Hidden, just off I-5 in Oceanside, is an innocuous cluster of white brick business units, the area is a hive of activity; a neon vested man with a baton waves and directs me into my parking spot, as cars to and fro from this seemingly ordinary strip. A thrift shop, cafe, kitchen and several office units sit neatly side by side. Boxes are wielded out of the doors brimming with ripened fruit, canned goods and food packets, while a line of eager people - seniors and children wraps around the facade. ​

San Diego may be known nationwide for its beautiful beaches and unbeatable year - round weather, but what many people don’t realize is that many of the avocados in their tacos, the lettuce and tomatoes in their salad, and the potted plants for their yard are all grown right here in San Diego County. 

(Source: Josh Jenkins – Fox 5 San Diego)

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is committed to playing a vital role in the well-being of our community. In February, the chamber voted to support the proposed North River Farms development in eastern Oceanside, in part because of the positive opportunities it will create to meet our housing and employment objectives. Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton says, “As we look to our future it is imperative that we implement lifestyle supportive housing to attract and retain our workforce.” ​

San Diego Beer Week 

Beer Week is here! Starting November 2nd through the 11th, enjoy events with over 130 independent craft breweries in San Diego County. Events are held throughout San Diego County at participating breweries, bars, restaurants, and more. For more information and a full events schedule, please visit sdbeer.com. The celebration kicks off Friday, November 22nd. Below you'll find a list of our members inviting you to grab a glass, and CHEERS TO BEERS! ​

On Saturday October 27th, Breakwater Community Church celebrated the grand opening of their location at 506 S Nevada St. in Oceanside. Many of the church’s members were in attendance along with Chamber staff, ambassadors and Council member Jack Feller. The celebration included a bounce house, barbeque, and many raffle prizes for all ages. 

​When local residents, businesses, consumers, tourists, military audiences (active duty, dependents, retirees, veterans)  look for:

• Where to Drink
• Where to Eat
• Where to Play
• Where to Stay
• Where to Shop

 
Will your business be found?

Make sure diners, shoppers and travelers seeking fabulous food, fun, finds, and friendly establishments will find your business listed in the Best of OCEANSIDE Dining, Entertainment & Retail Guide.
 
Published and distributed in both print and online, the Chamber's guide showcases Oceanside’s exploding culinary, cocktail and craft beer venues, live entertainment, shopping and retail centers, community events, eclectic neighborhood venues and things to do.
 
It’s the ultimate North County San Diego one-of-a-kind pocket-size authority on fabulous food and fun for all ages in Oceanside.
 
Get listed. Get visible!

Leverage the power of Oceanside Chamber multi-media print and digital audiences to heighten awareness, visibility, and ROI for your business. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce powerful print and digital publications enjoy wide distribution to extended audiences via the Chamber’s expansive distribution agreements, programs, partnerships, highly ranked website, widely followed and engaged social media profiles and the Chamber’s international digital publishing channels.
 
Please schedule your appointment for painless information by contacting me and congratulations in advance for helping to ensure your business will be found in print and online when Chamber audiences are searching for “where to” do most anything in Oceanside, CA.

Finally, thank you in advance for your time, the opportunity to meet you, learn about your business and build advertising that works for audiences seeking information about our local business community including you and your business. 

The Oceanside Chamber held a reception Monday, August 13, 2018 to unveil its newest publication: Celebrating 75 Years, Women Marines on Camp Pendleton.  The release of the magazine came exactly 75 years ago when the first woman Marine arrived at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.  

The reception was attended by Col. Philip G. Antekeier, Col. Jeffrey Holt and Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss. Women Marines, both retired and active duty, who were featured in the magazine, were also in attendance, along with dozens of others, including Sgt. Maj. Grace A. Carle (Ret).  She was the last to serve as Sergeant Major of Women Marines from 1974-1976. At the age of 95, she proudly stood to be acknowledged with the other Women Marines.

WHAT TO DO and WHERE TO GO
​By: Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development

 FIND IT in OCEANSIDE
By: Pam Rumer
OCEANSIDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO

Get customers in the door, in seats, or placing online and phone orders with an ad featuring your restaurant, craft brewery, coffee house, bakery, etc. in the ONLY Citywide guide to Oceanside eateries, tasting rooms, and eclectic neighborhood cafes.

We’ll leverage the Oceanside Chamber’s multi-media marketing know-how to capture the attention of local residents, businesses, tourists, and military audiences, to heighten awareness and visibility for your dining establishment. Utilizing a combination of print, digital/web,  E-Marketing, and social media tools and resources, we’ll broaden the reach of your message.

​With just one ad, you’ll reach up to 62,500 readers via printed restaurant guides distributed throughout the City of Oceanside at high traffic locations such as retail stores, libraries, hotels, real estate offices, and community events, and on Camp Pendleton through the Chamber’s participation in the weekly military “Welcome Aboard Briefings.”

Online your ad will appear on the Oceanside Chamber’s high traffic website, drawing nearly a half million annual pageviews, including audiences from up to 100 countries worldwide (including locals, travelers for business and pleasure, and property owners).

From family friendly Italian to buzzy gastropubs to beachfront burritos, there’s no shortage of gourmet delights to choose from. Your ad in this publication is a great way to reach thousands of local consumers and visitors with your products and services.

