanes to Break Ground in December Caltrans and SANDAG will break ground in early December to extend the carpool lane on I-5 in each direction between Manchester Avenue in the City of Encinitas and Palomar Airport Road in the City of Carlsbad. In addition, the double tracking of the coastal rail line, bike/pedestrian path improvements, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and replacement of the I-5 highway and rail bridges over the San Elijo Lagoon are already underway in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. More details.  ’Tis the Season to Shop Local Saturday, November 24, 2018 - Wednesday, December 12, 2018 ’Tis the Season to Shop Local is a fun, distinctly local holiday celebration inviting our community to explore Oceanside's retail establishments and to shop local this holiday season. From Small Business Saturday, November 24, through the South O Walkabout on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, this unique and dynamic lineup of holiday programs and events will feature a shopping passport, two craft beer and wine tasting events, a makers fair offering handcrafted goods, and a tree lighting celebration — all amid decorated shop windows, the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful sounds of live holiday music and carolers. New this year is a second tasting event during the South O Walkabout, Sip & Shop South Oceanside. More details. Help Local Military Families This Christmas Spirit of Sharing, a local non-profit organization collects donations year round in person, by mail, and online, including automobile donations and other assets, to help our active duty military families throughout southern California each year during the holiday season.Each year, during the Holiday Season, we share the gifts of caring and giving with those that often are the most deserving, yet the most in need of that assistance, help and support– our local military community. More details and drop-off location. Latino Young Men Success Initiative The Oceanside Promise partners are aligning our collective resources to better support the college, career, and life readiness of Oceanside’s students with an emphasis on Latino young men. The Latino Young Men Success Initiative was launched in late 2018 in order to rally the community to provide additional supports and opportunities for some of our community’s most vulnerable youth. Your business or organization can support the initiative in the following ways... More details.  Join the Chamber Team for the North County Autism Walk Join our team in raising funds to have a voice with legislators, to have access to the information and resources we need, to support research and medical discovery, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks. Together, we can accomplish amazing things for people living with autism. Join the team and begin your fundraising journey today! Set your individual goal at $150 and you’ll be eligible for a Walk Tee Shirt – which, by the way, was purchased from a business that employs people with autism. Donate here. Classic Chariots Famous for Super Competitive Pricing  There is a reason Classic Chariots had an all-time record year in 2017, it’s because they are taking care of their customers, and making sure their customers get great deals. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, check out Classic Chariots. Classic Chariots has great pricing, awesome selection, and 5-star service. Classic Chariots carries and sells all types of used vehicles, Trucks, SUVs, Cars, and Commercial Vehicles. Classic Chariots is also a proud member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, and key part of the community. More details. The Business Explosion "BOOM" The Business Explosion (affectionately known as “BOOM!”) brings together local business professionals from all over San Diego and surrounding counties for an afternoon of networking, exhibiting, marketing (yes, this a great opportunity to market yourself and your business), mixing, mingling and socializing in a “laid back”, no-pressure environment with a high-energy, explosive atmosphere. More details.  