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CalChamber_Artwork__300x300.jpgCOVID-19 Vaccine and the Workplace
(Source: CalChamber)
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers should consider before requiring workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This podcast was recorded on March 9, 2021. Listeners should be aware that given the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, information shared on this podcast episode may change at any time. Listen to Podcast.


RED TIER.jpgSan Diego County Moves to the Red Tier
As of yesterday morning, San Diego County has officially moved into the Red Tier today. The Red Tier means modified indoor dining, indoor museums, indoor gym availability, and more. As more people get vaccinated, the number of cases should continue to decrease. Thank you for all you're doing to bring the numbers down in our community. More details.


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Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Available for Discounted Price through the Oceanside Chamber
California law requires all employers with five or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees by January 1, 2021, and then every two years. This mandatory training for supervisors (two hours) and nonsupervisory employees (one hour) must also take place within six months of hire or promotion and again every two years. (Taking these individual-learner courses in a group setting will not satisfy the state requirements.) The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has partnered with CalChamber to offer a 20% discount for online Employee Harassment Prevention Training, and online Manager/Supervisor Harassment Prevention Training. CalChamber makes it easy to train all your employees and managers to meet your California compliance obligations. More details.


OTC Image (1).pngOceanside Technology Center's Grand Opening Celebration
Thursday, March 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Oceanside Technology Center
1140 S. Tremont St.
Oceanside, CA 92054

The Oceanside Technology Center located at 1140 South Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 will host its grand opening on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:30 pm. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by office tours and appetizers. The Oceanside Tech Center is the second location to be opened by the Technology Centers. The new office features 11 private office suites, a state-of-the-art conference room, and kitchen and lounge area. Every private office has windows or a skylight. The building is located close to the beach, local shops, and restaurants, as well as public transportation. The building is fully renovated and now features skylights and personally controlled thermostats in each office. More details and registration.


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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Online Event via Zoom

For April's Virtual First Tuesday Coffee, we're teaming up with the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce to expand our monthly networking meeting. Attendees will have a chance to meet not only with business and community members in North County, but all along the coast! Networking will be conducted in breakout rooms, giving attendees an ample amount of time to meet with everyone on the call! The event is powered by Zoom and login instructions will be sent via email after you register. This event is free for Oceanside and Solana Beach Chamber members. Online reg
istration is required. More details and registration.


Bread of Life Podcast Cover Art.png17. "Love your neighbor." - Bread of Life and the San Diego Rescue Mission's Loving Approach to Saving Our Homeless Neighbors
Tim Yzaguirre with the Bread of Life and Donnie Dee with the San Diego Rescue Mission join us today to discuss a loving approach to caring for our homeless neighbors. The partnership between the two organizations was quite literally a match made in heaven. The organizations’ missions align seamlessly and their efforts combined have helped countless individuals and families. Their vision is to see God transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness and impact San Diego one life at a time. Their mission is to lovingly address the needs of men, women and children by sharing the Good News of Salvation and providing a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery. I guarantee you their approach, mission and overall work will change the way you view homelessness here in Oceanside. Watch full interview. Listen on Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify!


Tri-City Hospital Foundation Podcast Cover Art.png18. Jennifer Paroly, Tri-City Hospital Foundation's President, On Advancing Healthcare to Build a Better Community
On this episode of the Advancing Oceanside Podcast, we are pleased to have with us Jennifer Paroly, President of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation. The Tri-City Hospital Foundation aims to build and support the community by helping advance exceptional healthcare. Hear how the Foundation has directly supported Tri-Cty Medical Center by raising funds for necessary improvements, new facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Jennifer even discusses how the Foundation played a pivotal role during the pandemic and has provided PPE equipment, air filters and more to keep hospital patients and staff as safe as possible. Watch full interview. Listen on Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify!


vallie_orig.pngSenator Patricia Bates Honors Oceanside's Vallie Gilley as 36th Senate District Woman of the Year
Senator Patricia Bates has honored Oceanside local Vallie Gilley, a small business owner and non-profit leader, as the 36th Senate District’s 2021 Woman of the Year. Vallie is a 4th generation Oceanside resident and has been the proud owner and operator of Jitters Coffee Pub for more than 18 years. She is also the CEO and founder of Feeding the Soul Foundation and the executive director and driving force behind O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC). Congratulations, Vallie! Read full article.


