The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Votes to Oppose the SOAR Initiative ​
 Area business leaders site concerns with property rights, economic vitality
 
On February 20th, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted to oppose the Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources initiative, known as S.O.A.R.
 
The proposed initiative would require a vote of the people of Oceanside for any request requiring a zone change to open space or agricultural property. This initiative destabilizes farmers’ rights, creates devastating community impacts, and denigrates the City Council. 

​On Monday February 12th, Omni Financial invited us to help them celebrate the opening of their new office at 2216 S El Camino Real, Ste. 208. They were joined by Chamber staff and ambassadors along with a presentation from Sherry Hodges representing Diane Harkey, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, 4th District. Omni Financial has been providing military loans to active and career retired members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard for more than 45 years. Service members receive financial assistance for debt consolidation, emergency expenses, PCS moves, lease deposits and much more. The office prides itself on treating service members like family. Stop in and meet their friendly team today! 

Public Workshop: Thursday, March 15, 2018

The City of Oceanside will host a public workshop on a draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) and a draft policy framework for the Energy and Climate Action Element (ECAP) on March 15 in the City Council Chambers at Oceanside City Hall, 300 N. Coast Highway. 

The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an open house offering participants an opportunity to interact with members of the project team, who will share infographics on local sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, proposed GHG emissions reduction measures, proposed ECAP goals and policies, and personal choices stakeholders can make to reduce their individual carbon footprint.  

At 6:30 p.m., the project team will deliver a whole-group presentation and field questions and comments from participants.  Public input collected at the workshop will contribute to the refinement of both the CAP and the ECAP policy framework.  

At least a week in advance of the workshop, the draft Cap and Draft ECAP will be posted to the project webpage at the following link (http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/gpu/).

Should you have questions about the project, or if you are unable to attend the workshop but want to provide comment, please contact Principal Planner Russ Cunningham at rcunningham@ci.oceanside.ca.us or (760) 435-3525.

Local microlender Accion recently launched a new financing product, the Rapid Loan, custom made for entrepreneurs who need funding quickly to solve pressing business needs or take advantage of time-sensitive business opportunities. Accion offers the Rapid Loan ranging from $300 to $8,000 to small business owners who are looking for quick capital to cover start-up costs, vehicle purchase, inventory, equipment, to hire employees, and much more. Funding can happen as fast as three days from a completed application packet. Click here for more details about the Rapid Loan or call Accion’s Business Development Officer Rosalinda Delgado at (760) 298-9513 or via email rdelgado@AccionSanDiego.org. 

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