Shine This Holiday Season, Safely and Brightly, with SDG&E Unpack your boxes of decorations and unwind the lights – it’s time to take your business from every day to holiday! SDG&E has provided a list of holiday tips to keep your business safe and shining this holiday season. Invest in energy-efficient LED holiday lighting. LEDs consume far less electricity than incandescent bulbs. They are safer because they are cooler to the touch, reducing the risk of combustion or burnt fingers. You can connect up to 25 strings of LEDs without overloading a wall socket. Read these tips to help keep your customers and employees safe as you create a fun, festive space. More details.  Government Contracting in a Day Workshop Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  North San Diego SDBC 2075 Las Palmas Dr  Carlsbad, CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details. Downtown Oceanside's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, December 6, 2018  5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Regal Cinema Plaza 401 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 Join MainStreet Oceanside this Thursday for their Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Kids activities begin at 5:00 PM. These free activities sponsored by The City of Oceanside include visits with Santa, carriage rides, kids crafts, a fire truck display, and milk & cookies. Enjoy amusement such as a coconut tree climb, kids zip line, bungee run, obstacle course, jump horse, and giant inflatable slides. At 6:00 PM, Santa will arrive on a fire truck, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence. More details.  2018 Economic Development Awards Luncheon Friday, December 7, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CSUSM Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 Join 300+ North County leaders to celebrate economic development in North County. This year we will recognize projects, business expansions, business relocations, infrastructure improvements and higher-ed investments from throughout North County that are creating a more vibrant economy for all of our residents. We are also excited to announce that a special lifetime achievement award will be given out to Supervisor Bill Horn in recognition of his three decades of service and stewardship in North county. More details and registration.  Oceanside Community Parking Discussion  Tuesday, December 11, 2018  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MainStreet Oceanside Office 701 Mission Ave  Oceanside, CA 92054 The City of Oceanside is hosting a Community Parking Discussion on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The meeting agenda includes: A review of the results from recent parking occupancy data collection, a discussion of general parking technologies and the City's current and future implementation plans, and a review of upcoming developments that will impact parking. More details.  One More Customer: Keys to Building a Successful Sales Organization Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 Regardless of your industry, the principles that help create a successful sales organization are similar everywhere. In this episode, Bonneau Ansley of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate shares how these simple, yet vital, concepts have helped him double his sales every year since 2009, as well as helped him build a world-class real estate agency that has achieved $25 million in yearly revenue despite only being founded in 2015. Tune in as this proven entrepreneur shares the importance of, creating a great culture on your sales team, giving your customers an experience that makes them feel valued, being authentic in everything you do and say with your team and customers, and having a street fighter mentality when it comes to competing for the sale. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, December 14, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina RSVP to Emerald at emerald@OceansideChamber.com Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Vannie at Vannie@OceansideChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 
Oceanside Chamber Update November 28, 2018​

