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What a great Day for Business in Oceanside!

4/22/2016

 
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by Scott Ashton

​April 21st was an amazing day for the Oceanside business community. Several hundred local business professionals and community members gathered at the QLN Conference Center for the Annual Oceanside Business Expo. Exhibitors explained their products and services to potential customers. Restaurants and caterers had a captive (and hungry) audience that was excited to try some of Oceanside's best cuisine. Oceanside's growing brewery scene was on display as several local brewers, along with Beach House Winery offered tastings.

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Oceanside Spotlight: That Boy Good

4/22/2016

 
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by Kristi Hawthorne,
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“That Boy Good” is both the name of a popular downtown restaurant and the statement many will make after tasting one of their delicious entrees.  The eatery is located in a rather inconspicuous building at 207 North Coast Highway. You might not find it by name but its popularity has spread by word of mouth, and that’s exactly what owners Kim and Mark were going for. 
 
That Boy Good’s storefront is simply painted with the words “BBQ” and “Cold Beer”.  The interior is reminiscent of a southern juke joint, rustic and eclectic.  Kim Millwood, co-owner, made most of the furnishing including the tables and a variety of fixtures, in fact, ninety percent of the interior is made of recycled or repurposed materials.


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Plates for 8 Delivers Stress Free Networking... And a great Meal!

4/20/2016

 
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by Jyotika Chand,
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If you just joined a chamber or going to networking events you know that sometimes they can be a bit overwhelming. You walk in and there are so many people in the room. You meet a few people, introduce yourself, and maybe even throw out your pitch. You don’t remember everyone and you didn’t have time to get a good feel for those you did meet. Don’t worry you’re not alone.

The Oceanside Chamber has found a way to make networking less stressful and more intimate for its members. They call it Plates for 8. A member of the chamber hosts the networking luncheon for 8-10 members from 11:30am-1:00pm at a restaurant. This allows the experience to be beneficial to everyone. You get to speak about yourself and your business so others can get to know you at a more personal level and know how to help you grow successfully.

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Tuesday Coffees Offer Inviting Networking Format

4/20/2016

 
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by Jyotika Chand, RN,

Are you a small business owner? Did you just start a new business? Did you just move to Oceanside and looking to meet new people?
 
Whatever the reason for coming to Oceanside, being a part of Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is the place to start. They provide 1st and 3rd Tuesday coffee meetings that are fabulous for meeting new people and entrepreneurs like you. These meetings allow everyone to make a brief introduction of themselves and their businesses, as well as create new relationships in a non-stressful environment. There is always coffee and yummy breakfast treats-How can anyone be stressed? 

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A 401(K) Plan for Everyone

4/16/2016

 
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​California Proposal for State-run Retirement Plan for Private-sector Workers Moves Forward

The proposed California Secure Choice Retirement Plan essentially would be a 401(k) plan operated by the state and open to private-sector workers whose employers don’t offer a retirement savings plan.

California has taken a step closer to becoming the first state to make retirement savings accounts a near-universal benefit for workers with a plan that lawmakers hope will help ease an expected massive shortfall in retirement savings.
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A state board Monday sent a set of recommendations to the Legislature calling for the creation of the California Secure Choice Retirement Plan — essentially a 401(k) plan operated by the state and open to private-sector workers whose employers don't offer a retirement savings plan.


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Oceanside Spotlight: Women's Resource Center

4/14/2016

 
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by Kierstin Hill

In 1974, several local women, including Janet Bledsoe and Colleen O’Harra, opened a rape crisis center, known as the Women’s Resource Center.  The Women’s Resource Center was designed to serve the North County population because at that time, the closest center was in Hillcrest in downtown San Diego.  Soon after opening the crisis center, the Oceanside Police Department came to WRC and asked them to help with child abuse as well.  WRC accepted the request and started another organization, Casa de Amparo.  A short while later, law enforcement came to WRC with another request: help with domestic violence.   The Women’s Resource Center was growing too large so the Board of Directors decided to split into two organizations.  Casa de Amparo would focus on child abuse and the Women’s Resource Center would focus on sexual assault and domestic violence. 

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The oceanside Sign is Back!

4/12/2016

 
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​Thanks to the hard work of our Oceanside City Maintenance workers, our beloved Oceanside sign is back and looking great!
 
The sign was put back up by Dayne Mueller and Jon Perkins, City maintenance workers.  They were assisted by Nathan Erb, Michael Boitnott and Timothy Zigler. 
 
