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You're Invited to Celebrate Oceanside's Rising Stars Next Tuesday
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST
William A. Wagner Aquatic Center
3306 Senior Center Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056
The Oceanside Chamber's Rising Star Program 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 will honor one high school senior each month from each of our area high schools at a breakfast event.
Last year, due to the generosity of our scholarship sponsors Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center, the Oceanside Chamber foundation was able to provide 11 deserving Rising Star students a total of $23,000 in scholarships.
Rising Star Breakfast events are open to all educators, family members of students being honored, Chamber Board Members, business leaders, community members and event sponsors. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $40 for prospective members. To donate to our scholarship fund.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Community Leaders at the Chamber's Holiday Mixer
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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 15th from 5 PM to 7 PM at El Camino Country Club. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with North County's business community. Additionally, we'll be collecting toys to donate. Recieve 1 raffle ticket per donation. Don't forget to wear your Ugly Sweater contest for a chance to win prizes. A cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be available as well. The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for Prospective Members.
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Join the Oceanside Chamber as a Kindness Certified Company | |
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We are thrilled to share that the Oceanside Chamber is now officially recognized as a Kindness Certified Chamber of Commerce! We are proud and excited to join other like-minded Chambers and companies to demonstrate our visionary leadership, elevate kindness in business and honor our members who are good to their people, community, planet and world.
If you believe your company makes a positive difference, we invite you to become an official Kindness Certified Company. In addition to many Kindness Certified Company program benefits, our Chamber will honor your company by featuring you on a dedicated page on our website, recognize you in the online and print business directory and much more!
Learn more and sign up below! We hope you do!
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The OYP's and CYP's Celebrate Friendsgiving Next Thursday
Thursday, November 17, 2022
6:00 PM PST
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
928 N Coast Hwy.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Join the Oceanside & Carlsbad Young Professionals for a fun night of great food and even greater company! Enjoy networking from 6:00-6:30PM followed by a Potluck meal to celebrate the season!
Please register and then fill out our google form to let us know what you're going to bring!
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Promote your Business in The Winter Edition of Best of Oceanside Magazine - Deadline Nov. 18
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.
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Best of Oceanside Stay and Play Local Spotlight: Los Amigos Mexican Food
At Los Amigos, every day is a special day. Started by two brothers who love to cook, love to eat, and love friendship, the eatery is much more than just a restaurant. It is a place where friends can come together, have a good time and enjoy wonderful food at a great price. Los Amigos Mexican Food features the brother’s favorite family recipes from their hometown of Zacatecas, Mexico. Whether you favor crunchy tacos, spicy chile rellenos, hearty carnitas, crisp salads, or fresh seafood, the restaurant has something to satisfy the whole family. Enjoy the brother’s favorite, Mexican delicacies right here in Oceanside.
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Best of Oceanside: Celebrating Creative Talent in Our Community | Michelle Montjoy
Michelle Montjoy is a local Oceanside artist and former public school art teacher who uses her work to discuss larger issues and harder community conversations. Chorus, a major installation by Montjoy at The Seabird Resort, can be enjoyed by the public at any time.
Michelle Montjoy is a local artist who works in a combination of installation, textile, sculpture and socially-engaged practices. A former public school art teacher, Michelle's work is based in humor, generosity and sustainability. She uses common materials and techniques embedded with histories, beauty, and absurdity to find entrance to larger, harder conversations about our connected humanity, invisible labor, and environmental destruction.
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Concrete Pier Bridge & Lifeguard HQ Project Meetings
(Source: City of Oceanside) - Funded by Measure X, the Pier View Way Bridge & Lifeguard Headquarters Improvement Project is exploring the rehabilitation or replacement of the white concrete structure known as the Pier View Way Bridge, which incorporates the City’s Lifeguard Headquarters. A second public outreach meeting on the project will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms at 330 N. Coast Highway. Hear about the project's progression, the recommended approach, and view schematic designs and initial renderings.