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Open this email in your web browser Holiday Mixer at QLN Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM QLN Conference Center & Meeting Facility  1938 Avenida Del Oro  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer on Wednesday, December 12th from 5 to 7 pm at the QLN Conference Center. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, holiday fun, and great door and raffle prizes. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the children of WRC and receive an extra door prize ticket. Raffle proceeds will be donated to WRC (Women's Resource Center). More information and registration. First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, December 4, 2018 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber's "First Tuesday Coffee" is a great networking opportunity and is open to both Chamber members and prospective members. There is no cost to attend for members. Our format for the "First Tuesday Coffee" is roundtable "self-introductions", so come prepared to meet some great local business people and to tell them more about your business. Also be sure to bring plenty of business cards. The event takes place from 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration. Oceanside's Largest, Most Comprehensive Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. Rexel Electrical Supplies Grand Opening Photo Gallery On Thursday, November 8th, 2018, Rexel Electrical Supplies celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 2195 Oceanside Blvd. in Oceanside. The celebration was catered by The Habit Burger Grill, and offered attendees exclusive savings on products and brands. Mayor Weiss, Councilmen Jack Feller and Oceanside Princess Courtney Peluso were also in attendance. Rexel USA is an electrical supply distributor providing a wide range of electrical parts and components for electricians, contractors, and large industrial organizations. They partner with the best manufacturers, allowing for them to offer a unique range of electrical supplies, ultimately leading professionals nationwide to choose them as their go-to electrical supply partner. More photos. ’Tis the Season to Shop Local Saturday, November 24, 2018 - Wednesday, December 12, 2018 ’Tis the Season to Shop Local is a fun, distinctly local holiday celebration inviting our community to explore Oceanside's retail establishments and to shop local this holiday season. From Small Business Saturday, November 24, through the South O Walkabout on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, this unique and dynamic lineup of holiday programs and events will feature a shopping passport, two craft beer and wine tasting events, a makers fair offering handcrafted goods, and a tree lighting celebration — all amid decorated shop windows, the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful sounds of live holiday music and carolers. New this year is a second tasting event during the South O Walkabout, Sip & Shop South Oceanside. More details. Help Local Military Families This Christmas Spirit of Sharing, a local non-profit organization collects donations year round in person, by mail, and online, including automobile donations and other assets, to help our active duty military families throughout southern California each year during the holiday season.Each year, during the Holiday Season, we share the gifts of caring and giving with those that often are the most deserving, yet the most in need of that assistance, help and support– our local military community. More details and drop-off location. Join the Chamber Team for the North County Autism Walk Join our team in raising funds to have a voice with legislators, to have access to the information and resources we need, to support research and medical discovery, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks. Together, we can accomplish amazing things for people living with autism. Join the team and begin your fundraising journey today! Set your individual goal at $150 and you’ll be eligible for a Walk Tee Shirt – which, by the way, was purchased from a business that employs people with autism. Donate here. Classic Chariots Famous for Super Competitive Pricing  There is a reason Classic Chariots had an all-time record year in 2017, it’s because they are taking care of their customers, and making sure their customers get great deals. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, check out Classic Chariots. Classic Chariots has great pricing, awesome selection, and 5-star service. Classic Chariots carries and sells all types of used vehicles, Trucks, SUVs, Cars, and Commercial Vehicles. Classic Chariots is also a proud member of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, and key part of the community. More details. Tax Security Awareness: Understanding the Dark Web Free Webinar Monday, December 3, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM  In support of Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Security Awareness Week, December 3 - 7, a free webinar is being offered to help taxpayers understand the Dark Web and how it is used as a repository for: stolen identities, credit data, tax information, banking/financial information etc.  During this webinar IRS Criminal Investigators will provide an overview of the Dark web and answer questions that will help you recognize the risks and use of the Dark web by cyber criminals. A Live Q & A is included. More details and registration. 2018 Economic Development Awards Luncheon Friday, December 7, 2018 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CSUSM Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 Join 300+ North County leaders to celebrate economic development in North County. This year we will recognize projects, business expansions, business relocations, infrastructure improvements and higher-ed investments from throughout North County that are creating a more vibrant economy for all of our residents. We are also excited to announce that a special lifetime achievement award will be given out to Supervisor Bill Horn in recognition of his three decades of service and stewardship in North county. More details and registration.  Government Contracting in a Day Workshop Tuesday, December 6, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  North San Diego SDBC 2075 Las Palmas Dr  Carlsbad, CA 92011 This workshop is packed with all the information you need to get started with government contracting and then some! The instructor will cover what you need to get started, how to find your buyer, creating a capabilities statement, what certifications are available, and how to write a proposal all in one day! More details. One More Customer: Keys to Building a Successful Sales Organization Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 Regardless of your industry, the principles that help create a successful sales organization are similar everywhere. In this episode, Bonneau Ansley of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate shares how these simple, yet vital, concepts have helped him double his sales every year since 2009, as well as helped him build a world-class real estate agency that has achieved $25 million in yearly revenue despite only being founded in 2015. Tune in as this proven entrepreneur shares the importance of, creating a great culture on your sales team, giving your customers an experience that makes them feel valued, being authentic in everything you do and say with your team and customers, and having a street fighter mentality when it comes to competing for the sale. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, December 14, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina RSVP to Emerald at emerald@OceansideChamber.com Friday, January 18, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Barrel Republic RSVP to Emerald at Emerald@OceansdieChamber.com Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Felix's BBQ RSVP to Vannie at Vannie@OceansideChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving, Tuesday Coffee, Workplace Injury Reporting… OCC Update November 21, 2018

