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Wednesday October 21, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

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

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

Wednesday October 14, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

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

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

Wednesday October 7, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

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

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

Wednesday September 30, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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

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

Wednesday September 23, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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

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

Wednesday September 16, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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

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

Wednesday September 9, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

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

Open this email in your web browser Urge County Leaders to Ease the Burden on Small Businesses The Oceanside Chamber is part of a coalition of 20 business organizations that have reached out to San Diego County leadership regarding reopening requirements in the latest public health orders. If you are concerned about the survival of small businesses in San Diego County, we ask you to join our efforts in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to ease re-opening restrictions on our businesses. In the most recent County public health orders, there are specific requirements related to indoor dining that were added by the San Diego County Public Health Department and not required by the State of California. The State requirements are already burdensome enough to our local businesses. Additional requirements from our County health officials will only increase the likelihood that many of our small businesses will ultimately fail. We are asking County leaders to refrain from any additional requirements on our small businesses that were not mandated by the State, and to remove those they have already put in place. Take Action Today Read Coalition Letter Legislature Fumbles Chance to Boost Economic Recovery (Source: CalChamber) The California Legislature fumbled a chance to boost economic recovery in the state by choosing the easy path: business-as-usual. Facing the three horsemen of the CApocalypse – pandemic, economic collapse, and social unrest – the Legislature instead took refuge in the warm embrace of its special interests, legislating as if millions of residents weren’t jobless and thousands of small businesses were not bankrupted. More details. Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise to help our small businesses. As a member of the Save Small Business Coalition, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has been feverishly working behind the scenes to align our objectives to truly have an impact in what happens in Congress to support our business community. More details. Your Support is Needed to Keep Oceanside Business Friendly The Advance Oceanside PAC needs your help to keep a business-friendly Oceanside City Council. The Chamber recently endorsed candidates Ryan Keim and Peter Weiss for the Districts 3 and 4 Council seats and we need your help to ensure that these proven leaders continue to represent our business community on the Council.  Your contribution to the Advance Oceanside Political Action Committee will help us make a difference in these very important Council races. Please take a minute to visit our PAC website and make a contribution and investment in the future of Oceanside. Your support is needed and appreciated! More details. District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, Provides Insight on Plans for the Future Growth of Oceanside The Oceanside Chamber had the opportunity to connect virtually with District 4 Candidate, Peter Weiss, to discuss what qualifies him as a representative for both the people of District 4 and the City of Oceanside as a whole. As the current Mayor of Oceanside, Peter Weiss has years of experience and knowledge in dealing with Oceanside's most complex issues including the homeless crisis, public safety, code enforcement and beach sand. The interview delves into Weiss's dedication to maintaining a stable and positive investment environment as he works towards enhancing the services provided to the Oceanside community and growing our business climate. Watch full interview. District 3 Candidate, Ryan Keim, Discusses His Approach to Solving Oceanside's Complex Issues The Oceanside Chamber connected with District 3 Candidate Ryan Keim to hear his thoughts on how to tackle important issues within the Oceanside Community. As a former Oceanside Police Officer, Keim offers a unique perspective on how to handle complex topics including the homeless crisis and general public safety. Additionally, Keim discusses how he plans to support and promote Oceanside's small businesses as the state moves through the COVID pandemic. Watch full interview. Yes on Prop 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services Prop 22 on California’s November ballot is needed to save hundreds of thousands of jobs for app-based drivers, and app-based food delivery and rideshare services that millions now rely on. That’s because drastic legislation passed by Sacramento politicians puts these services at risk of shut down. More details. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Best Practices: The CCPA and What It Means for Your Business - Watch On-Demand Now The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed as law on June 28, 2019 and became effective on January 1st, 2020. Since enforcement from the California Attorney General started in July, CCPA class action litigation involving the new law is increasing. The CCPA affects businesses operating in California and meet the basic criteria. This webinar will help you understand the CCPA, who it affects most, and best practices to navigating the recent changes. More details. Virtual Military Affairs Forum Tomorrow! Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. This month, attendees will hear from Col Daniel M. Whitley, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton who will provide a self introduction and update on Camp Pendleton. Megan Hartwell, Lead Operation Bigs Coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County will be the guest speaker. More details and registration. Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive Hosted by the Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals have teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 or to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details. North County Chambers Virtual Mixer Tonight! Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a fun and engaging Business After 5 Mixer. We are looking forward to connecting with our members and future/non-members in the Oceanside, Vista and Escondido Chambers for a joint mixer. In this unique networking opportunity you'll be able to connect via Zoom with each participant and share your contact information in the chat. We will also be utilizing the breakout room feature, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the participants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chambers while meeting our North County business community. More details and registration. In-Person Plates for 8: Meet for Lunch or Dinner Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM Locations Provided After Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon or dinner. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 16th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. These small group events will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register for either date and for more information on meeting details and availability. Virtual CBAD Happy Hour with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce for a virtual September CBAD Happy Hour from 5 PM to 6 PM on Wednesday, September 16. Come make new connections, develop your referral channels, and have some fun! More details and registration. Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar Friday, September 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside Chamber as we host three exclusive presenters from the Oceanside business community on Friday, September 18th from 9 AM - 10 AM via Zoom. With years of experiences and unique attributes, our three presenters, Chris Weiner, Outside Sales Manager for Alphagraphics Oceanside, Erika Rodriguez, Marketing Specialist for Alphagraphics and Romeo Dalmacio with Business Payroll Services, bring a wealth of knowledge to share during our Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar. More details on presenters and registration. Booth Space Available for the 2020 Oceanside Senior Expo Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Civic Center Plaza 300 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 The Oceanside Senior Expo will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway, in downtown Oceanside.   This popular event will feature health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations. In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services. More details, registration and sponsorship information. North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards Thursday, October 29, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Event On Thursday, October 29th , 2020, the North County Food Bank will host their North County Food Bank 2020 Community Champion Awards: A Salute to Our COVID-19 Heroes. Join us as we gather to honor and recognize our partners and North County heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and celebrate the contributions they have made in our community since mid-March. This celebratory evening will include a North County Food Bank update from our CEO Jim Floros, as well as a heartfelt thank you and salute to the amazing individuals, companies, organizations and volunteers that have gone above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Videotaped from our North County facility, we invite you to virtually join and pay tribute to those who have made the biggest impact in feeding and supporting our North County community! This event will help raise funds for the North County Food Bank during these times of need. More details. View sponsorship information. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Check out the Digital Version of the 2020 Best of Oceanside City Map The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce publishes the Best of Oceanside City Map annually. Digital maps are available online through the Chamber's electronic publishing channel on ISSUU or on our website. Not only does the map provide a detailed layout of Oceanside, it also features various Oceanside businesses. While COVID-19 has eliminated the option for community members to grab their copy from the Oceanside Chamber itself, the annual map will be available at select locations in Oceanside including Visit Oceanside and a variety of hotels in the area. Check it out digital, or let us know if you’d like one! More details.   Tri-City's Hospital Foundation's Wigs for Hope Fundraiser (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) The Wigs For Hope program fundraiser through Tri-City Hospital Foundation has made amazing progress in less than a month and is currently 64% towards the goal! Through the Wigs for Hope program, Tri-City Medical Center has been providing free custom wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy for over a decade. For those fighting cancer, wigs are more than just hair; they provide a sense of normalcy and consistency during cancer treatment and gives some privacy by preventing people from asking questions about their diagnosis. Help us spread the word by forwarding this email and challenging friends to match your donation! Click here to donate and share why you're supporting Wigs For Hope.  SBDC Advisors Helping Thousands of Small Businesses Navigate COVID-19, Pivot, Adapt and Access $96 Million in Disaster Capital and Grants Small businesses and the local economy have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and many have closed their doors. Others held on adapting and pivoting. The CARES Act provides grants, loans, and assistance at the local, state, and federal levels. However, the magnitude of the disaster and the urgency has created a huge demand for the disaster loans and assistance available to business owners. Many small business owners who are in the trenches are not aware of the programs and assistance that are available to them at no cost. More details. San Diego Angel Conference: E-Track Hosted by the San Diego Small Business Development Center Entire Series Starting September 9, 2020 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Online Event Join us for the entire Entrepreneurs Track of the San Diego Angel Conference. Each week, founders gather, network, and explore topics critical to successfully raising money from angel investors. The Entrepreneurs Track culminates with the application deadline on December 16, 2020. Those who apply will compete for a $200,000* investment from ~40 SEC accredited investors. *Amount of investment depends on the number of units purchased by investors. More details and series registration. SDG&E Offers Solutions to Help Businesses During COVID-19 (Source: SDG&E) Local businesses may be worried about their energy bill as summer arrives and as they try to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Businesses can take advantage of SDG&E programs to help stretch bill payments over a longer time, find the best pricing plan and take online energy webinars. More details.

