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Advertise In the Fall Edition of the Best of Oceanside Magazine - Deadline This Friday!

Have you considered advertising in the Best of Oceanside Magazine? We can help expand your business' reach in Oceanside! The publication features a wide variety of topics of interest to residential and business communities, and those who work and do business in Oceanside. In each edition, readers will find human interest stories, updates on local businesses, arts & culture highlights, community events and more. For more information on advertising opportunities, please contact the Chamber 760-722-1534 or by email at info@oceansidechamber.com.

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 Available at 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: Oceanside Healing Center

Since 2001, the Oceanside Healing Center is a collaboration of diverse healers aiming to serve individuals in their personal healing journey. As a collaborative, they have created a healing arts center that celebrates inclusivity and diversity and a sacred space for giving and receiving healing. The incredibly talented staff performs an array of various healing modalities and strategically consults with every client to find the right practices to move through the entire healing journey.

SOCAL Business Spotlight: Tri-Cit Medical Center Healthcare, Non-Clinical | Foundation President (Non-Profit)

The Foundation President is responsible for establishing an efficient and effective infrastructure that enables seamless execution of grant making functions and heightens professionalism of the foundation’s operations. Tri-City Medical Center is a nationally recognized medical center for its innovative and technological advances as well as the caring and devoted physicians, nurses, and employees who serve over 400,000 residents in our district. For nearly 60 years, the Foundation has played an important role in promoting philanthropy and well-being in our community. Since our inception, we have funded nearly $50 million in programs, services, and capital needs at Tri-City Medical Center. Our mission is to help advance exceptional healthcare in our community and our vision is through the joy of philanthropy, to build and support the best community hospital in California.

City of Oceanside Homeless Shelter Update

(Source: City of Oceanside) - To address the homeless crisis in Oceanside and to mitigate community impacts, the City of Oceanside is preparing for its first year-round homeless shelter. A property was purchased, construction costs were approved, and an operating agreement was signed with the San Diego Rescue Mission for the "Oceanside Navigation Center" at the centrally-located 3131 Oceanside Boulevard property.  

Property improvements are underway; internal demolition is nearly complete and site furnishings have begun to arrive. Unforseen site issues have slowed some work, but construction is expected to be complete around the end of the year. 

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.

This Casual Pizza Place Just Won a Fancy National Wine Award

(Source: San Diego Magazine) - It’s one thing to have a great wine list, it’s another to have Wine Spectator agree that your collection has bragging rights.  But this kind of accolade only comes after plenty of hard work. It took Susan Porter-Guarino, the wine and beverage director of Privateer Coal Fire Pizza in Oceanside, months of preparation and hours of computer time to submit her application for the award.

Signs for San Diego 10 Anniversary and Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Thursday, August 25, 2022

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST

Signs for San Diego

810 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Ste. E & F

San Marcos, CA 92069

You're invited to celebrate 10 years and the grand re-opening of Signs for San Diego on Thursday, August 25th from 4 PM - 5 PM! Staff members will be on-site for to show the entire sign making process. This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other business and community members. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free! So, bring a friend!

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!

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!”