Category: Business

The Oceanside Chamber Receives Special Merit Recognition for Website at 2022 WACE Conference

2/16/2022

The Oceanside Chamber was recognized with a Special Merit for website excellence at the 2022 Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) conference. The annual conference, which occurred the first week of February, provides Chamber professionals educational opportunities through quality programs and speakers designed to increase skills and overall knowledge of the chamber industry. Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton, and Workforce Development Coordinator, Victoria Carlborg, attended the 3-day event.

Is Your Business Wasting Energy?

11/30/2021

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) consumes approximately 40% of a building’s electricity. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors in the operating expenses of a business. That’s why it pays to pinpoint HVAC energy waste and reduce it. Here are 3 common HVAC waste areas and proven ways to help your business become more energy-efficient and control costs.

The Oceanside Chamber Launches New Website

8/31/2021

(Oceanside, CA) – The Oceanside Chamber is excited to announce the launch of their new website! Updated elements of the old site combined with improved features are designed to enhance visitor experiences, promote Oceanside’s growth, and share the work of the Chamber.

Captivating Marketing Content and Strategy that will help you Build your Online Presence

3/31/2021

By: Jacqueline Farkas, Social Marketing Boutique

Jacqueline Farkas, Founder/Marketing Consultant of Social Marketing Boutique, thrives on ways to support the Local Business Community and provide Service-based Businesses with customized Marketing Solutions to help them grow their Business and build their Online presence.

Urgent Message for Businesses with 100+ employees

3/12/2021

The deadline & grace period for companies that have a 100 employees or more has passed with the CalSavers program. CalSavers is the state mandated retirement law that is being rolled out over three years. Companies should expect to receive a notice from the state advising the company to enroll in the state program or find their own 401k. That is where Scott Smith can help answer questions.

CALSAVERS MANDATORY PARTICIPATION deadline is fast approaching!

2/25/2021

Businesses all over our country have enough on their plate just trying to get their business up and going again. Businesses in California haven't noticed the extra item on their plate. It is California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program. CSCRSP, also known as Calsavers, was passed in 2016 to help millions of Californian's save for retirement. The program was delayed for three months because of pandemic. Participation is required and there are two choices. Participate in the state IRA program or acquire a 401k plan. Depending on the number of employees, the important dates are listed below. However, the June 30th deadline for 5 - 49 employees is fast approaching!

The January 2021 Edition of the Military Appreciation Resource Magazine now Available

2/3/2021

February 1, 2021
by Jim Pruitt, Project Manager

Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Camp Pendleton is a quarterly publication and publishes in January, April, July, and October. The magazine’s purpose is to put businesses and their products in front of Marines on Camp Pendleton.

How to Protect Yourself from a Work-from-Home Scam

11/23/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
With roughly 1.2 million San Diegans out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal fluctuations, many people are looking for work-from-home opportunities. Scammers are eagerly victimizing would-be employees on two fronts: through bogus work-at-home offers that require substantial upfront investment and through online resume harvesting that results in identity theft.

7 Ways to Make Your Holiday Marketing Stand Out

11/2/2020

Alphagraphics Oceanside - The holiday season is fast approaching. Customers are beginning to think about holiday preparations and gifts, and companies are starting to ramp up their marketing efforts to attract shoppers. Throughout November and December, the competition for attention will be fierce.

CalSavers Mandatory Participation for All Businesses!

10/28/2020

Pay Your Bills, Not Scammers

10/16/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers frequently pose as utility companies. The scam involves a bad actor calling the victim and pretending to be the representative of a utility company and claiming to have encountered a problem with address information or payment method. Using this excuse, the scammer asks the victim for sensitive information that allows the scammer to open a fraudulent bank or credit account using the victim’s information. Additionally, the scammer will often ask the victim to buy gift cards or to wire money directly to them in order to pay a “late fee” or “overdue balance.”