Wednesday September 2, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Green Pacs Capitcal Partners (GCP) Nimbletoad View More Returning Members Rescare Workforce Services SCAN Health Plan Scholarship Prep View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 9/01/2020 - 9/30/2020 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive 9/01/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 9/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 9/04/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: CCPA and What It Means for Your Business 9/08/2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business After Hours at TENTEN Oceanside 9/09/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Chambers Virtual Mixer 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 9/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Investing 101 9/18/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Scripps Launches Specialized Center Today to Increase Donated Organs Stater Bros Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer Take a Different Route with a Virtual Believe Walk Frontwave Credit Union Wins Six MAC Awards for Marketing Excellanc Bliss Tea and Treats September Calendar Read More

Open this email in your web browser COVID-19 County Update The County announced the following revisions will be made to the Public Health Order to align with the new State guidance that affect businesses and activities in San Diego County: If dining inside an indoor establishment a mask must be worn at all times except when consuming food or beverage. Require all indoor businesses who were previously closed and reopened in some capacity will need to ensure a guest sign-in, with a name and phone number, of the guests who come in. Recommend that indoor dining be prioritized to households. If you are a business or entity who is having your business posture changed as a result of the new changes, you will need to update your Safe Reopening Plan, share it with your employees, and post it for customers to review to operate under the new guidance. View Public Health Order. View full press conference. Compromise in Congress Needed to Save Small Business Some of the best laws passed by Congress in the past decades, on issues like Social Security, taxes and welfare, were the result of input from and compromise between the two parties. Now is time to put partisan politics aside and find compromise to help our small businesses. As a member of the Save Small Business Coalition, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has been feverishly working behind the scenes to align our objectives to truly have an impact in what happens in Congress to support our business community. More details. Small Business Owners, Lend Your Voices! Our small businesses are in crisis. The number of active business owners in the United States plummeted by 3.3 million from February to April. If no further government relief is provided, one in four small business owners say they will not be able to survive beyond the next three months. Small businesses are essential to our country’s economic and social health. They employ almost half of all private-sector workers and account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP. They are too crucial to let fail. Help Save Small Businesses Now! Read Small Business Joint Letter to Congressional Leaders. Oceanside Chamber Endorses Candidates Keim, Weiss (Source: Coast News) For the first time ever, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has endorsed City Council candidates for the November elections. The Chamber announced it is endorsing Ryan Keim for the District 3 council seat and Peter Weiss for District 4 on Aug. 18, making it the first time the Chamber has ever endorsed candidates. Keim is a former Oceanside police officer and a current council member who was appointed to fill a vacant seat in early 2019. Weiss was appointed as mayor in 2018 and is currently still serving the role until the end of this year. According to CEO Scott Ashton, the Chamber decided to engage in the local political process because it desires to have “business-friendly” leaders. More details. *Last Chance to Register* Special Emerging Issues Forum Tomorrow: COVID-19 Updates from Elected/Community Leaders  Thursday, September 03, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom Join us for important COVID-19 updates from our elected and community health leaders. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Supervisor Jim Desmond, and Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss will provide important updates related to COVID-19.  The meeting will also include updates from leaders in our Health Care and Education sectors. NOTE: The event will take place via videoconference. Upon submission of your registration, an event link along with the meeting ID and password and an optional "call-in" number will be sent to your email address. More details and registration.  Join Us this Friday! Best Practices: The CCPA and What it Means for Your Business Friday, September 4, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed as law on June 28, 2019 and became effective on January 1st, 2020. Since enforcement from the California Attorney General started in July, CCPA class action litigation involving the new law is increasing. The CCPA affects businesses operating in California and meet the basic criteria. This webinar will help you understand the CCPA, who it affects most, and best practices to navigating the recent changes. More details. In-Person Business After Hours at TENTEN Oceanside Next Tuesday Tuesday, September 08, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM TENTEN Oceanside 550 Seagaze Dr., Unit #33 Oceanside, CA 92054 Business After Hours is a casual, in-person meetup between Chamber members at rotating locations in Oceanside. You’re encouraged to bring your own snacks and beverages as you enjoy a 360 view of the city from the 1,000-square-foot rooftop of TENTEN Oceanside. Come meet like-minded businesses, share resources and learn about how to get more involved in the community at large. *This event is being held in accordance to the current health and safety guidelines with proper distancing measures in place. Attendance is limited to one attendee per company. More detailed information will be shared with attendees upon registration.* More details and registration. Virtual Military Affairs Forum Next Thursday! Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside's relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the servicemembers serving on the base. This month, attendees will hear from Col Daniel M. Whitley, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIWEST - MCB Camp Pendleton who will provide a self introduction and update on Camp Pendleton. Megan Hartwell, Lead Operation Bigs Coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County will be the guest speaker. More details and registration. Yes on Prop 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services Prop 22 on California’s November ballot is needed to save hundreds of thousands of jobs for app-based drivers, and app-based food delivery and rideshare services that millions now rely on. That’s because drastic legislation passed by Sacramento politicians puts these services at risk of shut down. More details. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive Hosted by the Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside and Carlsbad Young Professionals have teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 or to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details. In-Person Plates for 8: Meet for Lunch or Dinner Tuesday, September 08, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM or Wednesday, September 23, 2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Locations Provided After Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon or dinner. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 8th from 11:30am-1:00pm. Our dinner option will be held Wednesday, September 23rd at 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. These small group events will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register for either date and for more information on meeting details and availability. North County Chambers Virtual Mixer Next Wednesday! Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a fun and engaging Business After 5 Mixer. We are looking forward to connecting with our members and future/non-members in the Oceanside, Vista and Escondido Chambers for a joint mixer. In this unique networking opportunity you'll be able to connect via Zoom with each participant and share your contact information in the chat. We will also be utilizing the breakout room feature, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the participants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chambers while meeting our North County business community. More details and registration. Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar Friday, September 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Join the Oceanside Chamber as we host three exclusive presenters from the Oceanside business community on Friday, September 18th from 9 AM - 10 AM via Zoom. With years of experiences and unique attributes, our three presenters, Chris Weiner, Outside Sales Manager for Alphagraphics Oceanside, Erika Rodriguez, Marketing Specialist for Alphagraphics and Romeo Dalmacio with Business Payroll Services, bring a wealth of knowledge to share during our Best Practices: Sales and Nonprofit Fundraising Webinar. More details on presenters and registration. Exclusive Home Buying Tips from Frontwave Credit Union  Are you a first-time home buyer or thinking about moving up with your growing family? Let us hook you up with the knowledge and resources you’ll need to make the best decisions in the home buying process. In this on-demand webinar, Frontwave Home Loan Consultant Autumn Roose and Coldwell Banker Realtor Jesselyn Gulla provided valuable home buying tips. Autumn Roose discussed the steps to becoming a homeowner, as well as various financing options. Autumn has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is passionate about helping people make their dreams of homeownership come true. Jesselyn Gulla provided a rare realtors perspective to the home buying process/experience. Watch the webinar. Fedex Ground is Urgently Hiring Essential Workers! Fedex is excited to announce Package Handlers (existing and new hires) will be receiving an hourly increase effective August 30, 2020. FedEx Ground is hiring team members to help us support the economy, handling life-saving medications and other items that keep our communities as prepared as possible in these uncertain times. Benefits, parental leave and flexible schedule options available. Apply here or text FXGflyer to 33011. More details.   Affordable Advertising in the Quarterly Business Journal for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! The Quarterly Journal is a free magazine featuring business updates, community news, resources and more! While community distribution in coffee houses, restaurants and shops is limited due to COVID-19, the Quarterly Journal is direct mailed to 13,000 homes and businesses. This allows for our advertisers to have the unique ability to directly reach community members. For more information on quarterly or annual packages, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Summer Edition here. Check out the Digital Version of the 2020 Best of Oceanside City Map The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce publishes the Best of Oceanside City Map annually. Digital maps are available online through the Chamber's electronic publishing channel on ISSUU or on our website. Not only does the map provide a detailed layout of Oceanside, it also features various Oceanside businesses. While COVID-19 has eliminated the option for community members to grab their copy from the Oceanside Chamber itself, the annual map will be available at select locations in Oceanside including Visit Oceanside and a variety of hotels in the area. Check it out digital, or let us know if you’d like one! More details.   The Wigs for Hope Fundraiser (Source: Tri-City Medical Center) For many women battling cancer, they are doing exactly that – battling. Its constant exhaustion from managing life while fighting the disease, all the while feeling a range of emotions while facing uncertainty. The last thing they need to be worried about is not looking like their best self or how people might react to seeing them without hair. Through the Wigs for Hope program, Tri-City Medical Center has been providing free custom wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy.  This valuable program enables them to feel more comfortable, confident and courageous. Unfortunately, as many resources have been impacted, our Wigs for Hope program has suffered a loss of funding. We need your support and contributions to continue providing this service for our community. More details. Kaiser Permanente Sponsors Mini-MBA Program Kaiser Permanente San Diego is partnering with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to support small businesses, with the goal of increasing high quality jobs and improving community health in underserved communities. Kaiser Permanente sponsors the organization’s Inner-City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, which offers local business owners a tuition-free, 40-hour mini-MBA program that combines executive education, webinars, coaching, and avenues to seek capital. More details. SBDC Advisors Helping Thousands of Small Businesses Navigate COVID-19, Pivot, Adapt and Access $96 Million in Disaster Capital and Grants Small businesses and the local economy have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and many have closed their doors. Others held on adapting and pivoting. The CARES Act provides grants, loans, and assistance at the local, state, and federal levels. However, the magnitude of the disaster and the urgency has created a huge demand for the disaster loans and assistance available to business owners. Many small business owners who are in the trenches are not aware of the programs and assistance that are available to them at no cost. More details. New SDG&E HVAC Rebates Are Now Available (Source: SDG&E) Does your business need to upgrade its HVAC? SDG&E offers rebates on many types of energy-efficient equipment for businesses – which can help save energy and lower bills. Now, there are more ways you can save energy and earn rebates on your HVAC unit. Upgrading your HVAC components can help lower your monthly energy bill and save energy. More details.

