So, what exactly is team building and what benefits does it bring? Team building is the creation of cohesive working groups to achieve organizational goals. Its benefits include:
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• Develops a sense of purpose among employees who feel devoted towards the direction and results attained by the team.
• Team building also fosters a sense of trust among the group’s members. Mutual trust built by team building exercises allows staff members to depend more on each other hence becoming more productive and efficient as a unit.
• Team building also acts as a tool for easing conflicts among workers. Due to the diverse number of personalities found in any business, unnecessary disputes and conflicts may arise. Team building plays a crucial role in easing these disputes by letting staff bond with each other and get accustomed to each other’s traits.

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.

​On August 9th, the Oceanside Chamber, along with Tri-City Medical Center and LarKing, Inc. presented the 13th Annual North County Health Fair at Oceanside Civic Center Plaza. Dozens of health care related businesses were on hand to display their products and services and share information with the community. Despite the heat, hundreds of attendees participated and were able to learn about valuable health care resources, take advantage of health screenings and enjoy the weekly Oceanside Farmer’s Market that took place on the adjacent street.

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
Email

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On July 17th, the Oceanside Young Professional Network did a tour of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank led by their CEO, Jim Floros. The San Diego Food Bank is located at 9850 Distribution Ave, San Diego with a local North County Food Bank located at 680 Rancheros Dr #100 in San Marcos. Together, they comprise the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego North County. Jim walked our group through their solar powered, 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse giving an overview of their programs ranging from the Senior Food Program to the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.

On July 11th, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon. The event was attended by more than 100 business and civic leaders, as the Chamber honored dozens of businesses for their longtime support of the Chamber and recognized awardees in six different categories of achievement.
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The following businesses and individuals received annual awards…

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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The City of Oceanside will begin the transition to District Elections in November 2018.  Five community workshops were held in 2017 to determine the district boundaries, and the Oceanside City Council approved the final map at the August 1, 2017 City Council meeting.  Candidates running for City Council will now be required to reside in the district they want to represent. 
 
Districts will be phased-in during the next two election cycles.  Councilmembers in Districts 1 and 2 will be elected in November 2018.  Councilmembers in Districts 3 and 4 will be elected in 2020.  Find your district here:  https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/clerk/elections/districtelections.asp
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By: Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development

Hopefully, it’s not your fair share of the lucrative purchase decisions and spending controlled by the 300,000+ often hard-to-reach local military and women's audiences. If it is, read on!
 
As detailed in this San Diego Union Tribune new story, "Camp Pendleton female Marines mark 75th anniversary," three local military organizations have teamed up with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce to produce a military publication on Monday, August 13, 2018, a date which will additionally celebrate the 100th anniversary of the enlistment of the first woman, Opha May Johnson, into the United States Marine Corps in 1918,
  
Locally known as a longstanding advocate of Camp Pendleton, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with local military groups to produce a military publication, and to sell advertising for this sure to be coveted keepsake and military publication. By sponsoring an ad, your business will not only reach highly valued audiences, but will additionally gain goodwill in the target audiences, by widening Camp Pendleton’s reach to more widely share the positive story of the women, marines, military and the Camp Pendleton Marine Corp base.
 
How powerful are these audiences, and this momentous event? See the San Diego Union Tribune story on the 75th Women Marines Aboard Camp Pendleton, and consider the following power-packed stats:
 
Within a 50-mile radius of Camp Pendleton reside 300,000+ active duty military, veterans, retirees, civilian contractors and their dependents, including the women making and/or influencing a reported 85% of buying decisions and purchases. These women make and influence purchases for their households, workplace, minor and adult children, significant others, extended family, neighbors, and even friends.
 
Add the massive Camp Pendleton contribution totaling $4.1 billion in annual payroll dollars, with additional allowances for food and housing, to better understand the massive dollars within these two markets (women and the military). Now add the fact that 70% of active duty military live off Camp Pendleton, thereby driving off-base spending and the economies associated with housing, cars, clothing, food, insurance, investments and more, to fully understand what you, your business, employees and bank accounts, have to gain.

​With the efficiency of a military logistics expert, our Camp Pendleton liaison is coordinating magazine distribution aboard Camp Pendleton, at selected military facilities in San Diego, and nationwide. The Chamber’s military partners are additionally coordinating and producing the publication’s editorial content. Features include stories about local women Marines and those who were “first” to break new ground.  Planned content includes historic and recent photos, timelines, graphics, and stories, about the women Marines and Camp Pendleton.