We appreciate your work, gentlemen!
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Oceanside's Emerging issues and Hot topics - April 2016

4/8/2016

 
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Emerging Issues Committee Chair, Bruce Tait, hold a Double Double from the newly opened In-N-Out Burger
​by Amber Ter-Vrugt

Hot Topics! There’s a bunch…
Brian Rupp, Shopoff Realty. Shopoff is developing a handful of projects in North County. In Oceanside they are working on;
  • 38-unit town home project on PCH at Moore street in South O
  • Park Villas at El Corazon is a proposal for 70 for sale town homes (down from 80), on 5 acres, and is an important piece of the city’s smart growth initiative being so close to the sprinter.  Part of the 465 acre specific plan includes an interest in retail / mixed use development.  After working with the city and the community, Shopoff revised their project, set back the town homes, added a proposal for signage and landscaping to screen the town homes ($2M in additional costs) and added commercial retail space. To accommodate the changes and still make the project pencil, Shopoff is asking for an additional 38 units. The emerging issues committee made a recommendation to the board of directors for the Oceanside Chamber to support the project and the addition of the 38 units.

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Hey! Where's the rest of our sign?

4/8/2016

 
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The iconic "Oceanside" sign in the Harbor is getting a much needed face lift. Originally installed in 1965, the sign was taken down this week and should be back in its entirety by early next week.
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Welcoming Oceanside's newest business: in-n-out burger

4/7/2016

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Life in our North Coast Highway Oceanside neighborhood is about to get a lot busier! The day has arrived for our newest neighbor, In-N-Out Burger to open their doors. Before the clock even hit 10am today, many of our staff members had already enjoyed their delicious burgers and fries. 

In-N-Out is located at 936 North Coast Highway, right next to the Chamber and California Welcome Center. Feel free to stop by the Chamber and pick up one of our "Best of Oceanside" Community Guides when you're in the neighborhood! 
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Senior Living Can Be Golden

4/6/2016

 
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Senior Living years really can be golden years for many in senior communities.

Many seniors and families even look for especially active communities for their new Independent Living or Assisted Living!

Of course, living at home seems like a great deal for seniors, and most expect to stay there as long as possible.  But, living without regular social interaction and activity can result in depression and unnecessarily poor health.
  
Obviously, health and physical capabilities are limiting to many seniors, but even frail individuals can benefit from, and enjoy, interaction with others in games, art, music and many forms of social fun.  Actually, some of the most impressive improvements in social interaction and overall satisfaction come from joining others at meal time for small talk and news.

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How Focused is Your Company on Process Improvement?

4/5/2016

 
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by Isabella Janovick, Anacomp, Inc.
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Every business, whether large or small, has a primary goal of having a strong business model that will grow repeat business and result in financial success. But is that enough? Business management and the understanding that client needs will evolve over time will make it necessary for a successful business to evolve to survive.

Continuous process improvement is a fundamental tool for business management and growth. Business processes and an efficient workflow enhance quality, productivity and response time of business processes by removing any actions and costs that are not adding value to the business. However, before a successful process can be implemented, a business needs to identify their existing processes and costs using effective tools and analytical methods in order to achieve the best possible outcome.

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  • About Us
    • Advocacy >
      • Chamber Political Action Committee
      • Public Policy Guidelines
    • Our Work >
      • 2024 Annual Report
      • Committees - Task Forces - Forums
    • Oceanside Young Professionals
    • Oceanside Leadership Academy
    • Workforce Development >
      • SOCAL Workforce
      • Pooled Employer Plan
      • Kindness
      • Frontline Friendly
    • Chamber Staff
    • Privacy Policy
  • Membership
    • Member Portal
    • Business Directory >
      • All Categories
      • Coupons
      • New Members
    • Application
    • Testimonials
    • Digital Plaque - Oceanside Chamber Member
  • Events
    • Signature Chamber Events >
      • Meet the City of Oceanside
      • Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation
      • Coastal Business Expo
      • North County Health Fair
      • Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton
      • Oceanside Senior Showcase
      • Rising Star Student Program
    • Monthly Chamber Events
    • Oceanside Community Events
    • Annual OCC Mixer Passs
  • Media
    • Publications >
      • Best of Oceanside Magazine
      • Military Publications
    • Advertising Your Business
    • Member News
    • Blog
  • Oceanside
    • About Oceanside >
      • History of Oceanside
      • Demographics
      • Arts and Culture
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Health Care
      • Religious Organizations
      • Local Government and Services
      • Retiring in Oceanside
      • Oceanside Maps
    • Visitor Information >
      • Beaches
      • Accommodations
      • Groups and Meeting
    • Things to Do >
      • Oceanside Events >
        • Downtown History Walks
        • Farmers Market
        • Sunset Market
      • Shopping >
        • Coupons
      • Dining
      • Surfing
      • Regional Attractions
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Local Business Resources
    • Military Resources
    • Sustainability Resources