Wednesday August 26, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Card Connect Merchant Services Coit, Cleaning and Restoration View More Returning Members Don's County Kitchen Terry's Auto Body and Paint View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 8/26/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Auto Buying 8/28/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Home Buying Webinar Hosted by Frontwave Credit Union 8/28/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 9/01/2020 - 9/30/2020 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Solutions for Change September Bedding Drive 9/01/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 9/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 9/04/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Best Practices: CCPA and What It Means for Your Business 9/09/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Chambers Virtual Mixer 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 9/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Investing 101 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Yokoso: An Online Celebration of Japanses Culure New! Buy-the-Box Drive-Through Book Sales Starting August 25 Kickstart Your Business with Minuteman Press Three San Diego Community Colleges Selected for FAA Training Program: MiraCosta College, Palomar College and Southwestern College Win a Green O Sustainability Kit Read More

Open this email in your web browser Use the Chamber's New Advocacy Platform to Urge Governor Newsom to Let our Small Businesses Resume Indoor Operations! The Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce have partnered to take their business advocacy work to the next level by purchasing subscriptions to OneClick Advocacy, the flagship advocacy software platform of OneClickPolitics. The platform includes innovative communications tools such as photo and video messaging, integrated text messaging, direct social media posts to legislators’ profiles, rotating email messages and auto-population of advocate data into our webforms among other features.  Community members have the immediate opportunity to take advantage of the new advocacy platform. As of Tuesday, August 18, 2020, San Diego County was removed from the State’s County Monitoring List. While schools can open within two weeks of that date as long as the County stays off this list, local businesses remain without direction as to when they can hope to resume normal indoor operations. Please join the Oceanside Chamber in urging the Governor to provide direction to our County that will facilitate the expeditious re-opening of indoor operations for our gyms, salons, churches, personal services and other businesses that have been impacted by this latest round of closures. Email Governor Newsom Now! More details on OneClickPolitics. Special Emerging Issues Forum: COVID-19 Updates from Elected/Community Leaders Thursday, September 03, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom Join us for important COVID-19 updates from our elected and community health leaders. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Supervisor Jim Desmond, and Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss will provide important updates related to COVID-19.  The meeting will also include updates from leaders in our Health Care and Education sectors. NOTE: The event will take place via videoconference. Upon submission of your registration, an event link along with the meeting ID and password and an optional "call-in" number will be sent to your email address. More details and registration.  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside Elections The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside Elections. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support Ryan Keim for District 3 and Peter Weiss for District 4. Both candidates currently serve in appointed roles on the City Council, with Weiss serving as Mayor and Keim in an at-large Council seat. While the Chamber has been very vocal on local business issues for many years, today marks the first time in recent history that the organization has participated in candidate endorsements. More details. Remote Work: Workers' Comp Liabilities (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and workers’ compensation expert Randy Pollak discuss current workers’ compensation trends, and talk about what workers’ compensation liabilities exist when employees work remotely. More details. Home Buying Webinar Hosted by Frontwave Credit Union This Friday! Friday, August 28, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Are you a first-time home buyer or thinking about moving up with your growing family? Let us hook you up with the knowledge and resources you’ll need to make the best decisions in the home buying process. In this free virtual workshop, Frontwave Home Loan Consultant Autumn Roose and Coldwell Banker Realtor Jesselyn Gulla will provide home buying tips. Autumn Roose will walk you through the steps it takes to become a homeowner, as well as your options for financing your new digs. Autumn has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is passionate about helping people make their dreams of homeownership come true.  Jesselyn Gulla will provide a realtor's perspective to the home buying process/experience. More details. Limited Seating Available for the Last Plates for 8 Luncheon in August Friday, August 28, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location Provided Upon Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon at rotating locations every Friday in August from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. This small group event will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register and for more information on meeting details and availability. More details. Make Great Business Connections at Next Tuesday's First Tuesday Coffee  Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's September Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, September 1st from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. More details and registration. Donate New or Gently Used Bedding to Solutions for Change During OYPN's September Bedding Drive September 1 - 30, 2020  Solutions for Change 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083 Are you getting a new bed for yourself or your kids? The Oceanside Young Professionals Network has teamed up with Solutions for Change to host a Bedding Drive throughout the month of September. Solutions for Change is in need of new or gently used pillows, sheets, blankets and towels of all sizes as they continue towards their goal to bring in 50 new families this summer. Please drop-off any donations to Solutions for Change, 722 W. California Ave. Vista, CA 92083. Feel free to visit their website to find other donation opportunities or ways to get involved. Thank you in advance! More details. Best Practices: The CCPA and What it Means for Your Business Friday, September 4, 2020  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) passed as law on June 28, 2019 and became effective on January 1st, 2020. Since enforcement from the California Attorney General started in July, CCPA class action litigation involving the new law is increasing. The CCPA affects businesses operating in California and meet the basic criteria. This webinar will help you understand the CCPA, who it affects most, and best practices to navigating the recent changes. More details. North County Chambers Virtual Mixer Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a fun and engaging Business After 5 Mixer. We are looking forward to connecting with our members and future/non-members in the Oceanside, Vista and Escondido Chambers for a joint mixer. In this unique networking opportunity you'll be able to connect via Zoom with each participant and share your contact information in the chat. We will also be utilizing the breakout room feature, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the participants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chambers while meeting our North County business community. More details and registration. Affordable Advertising in the Quarterly Business Journal for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! The Quarterly Journal is a free magazine featuring business updates, community news, resources and more! While community distribution in coffee houses, restaurants and shops is limited due to COVID-19, the Quarterly Journal is direct mailed to 13,000 homes and businesses. This allows for our advertisers to have the unique ability to directly reach community members. For more information on quarterly or annual packages, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Summer Edition here. Check out the Digital Version of the 2020 Best of Oceanside City Map The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce publishes the Best of Oceanside City Map annually. Digital maps are available online through the Chamber's electronic publishing channel on ISSUU or on our website. Not only does the map provide a detailed layout of Oceanside, it also features various Oceanside businesses. While COVID-19 has eliminated the option for community members to grab their copy from the Oceanside Chamber itself, the annual map will be available at select locations in Oceanside including Visit Oceanside and a variety of hotels in the area. Check it out digital, or let us know if you’d like one! More details.   Your Help Needed to Stop SB1383 The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to work with a coalition of business organizations to defeat SB 1383. As a next step, we are collecting stories from business owners who will be negatively impacted by this legislation to share as a compilation with legislators.  As a reminder, SB 1383 would require an employer with only 5 employees to provide an employee with a 12-week mandatory leave of absence to care for themselves or a family member, and threatens small employers with a lawsuit if they make any mistake in providing the leave. The leave is not discretionary – the leave must be provided upon the employee’s request. Please take a few minutes to go to the following link and share your story... https://advocacy.calchamber.com/impact-california/share-your-story-sb-1383/ What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Watch August's Emerging Issues Forum on YouTube - Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protections August's Emerging Issues Forum featured Jordan Marks of San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. He focused on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. The items discussed included... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 Watch full video on YouTube. CalSavers is Here! CalSavers is California’s retirement savings program designed for the millions of Californians who lack a way to save for retirement at their job. CalSavers was created by legislation passed in 2016 requiring California employers that don’t sponsor a retirement plan to participate in CalSavers – an automatic enrollment individual retirement account (IRA) with no employer fees or fiduciary liability. California’s new mandate is phased in over three years, with deadlines based on employer size. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the first deadline will be extended to September 30, 2020 for employers with over 100 employees, but any eligible employer can join today. More details. SBDC Advisors Helping Thousands of Small Businesses Navigate COVID-19, Pivot, Adapt and Access $96 Million in Disaster Capital and Grants Small businesses and the local economy have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and many have closed their doors. Others held on adapting and pivoting. The CARES Act provides grants, loans, and assistance at the local, state, and federal levels. However, the magnitude of the disaster and the urgency has created a huge demand for the disaster loans and assistance available to business owners. Many small business owners who are in the trenches are not aware of the programs and assistance that are available to them at no cost. More details. Oceanside Food Scraps Virtual Workshop Monday, August 31, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Online Event On August 31, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, join the City of Oceanside and Waste Management for a free virtual workshop to learn more about the Food Recycling Program. The workshop will discuss the cost savings opportunities, food recovery and donation information, and how to set your business up for zero waste success. More details and registration. Oceanside in 2nd Place! Pledge by the End of the Month to Win 1st Place in the 2020 Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation! Mayor Peter Weiss is joining mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition is a campaign to see which cities in the United States are the most “water-wise.” The city that gets the most residents to take the pledge wins the Challenge! Last year, Oceanside finished in 3rd place, a tremendous effort, but we know that we’ve got what it takes to win. More details. Watch the Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event On-Demand  On August 11th, 2020, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce held the 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event virtually. The event recognized representatives from the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Tri-City Medical Center and teachers from the Oceanside Unified School District for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our City. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath and Mayor Peter Weiss made guest appearances to express their gratitude for our local heroes. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event! Watch full video. For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday August 19, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Bio-One of Oceanside University of Phoenix View More Returning Members Bliss Tea and Treats Extreme Power Gym Go Be Rewarded Kilowatt Brewing New Song Community Church View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults 8/21/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 8/26/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Auto Buying 8/28/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Home Buying Webinar Hosted by Frontwave Credit Union 8/28/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 9/01/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 9/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 9/09/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Chambers Virtual Mixer 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 9/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Investing 101 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanisde Recieve David C. Copley Foundation Grant for Culinary Arts Program Fairwinds Ivey Ranch Selling and Moving to a Retirement Community During COVID-19 Webinar Tri-City Hospital Foundation Launches "Wigs for Hope" Fundraiser to Support Program Providing Wigs for Cancer Patients Coming August 24: San Diego County Childcare Provider Grant Program Ballast Point, Kilowatt Brewing and Friends Team Up to Brew Black is Beautiful Chickory Stout Read More

