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Emerging Issues Forum to Feature New Fire Chief David Parsons
Thursday, October 6, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 North Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join us at the Chamber's October 6th Emerging Issues Forum for an opportunity to meet Oceanside's New Fire Chief David Parsons and learn about his plans for the department. We will also have updates from our various legislative representatives. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Emerging Issues Forum provides an avenue for Oceanside Chamber members to learn about key community issues, interact with legislative representatives and receive updates on legislative items impacting business. This meeting is open to all Oceanside Chamber members, and is held the 1st Thursday, of every month, from 8am to 9:30am in the Oceanside Chamber Conference Room.
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Make Great Connections at the Chamber's Second Tuesday Coffee
Tuesday, October 11, 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, October 11th 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. Online registration is required. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
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The Best of Oceanside Fall Edition is Now Available
The fall edition of the Best of Oceanside Magazine is here! This edition is full of Oceanside's best. Hear about some economic development growth within the City including the new Fire Training Tower, the Frontwave Arena coming in 2023, and San Diego Rescue Mission's new Oceanside Navigation Center. Or, read about McKenna Broiler in our Made in Oceanside segment. This edition also highlights the history of Oceanside's San Luis Rey River and Shoreline Structures' positive impact on our coast and celebrates creative talent within our community. As always, find local spots in our “Stay and Play Local” section, catch up on workforce development updates, and read spotlights on some of our members including Jazzercise, Kevin Shin and Marcy Browe.
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The Oceanside Chamber Partners with the North County Food Bank's for the Annual Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive
During the month of October, North County companies and organizations partner with the NCFB to raise peanut butter for our Scare Away Hunger Peanut Butter Drive and help us collect this highly coveted food for local children and families in need.
Why Peanut Butter?
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein for children and families. It is popular with kids. It’s shelf-stable, and one jar can provide more than 12 sandwiches.
Peanut butter is very expensive for the Food Bank to purchase. That is why this year’s peanut butter food drive will be instrumental in helping stock the Food Bank’s shelves with this nutrient-rich superfood for local families in need.
How to Donate?
Donations can be dropped at the Oceanside Chamber offices or through our online food drive.
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Uphold Planning Commission's Unanimous Approval of OceanKAMP - Sign-On Opportunity
We were thrilled to earn unanimous approval from the Oceanside Planning Commission last month. Despite the unanimous approval and unprecedented community support, two groups appealed the decision to City Council. These appeals are scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, October 5 at City Council at 6 pm.
We need your help telling the City Council to uphold Planning Commission’s unanimous approval of OceanKAMP.
You can help in two ways! First, submit your letter of support below. Second, sign up to speak at the City Council hearing by emailing Summer Bales at summer@intesacom.com.
OceanKAMP will positively support Oceanside by:
- Producing revenue to the City of Oceanside that can be reinvested into local parks, roads and infrastructure
- Providing commercial and retail space for local businesses to grow and thrive
- Creating up to 700 new homes attainable for families of all income levels
- Honoring and sustaining Oceanside’s surf culture for future generations
- Providing a state-of-the-art wave lagoon that will produce near perfect waves year-round
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Meet Local Community Leaders at September's Business Mixer at The Vault by Local Tap House - Tonight!
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
The Vault by Local Tap House
236 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
You're invited to join us for a Business Mixer at The Vault, a sister restaraunt to a local favorite, Local Tap House. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 28th from 5 PM - 7 PM. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business owners and employees in and around North County. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served with a cash bar. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
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Booth Space Available at Oceanside Senior Expo - Early Bird Pricing Ends October 1st
Thursday, October 13, 2022
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
300 N. Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
This popular event will feature health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations. In addition, exhibitors have an opportunity to offer variety of free health-related screenings and demonstrations for the public. The event is free to the public. Booth space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services.
This event could not occur without corporate sponsorship. We provide our sponsors with an excellent branding opportunity, beyond what just a booth space can offer. Contact the Chamber at 760-722-1534 or email to learn about the marketing and promotional opportunities gained by sponsoring this event.
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Oceanside Receives $3.3M Grant for Shelter
(Source: City of Oceanside) - Oceanside was visited by San Diego County Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Jim Desmond today, who awarded the City $3,258,021 to help with renovation costs at the future Oceanside Navigation Center for homeless individuals and families. Navigation Centers are key entry points to a homeless response system and critical to facilitating appropriate housing placements.
The 50+ bed low-barrier shelter will open in several months. The City has an agreement with the San Diego Rescue Mission to operate the shelter and provide trauma-informed services and connections to permanent supportive housing. Participants will be referred directly by the Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team, Oceanside Public Housing Authority, and community service partners operating in Oceanside, with no direct walk-ins. The facility will have 24-hour security.
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Nagata Named 2021 Farmer of the Year
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB) recently named Neil Nagata, a third generation Oceanside farmer who is a leading agriculture advocate for both growers and farm workers, the 2021 Farmer of the Year. The guest of honor will be celebrated in October at SDCFB’s annual Farmer of the Year event with his family, friends, and the agriculture community.