For more information contact:
Pam Rumer
Vice President of Business Development
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
760-722-1534, ext. 105
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Christopher Rodriguez from Maximum Real Estate Services recently became the first Oceanside Chamber member to graduate from the Public Leadership Institute (PLI) training program chartered by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
 
The course met once a month for five months starting this past February in San Diego and on June 21, 25 members from various local Chambers received their letter of achievement for completing the program.
 
“Even though it was pretty intense and right to the point from the very beginning, I thought it was great and just what I needed as my foundation to get involved in local government,” Rodriguez said. 

By: Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development

1. What economic sector in North County San Diego exceeds spending in every other economic sector?
2. Over the past 12-months, what North County employer contributed more payroll to the econony, that any other employer?
3. Which employer has been the largest North County employer for more than half a century?
4. What North County San Diego economic sector has a ripple effect on more than 20% of all jobs in North County?
5. What single North County economic sector most heavily impacts each of the following North County economic sectors?
6. Real, Estate, Healthcare, Education, Investments/Finance, Transportation, Research, Entertainment, Food, Retail, Automotive, Services
7. Which gender purchases more cars?
   ​Insurance? Consumer Goods? Food?
8. Which gender earns more Associate Degrees?
   Bachelor’s Degrees? Master’s Degrees? Doctorate Degrees?
9. Which gender holds 60% of the country’s personal wealth?
10. Which gender makes 80% of healthcare purchases?
11. Which gender makes 92% of vacation purchases?

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Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
760-722-1534, ext. 105
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Women empowering women is on the rise not only in our country but right here in North County San Diego. With over 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States, it is no
surprise we have groups of women business owners, in Oceanside, helping each other grow.
Since launching their businesses in the Oceanside community, this group of 6 female
entrepreneurs credits at least a portion of their success to the support and inspiration provided
by fellow female business owners.
 
These 6 women, Rita Lavasanipour, owner, Yummie Fountains; Kim DeGiulio, owner, Team
Souther - NRL Mortgage; Anastasia Kabitskaya, owner, Slight Edge Salon; Amanda Gerard,
owner, Kylie's Closet; Jyoie (pronounced Joey) Houston, owner, MedRev; and Marcy Browe,
owner, Marcy Browe Photography each own a different type of business with one thing in
common; they have inspired one another to take their businesses to the next level. 

On May 2nd, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC) hosted a candidate forum for the 76th Assembly District, the seat currently held by Assemblymember Rocky Chavez.

The event was co-hosted by the MiraCosta College Associated Student Government (ASG), Vista Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Chamber, Encinitas Chamber and the Fallbrook Chamber and was sponsored by Genentech.

Six of the eight candidates were in attendance to answer a dozen questions posed from the business community, audience members and ASG members. The event video was produced by MiraCosta College and includes the complete forum.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations for a silent auction for the Oceanside Heroes Reception that will be held on June 13, 2018 at the Oceanside Museum of Art.
This event is an opportunity to honor and pay tribute to Oceanside's dedicated and deserving firefighters, police officers, teachers and lifeguards. These men and women are in fact among Oceanside's greatest unsung heroes. Representatives from the Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside Lifeguards and Teachers from the local school district(s) will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the well-being and advancement of our wonderful city.
​
Proceeds from the silent auction will allow us to continue to award vocational and educational scholarships for local high school students who are college bound. In appreciation of your donation, the Chamber will publicize your business at the event in our printed event program. 
If you would like to donate, please your items to the Chamber at 928 North Coast Highway, Oceanside CA 92054 or contact Tracy Millero-Chin, at the Oceanside Chamber at (760) 722-1534, Ext: 103. Tracy will also be available to pick the item(s) up from your location.

By: Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development
​Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, North County San Diego

OPERATION APPRECIATION MILITARY GUIDE
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Join forces with Oceanside Chamber Members, City of Oceanside businesses, and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, to celebrate Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the 17th Annual Operation Appreciation event for our troops and military families at the Pier Amphitheatre in Oceanside, by sponsoring your business listing in the Chamber’s official Operation Appreciation Guide. Featured business listings will publish on a two-page spread titled "We Support Our Troops!"
 
Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment, courtesy of the local business community.
 
Oceanside Chamber Media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official 40,000 copy Operation Appreciation Guide distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event.
 
Take this Exclusive Opportunity to showcase your Oceanside business by sponsoring inclusion of your business listing. If you are an Operation Appreciation sponsor, your listing is already included.
 
Deadline for inclusion is Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 12 NOON
 
Click the link below to download the PDF, complete your registration information and solidify your participation through the registration link above or contact Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development, email or 760-722-1534, ext. 105.

2018_wesupportourtroops_businesslistings.update03.28.if.pdf

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In light of Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood’s announcement that he will resign as of January 1st, the Oceanside Chamber would like to take a moment to thank the Mayor for his service to our great City.

Mayor Wood served our community with passion and commitment, first through his many years at the Oceanside Police Department and then in his role of governing our City.
​
We are truly grateful for Mayor Wood’s service and his love for our community and we wish him all the best as he focuses on health and family.

By: Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, North County San Diego

​The Best of OCEANSIDE Community Guide and Business Directory serves as an essential reference and resource guide for the City of Oceanside. In demand year-round by residents, new move-ins, tourists, newly licensed and long established businesses, and military personnel, this unique, must have guide serves everyone with an interest in the City of Oceanside.

Professionally written stories include lovely photos, well researched information, features highlighting the history of Oceanside; tidbits about Oceanside beaches; highlights from the thriving arts and culture scenes; an overview of Oceanside’s health care facilities; and prominent local educators, training tomorrow’s workforce.