Open this email in your web browser   The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside Elections The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsements for the 2020 City of Oceanside Elections. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support Ryan Keim for District 3 and Peter Weiss for District 4. Both candidates currently serve in appointed roles on the City Council, with Weiss serving as Mayor and Keim in an at-large Council seat. While the Chamber has been very vocal on local business issues for many years, today marks the first time in recent history that the organization has participated in candidate endorsements. More details. Job Killer Bill Lays COVID-19 Economic Fallout on Rental Property Owners (Source: CalChamber) A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that shifts the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout for tenants onto rental property owners will be considered this morning in the Senate Judiciary Committee. AB 1436 (Chiu; D-San Francisco) forces rental property owners to forgo collecting rent for the entire duration of the state of emergency or until April 1, 2021 (whichever comes first) and prohibits owners from trying to collect unpaid rents for an additional 12 months after that, with no financial assistance from the state for rental property owners who are unable to meet their financial obligations. More details. Special Emerging Issues Forum: COVID-19 Updates from Elected/Community Leaders Thursday, September 03, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Online Event via Zoom Join us for important COVID-19 updates from our elected and community health leaders. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath, Supervisor Jim Desmond, and Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss will provide important updates related to COVID-19.  The meeting will also include updates from leaders in our Health Care and Education sectors. NOTE: The event will take place via videoconference. Upon submission of your registration, an event link along with the meeting ID and password and an optional "call-in" number will be sent to your email address. More details and registration. Your Help Needed to Stop SB1383 The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to work with a coalition of business organizations to defeat SB 1383. As a next step, we are collecting stories from business owners who will be negatively impacted by this legislation to share as a compilation with legislators.  As a reminder, SB 1383 would require an employer with only 5 employees to provide an employee with a 12-week mandatory leave of absence to care for themselves or a family member, and threatens small employers with a lawsuit if they make any mistake in providing the leave. The leave is not discretionary – the leave must be provided upon the employee’s request. Please take a few minutes to go to the following link and share your story... https://advocacy.calchamber.com/impact-california/share-your-story-sb-1383/ Watch the Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event On-Demand  On August 11th, 2020, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce held the 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event virtually. The event recognized representatives from the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Tri-City Medical Center and teachers from the Oceanside Unified School District for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our City. Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath and Mayor Peter Weiss made guest appearances to express their gratitude for our local heroes. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event! Watch full video. Limited Seating Available for August's Weekly Plates for 8 Luncheons Friday, August 14, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location Provided Upon Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon at rotating locations every Friday in August from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. This small group event will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register and for more information on meeting details and availability. More details. There is a Champion in Every Child - Buffalo Wild Wings Annual Community Day Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Open to Close Buffalo Wild Wings 2685 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92054 Every year, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation raise funds in an effort to support youth sports. The company's annual Community day donates 10% of sales and guest donations to a local partner who both encourages and supports an emphasis on the necessity for youth sports. To date, the BWW Foundation has raised over $22 million and has provided over 1 million kids an opportunity to play sports. The initiative, which is traditionally held in April, was postponed due to COVID-19. This year, Community Day will help celebrate and support the return of youth sports. On August 19th, 10% of sales will benefit our local Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside! Please visit your local Buffalo Wild Wings at 2685 Vista Way, Oceanside CA 92054, or call them at (760) 966-2605. More details. Home Buying Webinar Hosted by Frontwave Credit Union Friday, August 28, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Are you a first-time home buyer or thinking about moving up with your growing family? Let us hook you up with the knowledge and resources you’ll need to make the best decisions in the home buying process. In this free virtual workshop, Frontwave Home Loan Consultant Autumn Roose will walk you through the steps it takes to become a homeowner, as well as your options for financing your new digs. Autumn has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry and is passionate about helping people make their dreams of homeownership come true. More details. Make Great Business Connections at September's First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's September Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, September 1st from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. More details and registration. North County Chambers Virtual Mixer Wednesday, September 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a fun and engaging Business After 5 Mixer. We are looking forward to connecting with our members and future/non-members in the Oceanside, Vista and Escondido Chambers for a joint mixer. In this unique networking opportunity you'll be able to connect via Zoom with each participant and share your contact information in the chat. We will also be utilizing the breakout room feature, so you will have the opportunity to get to know the participants on a deeper level. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chambers while meeting our North County business community. More details and registration. Affordable Advertising in the Quarterly Business Journal for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! The Quarterly Journal is a free magazine featuring business updates, community news, resources and more! While community distribution in coffee houses, restaurants and shops is limited due to COVID-19, the Quarterly Journal is direct mailed to 13,000 homes and businesses. This allows for our advertisers to have the unique ability to directly reach community members. For more information on quarterly or annual packages, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Summer Edition here. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Watch August's Emerging Issues Forum on YouTube - Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protections August's Emerging Issues Forum featured Jordan Marks of San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. He focused on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. The items discussed included... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 Watch full video on YouTube. Spilt Roll – How Prop 15 Hurts You, Your Business and the Community! Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Online Event via Zoom Join the North San Diego County Association of REALTORS® as we welcome the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association President, Jon Coupal.  Jon will be giving an important update on the Split Roll (Proposition 15) tax initiative coming to this November's ballot. This initiative will alter Prop. 13 protections and have massive implications for California's future. Register now for this FREE Virtual Event on August 25th at 11:00am. More details and registration. SBDC Advisors Helping Thousands of Small Businesses Navigate COVID-19, Pivot, Adapt and Access $96 Million in Disaster Capital and Grants Small businesses and the local economy have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and many have closed their doors. Others held on adapting and pivoting. The CARES Act provides grants, loans, and assistance at the local, state, and federal levels. However, the magnitude of the disaster and the urgency has created a huge demand for the disaster loans and assistance available to business owners. Many small business owners who are in the trenches are not aware of the programs and assistance that are available to them at no cost. More details. SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Niland Fire Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the Niland Fire that occurred June 28-29, 2020, announced Administrator Jovita Carranza of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s designated representative, Mark S. Ghilarducci, director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on July 23, 2020. More details. New Scam Targets Unemployment Benefits By District Attorney Summer Stephan If you are one of the many Americans who has filed for unemployment benefits or is considering doing so, you should know of a scam targeting those seeking benefits. Scammers are always looking for new ways to swindle money and with a large increase in people requesting unemployment benefits, bad actors see a situation ripe for exploitation. More details. SDG&E's Tips for Reducing Energy Use During Flex Alert (Source: SDG&E) As you may have already seen on the news all weekend and this morning, due to a prolonged heat wave driving up electricity demand, the California Independent System Operator (ISO), which manages the state’s electric power grid, issued a Flex Alert August 16th - August 19the. Grid conditions are expected to be very challenging throughout the course of the week. The Flex Alert is in effect each day from 3 PM - 10 PM. SDG&E has provided a few tips to help you reduce your energy use. More details. City of Oceanside Launches Hire Local Initiative as Gateway for In-Demand Jobs The City of Oceanside just announced the launch of its Hire Local initiative designed to stimulate economic vitality of local residents and businesses through a combination of incentives. Through this initiative, the City is nurturing an ecosystem that helps residents up-skill and businesses recruit workers ready for in-demand jobs that accelerate professional and business growth. By simply absorbing administrative costs, we can help Oceanside residents access tuition-free certificate programs through MiraCosta College. Together, we’ll build an even stronger talent pool that local businesses seek to attract and retain. The dollars we invest up front will be re-invested right back into the community. That way, Oceanside keeps on thriving no matter what comes next. More details. Help Oceanside Win First Place in the 2020 Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation! Mayor Peter Weiss is joining mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition is a campaign to see which cities in the United States are the most “water-wise.” The city that gets the most residents to take the pledge wins the Challenge! Last year, Oceanside finished in 3rd place, a tremendous effort, but we know that we’ve got what it takes to win. More details. North County Cares Celebrates a Successful Launch Feeding Families Across the County and Supporting Local Restaurants The Oceanside Chamber, the Vista Chamber and the San Diego North Economic Development Council have been working hard to both feed families across the county and support our local restaurants. The North County Cares program launched last month, with a generous donation of $50,000 from Genentech. With the funds, the Oceanside Chamber and the Vista Chamber will ultimately serve an estimated 1,650 local families and benefit 30 - 35 restaurants each in both Oceanside and Vista. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details.Visit North County Cares website. Donate! For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday August 12, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members University of Phoenix True West Facility Supply View More Returning Members Boyce's Roofing and Repair Glocal Society for Female Entrepreneurs (GSFE) RE Electrical Training View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 8/13/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/14/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 8/18/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Security Public Storage Mural Unveil 8/19/2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer Hosted by the Oceanside Chamber and MainStreet Oceanside 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults 8/21/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 8/26/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Auto Buying 8/28/2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Plates for 8 9/01/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 9/03/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Virtual Emerging Issues Forum 9/09/2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM North County Chambers Virtual Mixer 9/10/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual Military Affairs Forum 9/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Investing 101 9/30/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Military Home Buying Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating SBA Amends Disaster Declaration - Offers Disaster Assistance to San Diego County Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Civil Unrest MiraCosta College Fall 2020 Continuing Education Classes Begin August 24th - Apply Today City of Oceanside Recognized for Pure Water Oceanside and Green Oceanside Kitchen Projects San Onofre Begins New Chapter as Fuel Transfer Operations End Ballast Point, Kilowatt Brewing and Friends Team Up to Brew Black is Beautiful Chickory Stout Read More

