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December's Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Annual Oceanside Economic Development Update
Thursday, December 1, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join us at the Chamber's monthly Emerging Issues Forum for our annual Oceanside Economic Development Update. Oceanside's Economic Development Manager, Michelle Geller, will provide an update on the exciting new businesses that have recently made Oceanside their home, as well as insight into some of the new projects we can expect to see in the near future.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Community Leaders at the Chamber's Holiday Mixer
Thursday, December 15, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
El Camino Country Club
3202 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
You're invited to the Chamber's Annual Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 15th from 5 PM to 7 PM at El Camino Country Club. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with North County's business community. Additionally, we'll be collecting toys to donate. Recieve 1 raffle ticket per donation. Don't forget to wear your Ugly Sweater contest for a chance to win prizes. A cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be available as well. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for Prospective Members.
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Chamber CEO Included in San Diego Business Journal’s SD 500 List
Oceanside Chamber CEO Scott Ashton was recognized this week in the Sxan Diego Business Journal's list of the top 500 most influential people in San Diego. Ashton was recognized for his work in in leading "one of the most politically influential business associations in San Diego County". It was also noted that the Chamber is an active voice on policy issues impacting the Oceanside business community, specifically supporting workforce housing and workforce development initiatives.
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The OYP's and CYP's Celebrate Friendsgiving Tomorrow
Thursday, November 17, 2022
6:00 PM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join the Oceanside & Carlsbad Young Professionals for a fun night of great food and even greater company! Enjoy networking from 6:00-6:30PM followed by a Potluck meal to celebrate the season!
Please register and then fill out our google form to let us know what you're going to bring!
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Join the Oceanside Chamber as a Kindness Certified Company | |
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We are thrilled to share that the Oceanside Chamber is now officially recognized as a Kindness Certified Chamber of Commerce! We are proud and excited to join other like-minded Chambers and companies to demonstrate our visionary leadership, elevate kindness in business and honor our members who are good to their people, community, planet and world.
If you believe your company makes a positive difference, we invite you to become an official Kindness Certified Company. In addition to many Kindness Certified Company program benefits, our Chamber will honor your company by featuring you on a dedicated page on our website, recognize you in the online and print business directory and much more!
Learn more and sign up below! We hope you do!
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Best of Oceanside Stay and Play Local Spotlight: Mystic Soul Ritual
Mystic Soul Ritual Shop sells quality handmade spiritual tools and beautiful hand selected crystals from all over the world. They believe in the love and positive energy put into every handmade item. The shop creates unique, one-of-a-kind spiritual tools and jewelry with intention and provides education on the natural healing practices of the Earths.
The shop was created in 2014 under the name Gypsy Soul Dreaming. Elise, the shop’s owner, originally began crafting dream catchers and has since grown Mystic Soul Ritual into the magical place it is today. We believe it's important to support artists around the world but especially the ones in our home in Oceanside, California. We proudly carry many local artists beautiful creations in our brick and mortar.
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Best of Oceanside: Celebrating Creative Talent in Our Community | Margaret Alexis Chiaro
Summary Intro: Margaret Alexis Chiaro is a resident of Oceanside and works as artist and art instructor. She is the artist whose work is currently featured at the newly opened KNVS, and immersive bar and gallery located at 1333 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside.
Chiaro’s current series, The Floral Guild, now being exhibited locally at KNVS Bar, speaks to our connection with nature. The women in each painting are at one with their natural surroundings and serve as guardians of these magically charged environments. With the food and beverage themed around the current exhibit, KNVS is a unique collaboration between artist, chef, and bar manager to create an experience immersed in the arts.
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Registration Open for Oceanside's Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning
Recognized as one of the Top Trots in the country by Runner’s World Magazine and the Los Angeles Times, the trot attracts visitors from 46 States and 460 cities and benefits the Move Your Feet Before You Eat!® foundation.
Registration for 2022 is open! We invite you to come “move your feet before you eat” this Thanksgiving at Oceanside’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5-mile or 5K run/walk. Register & join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions. Be sure to bring the entire family, as there will be races for everyone. The event offers a costume contest, the largest teams competition, fabulous live entertainment on the course, and finisher medals for all participants. Free digital photos, medals, shirts, and live results to all registered participants. The event has raised over $420,000 for non-profits that serve O’side residents.