 

Oceanside Chamber Weekly Enewsletter

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Open this email in your web browser Happy Thanksgiving! Offices Closed for the Holiday Weekend November 22 - 25, 2018 The Chamber staff would like to extend a great thanks to all our members, partners and supporters! Thank you for joining us in our efforts to promote a prosperous economic climate and a great quality of life in our beautiful community. We truly appreciate your commitment to improving Oceanside through the investment of your time, talents and financial resources! No matter your Thanksgiving Day plans, we hope you enjoy great food, great company and a great life. Happy Thanksgiving from our Chamber family to yours! New California Workplace Injury Reporting Requirements (Source: CalChamber) In compliance with Federal OSHA requirements, some California employers will be required to annually submit their injury and illness log information to a federal OSHA database. The first compliance date is December 31, 2018 to submit data from 2017. Beginning in 2019, summary data will be due by March 2 of each calendar year, covering the prior year. More details. Oceanside's Largest, Most Comprehensive Community Guide The Best of Oceanside Community Guide and Business Directory is a key resource and reference guide to audiences living, working, playing, buying and selling, in this lovely North County San Diego coastal region. In demand year-round by City of Oceanside newly licensed businesses, start-ups, established businesses, and prospective members, the booklet is invaluable to new move-ins, military personnel and their dependents, visiting tourists, corporate travelers, local residents, and Chamber business members. More information. First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, December 4, 2018 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054 The Chamber's "First Tuesday Coffee" is a great networking opportunity and is open to both Chamber members and prospective members. There is no cost to attend for members. Our format for the "First Tuesday Coffee" is roundtable "self-introductions", so come prepared to meet some great local business people and to tell them more about your business. Also be sure to bring plenty of business cards. The event takes place from 8am to 9am at the Chamber office, 928 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. You can reserve your space online or RSVP to Emerald Lowe at Emerald@OceansideChamber.com. More details and registration. Holiday Mixer at QLN  Wednesday, December 12, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM QLN Conference Center & Meeting Facility  1938 Avenida Del Oro  Oceanside, CA 92056 Join us for our annual Holiday Mixer on Wednesday, December 12th from 5 to 7 pm at the QLN Conference Center. Enjoy delicious food, no host bar, networking, holiday fun, and great door and raffle prizes. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the children of WRC and receive an extra door prize ticket. Raffle proceeds will be donated to WRC (Women's Resource Center). More information and registration. Rexel Electrical Supplies Grand Opening Photo Gallery On Thursday, November 8th, 2018, Rexel Electrical Supplies celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 2195 Oceanside Blvd. in Oceanside. The celebration was catered by The Habit Burger Grill, and offered attendees exclusive savings on products and brands. Mayor Weiss, Councilmen Jack Feller and Oceanside Princess Courtney Peluso were also in attendance. Rexel USA is an electrical supply distributor providing a wide range of electrical parts and components for electricians, contractors, and large industrial organizations. They partner with the best manufacturers, allowing for them to offer a unique range of electrical supplies, ultimately leading professionals nationwide to choose them as their go-to electrical supply partner. More photos. PMCU Oceanside Turkey Trot Tomorrow!  Thursday, November 22, 2018  6:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Oceanside Civic Center 330 North Coast Highway  Oceanside, CA 92054  We invite you to come “move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving at Oceanside’s 13th Annual PMCU Turkey Trot 10k or 5K run/walk. Choose between a 10K, 5k, 15K or 1Mile for senior or youth participants. Event offers a costume contest, largest teams competition, fabulous live entertainment on the course, and finisher medals for all participants. Free digital photos, medals, shirts, and timing to all registered participants. Proceeds benefit the Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation and 60 other charities/schools who serve Oceanside residents. More information and registration.  ’Tis the Season to Shop Local Saturday, November 24, 2018 - Wednesday, December 12, 2018 ’Tis the Season to Shop Local is a fun, distinctly local holiday celebration inviting our community to explore Oceanside's retail establishments and to shop local this holiday season. From Small Business Saturday, November 24, through the South O Walkabout on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, this unique and dynamic lineup of holiday programs and events will feature a shopping passport, two craft beer and wine tasting events, a makers fair offering handcrafted goods, and a tree lighting celebration — all amid decorated shop windows, the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful sounds of live holiday music and carolers. New this year is a second tasting event during the South O Walkabout, Sip & Shop South Oceanside. More details. Help Local Military Families This Christmas Spirit of Sharing, a local non-profit organization collects donations year round in person, by mail, and online, including automobile donations and other assets, to help our active duty military families throughout southern California each year during the holiday season.Each year, during the Holiday Season, we share the gifts of caring and giving with those that often are the most deserving, yet the most in need of that assistance, help and support– our local military community. More details and drop-off location. Join the Chamber Team for the North County Autism Walk Join our team in raising funds to have a voice with legislators, to have access to the information and resources we need, to support research and medical discovery, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks. Together, we can accomplish amazing things for people living with autism. Join the team and begin your fundraising journey today! Set your individual goal at $150 and you’ll be eligible for a Walk Tee Shirt – which, by the way, was purchased from a business that employs people with autism. Donate here. Newly Revised Publication Helps Taxpayers Understand Changes to Backup Withholding The IRS urges taxpayers who make payments or receive payments to check out Publication 1281, Backup Withholding for Missing and Incorrect Name/TIN(s). The newly revised publication helps taxpayers understand how tax reform affects backup withholding. Backup withholding can apply to most kinds of payments reported on Form 1099.Last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act dropped the backup withholding tax rate from 28 percent to 24 percent. This affects taxpayers who make and receive payments. Taxpayers who make payments are known as “payers,” while those who receive payments are known as “payees.” More details. Getting Started With Marketing Automation Wednesday, November 28, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM North San Diego SDBC 2075 Las Palmas Dr  Carlsbad, CA 92011 Staying on top of emails to prospects and customers can be a full time job. Even if you have templates for outreach and replies, it still takes time to tweak your message and send out emails. Marketing automation can take over some of that job for you, sending and replying to standard emails automatically so you don’t have to. In this workshop you’ll learn, what marketing automation is, what it includes, and how it works, how marketing automation can help you drive leads and increase sales, and much more. More details.  2018 Economic Development Awards Luncheon Friday, December 7, 2018 CSUSM Student Union Ballroom 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096 Join 300+ North County leaders to celebrate economic development in North County. This year we will recognize projects, business expansions, business relocations, infrastructure improvements and higher-ed investments from throughout North County that are creating a more vibrant economy for all of our residents. We are also excited to announce that a special lifetime achievement award will be given out to Supervisor Bill Horn in recognition of his three decades of service and stewardship in North county. More details and registration.  One More Customer: Keys to Building a Successful Sales Organization Friday, December 14, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oceanside Chamber 928 N Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 Regardless of your industry, the principles that help create a successful sales organization are similar everywhere. In this episode, Bonneau Ansley of Ansley Atlanta Real Estate shares how these simple, yet vital, concepts have helped him double his sales every year since 2009, as well as helped him build a world-class real estate agency that has achieved $25 million in yearly revenue despite only being founded in 2015. Tune in as this proven entrepreneur shares the importance of, creating a great culture on your sales team, giving your customers an experience that makes them feel valued, being authentic in everything you do and say with your team and customers, and having a street fighter mentality when it comes to competing for the sale. More details. Enjoy Oceanside's Amazing Restaurants While Networking with Chamber Members Small Group Networking through the Chamber's "Plates for 8" program is one of the most popular avenues for members to network and gain exposure for their businesses. A Plates for 8 event provides a chance for 8-12 Chamber Members to join for a meal and learn more about each other’s businesses. Upcoming Dates (RSVP's Required): Friday, December 14, 2018 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina RSVP to Emerald at emerald@OceansideChamber.com More Plates for 8 dates at www.Platesfor8.com.  Forward to a friend

 

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 
Oceanside Chamber Update 

 

Oceanside Chamber Weekly Enewsletter

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