Open this email in your web browser Your Help Needed to Stop SB1383 The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to work with a coalition of business organizations to defeat SB 1383. As a next step, we are collecting stories from business owners who will be negatively impacted by this legislation to share as a compilation with legislators.  As a reminder, SB 1383 would require an employer with only 5 employees to provide an employee with a 12-week mandatory leave of absence to care for themselves or a family member, and threatens small employers with a lawsuit if they make any mistake in providing the leave. The leave is not discretionary – the leave must be provided upon the employee’s request. Please take a few minutes to go to the following link and share your story... https://advocacy.calchamber.com/impact-california/share-your-story-sb-1383/ COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Takeaways (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank talks with employment litigation expert Kristen Nesbit, partner at Fisher Phillips, Los Angeles, about the types of COVID-19-related litigation employers are seeing and what employers can do to protect their business. We are still in the early stages of the pandemic, but employers already are seeing claims being filed against them, Nesbit says. In fact, last month the law firm saw COVID-19-related litigation claims increase 43% from the previous month. More details. The 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair is Tomorrow! Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside 300 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 13, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair in-person. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual event has a very limited number of booth spaces. Please contact Kristi Hawthorne if you're interested in booth space. More details. Booth registration form. Watch August's Emerging Issues Forum on YouTube - Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protections August's Emerging Issues Forum featured Jordan Marks of San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. He focused on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. The items discussed included... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 Watch full video on YouTube. Temporary Parklet/Public Parking Modification Guidelines & Application The City of Oceanside has worked diligently on the guidelines for temporary parklets, or use of the street and/or street parking spaces for outdoor dining areas. The temporary parklet guidelines and application are now available on the City's website. The current Outdoor Expansion Guidelines have been updated to include details regarding parklet guidelines, regulations, submittal and insurance requirements and prohibitions. They have also updated the Outdoor Expansion Application to include a check box for a parklet proposal and additional indemnity/protection for the City. Each proposed parklet will be reviewed and analyzed on a case-by-case basis by the planning division. More details. Limited Seating Available for August's Weekly Plates for 8 Luncheons Friday, August 14, 2020 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location Provided Upon Registration You’re invited to join us for a members only networking luncheon at rotating locations every Friday in August from 11:30am-1:00pm. Meet other businesses to share your perspective on today’s business climate and “best practices” that have helped you along the way. This small group event will be held in-person as the city and state move towards reopening the economy and businesses are returning to a near normal setting. Following county restrictions and regulations, we are limited on attendance. Please contact our membership director, Emerald Lowe to register and for more information on meeting details and availability. More details. North County Re-Open Rally Saturday, August 15, 2020 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Shoppes at Carlsbad, East Parking Lot 2525 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008 The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, North San Diego Business Chamber, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and Encinitas Chamber of Commerce  will be holding the Reopen Businesses and Schools Rally on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall, East Parking Lot! Starting at 9:30 AM, school alternative resources will be available for parents. At 10 AM, various speakers will discuss the necessity for schools to reopen for both students and their working parents. More details. Security Public Storage Mural Unveil Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Security Public Storage 1501 S. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Security Public Storage is pleased to donate to the citizens of Oceanside a beautiful mural, celebrating its splendor and culture. We’re employing a local mural artist, Jerry Ragg, owner of Mural Décor. Jerry has lived in San Diego County since 2008 and is a 25-year Southern California resident. Everyone is invited to attend the official unveiling on Tuesday, August 18th, at 10:30am. Refreshments will be served. City officials and the local press will be in attendance. Security Public Storage is also offering a 50% off event special! More details. Visit website. There is a Champion in Every Child - Buffalo Wild Wings Annual Community Day Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Open to Close Buffalo Wild Wings 2685 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92054 Every year, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation raise funds in an effort to support youth sports. The company's annual Community day donates 10% of sales and guest donations to a local partner who both encourages and supports an emphasis on the necessity for youth sports. To date, the BWW Foundation has raised over $22 million and has provided over 1 million kids an opportunity to play sports. The initiative, which is traditionally held in April, was postponed due to COVID-19. This year, Community Day will help celebrate and support the return of youth sports. On August 19th, 10% of sales will benefit our local Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside! Please visit your local Buffalo Wild Wings at 2685 Vista Way, Oceanside CA 92054, or call them at (760) 966-2605. More details. Affordable Advertising in the Quarterly Business Journal for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! The Quarterly Journal is a free magazine featuring business updates, community news, resources and more! While community distribution in coffee houses, restaurants and shops is limited due to COVID-19, the Quarterly Journal is direct mailed to 13,000 homes and businesses. This allows for our advertisers to have the unique ability to directly reach community members. For more information on quarterly or annual packages, please contact Emerald Lowe at the Oceanside Chamber at 760-722-1534. Reserve your space today! Read the Quarterly Business Journal Summer Edition here. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Niland Fire Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the Niland Fire that occurred June 28-29, 2020, announced Administrator Jovita Carranza of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s designated representative, Mark S. Ghilarducci, director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on July 23, 2020. More details. Help Oceanside Win First Place in the 2020 Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation! Mayor Peter Weiss is joining mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition is a campaign to see which cities in the United States are the most “water-wise.” The city that gets the most residents to take the pledge wins the Challenge! Last year, Oceanside finished in 3rd place, a tremendous effort, but we know that we’ve got what it takes to win. More details. The Oceanside Chamber Writes Letter of Advocacy for S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act” The Oceanside Chamber continues to advocate for our small business community. In partnership with the Small Business Coalition, the Chamber strongly support S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act”. The act, which is sponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Bob Menendez, Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema, would essentially forgive 100% of all small business PPP loans under $150,000. Read the letter sent to Congressman Levin's office City of Oceanside Launches Hire Local Initiative as Gateway for In-Demand Jobs The City of Oceanside just announced the launch of its Hire Local initiative designed to stimulate economic vitality of local residents and businesses through a combination of incentives. Through this initiative, the City is nurturing an ecosystem that helps residents up-skill and businesses recruit workers ready for in-demand jobs that accelerate professional and business growth. By simply absorbing administrative costs, we can help Oceanside residents access tuition-free certificate programs through MiraCosta College. Together, we’ll build an even stronger talent pool that local businesses seek to attract and retain. The dollars we invest up front will be re-invested right back into the community. That way, Oceanside keeps on thriving no matter what comes next. More details. North County Cares Celebrates a Successful Launch Feeding Families Across the County and Supporting Local Restaurants The Oceanside Chamber, the Vista Chamber and the San Diego North Economic Development Council have been working hard to both feed families across the county and support our local restaurants. The North County Cares program launched last month, with a generous donation of $50,000 from Genentech. With the funds, the Oceanside Chamber and the Vista Chamber will ultimately serve an estimated 1,650 local families and benefit 30 - 35 restaurants each in both Oceanside and Vista. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details.Visit North County Cares website. Donate! For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday August 5, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Veteran Homeowners Club View More Returning Members Jersey Mike's Subs, Oceanside Ocean Hills Independent / Assisted Living and Memory Care View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 8/06/2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Emerging Issues Forum - Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protections 8/07/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Energy Efficiancy During COVID-19 8/11/2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton 8/11/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Home Buying 8/13/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/18/2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Security Public Storage Mural Unveil 8/19/2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Business Mixer Hosted by the Oceanside Chamber and MainStreet Oceanside 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Rep. Mike Levin Honors Community Activist and Oceanside HS Football Coach as High Constituent of the Month MiraCosta College Earns Highest Bond Rating's from Moody's & S&P a Second Time Oceanside Police Chief Announces Retirement New Community Dental Office Opening in Downtown Oceanside Her World was FallingApart: Meet Sophia (Solutions Overcomer) Read More

