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Make Great Business Connections at the Oceanside Chamber's Second Tuesday Coffee
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
The Oceanside Chamber has shifted the monthly First Tuesday Coffee to the Second Tuesday Coffee! We invite you back to our conference room on Tuesday, August 9th from 8 AM - 9 AM. Second Tuesday Coffee has been a great opportunity for Oceanside Chamber members to connect with other businesses in North County. Attendees will have a chance to give a 1-minute introduction and will have access to a participant list to stay connected after the event. Be sure to bring your business cards!
This event is free to Oceanside Chamber members and $20 for prospective members. Space is limited to 24 attendees and online registration is required. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
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July's Business Mixer at the Fin Hotel Tonight!
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
5 PM - 7 PM
133 S. Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
You're invited to join us for a Business Mixer at the Fin Hotel on Wednesday, July 27th from 5 PM - 7 PM. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other businesses owners and employees in and around North County. Light refreshments will be served with a cash bar. The cost is $10 from Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
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Advertise In the Fall Edition of the Best of Oceanside Magazine
Have you considered advertising in the Best of Oceanside Magazine? We can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside! The publication features a wide variety of topics of interest to residential and business communities, and those who work and do business in Oceanside. In each edition, readers will find human interest stories, updates on local businesses, arts & culture highlights, community events and more. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact the Chamber 760-722-1534 or by email at info@oceansidechamber.com.
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Booth Space Available at North County Health Fair - Early-Bird Pricing Ends August 1st
On August 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its 14th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services and provide demonstrations for community members.
The North County Health Fair is FREE to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, or learn more about healthy living. Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer's Market. For more information contact Event Coordinator Porsche Copeland at (760) 722-1534 ext. 104 or by email at Porsche@OceansideChamber.com.
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Capt. Joe Cacciola Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary with Sea Star Charters
Growing up on Long Island, Capt. Joe Cacciola’s love for the water started at an early age. Cacciola graduated from Villanova University, was commissioned in the Marine Corp as an Officer and in 1971 stationed at Camp Pendleton. His quarters were at Camp Del Mar located right next to the harbor, and he felt blessed to have such a beautiful view. While the Marine Corp brought him here, Cacciola decided to stay for Southern California’s great weather and Oceanside’s perks. At the time, Oceanside’s population size was much smaller meaning little to no traffic, easy beach access and overall affordable living. Cacciola landed himself a spot right on South Pacific Street where he stayed for 14 years.
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SOCAL Business Spotlight: Genentech | Administrative Support
Meet Ashley O’Connor, a Senior Administrator, at Genentech. Although Ashley is not a scientist, she provides administrative support to other departments which, in turn, contribute to the dissemination of innovative medicines for patients around the globe. Ashley uses skills in word-processing, presentations, graphics, spreadsheets, and writing as well as soft skills in managing several projects concurrently and completing her work under deadlines. Learn more with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bioscience Competency Model.
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City of Oceanside's Agritourism Workshop
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
El Corazon Senior Center
3302 Senior Center Drive
Oceanside 92056
The City of Oceanside, in partnership with Visit Oceanside and South Morro Hills, will host an Agritourism Workshop on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the El Corazon Senior Center at 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This informative community workshop is the next phase in exploring agritourism opportunities in South Morro Hills. The workshop will focus on developing agritourism experiences with presentations by agritourism specialists as well as a panel discussion with farmers and agritourism proponents.
Agenda Overview:
- Registration and Breakfast
- Agritourism opportunities and revenue potential
- City of Oceanside policies and regulations
- Roundtable discussion with farmers offering agritourism experiences
This workshop is free to attend, but we ask attendees to RSVP for planning purposes.
For more information and questions, please contact Rob Dmohowski, Principal Planner, at 760-435-3563 or rdmohowski@oceansideca.org.
Do you require any accommodations to fully participate? If so, please contact Rob Dmohowski for additional direction.
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IT Modernization/Digital Transformation Event
Thursday, August 4, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Join the U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC) for a digital transformation event with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 4.
The event brings together private sector, government, and policy leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of digitally transforming how governments provide services to their citizens at levels of government. Americans deserve government agencies to use the same cutting-edge technology for work, training, and business. The digital transformation event will highlight trends in the information technology sector and focus on current funding that can be utilized at the state and local levels to help government modernize.
*Doors open at 1:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Event will begin promptly at 2:00pm.**
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California Competes Tax Credit
Apply by August 15
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.
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How to Get and Keep Customers with Excellent Customer Service
Thursday, July 28, 2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online Event
Excellent customer service is one of the things that keeps clients returning, but we have come to tolerate poor service. Make your business stand out from the rest and keep customers coming back.
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Accelerate your Business in New program offered by Chamber Partner BBB
Accelerate your business in new, free program offered by Oceanside Chamber of Commerce partner BBB. Graduates of our women’s business incubator program and anyone who has completed a local, associated incubator program are eligible for participation in the Better Business Bureau’s accelerator program with GoDaddy Inc., a $3,000 value! Apply at bbbempower.com. The cohort of 50 businesses will run for two months, starting Sept. 20. For more information on the accelerator, please email innovation@bbbcommunity.org.To register for the chamber’s next incubator, starting Sept. 29, please email victoria@oceansidechamber.com.
