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Tomorrow! Emerging Issues Forum to Feature an Update from Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo

Thursday, September 1, 2022

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 

Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

928 N Coast Hwy

Oceanside, CA 92054

Join us at the Chamber's September 1st Emerging Issues Forum for an update from Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo. 

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.

Join Us in Celebrating Oceanside’s Rising Stars

In September, the Oceanside Chamber will kick off its Rising Star Student of the Month program for the 2022-23 school year. The program, which launches its second cohort this school year, aims to champion students that have overcome significant challenges in their life but have managed to keep, or get back on track with their education. The Chamber honors a high school senior from each of our city’s high schools at the monthly breakfast events. Businesses and organizations are also welcome to mentor the students in their chosen career pathways.

At the end of the school year, our goal is to give scholarships to several students from each of our participating high schools to assist in funding a post-secondary education of the student’s choice. Last year, due to the generosity of our scholarship sponsors Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center, the Oceanside Chamber Foundation provided 11 deserving Rising Star students a total of $23,000 in scholarships. 

Booth Space Filling Fast for Oceanside Harbor Days

On September 17th and 18th 2022 the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-City Medical Center, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians and Genentech ​ will present Oceanside Harbor Days at the Oceanside Harbor. The event will feature arts and craft exhibits, great food and fun activities for the entire family. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.

The Chamber partners with Kennedy and Associates to handle vendor space for Oceanside Harbor Days. This is a great opportunity to get your business promoted within the Oceanside community!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. ​Contact Scott Ashton at 760-722-1534 ext 107 or email to learn about the marketing and promotion opportunities gained by sponsoring this event.

The Oceanside Magazine Stay and Play Local Spotlight: Sea Hive Marketplace

Sea Hive is a locally owned, carefully curated store featuring vintage, new, and handmade goods. With over 100 vendors under one roof, this shopping experience offers a vast selection of interesting, unique items. Sea Hive Marketplace is a chest full of treasures in South Oceanside. Since it’s opening in 2017, the 13,000 square foot location excites vintage and modern shoppers looking for vinyls, old Levi’s, Mid-century Modern decor, jewelry, artisan pieces and more. Around every corner is something unique. 

Adding to the novelty of Sea Hive Marketplace, the store features a collection of small business owners, designers, vintage collectors, creators, etc. Birthday gifts such as succulent arrangements, handmade handbags and natural soaps all can be found within their walls. From vintage finds to contemporary merchandise, Sea Hive Marketplace has something for everyone.

Sea Hive Marketplace is located at 1555 S. Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside. The spot is hard to miss with the eccentric, geometric sign and the “Greetings from Oceanside” mural. Open 11 AM - 5 PM daily. Give them a call (760) 547-5706.

City of Oceanside Awarded $9.9M for Pure Water Oceanside

(Source: City of Oceanside) - Pure Water Oceanside is the first operating potable reuse project in San Diego County

The Secretary of the Interior announced they are recommending a $9.9 million grant award for construction of the Pure Water Oceanside project. The funding will be awarded via the Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity. Oceanside is one of twenty-five applicants being named in the Federal appropriations process for this funding.

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

SDCWA Water-Use Efficiency Rebates for Businesses

Summer means water conservation across San Diego County. As extreme drought grips the Southwest, businesses across California are taking a variety of water-saving actions. In fact, the State of California has banned watering grass in commercial-industrial-institutional settings that is “solely ornamental” and not regularly used for recreational purposes or community events. Thankfully, the San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies offer incentives such as rebates and other resources to help businesses save money while saving water.

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.  

CrossCountry Mortgage Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, September 23, 2022

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

206 N. Coast Highway, Ste., A

Oceanside, CA 92054

New location, same people, next-level service. Mortgage people move too! Join our team as we celebrate the grand opening of our new office! As always, we’re dedicated to getting it done! We can cover every type of loan while offering competitively low rates, fast closings, and tech backed by experts. So swing by and check out their new place. The event is free and open to the public. So, bring a friend!

TCMC - Promoting Healthy and Happy Families this School Season

(Source: Tri-City Medical Center) - Whether your children are learning the alphabet, algebra or AP chem this school season, it’s now more important than ever to focus on their health and happiness. “The pandemic and dependance on digital devices have greatly impacted their physical and mental health, which in turn affects the whole family,” said Ole Snyder, MD, a board-certified Family Medicine physician at Tri-City Medical Center.

A 2021 Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) brief describes how children’s mental health has worsened since the start of the pandemic, due to disruptions in their routines and social isolation. This has led to an increase in the symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological stress; 22% experienced a decline in their overall mental or emotional health. Similarly, parental stress and poor mental health due to the pandemic can negatively affect their children’s mental health, as well as harm the parent-child bond.

Frontwave Credit Union Waives Pet Adoption Fees, Donates $4,000 to San Diego Humane Society

(Source: Frontwave Credit Union) - Frontwave Credit Union continued its 70th Anniversary Acts of Kindness campaign on Saturday, July 16, by paying for all pet adoption fees at three San Diego Humane Society locations in North County San Diego. Frontwave donated a total of $4,000 to the San Diego Humane Society, supporting the adoption of 50 pets, including dogs, kittens, and a fowl, by local families. 

“We are so grateful for the generous support from Frontwave Credit Union, especially at a time when our shelters are so busy,” said SVP and Chief Philanthropy & Communications Officer Brian Daugherty. “Each animal adopted creates space in the shelter for other animals in need and during this promotion we found 50 pets new homes! We are thrilled that so many pets from our Oceanside and Escondido campuses were adopted!”