Open this email in your web browser All Californians Lose If Split Roll Tax Passes (Source: CalChamber) The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business and taxpayer groups are leading a strong effort to defeat the split roll property tax measure, Proposition 15 on the November ballot. Proposition 15 is an $12.5 billion a year property tax increase—the largest in state history—that is riddled with flaws that will hurt all Californians. Contrary to what its supporters claim, Proposition 15 will not help local governments and schools recover from the COVID-19 induced economic crisis. More details. *Last Chance to Register* Emerging Issues Forum to Discuss Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protection Thursday, August 06, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Online Event via Zoom 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. Our Featured presentation this month will be from San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. They will focus on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. Items dicussed will include... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 This meeting will be held via Zoom videoconference. Upon registering, you will receive Zoom login credentials for the meeting. More details and registration. Join us Next Week to Celebrate Community Heroes at the 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Online Event via Zoom On August 11, 2020, the Chamber will hold its 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event virtually. This event, will combine the previous Enlisted Recognition Reception and Oceanside Heroes Reception into a larger celebration of community heroes. The event serves to recognize representatives from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Healthcare Workers and Teachers from the local school district(s) for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our City. The event will be held via Zoom and is free of charge! More details and registration. The 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness is Next Thursday! Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside 300 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 13, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair in-person. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual event has a very limited number of booth spaces. Please contact Kristi Hawthorne if you're interested in booth space. More details. Booth registration form. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Energy Efficiency During COVID-19 Webinar this Friday! Friday, August 07, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST Online Event Via Zoom With the economy undergoing rapid restructuring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have to contend not only with social distancing and remote work, but with a consumer base whose spending habits have changed. Learn about how energy efficiency can help your business save money as well as connect with eco-minded consumers from Energy Upgrade California, the state’s official energy education program, sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission. This event is free of charge and offered via Zoom. Login instructions will be sent following registration. More details and registration. Security Public Storage Mural Unveil Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Security Public Storage 1501 S. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 Security Public Storage is pleased to donate to the citizens of Oceanside a beautiful mural, celebrating its splendor and culture. We’re employing a local mural artist, Jerry Ragg, owner of Mural Décor. Jerry has lived in San Diego County since 2008 and is a 25-year Southern California resident. Everyone is invited to attend the official unveiling on Tuesday, August 18th, at 10:30am. Refreshments will be served. City officials and the local press will be in attendance. More details. In-Person Business Mixer Hosted by the Oceanside Chamber and MainStreet Oceanside Wednesday, August 19, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST Coomber Craft Wines 611 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054 Join us for a live, in-person mixer co-hosted by the Oceanside Chamber and MainStreet Oceanside on Wednesday, August 19th from 4pm-6pm at Coomber Craft Wines located at 611 Mission Ave. in Oceanside. Come see what the newly donned “Mid-Mission” sector has to offer while making new connections and reuniting with familiar faces in a breezy atmosphere over live music from local artists. Seating is limited to 20 people and registration is required. This event is open to only members of the Oceanside Chamber or MainStreet Oceanside. *Face coverings are required upon entry at this venue. More details and registration. COVID-19: What Employers Ask Part 3 (Source: CalChamber) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad and Matthew Roberts to discuss the most common COVID-19-related questions employers have been asking the CalChamber’s Labor Law Helpline this month, including requiring test results, what to do if an employee doesn’t want to return to work, workplace mask obligations, and mental health considerations. More details. Rep. Mike Levin to Lead Virtual Town Hall with Local Census Official and USCD Epidemiologist Wednesday, August 5, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Online Event U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual town hall Wednesday with Benita Cooper, a Partnership Specialist with a local Census Bureau office, and Dr. Kimberly Brouwer, a professor and infectious disease epidemiologist with the University of California, San Diego. They will discuss the importance of the 2020 Census, the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, and Rep. Levin’s work to provide relief for families and frontline workers. More details. How to Access Disaster Capital For Minority, Women, and Veteran Owned Businesses Wednesday, August 5, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Online Event The San Diego Small Business Development Center will be hosting a workshop on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for all minority owned businesses. This event is aimed at informing all minority business owners and entrepreneurs on some of the COVID-19 pandemic business relief resources available at the federal, state, and local level. SBDC will also share how they are able to help small businesses acquire capital and a variety of other services they offer. It is important to inform our minority owned businesses now more than ever on the different resources available to help their businesses during these challenging times. More details. Frontwave Credit Union Presents Home Buying Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST Online Event via Zoom Frontwave Credit Union is offering community members an opportunity to enhance their financial education with a series of virtual financial workshops. What financial dream is bigger than owning your own home? Frontwave's August 11th workshop, Home Buying, will help to prepare you for what it will take and how to make the process easier. Frontwave Mortgage Loan Consultant Farid Sanie will walk you through the steps it takes to become a homeowner. More details and registration. Help Oceanside Win First Place in the 2020 Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation! Mayor Peter Weiss is joining mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition is a campaign to see which cities in the United States are the most “water-wise.” The city that gets the most residents to take the pledge wins the Challenge! Last year, Oceanside finished in 3rd place, a tremendous effort, but we know that we’ve got what it takes to win. More details. The Oceanside Chamber Writes Letter of Advocacy for S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act” The Oceanside Chamber continues to advocate for our small business community. In partnership with the Small Business Coalition, the Chamber strongly support S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act”. The act, which is sponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Bob Menendez, Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema, would essentially forgive 100% of all small business PPP loans under $150,000. Read the letter sent to Congressman Levin's office Small Business Stimulus Fund San Diego County has set up a stimulus grant fund to help businesses and nonprofit entities impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses include private for-profit and non-profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees including sole proprietorships and independent contractors. Must be headquartered and operating in San Diego County. Funding is provided by Federal CARES Act, with $3.4 million being distributed equally through each Supervisorial District. Grant application period begins July 7. The deadline to apply for District 5 grants is August 7, funding may be exhausted after that time. Funds must be spent by December 30, 2020. Questions? Office of Financial Planning will provide technical assistance and support throughout the term of the grant. All other questions contact Candyce.Yee@sdcounty.ca.gov. Apply now! City of Oceanside Launches Hire Local Initiative as Gateway for In-Demand Jobs The City of Oceanside just announced the launch of its Hire Local initiative designed to stimulate economic vitality of local residents and businesses through a combination of incentives. Through this initiative, the City is nurturing an ecosystem that helps residents up-skill and businesses recruit workers ready for in-demand jobs that accelerate professional and business growth. By simply absorbing administrative costs, we can help Oceanside residents access tuition-free certificate programs through MiraCosta College. Together, we’ll build an even stronger talent pool that local businesses seek to attract and retain. The dollars we invest up front will be re-invested right back into the community. That way, Oceanside keeps on thriving no matter what comes next. More details. North County Cares Celebrates a Successful Launch Feeding Families Across the County and Supporting Local Restaurants The Oceanside Chamber, the Vista Chamber and the San Diego North Economic Development Council have been working hard to both feed families across the county and support our local restaurants. The North County Cares program launched last month, with a generous donation of $50,000 from Genentech. With the funds, the Oceanside Chamber and the Vista Chamber will ultimately serve an estimated 1,650 local families and benefit 30 - 35 restaurants each in both Oceanside and Vista. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details.Visit North County Cares website. Donate! Tri-City Medical Center’s Healthcare Heroes By Kristi Hawthorne For nearly 60 years, Tri-City Medical Center has provided high quality healthcare services for the sick and injured of our region. Located adjacent to Highway 78 at the intersection of the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista—the “Tri” in Tri-City—the medical center is renowned for its heart attack, stroke care and orthopedics programs, a testament to the incredibly talented and dedicated individuals who choose to work there and serve patients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. More details. Enroll in No-Cost SDG&E Webinars (Source: SDG&E) Contractors, trade professionals, business owners and employees can take SDG&E energy-related webinars at little or no cost. Topics include HVAC, Smart Building Technologies, Facility Management, Sustainable Strategies, Project Management for Energy Efficiency, Cooling Water Treatment, Decarbonizing Existing Commercial Buildings and MORE! More details. Affordable Adverting for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! Has your business recently reopened or are you looking to increase foot traffic? Are you looking to increase online orders and website traffic? The Oceanside Chamber is offering discounted advertising opportunities both in-print and online for members to help reach their target audience. Share your news through a business spotlight ad in our weekly eNewsletter which broads to nearly 6,000 subscribers, or take advantage of our targeted banner ads on the Chamber’s top visited webpages allowing for an even broader reach. Email our membership team for rates. For more information please contact Emerald Lowe, Membership Director. For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday July 29, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Wise Choices Realty Soap Mat, LLC True West Facility Supply View More Returning Members Financial Advisor - Edward Jones, Chad Marentette Frazier Farms Oceanside Purple Heart Originals, LLC Submarina Oceanside West View More Restaurants with Outdoor Dining Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 7/29/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Estate Planning 8/04/2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Virtual First Tuesday Coffee 8/07/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Energy Efficiancy During COVID-19 8/11/2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton 8/11/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Home Buying 8/13/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout Oceanisde Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio Seating Oceanside Restaurant Blade 1936 Becomes Second in the Countyto Become AVPN-Certified Cox Communications Offers Two Monthsof Free Internet Serviceto New Qualifying Families in Time for Back-to-School SDCCU Stuff the Bus is Collecting Monetary Donations for New, Unused School Supplies for Students in Need The City of Oceanside and MiraCosta College Offering Free Tuition on Certificate Programs Through Grant; $20,000 Bonus Pool for Graduates Say Hello to Summer Savings with Energy Efficiency Read More