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New Program Prepares People for Entry-Level Employment
In response to the problems many of our members are having with hiring, we are offering members and partners a new tool to find those hard-to-find candidates.
Our chamber is working with a coalition of North County business organizations to provide online, on-demand basic skills training to better prepare the workforce for employment for general office administration, manufacturing, and the food and hospitality industries. The program is designed for community members who are brand-new to the workforce, have been out of the workforce for a while and need ‘upskilling,’ have struggled to find work or even land an interview, or who are experiencing other barriers to employment.
Your candidates who complete the basic skills training (15-20 hours) at one of our local libraries, partner site, or at home are guaranteed at least one entry-level job interview with a local employer like you. Potential talent may also receive in-person interview practice and resume writing services through one of our partners prior to meeting with you.
By November 10th when the coalition will launch the ‘Room,’ employers can register to participate in our job-readiness network to connect with trained and certified talent for interviews. Interviews can take place at your place of business or can be booked through Victoria Carlborg at the chamber as a micro-hiring event for a small room reservation fee.
List and view open positions and resumes on www.OceansideCareers.com. And we invite you to check out our coalition’s SOCAL career video project that showcases some of our North County employers in the manufacturing and food and hospitality industries as well as administrative roles. All of these companies are hiring now and are also interested in preparing students and transitioning adults for employment at their companies and organizations.
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Cybersecurity Awareness – A Guide to Safeguarding Your Business
Thursday, November 17, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Event via Zoom
Learn tips for safe, secure, and effective remote working. This class provides information on cyber-fundamentals, best practices for protecting your data, plus an overview of the various collaborative tools you can use to empower your remote-working capabilities.
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Free Training Provided by the 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 provide FREE company trainings for employees in California.
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New and Ongoing Services Highlight Tri-City Medical Center’s Commitment to the Community
(Source: Tri-City Medical Center) - After more than 60 years of serving the communities of Vista, Carlsbad and Oceanside, and weathering the impact of a worldwide pandemic, Tri-City Medical Center is at an inflection point. We are striving to build upon the successes of our current programs, while imagining a bright future with new and reinvigorated services, technology and facilities to meet the needs of our community.
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Frontwave Credit Union Named San Diego's Best Credit Union and Best Mortgage Company
(Source: Frontwaqve Credit Union) - Frontwave Credit Union has once again been named San Diego’s Best Credit Union and Best Mortgage Company in the annual San Diego Reader Best Of poll.
Each year, the San Diego Reader invites San Diegans to nominate their favorite businesses, charities, restaurants and activities to be named to the Best Of list. The top 5 nominees in each category then go head-to-head in a month-long voting process. This year, nearly 200,000 votes were cast for over 1,400 competing business and organizations. Frontwave was honored to be voted Best Credit Union for the third consecutive year in a row, and Best Mortgage Company for the second time in three years.
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TrueCare Rolls Out Newest Mobile Wellness Unit, Expanding Medical and Dental Services in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties
TrueCare’s Growing Mobile Fleet to Provide Broader Access to Quality, Compassionate Health Care for Those Most in Need
(Source - TrueCare) — TrueCare, a community-based health center serving North San Diego and South Riverside counties for over 50 years, rolled out a new mobile wellness unit today. The additional unit expands the nonprofit’s ability to provide medical and dental services to anyone in need.
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No Cost Tips to Save Energy and Money
(Source: SDG&E) - Looking for ways to save on your energy bill? Check out these energy tips that don’t cost you a thing.
1. Talk with your family, friends and neighbors to find out how they conserve energy. This can help you identify additional things you can do in your home to save. You may discover hidden energy costs, figure out how to eliminate them and learn from each other's good habits.
2. If you have a second refrigerator, unplug it when it’s not in use. (Save up to $155/year)An older refrigerator uses nearly twice as much energy as new efficient models. You pay more to run your spare, older appliance than your primary one in the kitchen. If you only need the extra space around the holidays or you're a renter and can't recycle the landlord's refrigerator, simply unplug it when you don't need it.
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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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