Updated_2020_OfficeSpaceRent.pngOffice Space in Desirable Downtown Oceanside Location
This unique courtyard office space is located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, close to the NCTD Transit Center as well as many of Oceanside's most popular restaurants, coffee shops and retails establishments. The 700 square foot space includes a private bathroom, four separate work stations, a receptionist area, as well as a lobby. Rent is just $1,225 per month. Please contact Doug Thompson with Pacific Coast Real Estate. Office space is ready for move-in and is available immediately. Reach Doug Thompson by email at Doug@PacificCoastRE.com, or his office number (760) 721-8128.


Screen Shot 2021-03-03 at 9.02.10 AM.pngOceanside Economic Development News
Oceanside has a dynamic business climate with new restaurants, retail shops and manufacturing businesses moving into the City. The City's Economic Development Division assists businesses with expansion and relocation to Oceanside by offering site searches, business visits, demographic and statistical information, and assistance with permit processing and business license issuance. Check out the latest new and coming business news. More details.


Homeless person - park.jpgThe City of Oceanside's Actions on Homelessness
The City of Oceanside is working every day to address this very complex issue. The issue of homelessness has and continues to be a top priority. Homelessness is multi-faceted with many contributing factors, including economic hardship, high housing costs, lack of job skills training, mental illness, substance use disorders, physical disabilities, limited support networks, life traumas, and more. The uniqueness of each homeless individual's situation requires a varied approach, and the more successful outcomes are built on a pattern of consistent engagement and building trust so the person will be in a position to accept the help that will lead to a lasting solution. More details.


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South Morro Hills Community Plan Draft Policy Framework
Monday, March 22, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online Event via Zoom

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop to provide comment on the Draft Policy Framework for the preparation of the South Morro Hills Community Plan. On November 6, 2019, the City Council directed the Development Services Department to prepare a community plan for the South Morro Hills neighborhood planning area. A community plan is a portion of the General Plan that focuses on important issues of a specific area within the City and establishes detailed policies to guide future land use and development. The workshop will be held as a discussion item during the meeting of the Planning Commission on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM. More details.


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SDNEDC'S 8th Annual North County Economic Summit
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online Event via Zoom

SDNEDC is proud to host the premier economic forecasting event in North County where they highlight national and state trends and how they will impact our region’s economy. Join them for their second virtual summit with economic forecasting presented by Wells Fargo. Each year SDNEDC asks Josh Williams of BW Research to compile a report on North County’s economy. The 2021 edition of the North County Economic Indicators Report will be highlighted during the event. More details and registration.


manufacturing survey.jpgThe Future of Manufacturing in North County - Innovate78's Economic Impact Analysis & Workforce Study
Manufacturing has a long history in North County San Diego, positioning the region as a key leader in the production of high-tech goods and services, including biomedical devices, telecommunications equipment and defense-related products. While the industry faces new pressures including automation, globalization and COVID-19, Manufacturing has proven its resilience as the region experiences growth in jobs and industrial space. To quantify this impact, Innovate78 has developed this comprehensive research report. More details and full report.


cal completes.pngCalifornia Competes Tax Credit Application Period Starting March 8th
Application Period - March 8 - 29, 2021
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on twelve different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region. For more information on eligibility and assistance, visit the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) website.