Open this email in your web browser California Releases 'Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening' (Source: CalChamber) On July 24, 2020, when the reported number of COVID-19 cases in California surpassed 425,000, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new playbook — called the “Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening” — to guide employers on how to provide a safe and clean environment for workers and customers to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. More details. Action Needed Today to Oppose Expanded Family Leave Requirements - SB 1383 Please join our efforts to oppose SB 1383, legislation that would require any employer with only 5 employees to provide 12-weeks of protected leave each year and threatening them with litigation for any unintentional mistake. It will also impact large employers by providing the opportunity for a 6 month mandatory leave of absence. More details. Next Week's Emerging Issues Forum to Discuss Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protection Thursday, August 06, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  Online Event via Zoom 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. Our Featured presentation this month will be from San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. They will focus on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. Items dicussed will include... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 This meeting will be held via Zoom videoconference. Upon registering, you will receive Zoom login credentials for the meeting. More details and registration. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. There's Connections to be Made at August's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Tuesday, August 04, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Online Event Via Zoom Log into the Oceanside Chamber's August Virtual First Tuesday Coffee Event on Tuesday, August 4th from 8am-9am. Connect with like-minded businesses over coffee, tea, or whatever your fix is on-the-go! Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. The event is powered by Zoom and instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is open to both members and prospective members, and online registration is required. Questions? Contact our Membership Director, Emerald Lowe at (760) 722-1534. More details and registration. Energy Efficiency During COVID-19 Friday, August 07, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST Online Event Via Zoom With the economy undergoing rapid restructuring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have to contend not only with social distancing and remote work, but with a consumer base whose spending habits have changed. Learn about how energy efficiency can help your business save money as well as connect with eco-minded consumers from Energy Upgrade California, the state’s official energy education program, sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission. This event is free of charge and offered via Zoom. Login instructions will be sent following registration. More details and registration. Celebrate Community Heroes at the 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event Reserve Your Spot! Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Online Event via Zoom On August 11, 2020, the Chamber will hold its 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event virtually. This event, will combine the previous Enlisted Recognition Reception and Oceanside Heroes Reception into a larger celebration of community heroes. The event serves to recognize representatives from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Healthcare Workers and Teachers from the local school district(s) for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our City. The event will be held via Zoom and is free of charge! More details and registration.  The 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair is Only 2 Weeks Away Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside 300 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 13, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair in-person. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual event has a very limited number of booth spaces. Please contact Kristi Hawthorne if you're interested in booth space. More details. Booth registration form. Affordable Adverting for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! Has your business recently reopened or are you looking to increase foot traffic? Are you looking to increase online orders and website traffic? The Oceanside Chamber is offering discounted advertising opportunities both in-print and online for members to help reach their target audience. Share your news through a business spotlight ad in our weekly eNewsletter which broads to nearly 6,000 subscribers, or take advantage of our targeted banner ads on the Chamber’s top visited webpages allowing for an even broader reach. Email our membership team for rates. For more information please contact Emerald Lowe, Membership Director. All You Need to Know About the Cal Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Online Event via Zoom Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The CA Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Program is a state run program that allocates millions of dollars in tax credits to businesses annually. Each fiscal year from FY 2018/19 through FY 2022/23, the CCTC Committee has up to $180 million to award California businesses. Businesses may apply for up to 20% of the total amount available each fiscal year. The application periods, credits available, and committee meeting dates for fiscal year 2020-2021 are posted here. The first application period is already open with $80 million in tax credits available for this round. More details. Frontwave Credit Union Presents Estate Planning Online Event via Zoom Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Frontwave Credit Union is offering community members an opportunity to enhance their financial education with a series of virtual financial workshops. Their July 29th workshop, Estate Planning, will discuss preparing for the inevitable. Attorney Benjamin Diederich will teach you the basics of wills, trusts and estate planning to properly ensure your legacy for the future. More details and registration. Registration is Open for the Ask the Experts Web Series Lead by North County Lifeline - Protection for Youth and Young Adults Online Event Thursday, July 30, 2020 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Join Live Well North County for an interactive web series lead by industry experts from North County Lifeline. These free online events will include informational presentations and live Q&A sessions. Topics include: Human Trafficking Prevention, Gang Prevention, Suicide Prevention, and Domestic Violence Prevention. Thursday's event will discuss the dangers of human trafficking and how to keep youth safe from online predators. More details and registration. Learn the Basics of Selling Online Online Event Friday, July 31, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Doing business online requires a specific set of skills. Learn the basics of starting, running, and succeeding as an online business. Start with an online strategy—a roadmap that guides your Internet activities while supporting your overall business goals. More details and registration. Shape San Diego County’s Future – Serve on Redistricting Commission *Apply by July 31 The opportunity only comes once every 10 years – a chance to redraw the boundaries of the County’s five supervisorial districts. The County is taking applications   now for people who can serve on its Independent Redistricting Commission. Members will redraw the district lines to reflect the new numbers in the federal census. Why is that important? District lines can shape a community’s ability to elect the representative of their choice. The 2020 census numbers will reveal new data on residents and whether one district is more populated than the others. Each supervisor should represent a diverse population of about 650,000 residents. More details. The Oceanside Chamber Writes Letter of Advocacy for S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act” The Oceanside Chamber continues to advocate for our small business community. In partnership with the Small Business Coalition, the Chamber strongly support S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act”. The act, which is sponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Bob Menendez, Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema, would essentially forgive 100% of all small business PPP loans under $150,000. Read the letter sent to Congressman Levin's office Small Business Stimulus Fund San Diego County has set up a stimulus grant fund to help businesses and nonprofit entities impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses include private for-profit and non-profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees including sole proprietorships and independent contractors. Must be headquartered and operating in San Diego County. Funding is provided by Federal CARES Act, with $3.4 million being distributed equally through each Supervisorial District. Grant application period begins July 7. The deadline to apply for District 5 grants is August 7, funding may be exhausted after that time. Funds must be spent by December 30, 2020. Questions? Office of Financial Planning will provide technical assistance and support throughout the term of the grant. All other questions contact Candyce.Yee@sdcounty.ca.gov. Apply now! 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 and how the City is managing growth and expansion during COVID-19. More details. City of Oceanside Launches Hire Local Initiative as Gateway for In-Demand Jobs The City of Oceanside just announced the launch of its Hire Local initiative designed to stimulate economic vitality of local residents and businesses through a combination of incentives. Through this initiative, the City is nurturing an ecosystem that helps residents up-skill and businesses recruit workers ready for in-demand jobs that accelerate professional and business growth. By simply absorbing administrative costs, we can help Oceanside residents access tuition-free certificate programs through MiraCosta College. Together, we’ll build an even stronger talent pool that local businesses seek to attract and retain. The dollars we invest up front will be re-invested right back into the community. That way, Oceanside keeps on thriving no matter what comes next. More details. #WithLoveNorthCounty Staycation Campaign The San Diego North EDC, Innovate78 and North County cities, Chambers of Commerce, and MainStreet Associations have partnered for #WithLoveNorthCounty - A campaign to synergize with the efforts of the San Diego Tourism Authority and support North County hospitality businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.  Last week, we launched the #WithLoveNorthCounty webpage with information and promotions from North County hotels and resorts that are open for “staycations”. We live in such a beautiful place, let’s get out and enjoy some staycations in our own backyard! More details. Opioid Prevention Resources to Get the Job Done The Drug Enforcement Administration has developed Operation Prevention Workplace as a virtual tool for workplaces to educate employees on the dangers of opioid misuse. To see statistics on drug use in our region as well as resources for treatment, visit the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. Red Ribbon week is also held annually at the end of October. While most of our regular in-person activities will not occur due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are still ways to bring awareness to living a drug-free life, including the “Go Red for Red Ribbon” initiative. Light up a building, landmark, business, or any other space seen by the public in red during Red Ribbon Week to show your support. Post a photo to social media using the hashtags #DEARedRibbon and #GoRed4RedRibbon. You can tag us on twitter@DEASanDiegoDiv or follow us to see what local places “Go Red”! More details. North County Cares Celebrates a Successful Launch Feeding Families Across the County and Supporting Local Restaurants The Oceanside Chamber, the Vista Chamber and the San Diego North Economic Development Council have been working hard to both feed families across the county and support our local restaurants. The North County Cares program launched last month, with a generous donation of $50,000 from Genentech. With the funds, the Oceanside Chamber and the Vista Chamber will ultimately serve an estimated 1,650 local families and benefit 30 - 35 restaurants each in both Oceanside and Vista. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details.Visit North County Cares website. Donate! A Ship to Weather the Storm By Kristi Hawthorne The San Diego Food Bank has been feeding hungry people and families for years. It’s what they do and they do it well. They distribute food to senior programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, students and school programs. When the COVID19 crisis hit and food demands grew overnight, their staff and volunteers didn’t panic. As the need grew, they simply rose to a whole new level of readiness. More details. How SDG&E is Helping Businesses Customers During COVID-19 (Source: SDG&E) Many businesses, especially small businesses, are facing new challenges due to COVID-19 and still have ongoing expenses during the pandemic. SDG&E wants to help during these difficult times and offers these solutions and resources. More details. For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday July 22, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

 

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Law Offices of Kristen M. Gates Core Association Management Champion Medicare & Insurance Services Alignment Health Plan American Freight T-Mobile Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen John Redford, Coldwell Banker Realty Nailuscious Roots Craft Juice Senior Care Options SpotOn View More Returning Members American Publishers, LLC Blue Star Families GOGO Charters San Diego Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside View More Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 7/27/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Tools to Empower Your Nonprofit Organization - Part 1 7/29/2020 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Google Tools to Empower Your Nonprofit Organization - Part 2 7/29/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Estate Planning 8/11/2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton 8/11/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Home Buying 8/13/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses David's Harp Foundation Recieves More Than $60,000 from Cox Communications to Help At-Rick, Homeless Youth Connect to Music Education and Multimedia Production The City of Oceanside and MiraCosta College Offering Free Tuition on Certificate Programs Through Grant; $20,000 Bonus Pool for Graduates Vote Frontwave Credit Union as San Diego's "Best Credit Union" Four SDG&E Drive-Thru Wildfire Safety Dairs Set Say Hello to Summer Savings with Energy Efficiency Read More