Extended audiences reached via the Chamber's City of Oceanside high-traffic distribution points will include local Oceanside consumers (residents and those working in the community), visiting tourists; travelers, new move-ins, businesses and all stopping to spend their money in Oceanside. The publication will additionally be available online via a variety of high-traffic websites and social media platforms. 

If you currently work with the United States government, Marines, Navy, Armed Forces, defense, security, technology, electronics and/or any industry working with the military, or would like to work with the foregoing in the future, ensure your company's support and interest is known, by sponsoring your business advertising message now.

Or perhaps you are a local business? Are you a restaurant, dining facility, brewery, bakery, dessert shop, caterer, dry cleaner, gas station, coffee house, tea shop, gym, workout or exercise facility, movie house, theatre, rock climbing facility, hotel, motel, spa, lodging provider, travel agency, tour provider (offering whale watching, deep sea fishing, guide tours, walks, museums, or any form of entertainment), day care center, dentist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, department store, grocery store or anyone else providing services needed for everyday living and/or tourists?

If your answer if yes, you'll truly appreciate the 70% of local military consumers living off Camp Pendleton! These military consumers are spending their share of Camp Pendleton's $4.1 billion in annual payroll dollars off of the Marine Corps Base, which is why the publication will distribute on base, in the community and at selected locations within San Diego County. Ensure you and your company benefit, by scheduling your sponsored message today. 

Are you a real estate salesperson or real estate sector service provider serving the golden southern California, San Diego, North County, I-78 Corridor, or coastal real estate shorelines, beachfront and/or Inland markets? Perchance you are a buyer's or seller's agent? Maybe you specialize in relocation, property rental, or staging? Or do you provide home repair and enhancement to beautify pre-market listings, or assist with "fixer uppers" and home renovations after the sale?

Whatever your work in the sunny southern California real estate market, with 70% of military personnel unable to reside on Camp Pendleton, your services are in demand. Due to insufficient housing, (see 9th Annual Military Impact Study), and military home loans for veterans (including loans for move-up homes and downsizing for empty nesters) military personnel (former and current) have money to spend, and thus this publication is for you! 

Are you perhaps instead an education provider, able to help active duty, retirees, veterans, and their dependents utilize their military education benefits? Well then, you know first hand the significance of the military audiences, and women decision makers directing and influencing up to 85% of decisions for those who surround them. Consider also that women earn 61.6% of all associate degrees, 56.7% of all bachelor's degrees, 59.9% of all master's degrees, and 51.6% of all doctorate degrees (2013, m2w.biz). 
 
Isn't now the time to make sure you don’t miss heightening your visibility and awareness with these coveted and lucrative audiences? The space deadline is approaching fast, so please, the stories are planned and underway. Ad space adjacent to stories is filling in fast.  View more information in the media kit, and ad agreement. 

Sponsor your business advertising message by returning the advertising agreement today to me and ensure your product, service, team, innovations, new location, and key information about you and your business, are in front of more of those people who most need what you have to offer, need to know about your business, and who will recommend and/or directly purchase what you manufacture, sell, prepare, install, service, and ship. 

Contact:
Pam Rumer
Vice President of Business Development
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
760-722-1534, ext. 105
Email
 
SOURCES:
San Diego Military Advisory Unveils 9th Annual Military Impact Study
    U.S. Department of Defense News Releases, October 27, 2017
San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) 9th Annual Military Impact Study
    Video, Executive Summary, Full Study, Charts, Graphs, PDFs
San Diego Union Tribune
    Federal Spending on Military and Veterans Rises in San Diego, October 27, 2017
Girl Power Marketing
    Purchasing Power of Women 2017
Shane Barker
    75 Influencer Stats that will Surprise You in 2018

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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. 

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Voters in the City of Oceanside will be asked in November 2018 to consider an initiative, commonly known as the SOAR Initiative, which would require public approval for any change in the zoning of land currently designated for agriculture or open space. Because most open space used for parks and recreational activities is City-owned and already requires a vote of the people for any zoning change, the Initiative primarily involves the future of the 3,340 acres of agriculturally-zoned land in the northeast part of the City known as South Morro Hills. 

Businesses employ internet marketing strategies to maximize their organic search results to bring in more conversions. Search engine optimization helps businesses grow and maintain success. Here are a few ways businesses can benefit from SEO.
 
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How SEO Can Help Your Business Grow
 
You've probably heard numerous things about SEO that may have you wondering if it's worth your time and effort. While there have been rumblings about SEO's demise, it has evolved to meet the current needs of both business owners and customers. Experts at Saba SEO, a leading SEO company in Oceanside, discuss how SEO can help your business grow by boosting your visibility, credibility, and profit potential. 