SDCFB annually recognizes special people who support San Diego farming in unique ways. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an active or retired farmer who has had a positive impact on our industry, is active in the community beyond agriculture, and has represented the agricultural industry at media events and public hearings to back the farming cause.
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Google Lunch N' Learn: Make Your Website Work for You
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join us for a Lunch & Learn at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce! Networking & Lunch 11:30-12:00, Followed by Seminar
This three part series is all about Google and how you can utilize it to improve your businesses' online presence.
(*you do not need to attend all 3 or attend in a specific order)
In this session learn the fundamentals and characteristics of a great website:
- Creating a goal oriented website to help with business objectives.
- Creating and keeping an organized website that offers a great user experience.
- Creating content that captivates customers and keeps them coming back
- Understanding how search works and how to optimize your site for higher ranking
- And how to measure the success of your website with tools like Google Analytics.
In this presentation, you will discover how to create a search-friendly website that goes beyond just great design.
Tickets for the event are $10. Lunch will be provided.
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Get Grants of Up to $2,000 Per Employee Out on Paid Family Leave
Do you have employees out on California Paid Family Leave? The California Paid Familiy Leave Grant (CPFLG) allows eligible small businesses in California with 1-100 employees with at least one (1) employee utilizing California’s Paid Family Leave program to apply for grants up to $2,000 per employee to offset the increased costs associated with the employee out on leave.
Businesses impacted by California’s Paid Family Leave program will have increased costs such as training and upskilling existing staff to cover the duties of the employee on California’s Paid Family Leave; hiring and training additional staff to cover the duties of the employee on California’s Paid Family Leave; and marketing, recruitment, and other reasonably foreseeable training costs
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Creating a Sales Plan That Produces Longterm Results
Thursday, October 6, 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Online Event Via Zoom
During this workshop, you'll learn the anatomy of a sale as well as how to identify the key ingredients needed to create an effective sales plan. You'll also learn about marketing, unique selling propositions (USP), and how to develop a sales budget.
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Innovate78 Event: Startup Funding - Learn from the Pros
Thursday, October 6, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Film Hub
170 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
Join us for another Innovate78 startup event as we focus on raising funds from the perspectives of the founder and investor (angel, traditional and venture capital). We’ll look at:
- What is critical to focus on in the current environment?
- What to look for besides capital when finding the right partners?
- What alternatives are there besides family, friends and angels when launching?
PANELISTS:
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2022 California Small Business of the Year Celebration: The Switchboard Restaurant & Bar
Friday, September 30th, 2022
12:30pm
KNVS Restaurant
127 S Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054
The Switchboard Restaurant & Bar has been named the 2022 California Small Business of the Year by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. Every year, state legislators choose a small business in their district to receive this distinction. Assemblymember Horvath has chosen the Hawaiian-inspired restaurant as this year’s recipient and will present a resolution to owner Kevin Shin on Sept. 30. Her office will be hosting a small ceremony in partnership with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Shin and thank him for everything he has done for the community. Members of the Downtown business community are invited to celebrate Shin and encouraged to show their support by attending.
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Calvary Chapel Oceanside Local Candidates Forum
Sunday, October 9th, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30PM
Calvary Chapel Oceanside
3715 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
Need additional guidance figuring out which local and regional political candidates to vote for in the upcoming November election? Then plan to attend the Candidates Forum on Sunday afternoon, October 9th, on the campus of Calvary Chapel Oceanside. This non-partisan, informational event starts at 2:00 pm and will go for 90 minutes, featuring various local and regional candidates that we’ve invited to participate. CCO’s “Salt & Light Ministry” is sponsoring this program, which is open to the general public.
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Ivey Ranch Park's 12th Annual Western Hoedown fundraiser on October 15th!
Saturday, October 15th, 2022
3:00PM - 7:00PM
110 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
It’s that time again to join us in supporting Ivey Ranch Park Association’s 12th annual Western Hoedown Fundraiser event. Your presence at the event and contributions are needed now more than ever to continue Ivey Ranch’s growing integrative equine and care programs for special needs and able-bodied individuals alike.
Guests will enjoy a barn-side steakhouse style dinner, music, a horse show, and a kid’s corral in addition to other fun activities. A flag ceremony will be presented by our local high school ROTC program. Guests will get a glimpse of our horses, our community, and the special work we do at Ivey Ranch. Please join us in meeting the needs of people who benefit from our services most by supporting our Western Hoedown Fundraiser.
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TrueCare Expands in San Marcos to Increase Access to Same-Day Medical Services
(Source: Truecare) - North San Diego County residents now have greater access to same-day health care services with the opening of a new TrueCare West San Marcos QuickCare on Grand Avenue. Prompt quality medical care is vital, especially with flu season approaching, and TrueCare is ready to serve the community with expanded access to non-emergency health care services that require immediate attention.
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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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