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Oceanside Leadership Academy Fall 2023 Now Accepting Applications!
From September 9th to November 2nd 2023, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will conduct weekly Leadership Academy sessions. In our opening session participants will hear from some of our top local leaders regarding their leadership styles and philosophies, how they have led through times of crisis, and what it takes to lead in their respective sectors.
Subsequent sessions will feature deeper dives into leadership from experts in various sectors including military, municipal government, tourism/hospitality, entrepreneurship, health care, non-profits and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM).
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Reserve Your Booth Space Before Spots Sell Out for Upcoming Events
North County Health and Wellness Fair
Early Bird Rates End August 1st
On August 10, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oceanside Chamber will hold its Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair. This event provides an opportunity for local health & wellness related businesses to promote their products and services and provide demonstrations for community members.
The North County Health Fair is FREE to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist, or learn more about healthy living. Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the popular Downtown Farmer's Market. For more information contact Event Coordinator Porsche Copeland at (760) 722-1534 ext. 104 or by email at Porsche@OceansideChamber.com.
Oceanside Senior Expo - New Venue!
Early Bird Rates End October 1st
The Senior Expo will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the William A Wagner Aquatic Center at 3306 Senior Center Drive, in Oceanside (adjacent to the El Corazon Senior Center).
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. Tabletop exhibit space is available for businesses interested in promoting their products or services.
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Network with Businesses Across North County at the Chamber's Joint Business Mixer Tonight!
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST
The North County Food Bank
1445 Engineer St Suite 110
Vista, CA 92081
You are invited to join the Oceanside Chamber as we co-host one of North County’s premier networking events with the Vista, Carlsbad and San Marcos Chambers! This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with business and community leaders from throughout North County.
Each Chamber will be donating a gift basket featuring various items from their city worth more than $500. Delicious appetizers and a hosted bar will be available.
Tickets are $10 for Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista and/or San Marcos Chamber Members and $20 for Prospective Members. Registration is required.
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OYP Casino Night
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Ocean's Eleven Casino
121 Brooks St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join the Oceanside Young Professionals for a fun night at the casino!
Put on your best poker face and test your luck.
$5 Registration, $20 Minimum Buy-in at the Casino (*please bring cash), Cash Bar
*Online Registration Required | Ages 21+ ONLY
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Best of Oceanside Magazine Summer 2023 Now Available
The Best of Oceanside Summer 2023 Edition is here! This edition celebrates Oceanside's beautiful coastal community and the residents and business owners who call it home. Learn more on some of Oceanside's local non-profits, or read about the family-owned businesses in the Multi-Generation Business spotlight. The edition also includes a special celebratory segment on the Mission San Luis Rey's 225th Anniversary. As always, catch up on Oceanside's latest economic and workforce development work and some member features including Harbor Fish and Chips and Tri-City Medical Center.
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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 the gO'side EV shuttle service returning, new business openings, and who's "in the spotlight" in July's edition of the Economic Development Newsletter.
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Skatepark Improvements Coming
(Source: City of Oceanside) - Thank you to all who provided initial input on improvements at Landes Skatepark. Now we'd like to show you design concepts for the improvements. Please join us Wednesday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Landes Community Center for a presentation. We'd love to hear your feedback. A digital survey will go out for anyone unable to make the in-person meeting. Share a flyer
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Free Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training for Chamber Members
California law requires employers with five or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees. Mandatory training must take place within six months of hire or promotion and again every two years. This includes:
- California supervisors (two hours) and nonsupervisory employees (one hour), including California-based remote workers
- Newly hired or promoted employees (within six months)
- Seasonal and temporary employees hired directly to work for less than six months — within 30 calendar days after their hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever occurs first.
If you'd like to learn more about this free training through our partnership with King Benefits, please contact Tracy Chin at the Chamber at 760-722-1534 ext. 103 or Tracy@OceansideChamber.com.
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EEOC Issues New Posters With PWFA Updates for June 27, 2023, and After
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new posters that include information about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA, which amends the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is effective June 27, 2023. Employers subject to the ADA should use the new EEOC posters on and after that date.
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The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Candidate Academy
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Candidate Academy will educate, inform and prepare potential candidates on the realities of running for and serving in public offi ce. This nonpartisan seminar series will provide a wealth of training and resources and allow participants to interact with business and civic leaders. Have you ever wanted to run for office but didn’t know how to start? We’ll show you the way.
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Bright Business Oceanside — Discovery Class
Tuesday, August 1 , 2023
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N. Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Bright Business Oceanside - Discovery Class is a No-Cost onboarding class packed with unique ideas and methods to approach your business — at the end of the class, you can enroll in the BRIGHT BUSINESS PROGRAM, a 2-Month Business Accelerator Program. Learn how to build a purpose-driven business continuously, exponentially increase the value of the business, and live a meaningful life without random actions.
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Google My Business: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
Tuesday, July 18 , 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to:
- Create or claim your Google Business Profile
- Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
- Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers
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Assistance Programs for Installing Solar
(Source: SDG&E) - California’s new Solar Billing Plan helps promote grid reliability during the early evening when the sun is down and energy use is high. The plan also helps incentivize the installation of solar and battery storage and control electricity costs for all Californians. The state is working to increase access to solar by offering assistance and rebate programs. The programs are administered through a third-party and can help qualifying customers reduce the cost of installing solar as well as battery storage.
- DAC-SASH (Disadvantaged Communities Single-Family Solar Homes): If you currently receive or qualify for a CARE or FERA discount, or live in a disadvantaged community, you may qualify for assistance with solar.
- SGIP (Self-Generation Incentive Program): If your home or business is in a high fire-threat area or other qualifying community, you may be eligible for an energy storage system at a very low cost.
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TrueCare Annual Family Health Fair and Breast Milk Drive with Community Partners
(Source: TrueCare) - Join us for our annual family-friendly health fair and breast milk drive with FREE goodies for attendees and fun activities for the kids! There will be giveaways and prizes for the entire family.
Entertain the kids at the activity booth; talk with our compassionate providers and staff; spin the wheel for prizes; or take a break in our Cool Zone tent.
Community partners will also join us with demonstrations, such as how to do infant massages, among many other interactive experiences and information.
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5 Tips to Maximize Your Auto Buying Budget
(Source: Frontwave Credit Union) - Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but it can also be a stressful one. When most people set out to shop for their new ride, they usually focus on the type of car, truck or SUV they want and sometimes overlook the cost of financing. Whether you’re a first time car buyer or just looking to make the most of your money, we’ve put together some tips to help you maximize your auto buying budget.
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