As the President and CEO of Frontwave Credit Union, I have witnessed the value that Chamber membership has brought to the business community of Oceanside. I am thrilled to have the honor of serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce.
Over the years, the Chamber has built a strong reputation as an articulate, respected , and effective voice of the Oceanside business community. We will leverage that reputation to fulfill our mission of stimulating economic properity and fostering a vibrant community. We believe that a strong, healthy business community is a key to maintaining a robust quality of life in Oceanside.
We have a mission and a voice – and we’re not afraid to use them.
To this end, we have identified three key areas of focus for 2019 that we believe will position the Chamber as a catalyst for business growth.
Workforce Development: We believe that Oceanside’s businesses need access to a deep pool of human talent in order to thrive. We have created a Workforce Development Task Force and they will continue to build upon our efforts in the past to collaborate with educational initiatives such as the Oceanside Promise to deepen that talent pool and afford Oceanside’s businesses the opportunity to growth and prosper.
Beach Sand: Tourism is a key economic driver for the Oceanside community and business environment. We believe that beautiful, sandy beaches are a critical component to attracting tourism. We have created a Save Our Beaches Task Force to work with the city, local businesses and other entities in an effort to enhance and retain our beautiful coastline.
Advocacy: In a recent survey, 88% of our membership indicated that it was important for the Chamber to take leadership on helping business friendly candidates get elected to public office. Along those lines, we are working on policies and procedures to vet candidates for public office to ascertain their commitment to the business community. We will endorse those candidates that we believe will serve Oceanside’s businesses and economic environment.
We will continue our efforts as a convener of Oceanside’s business and community leaders by providing highly effective networking and educational forums. We are blessed with an outstanding Chamber staff led by our President/CEO, Scott Ashton. They serve as champions for a thriving community and are deeply committed to build upon the tremendous success the Chamber has enjoyed since its founding in 1896. Your Chamber has an aggressive agenda and is absolutely passionate about the fulfillment of our mission in service to the Oceanside community. That said, member engagement will be a critical facet of our success. I encourage member businesses to be engaged. Join us and share your experience, your knowledge and your passion.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your membership and continued support. Together, we’ll make amazing things happen!
Bill Birnie
Frontwave Credit Union
Over the years, the Chamber has built a strong reputation as an articulate, respected , and effective voice of the Oceanside business community. We will leverage that reputation to fulfill our mission of stimulating economic properity and fostering a vibrant community. We believe that a strong, healthy business community is a key to maintaining a robust quality of life in Oceanside.
We have a mission and a voice – and we’re not afraid to use them.
To this end, we have identified three key areas of focus for 2019 that we believe will position the Chamber as a catalyst for business growth.
Workforce Development: We believe that Oceanside’s businesses need access to a deep pool of human talent in order to thrive. We have created a Workforce Development Task Force and they will continue to build upon our efforts in the past to collaborate with educational initiatives such as the Oceanside Promise to deepen that talent pool and afford Oceanside’s businesses the opportunity to growth and prosper.
Beach Sand: Tourism is a key economic driver for the Oceanside community and business environment. We believe that beautiful, sandy beaches are a critical component to attracting tourism. We have created a Save Our Beaches Task Force to work with the city, local businesses and other entities in an effort to enhance and retain our beautiful coastline.
Advocacy: In a recent survey, 88% of our membership indicated that it was important for the Chamber to take leadership on helping business friendly candidates get elected to public office. Along those lines, we are working on policies and procedures to vet candidates for public office to ascertain their commitment to the business community. We will endorse those candidates that we believe will serve Oceanside’s businesses and economic environment.
We will continue our efforts as a convener of Oceanside’s business and community leaders by providing highly effective networking and educational forums. We are blessed with an outstanding Chamber staff led by our President/CEO, Scott Ashton. They serve as champions for a thriving community and are deeply committed to build upon the tremendous success the Chamber has enjoyed since its founding in 1896. Your Chamber has an aggressive agenda and is absolutely passionate about the fulfillment of our mission in service to the Oceanside community. That said, member engagement will be a critical facet of our success. I encourage member businesses to be engaged. Join us and share your experience, your knowledge and your passion.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your membership and continued support. Together, we’ll make amazing things happen!
Bill Birnie
Frontwave Credit Union