September is Nonprofit Month at AlphaGraphics Oceanside

9/15/2020

For the month of September, AlphaGraphics Oceanside is dedicating this month to provide resources, tools, and services to nonprofit organizations. We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone and for nonprofits, both revenue-generating activities and fundraising have been hit hard. We are dedicating this month to our nonprofit community and hope these resources bring value to your organization.

New Scam Targets Unemployment Benefits

8/18/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
If you are one of the many Americans who has filed for unemployment benefits or is considering doing so, you should know of a scam targeting those seeking benefits. Scammers are always looking for new ways to swindle money and with a large increase in people requesting unemployment benefits, bad actors see a situation ripe for exploitation.

A Ship to Weather the Storm

7/28/2020

The San Diego Food Bank has been feeding hungry people and families for years. It’s what they do and they do it well. They distribute food to senior programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, students and school programs. When the COVID19 crisis hit and food demands grew overnight, their staff and volunteers didn’t panic. As the need grew, they simply rose to a whole new level of readiness.

Scam Call or Real Call? What to Know

7/14/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from a Census worker or a COVID-19 contract tracer, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vet your calls. There are always scammers looking to take financial advantage of people under any circumstances and today’s uncertain climate is no different.

Don’t Get Scammed out of Your Stimulus Check

5/15/2020

By: District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

For the most part, difficult times bring people together. But for dishonest actors, uncertain times equals dollar signs and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. With Americans receiving up to $1,200 in stimulus funds, scammers have already began devising ways to swindle folks from their money.

create from the heart

5/12/2020

By: Quantal Langford

Want to create content? Create from the heart.

As a creative entrepreneur I get asked all the time: How do you create content?

It’s a simple yet complex answer. I can give you step by step on how I consistently create content and learning how to create at a large capacity.

oceanside Businesses open & offering services

3/19/2020

Updated 3/30 10:40pm PST - While our Oceanside restaurants are providing takeout, other businesses around the county are open and offering their services as well! Shopping local is especially important during this time and will help to our keep our businesses alive! Below shows a comprehensive list of Chamber members open and offering their services, whether that be virtual or in-person.

oceanside restaurants, wineries and breweries offering takeout

3/18/2020

Updated 4/27 12pm PST - As we all know, in an effort to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all restaurants in San Diego County have been forced to close their dine-in services until further notice. While this comes as an economic shock to all restaurant owners and employees, this doesn't mean its the end! Community members can support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! Below shows an updated list of our Oceanside restaurant Chamber members open and offering these services:

Job Hunters Beware of LinkedIn Scammers

1/26/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job. With the days of seeking employment through classified ads in the rear-view mirror, most of us opt for searching for work online. And of course, there are a plethora of companies that vow to make this journey less stressful by directly connecting employers to potential employees.

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW OUTLOOK AND PLAN FOR SUCCESS

12/16/2019

The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Hosted by MiraCosta College

The New Year is a chance for “New Strategies”, “New Resolutions”, and “New Ideas”.
For Entrepreneurs it is a time to review and update plans, projections, procedures, budgets, goals, marketing calendars and more. It is exciting and yet daunting-especially when you are in the midst of the day-to-day operations. Or maybe you have decided this is the year for you to follow your dream and be you own boss.

Respect the Platform

12/2/2019

By: Quantal Langford

This blog post is from a recent episode that I had released recently sharing a few insights on building your brand platform.

3 ways to promote your business on small business saturday

11/9/2019

By AlphaGraphics
As a small business, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Shop Small Movement, proudly backed by American Express. This movement is a nationwide effort to support and celebrate small businesses every day and everywhere.

Practical Recycling Tips for Businesses and Properties

11/4/2019

By Daniel Butler
Municipal Relations San Diego County
Waste Management of North County

Did You Know? Half emptied plastic bottles and cans, food-soiled cardboard along with plastic wrap, trash and hazardous materials such as batteries and propane tanks, often make their way into recycling bins, resulting in contaminated recyclables, that upon arriving at recycling facilities, hinder the recycling process and cause safety hazards for workers.

Tips for Spotting Scam Crowdfunding Campaigns

9/17/2019

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

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