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filling the need

7/5/2020

By Kristi Hawthorne
The staff at the Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside had to scramble and plan quickly to find alternative ways to reach their kids and families amidst the shutdown due to the Coronavirus. The management team started working remotely to provide virtual programming, and within just one week BGCO began offering virtual programs via Youtube featuring the following:

Home Sewn Heroes

6/30/2020

By Kristi Hawthorne
Amanda Gerard’s adaptability and creativity are attributes that she has put to good use. As an avid sewer and designer, she founded a custom clothing boutique in 2018 featuring unique designs with colorful fabrics.

Coronavirus Alert: Fake Tests and Scams

6/23/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

Although most people have come together during the COVID-19 pandemic by staying home, social distancing and wearing face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus, not everyone has been playing by the same rules. Scammers have come-up with new ways to prey on fear and insecurity by offering fake in-home testing kits and even phony testing sites to trick people out of their personal information and hard-earned money.

A Special message from the Oceanside chamber of commerce

6/4/2020

June 5, 2020

Dear Oceanside,

As the leading voice for the Oceanside business community, we would be remiss if we did not use our platform to address an issue affecting our neighborhoods and businesses across the nation. We believe this is an opportunity for us to share the feedback we have received from residents and businesses in our community and to help set an example of what we can do in order to see positive changes in our region.

The Grand reopening - Oceanside Restaurants offering dine-in services

5/22/2020

As San Diego County beings a transition farther into Stage 2, restaurants are adjusting their dine-in operations to fit health regulations. While many are still preparing for their grand re-opening, some of Oceanside's restaurants are already open. Below is a list of Oceanside Chamber member restaurants open for dine-in and ready to safely serve you! Please keep in mind that many restaurants are still open for carryout or delivery. Call ahead to confirm.

Don’t Get Scammed out of Your Stimulus Check

5/15/2020

By: District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

For the most part, difficult times bring people together. But for dishonest actors, uncertain times equals dollar signs and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. With Americans receiving up to $1,200 in stimulus funds, scammers have already began devising ways to swindle folks from their money.

create from the heart

5/12/2020

By: Quantal Langford

Want to create content? Create from the heart.

As a creative entrepreneur I get asked all the time: How do you create content?

It’s a simple yet complex answer. I can give you step by step on how I consistently create content and learning how to create at a large capacity.

oceanside Businesses open & offering services

3/19/2020

Updated 3/30 10:40pm PST - While our Oceanside restaurants are providing takeout, other businesses around the county are open and offering their services as well! Shopping local is especially important during this time and will help to our keep our businesses alive! Below shows a comprehensive list of Chamber members open and offering their services, whether that be virtual or in-person.

oceanside restaurants, wineries and breweries offering takeout

3/18/2020

Updated 4/27 12pm PST - As we all know, in an effort to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all restaurants in San Diego County have been forced to close their dine-in services until further notice. While this comes as an economic shock to all restaurant owners and employees, this doesn't mean its the end! Community members can support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! Below shows an updated list of our Oceanside restaurant Chamber members open and offering these services:

Game Changer: Children’s Paradise Founder Julie Lowen

1/28/2020

Julie Lowen is a game changer, a visionary who implemented a new approach to early education. The Founder of Children’s Paradise, Lowen’s innovative Learning Centers stand apart from any other. Her facilities are welcoming, spacious and state-of-the-art, which sets the stage for exceptional learning. Children’s Paradise is a Tier 5 on the QCC (Quality Counts California Quality Rating and Improvement System) for quality early care and education in California.

Job Hunters Beware of LinkedIn Scammers

1/26/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job. With the days of seeking employment through classified ads in the rear-view mirror, most of us opt for searching for work online. And of course, there are a plethora of companies that vow to make this journey less stressful by directly connecting employers to potential employees.

CBD oil, Hype or Helpful?

1/13/2020

Get the skinny on CBD from a medical professional
You might have noticed it touted as an ingredient in drinks, lip balms, lotions, drops, or even candies. CBD is all the rage right now and readily available at your neighborhood health store, coffee shop, or spa.

2020 Happy New Year from hocoa!!

1/6/2020

(By: Sam Goodwin, HOCOA)

Man oh, man. What are your plans for this year? Any large or small projects you want to do this year? Well, if you need help, with big or small you can always call, text or email us anytime. If you are wanting help with a small DIY project and want some advice, or if you are wanting to get a general idea of what a remodel or addition might cost, then you may want to check out QuickCarl app, it's a new and innovated way of getting a live video call with a pro.

