Source: Mission Marketplace Oceanside - Chamber business member Mission Marketplace will GIVE people selected as Finalists money to spend in the San Diego Best Shoppers Contest.  “Smart shopping is more important than ever in today’s economy,” said Cynthia Gonzalez, Sr. Marketing Director of Mission Marketplace.
Five finalists selected from Mission Marketplace entries will each win $500 to shop in the Finals where judges will review their displayed purchases to award a winner $1,000 to enjoy more shopping!  The public is invited to the contest Finals from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  on Saturday, March 9 at Mission Marketplace,
FREE contest entry is open at Mission Marketplace in Oceanside for age 18+ residents who live within San Diego County’s geographic borders.  View contest information and entry forms a missionmarketplaceoceanside.com/events/san-diegos-best-shopper-contest.
People can also pick up and submit entry forms this Saturday, February 17, from 12 – 3 p.m. in front of Ohana Hawaiian BBQ and Mountain Mike’s Pizza at Mission Marketplace, or at Crumbl, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Mountain Mikes, or College Dental Group by the February 29 entry deadline.  

​Don’t let the cold sneak up on your energy bill this winter. SDG&E can help with energy-saving programs and tips to help keep your business’s energy costs low – and that can make a positive difference on your bottom line.  
1. Lower the temperature. Your business can keep comfortable without cranking up the heat. Adjust your thermostat by a few degrees to help reduce your energy bill. Don’t completely turn off your heat overnight though – you’ll use more energy to heat up the building again in the morning. 
2. Did you know ceiling fans help in the colder months too? Change the rotation of your fan blades to clockwise, which will pull warm air down and spread it throughout the room.  

Six keys to staying committed to a healthy lifestyle
Every January, many Americans make well-intentioned resolutions — such as eating healthier, exercising more, getting more sleep and losing weight — but research reveals that only about 8 percent stick with them. 
“Making lifestyle changes can be challenging, even daunting, depending on the goals we set and how realistic they are,” says Mitch Biermann, MD, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley. “When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, set small and measurable goals that are not only achievable but sustainable and good for your health and well-being year-round.” To beat the odds, try implementing these smart strategies, whether your resolution is losing weight, reducing stress, increasing your exercise or getting more sleep.​

On November 28th, the Chamber hosted its Rising Star Student of the Month program with the recognition of four local high school students. The Chamber's Rising Star Program aims to champion students that have overcome significant challenges in their lives while managing to keep on track with their education. The Chamber honors one high school senior each month from each of our area high schools at a monthly breakfast event.​

​OCEANSIDE, CA (November 28, 2023) – The Frontwave Foundation announced today that it has donated $5,000 to the Veterans Association of North County (VANC), a local organization that provides a wide range of services and resources to veterans and active-duty military personnel.