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Emerging Issues Forum to Feature Update from Oceanside Economic Development Manager, Michelle Geller
Thursday, December 7, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 North Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join us at the Chamber's monthly Emerging Issues Forum for our annual Oceanside Economic Development update from the City's Economic Development Manager, Michelle Geller. Michelle will provide insight into new projects planned for Oceanside in the coming year and beyond, and will also provide a recap of recent development in Oceanside.
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Make Great Connections at the Last Second Tuesday Coffee of 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
You're invited to the Oceanside Chamber's Second Tuesday Coffee! We invite you to our conference room on Tuesday, December 12th 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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Don't Miss the Chamber's Biggest Mixer of the Year!
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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 14th from 5-7pm at El Camino Country Club. Bring a toy donation for local charity and get entered for a chance to win one of our awesome door prizes! This is also a great opportunity to network and engage with North County’s local business community so make sure to bring your business cards. We'd like to extend a huge thank you to our event sponsor, Cox Communications for making this event so special. We can't wait to see you there!
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Best of Oceanside Member Spotlight - Veteran-Owned Business: D.A.V. Industries, Inc.
D.A.V. Industries, Inc., a 501 [c] 3 Not-For-Profit Charitable Organization, has been serving veterans for over 50 years. They provide relief and assistance to Disabled American Veterans or their dependents. Their purpose is to increase their contributions to their existing benefactors, to broaden their scope of assistance to the Disabled American Veterans and to assist other legitimate veteran organizations who solicit their help.
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"The staff is phenomenal, the quality of people at the meetings as well as the networking events that are held monthly are fantastic as well. There is something for everyone here." - Jessica Charvat | |
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Donate Now to Save Oceanside Sand's Community Campaign
The holiday season is upon us, and Save Oceanside Sand has launched a community campaign to raise funds by teaming up with local businesses who have a stake in sandy beaches along our 3.7 miles of coastline (hint: we all have a stake in this movement).
Our collective efforts make all the difference. SOS celebrates these local businesses with gratitude: Señor Grubby’s, The Buccaneer Cafe, Suzi Blue Designs. Coming up Bread + Cheese Eatery (12/7 from 3-8 pm), and Camp Coffee Company (12/13 from 6 am - 4pm).
More to come. Follow SOS on Instagram for updates.
Save the date for the 3rd and final Coastal Resilience Public Workshop: December 13th. Visit RE:BEACH for details.
Save Oceanside Sand is a 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
focused on community education and outreach, working alongside the City Of Oceanside and RE:BEACH to restore our beaches and protect coastal habitat.
Please join the SOS newsletter list here, for updates. Can’t make an upcoming event? Please donate here.
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Climate Action Plan Community Survey
(Source: City of Oceanside ) - The City of Oceanside has prepared an online survey that seeks community input on local climate action. The survey is meant to inform the updating of the City’s 2019 Climate Action Plan (CAP). An important component of the City’s General Plan Update, the updated CAP will account for projected future growth and new state GHG emissions reduction targets. The updated CAP will include greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction measures addressing land use, transportation, energy use in buildings, water use, solid waste, and opportunities to capture and store atmospheric carbon. The survey includes 26 questions and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open through November 10th. Responses will be posted to the City’s General Plan Update webpage, onwardoceanside.com.
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Final RE:BEACH Workshop on Dec. 13
(Source: City of Oceanside) - RE:BEACH is Oceanside's coastal resilience project, which is generating solutions from worldwide experts on the retention of sand along Oceanside's coast. Mark your calendars, the third and final community workshop will take place on Wednesday, December 13 at the Junior Seau Beach Recreation Center. The teams that presented initial concepts in two previous workshops will return with final designs after hearing your feedback. A jury will recommend one pilot project to be presented to the City Council in January. To learn more, please visit the project webpage.
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Chamber Joins Coalition to Seek Reform to PAGA
The Oceanside Chamber has partnered with a group of diverse businesses and industries up and down the state to advocate for meaningful reform of California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Enacted in 2004, PAGA was intended to help workers resolve labor disputes. Two decades later, it has become abundantly clear that PAGA’s lawsuit-first approach has failed – it’s ineffective and inefficient for California workers and unfair for thousands of small businesses. California has an existing, capable administrative process and agency – the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) – that has a proven record of resolving claims faster with money going directly into workers' pockets. Our coalition is looking for business owners/employers and employees who have been victimized by abusive PAGA lawsuits over minor technical issues. We’d like to amplify your story so that legislators and the rest of California understands the real need for a better, fairer system.
If you’re interested in engaging, please contact Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton at 760-722-1534 or scott@oceansidechamber.com. More Info.
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Webinars on SB 54 Compliance – Help Your Members Reduce Waste & Stay In Compliance
December 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Register here!
December 11, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Register here!
The California Chamber of Commerce is rolling out a FREE webinar series for our local chamber partners AND their members addressing the new SB 54 regulations that could significantly impact businesses 2024.
Here's why you can't afford to miss this:
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New Legal Requirements: SB 54 mandates all companies selling products in single-use packaging to register with a PRO. Non-compliance isn't an option.
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Consequences of Inaction: Failing to register risks a ban and potential fines up to $50,000 per day.
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Introducing Your Ally: Meet the Circular Action Alliance, a PRO candidate, to help you navigate compliance.
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Stay Ahead: Understand the nuances of this comprehensive recycling law to protect and prepare your business.
Capitalize on this opportunity:
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Limited Time: Attend just one session to cover all you need to know.
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Accessible Expertise: Gain valuable insights directly from CalChamber policy experts and the PRO representatives.
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Help Your Members Stay Ahead: Use the provided PDF to inform and engage your member base of this FREE webinar.
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Frontwave Foundation Donates $5,000 to Veterans Association of North County
(Source: Frontwave Credit Union) - The Frontwave Foundation announced today that it has donated $5,000 to the Veterans Association of North County (VANC), a local organization that provides a wide range of services and resources to veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The donation was made as part of the Frontwave Foundation’s ongoing commitment to help support the military community and honor their service and sacrifice. The Frontwave Foundation is the charitable arm of Frontwave Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution that serves over 120,000 members in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
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Beware of Unscrupulous Life Insurance Agents
(Source: San Diego County District Attorney’s Office) – Over the past several years, I have warned the public of scammers trying to get their hands on your money using a wide variety of methods. But one type of scammer who does tremendous damage is not a faceless stranger who contacts you on the Internet, by text message, or phone call. This threat comes with a friendly, often familiar, face. It's your friendly, neighborhood life insurance agent.
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Need Help with Your Energy Bill?
(Source: San Diego Gas & Electric) - SDG&E recognizes that this can be a challenging time for many people and might be able to help if you are having trouble paying your energy bill. You might be eligible for programs and services that can provide immediate financial assistance and help you avoid interruptions in your service. Flexible payment arrangements are also available to help you pay down past due balances.
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