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Chamber Member Interfaith Community Services Offers Free Veterans’ Services
Did you know that Interfaith Community Services offers free employment training for veterans? Interfaith is currently enrolling homeless veterans or veterans at-risk of becoming homeless in occupational skills trainings, apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs to upgrade their current skills and help them either obtain a job, or promotion in their current position.
Current trainings offered to veterans in our program include, but are not limited to:
- Security Guard training (4-week program)
- Phlebotomy Tech training (1–6-week program)
- Construction Contractors training (2-week program)
- Facilities Maintenance training (36-hour program)
- Truck Driving training (4-week program)
- Certified Nursing Assistant training (4-week program)
- Solar PV Installation training (1-week program)
- Culinary arts and food handlers training (6-week program)
The above are examples of training programs that have previously been utilized by veterans in their program. If there are other certifications or trainings that you or your client/candidate may be interested in completing, please let them know and they can look into potential opportunities. If your client/candidate needs job readiness training such as interviewing and resume help, job and career coaching, help using their G.I. Bill for higher education, upskilling, and other employment-related services, reach out to Interfaith's Veterans Employment Program at VEAP@interfaithservices.org.
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Free Training Available from Oceanside Chamber’s Workforce Development Department
How much does it cost to train an employee? According to Training Magazine’s 2021 Training Industry Report, the average US company spent $1,071 per employee on training costs. We want to help you invest in your employees and invest in your business! Our grant-funded programs provides FREE company trainings for employees in California.
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Disaster Preparedness Summit:
Digital Resources to Keep Communities Informed Before, During, and After a Crisis
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
California Center for the Arts
340 N. Escondido Boulevard
Escondido, CA 92025
During times of crises, people across the San Diego region turn to Meta platforms to check on loved ones, receive updates, and look for information about how to find or offer help. This summit is open to state and local government entities, emergency responders, non-profits, and small businesses who want to improve their digital communication skills in the face of a crisis. We are all in this together.
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VA Informational Session w/ Dr. Osorio
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
12 PM - 1 PM
Veterans Association of North County
1617 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
You're invited to an informational session on Aug 2nd from 12 PM - 1 pm provided by Dr. Osorio and BreakingThrough San Diego Physical Therapy. Come learn about how we can help you with chronic spine/back pain and provide ways of alleviating this pain! Dr. Osorio will also provide free screenings to help you determine the best plan of treatment.
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The Fallbrook and Oceanside Chamber's Ladies Day Out
Friday, August 5, 2022
10 AM - 12 PM
California Surf Museum
312 Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Please join the Oceanside and Fallbrook chambers of commerce in its first Women in Business networking event at 10 a.m. Aug. 5. We’ll meet at the California Surf Museum and then enjoy and lunch program at Carte Blanche. RSVP and purchase lunch by July 29th with Jackie Toppin at jackie.toppin@fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.
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1st Annual MiraCosta College AUGUSTFEST
Saturday, August 27, 2022
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92007
MiraCosta College is hosting AUGUSTFEST on Saturday, August 27th at the San Eiljo campus from 2:30pm - 5:30pm. At AUGUSTFEST, there is something for everyone. It's a family-friendly festival open to the public and will include lots of entertainment including live music, demonstrations, food trucks, a kid's zone and more. Advance tickets are only $10; $15 at the door and kids under 18 are always free. Attendees will also be able to learn about community resources from local non-profits that support families dealing with health-related maladies and youth services.
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How Magic and Cosmic Principles are Transforming Business Practices
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CA
Center for the Arts
340 N. Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA 92025
The San Diego North EDC is proud to announce the inaugural North County Spotlight Luncheon – an annual opportunity to hear from one of the region’s leading entrepreneurs about their business journey and what makes San Diego North County a world-class place to do business. In 2022, we will shine a spotlight on Michael Bronner, President at Dr. Bronner’s. Under the leadership of Michael and his brother David, the brand has grown from $4 million in 1998 to over $129 million in annual revenue in 2019 and is one of North County’s largest manufacturers.
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Organized Retail Crime Webinar: How Communities Can Address the Rising Threat
(Source: US Chamber of Commerce) - Discover the driving factors behind the rising threat of organized retail crime — and how the private and public sectors can collaborate to stop it.
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Tips to Keep Seniors Safe from Scams
By District Attorney Summer Stephan - Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability and the trusting nature of our elders. No one is immune. The victims are retired military, former educators, healthcare professionals, and even retired members of law enforcement. They are our parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends. Although the most common scam targeting elder San Diegans is the grandparent scam, which convinces elders their grandchildren are in peril in some foreign jail and need bail money, I’d like to provide an array of tips that will help our loved ones from becoming the next victim.
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Prepare Your Business for the Hot Summer
(Source: SDG&E) - Summer heat waves can drive up the temperature – and your business’s energy use. Now is the perfect time to set your business up for summer energy savings success.
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Would you please review us on Google?
We are currently on a mission to boost our reviews on Google and we are hoping you could help us out. Would you take a couple of minutes to provide us with a review?
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