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As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads, there is more concern for our local restaurants to staying afloat. As everyone is quarantined in their homes, it’s important for restaurants to think outside of the box to communicate with their customers. We are sharing 3 ways to communicate with your customers that you are still OPEN during COVID-19.
Since our doors opened in 2016, we’ve been honored to work with non-profit organizations. From annual fundraising events to volunteer events to everyday operations, we’ve been inspired by the work of our local non-profit community. That’s why today we are excited to announce a new program that offers 20% off in all our printing, marketing, and signage services to all non-profits in San Diego.
The Oceanside City Council held a special meeting today to adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency signed Monday, March 16, 2020, by the Director of Emergency Services. This step enables the City to take additional legal, operational, and recovery measures that may be needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting communities in San Diego County and across the nation.
 The Oceanside Chamber is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to provide our business community with the latest information and list of resources. Please stay in touch with us as to how we can best be of service to your business by emailing Scott Ashton or calling 760-722-1534 ext. 107.
 As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, it is important for all employers to monitor the outbreak and implement strategies to protect their workforce while ensuring continuity of operations. To help educate employers and employees on how they can prepare for and address the impacts of the virus, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) have provided resources that we hope you will use and share with your members.
 Please join the Oceanside Chamber in voting No on Measure A. The Chamber opposes "ballot-box" planning, and Measure A requires 1.6 million voters to vote whenever someone wants to add as few as six homes to the County General Plan. This measure is opposed by a broad coalition of San Diegans that includes the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County, firefighters and public safety leaders, business organizations, as well as community, taxpayer and rural advocates.
 Oceanside’s Measure K, on the March 3rd ballot, asks the Oceanside voters to decide whether the City Clerk and City Treasurer should be appointed to office by the City Manager rather than the current system of election to 4-year terms. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce recommends a “Yes” vote on Measure K.
 The affects of AB 5 and the Dynamex court decision have been felt across the state, as Californians have lost contracts, lost work, and are limited on new work opportunities. The impacts have extended to non-profits that have been forced to limit or shut down programs, as well as our local arts programs closing down productions – all due to AB 5 and the Dynamex ruling.
 Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton was among the 28 chamber executives to graduate last Friday from Academy, a professional development program presented by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) The graduation took place at W.A.C.E’s Annual Conference in Portland OR, attended by nearly 400 industry professionals.
(By: Kevin Ham)
What is a R&D Tax Credit? You may be surprised to find out that your business may qualify. The R&D tax credit started in 1981 to help stimulate the economy and to keep American jobs?  This is an opportunity to meet and chat with elected officials. In addition to City Council Members and other VIP's who will be in attendance, our speakers will be Congressman Mike Levin, State Assembly Member Tasha Boerner Horvath, and Senator Patricia Bates. The event will be held at the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe.
 Canada represents California's second largest export market and Southern California's 4th highest source of foreign direct investment. The Small Business Development Center is working with The MAPLE Business Council and the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office to offer a half-day workshop on doing business in Canada.
 Are you considering adding any employees or making investment into your business within the next five years? If so, you may want to look into the California Competes Tax Credit to save money on your state income taxes. The next application round opens on July 29 and closes August 19.
 Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton was amongst a group of business leader that attended the SANDAG Board meeting last Friday to urge the Board to keep promises made to voters in the passage of the 2004 TransNet Extension.
 Senator Bates presents a resolution honoring PJ Graphics as Small Business of the Year to owners Tom Hartley (2nd from left), Helen Hartley (right) and daughter Debbie Hartley (left) inside the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
 Effective January 1, 2019, California employers with 5 or more employees (including those located out of state) are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1,2020. The minimum count of "5" employees includes seasonal and temporary hires as well asindependent contractors.
 This survey is being done by one of our strongest advocates in Sacramento who walked the educated legislators on the program and the state funding opportunity.
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