Open this email in your web browser Panelists Share Insights on Fostering Workplace Diversity, Inclusion; Video Available Now (Source: CalChamber) Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce requires strong intention and difficult conversations, Audra Bohannon, senior client partner at Korn Ferry, advises in a recent recorded panel discussion released by the California Chamber of Commerce. More than 1,200 people watched the live panel discussion, Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action: Best Practices and Strategies for California Businesses, held on July 15, which features an esteemed group of experts who lent their expertise on a wide range of issues related to bias, including the ways company leadership can respond to racism and move the needle on diversity in their organizations; how bias influences decision-making, hiring, promotions and retention; and education and training programs to move workers into management. More details. What Every Business Must Know About Prop 15, the $12.5 Billion-A-Year Property Tax Hike on the November Ballot California is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis, and yet another threat is on the horizon for small businesses. Prop 15 on the November ballot will be the largest property tax increase in state history at $12.5 billion per year. Unless defeated by voters, the measure shreds long-standing Prop 13 protections that have kept property taxes affordable and provided every taxpayer that buys a home or operates business with certainty that they can afford their property tax bills in the future. Prop 15 repeals these protections for business property by requiring reassessment at current market value at least every three years. Prop 15’s higher property taxes will cause rents to skyrocket for small businesses and the cost of living to increase for all Californians. More details. Emerging Issues Forum to Discuss Prop 15 Threats to Tax Protection Online Event via Zoom Thursday, August 06, 2020 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. Our Featured presentation this month will be from San Diego County Tax Assessor Ernest Dronenburg's office. They will focus on Proposition 15: The battle over commercial property taxes. Items dicussed will include... Breakdown of the initiative Breakdown of the small business exemption Issue with implementation Why California Assessor’s Association oppose Prop 15 This meeting will be held via Zoom videoconference. Upon registering, you will receive Zoom login credentials for the meeting. More details and registration. Celebrate Community Heroes at the 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event Reserve Your Spot! Online Event via Zoom Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  On August 11, 2020, the Chamber will hold its 1st Annual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton Event virtually. This event, will combine the previous Enlisted Recognition Reception and Oceanside Heroes Reception into a larger celebration of community heroes. The event serves to recognize representatives from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards, Healthcare Workers and Teachers from the local school district(s) for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our City. The event will be held via Zoom and is free of charge! More details and registration.  Limited Booth Spaces Available for the 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM City of Oceanside 300 N. Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 On August 13, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 13th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair in-person. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services. The event also features a variety of health-related free screenings and demonstrations for community members. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual event has a very limited number of booth spaces. Please contact Kristi Hawthorne if you're interested in booth space. More details. Booth registration form. The Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal - Stories of Unity and Resilience The Oceanside Chamber recently released the summer edition of their Quarterly Journal. This special edition publication titled Stories of Unity and Resilience features members of the Oceanside community who have gone above and beyond to support both their businesses and the needs of others during this difficult time. The publication showcases the efforts of large organizations such as the North County Food Bank and MiraCosta College while recognizing small, local businesses including Sew O'side, Metroflex Gym and Alphagraphics Oceanside, making sure to pay special tribute to the outstanding sacrifices of our frontline workers. Read the full publication. Affordable Adverting for Members of the Oceanside Chamber! Has your business recently reopened or are you looking to increase foot traffic? Are you looking to increase online orders and website traffic? The Oceanside Chamber is offering discounted advertising opportunities both in-print and online for members to help reach their target audience. Share your news through a business spotlight ad in our weekly eNewsletter which broads to nearly 6,000 subscribers, or take advantage of our targeted banner ads on the Chamber’s top visited webpages allowing for an even broader reach. Email our membership team for rates. For more information please contact Emerald Lowe, Membership Director. Shape San Diego County’s Future – Serve on Redistricting Commission *Apply by July 31 The opportunity only comes once every 10 years – a chance to redraw the boundaries of the County’s five supervisorial districts. The County is taking applications now for people who can serve on its Independent Redistricting Commission. Members will redraw the district lines to reflect the new numbers in the federal census. Why is that important? District lines can shape a community’s ability to elect the representative of their choice. The 2020 census numbers will reveal new data on residents and whether one district is more populated than the others. Each supervisor should represent a diverse population of about 650,000 residents. More details. The Oceanside Chamber Writes Letter of Advocacy for S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act” The Oceanside Chamber continues to advocate for our small business community. In partnership with the Small Business Coalition, the Chamber strongly support S. 4117, “The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act”. The act, which is sponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Bob Menendez, Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema, would essentially forgive 100% of all small business PPP loans under $150,000. Read the letter sent to Congressman Levin's office Small Business Stimulus Fund San Diego County has set up a stimulus grant fund to help businesses and nonprofit entities impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses include private for-profit and non-profit businesses with fewer than 100 employees including sole proprietorships and independent contractors. Must be headquartered and operating in San Diego County. Funding is provided by Federal CARES Act, with $3.4 million being distributed equally through each Supervisorial District. Grant application period begins July 7. The deadline to apply for District 5 grants is August 7, funding may be exhausted after that time. Funds must be spent by December 30, 2020. Questions? Office of Financial Planning will provide technical assistance and support throughout the term of the grant. All other questions contact Candyce.Yee@sdcounty.ca.gov. Apply now! San Diego County Property Tax Roll Tops $600 Billion Hits Record High With 8th Straight Year of Growth San Diego County Assessor Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. has certified and closed the 2020 assessed value roll of all taxable property with a record setting high value of $604.75 billion reflecting an increase of 5.18 percent (or $29.78 billion) over last year.  The 2020 assessment roll is comprised of 1,004,808 real estate parcels, 56,689 business personal property accounts, 13,444 boats and 1,554 aircraft. The County’s net assessed value is $581.53 billion after deducting $23.22 billion from a record high reduction of property tax exemptions that saved over $230 million for homeowners, disabled veterans, and charitable organizations. More details. Oceanside Economic Development News Oceanside has a dynamic business climate with new restaurants, retail shops, and manufacturing businesses moving into the City. The City's Economic Development Division assists businesses with expansion and relocation to Oceanside by offering site searches, business visits, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news and how the City is managing growth and expansion during COVID-19. More details. City of Oceanside Launches Hire Local Initiative as Gateway for In-Demand Jobs The City of Oceanside just announced the launch of its Hire Local initiative designed to stimulate economic vitality of local residents and businesses through a combination of incentives. Through this initiative, the City is nurturing an ecosystem that helps residents up-skill and businesses recruit workers ready for in-demand jobs that accelerate professional and business growth. By simply absorbing administrative costs, we can help Oceanside residents access tuition-free certificate programs through MiraCosta College. Together, we’ll build an even stronger talent pool that local businesses seek to attract and retain. The dollars we invest up front will be re-invested right back into the community. That way, Oceanside keeps on thriving no matter what comes next. More details. #WithLoveNorthCounty Staycation Campaign The San Diego North EDC, Innovate78 and North County cities, Chambers of Commerce, and MainStreet Associations have partnered for #WithLoveNorthCounty - A campaign to synergize with the efforts of the San Diego Tourism Authority and support North County hospitality businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.  Last week, we launched the #WithLoveNorthCounty webpage with information and promotions from North County hotels and resorts that are open for “staycations”. We live in such a beautiful place, let’s get out and enjoy some staycations in our own backyard! More details. Opioid Prevention Resources to Get the Job Done The Drug Enforcement Administration has developed Operation Prevention Workplace as a virtual tool for workplaces to educate employees on the dangers of opioid misuse. To see statistics on drug use in our region as well as resources for treatment, visit the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. Red Ribbon week is also held annually at the end of October. While most of our regular in-person activities will not occur due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are still ways to bring awareness to living a drug-free life, including the “Go Red for Red Ribbon” initiative. Light up a building, landmark, business, or any other space seen by the public in red during Red Ribbon Week to show your support. Post a photo to social media using the hashtags #DEARedRibbon and #GoRed4RedRibbon. You can tag us on twitter@DEASanDiegoDiv or follow us to see what local places “Go Red”! More details. Watch July's Emerging Issues Forum on YouTube July's Emerging Issues Forum discussed Property Tax Updates with Dan McAllister, Treasurer-Tax Collector and will touched on a variety of topics including: San Diego’s current economic outlook. Updates on the housing market. What is the property tax amount collected to date and what does it mean to your community? The Forum also featured a Federal legislative update from Vartan Djihanian, Senior Manager, Western Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Watch full video. Rep. Mike Levin to Host Virtual Town Hall with the Oceanside Unified School District Online Event Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will lead a virtual town hall Wednesday with the Oceanside Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Julie Vitale, as well as Dr. Karl Steinberg, a nursing facility medical director in North County San Diego. Rep. Levin and his guests will answer constituents’ questions on COVID-19 relief priorities, potential school re-openings, and more. More details. Frontwave Credit Union Presents Estate Planning Online Event via Zoom Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Frontwave Credit Union is offering community members an opportunity to enhance their financial education with a series of virtual financial workshops. Their July 29th workshop, Estate Planning, will discuss preparing for the inevitable. Attorney Benjamin Diederich will teach you the basics of wills, trusts and estate planning to properly ensure your legacy for the future. More details and registration. North County Cares Celebrates a Successful Launch Feeding Families Across the County and Supporting Local Restaurants The Oceanside Chamber, the Vista Chamber and the San Diego North Economic Development Council have been working hard to both feed families across the county and support our local restaurants. The North County Cares program launched last month, with a generous donation of $50,000 from Genentech. With the funds, the Oceanside Chamber and the Vista Chamber will ultimately serve an estimated 1,650 local families and benefit 30 - 35 restaurants each in both Oceanside and Vista. Contributors are encouraged to support local families and restaurants by donating to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Foundation. More details.Visit North County Cares website. Donate! Creative Ways To Thrive And Become Stronger By Maria Mingalone In the first weeks of the governor’s stay-at-home order, decisions at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) were made rapidly in an environment that was changing hourly. No one gave us an instruction manual to operate through a pandemic—it was like flying a plane while building it. More details. SDG&E Offers Solutions to Help Businesses Save Energy (Source: SDG&E) Local businesses may be worried about their energy bill as summer arrives and as they try to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Businesses can take advantage of SDG&E programs to help stretch bill payments over a longer time, find the best pricing plan and take online energy webinars. More details. For Rent! Office Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email, or his office number (760) 721-8128.

Wednesday July 15, 2020
Weekly Oceanside Chamber Update

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Chamber Partners Emerald Partner Platinum Partners Silver Partners   Bronze Partners Investors Welcome New Members Law Offices of Kristen M. Gates Core Association Management Champion Medicare & Insurance Services Alignment Health Plan American Freight T-Mobile Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen John Redford, Coldwell Banker Realty Nailuscious Senior Care Options SpotOn View More Returning Members Breakwater Community Church Staples Oceanside View More Restaurants Offering Take Out Options Members Offering Support Chamber Events Calendar 7/15/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents the Fundamentals of Personal Finance 7/16/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Building Digital Resilience: Remote Work Skills Training for Military Spouse 7/27/2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Google Tools to Empower Your Nonprofit Organization - Part 1 7/29/2020 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Google Tools to Empower Your Nonprofit Organization - Part 2 7/29/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Estate Planning 8/11/2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton 8/11/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Home Buying 8/13/2020 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North County Health and Wellness Fair 8/19/2020 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frontwave Credit Union Presents Finances for Young Adults Full Calendar Top Member News Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries Open and Offering Takeout City of Oceanside Awarded $4.565 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Water Reuse Programs Coursera for Workforce Development Rep. Mike Levin Hosts Virtual Summit on Veteran Suicide Prevention Vote Frontwave Credit Union as San Diego's "Best Credit Union" Four SDG&E Drive-Thru Wildfire Safety Dairs Set Say Hello to Summer Savings with Energy Efficiency Read More