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Make Great Connections at the Chamber’s September Business Mixer at Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Lighthouse Fish and Seafood Market/Oyster Bar

262 Harbor Dr. South Ste. 201

Oceanside, CA 92054

You're invited to join us for a Business Mixer at Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill on Wednesday, September 13th from 5 PM - 7 PM. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business owners and employees in and around Oceanside. 

Complimentary appetizers will be served with a cash bar. The cost is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Prospective Members. 

RE:BEACH Oceanside Community Workshop

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Oceanside City Hall

300 North Coast Hwy

Oceanside, CA 92054

RE:BEACH is a Coastal Resilience Competition bringing together 3 design teams from around the world to develop innovative sand retention pilot projects for the City of Oceanside. At the core of RE:BEACH is a global design competition in search of the most innovative, multi-beneficial, and feasible solutions to preserve sandy beaches in Oceanside. A global call to action was released in spring 2023, inviting landscape architecture and engineering firms from across the world to apply to participate in RE:BEACH Oceanside. A Jury and Advisory Panel composed of local, state, and national experts was formed early on and helped in making the ultimate decision on the finalists, based on experience, proposed approach and track record of delivering innovative solutions. cards!

Best of Oceanside Local Nonprofits - Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation

The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) was founded in 1989 to support and celebrate the visual, performing and cultural arts in Oceanside and surrounding communities. To support a full creative life for all, Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable community. 

Over the years, OCAF has continued to elevate their services and productions. In 1992, the search began for a venue that would be a “jewel of artistic importance” and home for the Oceanside Museum of Art. Administration of the museum’s fundraising and creation was turned over to OCAF.

The NCAAWA's Diamonds & Denim 26th Annual Gentlemen's Gourmet 

Join the North County African American Women's Association at the El Corazon Event Center for their signature event that's helped them provide more than $350,000 in scholarships!

The Gentlemen’s Gourmet is an annual cooking competition and fundraising event hosted by the North County African American Women’s Association for our yearly Scholarship Awards. We have provided over $350,000 in scholarship incentives from the Gentlemen’s Gourmet fundraiser. This year's theme is "Diamonds and Denim". Please support this worthwhile goal by purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor!

Oceanside Public Library Career Fair This Friday

Friday, August 25, 2023

10 AM – 2 PM

Oceanside Public Library

330 N Coast Hwy

Oceanside, CA 92054

Meet with employers who are hiring and find your next career! The San Diego Workforce Partnership and Oceanside Public Library are hosting a free, multi-industry career fair on Friday, August 25. Sign up today to meet with employers, learn about their open positions and apply on the spot. Come dressed to impress and bring copies of your resume.

Oceanside Economic Development News

(Source: City of Oceanside) - The City's Economic Development Division is committed to helping businesses stay, grow, and thrive in Oceanside. We assist businesses, developers, and brokers with relocation, expansion, and improvements that create new employment opportunities in Oceanside. Learn about Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL), recent business openings, and who's "in the spotlight" in the Economic Development Newsletter.

​Northbound I-5 Weekend Ramp Closure at Las Flores Drive and EB 78 Connector Closure

Starting Friday, August 25, Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC crews will conduct a planned closure of an on-ramp and a freeway connector in the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. 

The closure of the northbound Las Flores on-ramp will begin Friday, August 25 at 9 p.m. and it will be reopened at 5 a.m. on Monday, August 28. Motorists can detour using southbound I-5 to Carlsbad Village Drive and then enter northbound I-5. This closure will allow crews to safely reconfigure the on-ramp within one weekend, rather than imposing closures over a period of months.

​Oceanside's Mary Matava Named 2022 Farmer of the Year



San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB) has named Mary Matava of Oceanside, CA as SDCFB’s 2022 Farmer of the Year. Matava has more than 40 years of experience assessing the agronomic suitability of Southern California soils and over 25 years of manufacturing organic soil amendments used by farmers throughout Southern California. Matava’s professional experiences have contributed to her success in farming and the large impact she has had volunteering with a wide range of nonprofit organizations in agriculture.

Marketing Power Hour

Monday, September 11, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST

Online Event

Sometimes you need access to a marketing expert for a quick question. We've created these power hours to help business owners have more access to our expert advisors. Bilingual Marketing Power Hours are on a first-come, first-served basis, and the goal is for our marketing advisors to answer any quick challenges or questions you may be facing in your business. The virtual gatherings are held at 5 p.m. every Monday (excluding holidays).

California’s 2024 Minimum Wage Increases to $16 Per Hour

(Source: CalChamber) - On Monday, July 31, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage will increase from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.

Per California’s Labor Code, once the state’s minimum wage reaches $15 per hour — which already has occurred, as the current minimum wage is $15.50 per hour — the California Director of Finance must determine on or before August 1 of each year whether to adjust the minimum wage for inflation and, if so, calculate the increase.

Can Food Heal?

Anti-inflammatory diet can help prevent inflammation-related disease

​(Source: Scripps Health) - When you get a cut, you might cover it up with a bandage. When you have muscle pain, you might take an ibuprofen. But is it possible that the foods you eat can also help you heal and prevent disease?

“Your food choices are just as important as the medications and supplements you take for overall health since they can protect against inflammation,” says Christopher Suhar, MD, medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and a cardiologist at Scripps Clinic.

Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone, How to Prevent It

​(Source: District Attorney Summer Stephan) - Scams come in every variety and target every segment of the population. From the grandparent scam to the get rich quick ploy, the common thread in each scenario is someone is faking their identity or trying to steal yours.

In San Diego County, our office prosecuted 2,800 cases involving some form of identity theft over the last five years. But as you’ve heard from me before on this topic, many cases go unreported because victims are ashamed of getting duped, especially senior citizens. San Diego County alone sees more than 1,000 elderly victims get defrauded each year losing an estimated $20 to $30 million to scams.

Listen Now to SDG&E's New Podcast: The Connection

(Source: San Diego Gas & Electric) - A podcast where SDG&E delves into the complex and sometimes confusing world of utilities. Experts from SDG&E will uncover the mysteries of our energy systems, explore new solutions for everyday problems and provide unique insights into the industry that powers our lives. So, plug in and power up with us as we explore the mysteries beyond the meter and more on: THE CONNECTION.