At the May 9th Oceanside City Council meeting, Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton, addressed councilmembers on issues of importance to the local business community. The first issue was regarding the SOAR initiative which recently gathered the signatures needed to appear on the November ballot.

The chamber has opposed this initiative from early on due to its implementation of "ballot-box zoning" and its attack on private property rights.  The council had the option of adopting SOAR as ordinance, placing it on the November ballot, or ordering a 30 day impact study before formally placing the initiative on the ballot.

Ashton requested the option of the 30 day study. In addressing the council, he said "With the unknown financial impacts to the City of Oceanside, we request that City staff, with the help of outside consultants, prepare a 30 day study on the economic impacts of SOAR so our community will have true insight as to what they are voting on."

​At its May 9th meeting, the Oceanside City Council voted in favor of the Fairfield Inn Hotel project, slated for Oceanside Blvd, just west of I-5. The project had originally been denied by the planning commission, but was supported in a 3-2 vote of the council, with Mayor Peter Weiss and councilmembers Jerry Kern and Jack Feller voting in favor of the project.

The 99-room hotel project, which is supported by the Chamber,  would provide an estimated $500,000 annually of additional TOT revenue to the City, along with the potential of increased sales tax revenue.  

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.

If you have a website then you may have heard that Google is planning some BIG changes in the coming months that will impact every website owner. These changes are part of Google's efforts to get website owners to implement recommendations to make the internet more secure, faster and easier to use.
 
While Google is constantly updating their search ranking factors, these upcoming changes will have a much greater affect and require pro-active attention in order to avoid some fairly drastic outcomes.
 
What are these BIG Google changes?
 
- Google HTTPS Security Deadline
* Google Mobile-First Index
* Google Maps Platform
* GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
 
Below is an overview of each of the coming changes, plus suggestions for what you should do about it.

Google deadline for HTTPS Security - Is your site ready?

Starting in July, Google plans to mark all HTTP sites as non-secure! That's because Google wants all websites to use the HTTPS protocol instead of HTTP. That ‘S’ on the end stands for secure. The HTTPS protocol helps protect your website from hackers trying to cause harm or divert traffic, plus it helps protect visitors to your website.

Google is actively working to get websites to adopt the HTTPS protocol. Websites that do not comply will be penalized with a BIG WARNING when people attempt to visit any non-HTTPS websites. Can you imagine having your website flagged by Google with a big "NOT SECURE" warning?
Here is more info directly from Google: https://security.googleblog.com/2018/02/a-secure-web-is-here-to-stay.html
 
What should you do? The good news is that it requires minimal time and cost to implement the HTTPS change. Plus there are other benefits, from boosting Search Engine Rankings to making visitors feel safer on your website and more importantly when providing their information. The easiest fix is to call your website hosting company, purchase an SSL certificate and ask them to install it. (Cost will vary depending on your host, but typical cost is $99 a year.)  
 
The clock is ticking... July 2018 is the deadline for when prominent warnings will begin to show to Chrome users. Don't delay!
 
PRO TIP: After upgrading to HTTPS remember to TEST every page on your site to ensure the upgrade did not affect the layout or content. Also, set-up a redirect from the HTTP version and update every online profile and primary links with the new URL. It's also a great time to refresh and update profiles, add photos, test new ads and keywords, etc.
 
If you would like assistance to ensure a smooth HTTPS upgrade process, we can help you develop an upgrade plan or handle the entire process for you. Contact us

Mobile Responsive - Is your site ready for Google's Mobile-First index?

Google has been moving towards mobile-first indexing for over a year. Not surprising, since mobile now outpaces desktop for web searches. Any website that does not perform as well on a mobile device as it does on desktop is already at a huge disadvantage. But Google's official announcement that mobile-first indexing is underway makes it of vital importance that your website is mobile-first focused.
 
What is mobile-first indexing?
Previously, when Google crawled the pages of your website to determine your ranking, it did so from a desktop perspective. Mobile-first indexing simply means Google will now crawl using a mobile perspective. If your website is mobile-friendly and has mobile-optimized content (images, links, forms, etc) then you are set. Just make sure that what you think is "mobile friendly" is the same as Google!
 