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Oceanside Economic Development News
(Source: City of Oceanside) - The City’s Economic Development Division remains committed to helping businesses stay and grow here in Oceanside. Learn about the new CarMax Auto Superstore, fantastic new restaurants, and what’s coming soon in the October edition of the Economic Development Newsletter.
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Jessica Waite: Our Lady of Perpetual Sustainability
(Source: The Coast News Group) - One can’t think about collaborative, sustainable practices in the local food scene and not think of Jessica Waite and her husband, Davin, leading the charge. I interviewed Jessica, a soft-spoken partner, catalyst and co-founder of the fabulously popular Wrench and Rodent and The Plot restaurants. Jessica tends to give most of the credit to her other half, Davin. Trained by master Japanese chefs, the wickedly talented and creative food alchemist has been trail-blazing with zero waste in the kitchens around town.
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New Program Prepares People for Entry-Level Employment
In response to the problems many of our members are having with hiring, we are offering members and partners a new tool to find those hard-to-find candidates.
Our chamber is working with a coalition of North County business organizations to provide online, on-demand basic skills training to better prepare the workforce for employment for general office administration, manufacturing, and the food and hospitality industries. The program is designed for community members who are brand-new to the workforce, have been out of the workforce for a while and need ‘upskilling,’ have struggled to find work or even land an interview, or who are experiencing other barriers to employment.
Your candidates who complete the basic skills training (15-20 hours) at one of our local libraries, partner site, or at home are guaranteed at least one entry-level job interview with a local employer like you. Potential talent may also receive in-person interview practice and resume writing services through one of our partners prior to meeting with you.
By November 10th when the coalition will launch the ‘Room,’ employers can register to participate in our job-readiness network to connect with trained and certified talent for interviews. Interviews can take place at your place of business or can be booked through Victoria Carlborg at the chamber as a micro-hiring event for a small room reservation fee.
List and view open positions and resumes on www.OceansideCareers.com. And we invite you to check out our coalition’s SOCAL career video project that showcases some of our North County employers in the manufacturing and food and hospitality industries as well as administrative roles. All of these companies are hiring now and are also interested in preparing students and transitioning adults for employment at their companies and organizations.
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Business Roundtable: What You Need to Know About Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online Event Via Zoom
Paid sick leave for employees is often confusing, and has changed due to COVID-19 and corresponding regulation, but we know that a healthy workforce is paramount to our success. This webinar will make sure you’re up to speed on the requirements for your business, how to support employees and their health, and a look ahead at what you can expect in a changing landscape to make sure you’re prepared for 2023. Experts from our local business community and the Department of Industrial Relations are excited to talk with you about your concerns and give you all the best information.
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Cybersecurity Awareness – A Guide to Safeguarding Your Business
Thursday, November 17, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Event via Zoom
Learn tips for safe, secure, and effective remote working. This class provides information on cyber-fundamentals, best practices for protecting your data, plus an overview of the various collaborative tools you can use to empower your remote-working capabilities.
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Free Training Provided by the Oceanside Chamber's Workforce Development Department
How much does it cost to train an employee?
According to Training Magazine’s 2021 Training Industry Report, the average US company spent $1,071 per employee on training costs.
We want to help you invest in your employees and invest in your business! Our grant-funded programs provide FREE company trainings for employees in California.
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Tri-City Medical Center's PHF Groundbreaking
(Source: Tri-City Medical Center) - Tri-City Medical Center leadership joined with Supervisor Jim Desmond and San Diego County leaders to break ground on a new 16-bed adult inpatient psychiatric health facility on our campus in Oceanside.
This partnership between TCMC and the County of San Diego will be an important addition to the behavioral health continuum of care in North County and an amazing resource for our community members in their time of need.
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Save 18% on Your Monthly Electric Bill with FERA
(Source: SDG&E) - SDG&E recognizes this is still a challenging time for many customers. Even if you have never qualified for assistance before, you may be eligible now. If you have three or more people in your household and are having a hard time paying your electric bill, you may be eligible for an 18% discount on your electric bill.
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Would you please review us on Google?
We are currently on a mission to boost our reviews on Google and we are hoping you could help us out. Would you take a couple of minutes to provide us with a review?
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