Changing the narrative around employee retention

12/23/2019

By Emerald Lowe, Director of Membership and Oceanside Young Professionals

Today, the modern young professional is almost an enigma to other generations. Millennials are making waves on a global scale when it comes to workplace culture, social and political reform, and every day business practices. Based on the feedback of the business community and the echoes of major media outlets, younger generations of professionals are considering the value of the experience itself and ethical results versus the direct return when making any type of decision, whether it be a career path, product purchase, or nonprofit donation. It’s not enough for employers to add additional benefits and higher wages, they must now consider how they are shaping a culture in order to attract the right talent. The importance of mission statements, workplace cultures, as well as meeting social and environmental responsibilities have never been greater.

Studio Vineyards in Fallbrook, California with Patrick & Sydne Gilbert Featured in Latest Solar Cribs Episode from SunPower By Stellar Solar

12/17/2019

(Source: SunPower by Stellar Solar)

FALLBROOK, Calif., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower by Stellar Solar, a SunPower Master Dealer and San Diego-based solar installer founded in 1998, has released a new episode of their acclaimed "Solar Cribs" series that features a dynamic Fallbrook, California couple who power their home, production studio, and vineyard with an 8kW solar system designed and installed by SunPower by Stellar Solar. The unique, flat-roof ballasted system that utilizes UniRac racking that does not penetrate the roof was designed to be future-proofed to enable easy expansion or reconfiguration of the system.

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW OUTLOOK AND PLAN FOR SUCCESS

12/16/2019

The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Hosted by MiraCosta College

The New Year is a chance for “New Strategies”, “New Resolutions”, and “New Ideas”.
For Entrepreneurs it is a time to review and update plans, projections, procedures, budgets, goals, marketing calendars and more. It is exciting and yet daunting-especially when you are in the midst of the day-to-day operations. Or maybe you have decided this is the year for you to follow your dream and be you own boss.

Respect the Platform

12/2/2019

By: Quantal Langford

This blog post is from a recent episode that I had released recently sharing a few insights on building your brand platform.

Keep Your Packages Safe from Porch Pirates

11/25/2019

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

diabetes health tips

11/9/2019

By Trey Triplette with 3natural Bionutrition

1. Bring Your Own Food

when attending social events bring a food item(s) that fits your nutritional goals
limit the number of high-calorie and saturated fat foods on your plate
research has shown that when faced with a variety of foods with different tastes, textures, smells, shapes, and colors, people eat more―regardless of their true hunger level
avoid creating a personal smorgasbord as it can decrease what you eat by 20 – 40 %

3 ways to promote your business on small business saturday

11/9/2019

By AlphaGraphics
As a small business, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Shop Small Movement, proudly backed by American Express. This movement is a nationwide effort to support and celebrate small businesses every day and everywhere.

why we love oceanside!

11/4/2019

In the last edition of the Best of Oceanside Quarterly Journal, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce asked Chamber members to share why they loved Oceanside. Check out what they had to say about the beautiful city many of us call home.

Practical Recycling Tips for Businesses and Properties

11/4/2019

By Daniel Butler
Municipal Relations San Diego County
Waste Management of North County

Did You Know? Half emptied plastic bottles and cans, food-soiled cardboard along with plastic wrap, trash and hazardous materials such as batteries and propane tanks, often make their way into recycling bins, resulting in contaminated recyclables, that upon arriving at recycling facilities, hinder the recycling process and cause safety hazards for workers.

The Small Business Development Center hosted by MiraCosta College Celebrating 20 Years of Making the American Dream Come True for Thousands of Small Business Owners

10/28/2019

Over the past twenty years thousands of local entrepreneurs and business owners have visited The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to help them start, manage and grow their businesses. I was one of those entrepreneurs and the information and support I received was priceless. I am now celebrating a decade in business. The SBDC consultants have been with me and thousands of small business owners every step of the way. There is no cost to entrepreneurs and small business owners for private one-on-one business advising and most of the training and resources available to them.

City Adopts Chamber-Supported Density Cap Removal

10/28/2019

By Scott Ashton, CEO, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
The City of Oceanside has taken a positive step toward improving housing affordability in the downtown Oceanside district. In August, the Oceanside City Council adopted recommendations from City staff and the Downtown Advisory Committee to remove density caps on residential projects that are part of mixed-used developments in the Downtown District. The previous zoning ordinance allowed for a maximum of 43 dwelling units per acre. The removal of the density cap will allow for smaller, more affordable units, while maintaining all other development requirements including height, setbacks and parking.

Fostering an Attitude of Leadership for Oceanside’s Young Professionals

10/14/2019

By Haley Wonsley
Chair, Oceanside Young Professionals Network

From initiatives that aim to save Oceanside beach sand to the thriving farm-to-table scene, there is always a new topic to learn about in our growing city. Over the past year, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has launched a program called the Oceanside Young Professionals Network (OYPN). The OYPN is designed to connect young professionals with each other through fun networking and event opportunities and also connect them to the issues that affect us most, professionally and personally.