Emerging issues Forum - COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout.pngChamber's Emerging Issues Forum Gives Update on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
This month's Forum featured an update on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout. Representatives from the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency along with Tri-City Medical Center and Scripps Health gave attendees the latest details on the distribution of the vaccine. Representatives from Genentech also shared COVID-19 containment strategies used in their company. Watch full update.


grossmontcovidvaccination-864x540.jpgOceanside Vaccination Site Moved to Offer Higher Capacity
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Oceanside will start administering shots Tuesday from a new location that can reach more people each day. The new walk-in clinic will be offering vaccines from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Sunday through Thursday at the North Coastal Health and Human Services Agency building, 1701 Mission Ave. in Oceanside. More details. Make an appointment.


hand_door_knob-813x540.jpgCounty Extends Rent and Utility Assistance Application Period
The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) application period has been extended through March 31, 2021. The program prevents evictions and housing instability for low-income renters who have faced financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The County’s ERAP serves renters countywide except those residing in the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista. The program is open to renters who have experienced financial hardship directly or indirectly related to COVID-19, or have qualified for unemployment during the pandemic. More details.


california for all logo.jpgNew Funding Rounds Announced for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Four new rounds to address ongoing need. Funding will support small businesses and non-profits that have struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced today four new funding rounds for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program following Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that speeds much-needed relief to individuals, families, and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. More details.


APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!.pngCalifornia's Small Businesses Invited to Apply for Free Consulting Support from UC Berkeley MBAs
Call for invitations to apply to participate in the third Small Business School Challenge, a national virtual business innovation and consulting event pairing real small business owners with teams of MBA students to create new strategies to succeed, open now through March 25th. Ideal applicants are small business owners in any industry with 3-30 employees who could benefit from strategy and support to improve their current business and overcome the challenges they’re facing. More details.


rx drug take back day.pngPrescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Various Locations

On Saturday, April 24th from 10 AM - 2 PM, the North Coastal Prevention Coalition is hosting the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem. Every day, nearly 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time. Propelled by an increase in prescription narcotic overdoses, drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in the United States. The easiest place to get prescription drugs is in someone’s medicine cabinet. Take-back days ensure safe disposal and protect the environment. Oceanside residents can drop off any unused prescription drugs to Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056. Other locations include the Vista Courthouse and the San Marcos Sheriff Station, the Escondido Police Department and the Poway Sheriff Station. Learn more about NCPC.


fentanyl poster image.pngChamber Partners with the North Coastal Prevention Coalition - Please Complete Survey on Opioid Education
 As the opioid and fentanyl crises continue to have devastating impacts in our communities, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) to increase community education and awareness to local businesses. We'd appreciate 2 minutes of your time to help guide this effort. Take survey.


Screen Shot 2021-02-23 at 9.14.27 PM.pngPledge to Take Sustainable Actions this Earth Month
This Earth Month, Mayor Sanchez is challenging the Oceanside community to take action for the planet and help the City win the nationwide Mayor’s Challenge competition. This annual contest measures sustainable actions within each City, and the winning cities receive prizes for their residents and funding for community improvement projects. Throughout the month of April, Oceanside residents can earn points for the City in the Challenge by pledging to take sustainable actions and logging their activities online. These easy-to-do activities can help form new habits and collectively make a difference in the quality of life for our community. Examples include neighborhood cleanups, home repairs, or simple lifestyle changes. Every action logged earns points for Oceanside and ultimately gets us one step closer to bringing home the coveted first place title! Participating residents will also be entered to receive prizes from the Wyland Foundation, such as money towards utility payments! More details. Download Mayor's Challenge Flyer to share.


Screen Shot 2021-03-16 at 5.50.40 PM.pngInnovative New Electric Vehicle-High Power Plan Offers Bill Stability 
(Source: SDG&E)
Businesses, transit agencies and school districts in the region that are considering making a switch to commercial electric vehicles are now able to take advantage of an innovative pricing plan that makes it possible to reap both financial and environmental benefits by powering their fleet with electricity. The optional subscription pricing plan, called the Electric Vehicle-High Power (EV-HP) rate, was recently approved unanimously by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Those who sign up for the plan can choose the level of power to subscribe to for their charging needs and pay for it with a fixed monthly subscription fee. More details.

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