What should you do?
Even if Google had not started the shift towards mobile-first indexing, any site that is not mobile optimized has a huge disadvantage against the competition. The most important thing is not to delay. Today's websites need to be mobile optimized for many reasons, but Google's mobile-first indexing is among the highest priority. You can learn more about the Google mobile first rollout here: https://searchengineland.com/google-begins-rolling-out-mobile-first-indexing-to-more-sites-295095
 
PRO TIP: If you are not sure your website is mobile-friendly, the first step is to test your site using Google's free mobile-friendly testing tool: https://search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly. Make sure to check the VIEW DETAILS link on the test results page or you could miss important details. If you do need to update your website for mobile, consider a design refresh at the same time. Also make sure to update any themes, plugins or scripts used on your website as these cause security risks if outdated. Lastly, make sure to TEST your site on multiple mobile browsers for speed, look and user experience.
 
If you need help with your mobile first strategy to ensure maximum results, we can help you develop a mobile plan or handle the entire process for you. Contact us
 
Google Maps Platform - Does your site use Google Maps?
 
Beginning June 11th, Google is changing their Google Maps platform and launching a new pricing plan. You’ll need to enable billing with a credit card and have a valid API key for all projects using any of these three products: Maps, Routes, and Places. This applies to your website if you are using Google Maps or any type of Google phone app. Since most businesses with a public location use Google Maps, this likely applies to most websites.
 
What should you do?
While this change is not nearly as important as the HTTPS and Mobile changes, it still affects any website owner that uses any of the Google Maps Platform products or services. Here is a guide for more info and to check if your website is affected: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/user-guide/
 
Since Google is offering a $200 monthly credit for any Maps account, it is unlikely that most websites will ever incur a cost. In fact Google estimates only 2% of accounts will exceed their monthly credit limit. While you do not have to create an account, it will limit your usage of Google Maps products if you do not.
 
PRO TIP: By creating an account for the Google Maps Platform you are issued a valid API Key. API keys are the preferred authentication method for accessing Google Maps Platform APIs. Having a valid API key not only provides more customization options for your map, but it serves as a Google security credential for your map location. In this era of such concern over security being authenticated by Google has many value-added benefits.
 
If you need help with your Google Maps Platform, we can help assess your needs and recommend an action plan or manage the entire process for you. Contact us

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.
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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.

​An attractive web design and creative content do not guarantee a higher ranking across search engines. SEO creates order in the online landscape, making it easier for search engines to figure out your website.
 
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Why Search Engines Can’t Figure Out Your Site without SEO
 
If you are a business owner with a website, you know how important it is for people to find you online. Millions of people use search engines every day, and most often they click on the first few results. For a business trying to gain customers, being on the first search engine results page is crucial. There is nothing more frustrating than the competition gaining customers because they have a higher search engine ranking. This is where SEO, or search engine optimization, comes into play. Experts at Saba SEO, a leading Oceanside SEO agency, share a few reasons search engines can’t figure out a website without SEO.

What Is SEO?

SEO is the use of analytics and algorithms to rank websites using keywords, backlinks, images, and a host of other tools. Businesses and internet marketers use SEO to increase the rank of a website. The purpose of using SEO is to drive more users to the intended website. The more users who view a website, the higher the likelihood they are converted into customers.

​Starting and running a small business is no small task, as any business owner will tell you. There are a million things to think about when you get your company up and running, and whether you run it out of your home or from a storefront, it can be difficult to grow and expand when you have limited means.
 
Many new business owners don’t see a profit for months or even years after opening, and while this can definitely be a hindrance when you want to expand, it doesn’t have to be the final word. There are several simple ways you can grow your business without laying out too much money; you just have to be creative with your thinking.
 
"Sit down and look at the three primary areas where growth will occur. There are a lot of things you can do on a one-time basis, but before they can work, you need to ask yourself what you want this business to be. Have a vision that's real," says business coach Steve Smith.
 
Here are a few of the best tips on expanding your small business when you have limited means.
 
Hire interns
 
Many companies make use of interns, who will work for little to no pay in exchange for experience and/or college credit. If you have something you can offer other than money, market your company to young people so you can work together to make your business a success. Even if you offer interns some compensation, it will likely be less than the cost of hiring a regularly paid employee. This investment might pay itself back over time as you’ll already have invested in some training, and you’ll know if the intern is a candidate for any full-time opportunities that emerge.
 
Create an online presence
 
These days, the majority of commerce is done online, and social media can have a huge impact on your customer base. Growing your business means not only keeping the customers you have and creating a reason for them to come back, but finding new customers who can spread the word about the excellent service or product they receive from you. If your company doesn’t have a website, get on it and then make sure you have business profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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

Pam Rumer
Vice President of Business Development
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
760-722-1534, ext. 105
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