Saturday, January 28, 2012

Guest Bloggers

College Program for Former Foster Youth Changes Lives

This is a story of triumph. Dominique Cleveland, now 19, escaped from an abusive... 


Allocating Self-Employment Taxes Between Business Owner and Spouse

Last week I was visited by a 60 year old woman whose husband had died last year.... 


Creating YOUR Healthy Life Style!!

If you’ve tried diet plans that count calories, then you should be aware of... 


Why I LOVE Google… and you should too!

By Lisa Frost of Amazeinc Internet Solutions. Recently I had the privilege of attending... 


How to Maximize your Chamber Membership

By Lisa Frost Amazeinc Internet Solutions Did you know that businesses that belong... 


Creating a Heathly Lifestyle!

If you’ve tried diet plans that count calories, then you should be aware of... 


MiraCosta College’s Annual Report Highlights College Achievements; Community and Business Support

Community colleges are responsible for providing a superior higher education to approximately... 


Smartphones: So Much More than Angry Birds

By Chris Duggan, Regional Vice President of Cbeyond’s San Diego Office Many forward-thinking... 


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Member Spotlights

Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Super 8 Marty’s Valley Inn Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Super 8 Marty’s Valley Inn

At Super 8 Marty’s Valley Inn, warm rays of sunshine and soft coast breezes... 


Member Spotlight: El Camino Country Club Member Spotlight: El Camino Country Club

Picture yourself among surrounding hills, beautiful banquet rooms, striking views... 


Chamber Member Spotlight: Pioneer Services Chamber Member Spotlight: Pioneer Services

For nearly 80 years, Pioneer Services, the Military Banking Division of MidCountry... 


Chamber Member Spotlight: Oceanside Golf Course Chamber Member Spotlight: Oceanside Golf Course

Oceanside Golf Course features 18 holes of championship golf in the City of Oceanside.... 


Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Home Helpers Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Home Helpers

For Over a Decade, Home Helpers has been Taking Care of the Greatest Generation …... 


Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Holiday Inn® Oceanside Marina Oceanside Chamber Member Spotlight: Holiday Inn® Oceanside Marina

Welcome to the contemporary Holiday Inn® Oceanside Marina. Our California hotel’s... 


Oceanside Boys & Girls Club – Calling all Superheroes! Oceanside Boys & Girls Club – Calling all Superheroes!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside will be celebrating their “Superheroes”... 


Member Spotlight: Oceanside Marina Suites Member Spotlight: Oceanside Marina Suites

The Oceanside Marina Suites is located on a private peninsula in the Oceanside Harbor.... 


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Chamber News

Profit by Investing in Employees with Disabilities in Our Community

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Goodwill Industries would like to call your attention to a large, and very diverse population of entry level and highly skilled workers, across all industries, who are capable of overcoming daily challenges and are ready to play a vital role in creating solutions for your business. With the... [Read more of this review]


Oceanside Harbor Days Draws Great Crowd

The theme for this year’s Oceanside Harbor Days was “For the Fun of It”.  Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of events and attractions and soaked in the fun.  The event featured over 220 arts and craft exhibits, a great food court and a beer garden.  With a fishing derby, beauty pageant, karate demonstration, Tiki Swim and more, Harbor Days never... [Read more of this review]


OCCMG not as flashy, but more real

How time flies! All of a sudden the first Thursday of the month rolled around again. On Sept 1 ten Oceanside Chamber members and two staff met to discuss how our chamber can best serve the businesses and residents of Oceanside. Since the M in OCCMG stands for marketing, our job is to figure out how best to broadcast this value to everyone. Our first... [Read more of this review]


Foreclosure Specialist loves Oceanside Chamber Foreclosure Specialist loves Oceanside Chamber

Meeting former Marine, Christopher R. Rodriquez, currently an elected director of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, one quickly understands that Christopher is a highly motivated individual who is experienced at finding solutions. Having served his country overseas in Iraq, he and his lovely wife Denise also parent six beautiful children: four boys... [Read more of this review]


Oceanside Marketing Group is Born.

“OMG!!  No, it’s not what you think.  Thursday, August 4 at noon the Chamber launched a new committee whose mission is to create and implement a marketing plan to increase Chamber visibility in the marketplace and to attract new and retain existing members.   No small feat and eight chamber members plus two chamber staff attended to get... [Read more of this review]


Iraq War Veteran/Survivor Contestant to participate in Golf with a Hero Iraq War Veteran/Survivor Contestant to participate in Golf with a Hero

The Chamber is pleased to announce the appearance of Iraq War Veteran/Survivor contestant Mike Chiesl as our celebrity golfer at our June 8th Golf with a Hero event. This event provides an opportunity for business leaders to treat a young Marine or Sailor to a round of golf while enjoying their company for a day. A portion of the event proceeds will... [Read more of this review]


Iraq War Veteran/Survivor Contestant to participate in Golf with a Hero Iraq War Veteran/Survivor Contestant to participate in Golf with a Hero

The Chamber is pleased to announce the appearance of Iraq War Veteran/Survivor contestant Mike Chiesl as our celebrity golfer at our June 8th Golf with a Hero event.  This event provides an opportunity for business leaders to treat a young Marine or Sailor to a round of golf while enjoying their company for a day. A portion of the event proceeds will... [Read more of this review]


San Diego Chamber Day June 30th

Planning is underway for the 2011 San Diego County Fair Chamber Day.  This year’s theme will be ‘Race to the Fair”.  Oceanside Chamber Day will be held on Thursday June 30th. This year the Fair will be focused on everything about “cars”.  For those of you who did not participate in the past, here is how it works. You each will... [Read more of this review]


10 Year Members – Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce would like to thank and congratulate our members who celebrate their 10 year anniversary with the Chamber.  They include: Beachwood Motel City Of Refuge Church Of God In Christ Cream of the Crop Dominic’s Real Italian Cuisine Elegance Talent Agency & Model Mgmt The Fellowship Center Freedom... [Read more of this review]


Be True To Your School! 2010 Excellence In Education Awards Dinner

    Larry Perondi, Bobbi dePorter, Maria Mangabay, Janet Bledsoe Lacy and Diane "Sunny" Goodwin And the Winners Are… The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce along with Genentech, Tri-City Medical Center, and QLN Conference Center presented the Excellence in Education Awards Dinner and Silent Auction on Thursday, November 4th with much success.  The... [Read more of this review]


NORTH COASTAL PREVENTION COALITION COMMENDS “Harbor Days” for promoting DRUG-FREE environment

“Harbor Days,” an Oceanside tradition and family friendly festival, just celebrated its 50th anniversary the weekend of October 2-3.  It also celebrated the 5th anniversary of a voluntary ban on vendors selling “tobacco products, tobacco/drug paraphernalia or any item that promotes the use of illicit substances.” This business policy change... [Read more of this review]


Cox Returns as Harbor Days Sponsor

Cox Communications has been a long time Harbor Days sponsor and will be returning as a Presenter of the 2010 Harbor Days. Award-winning Cox Communications is a full-service telecommunications provider that offers the latest in advanced digital cable television service, high speed Internet, local and long distance telephone service, digital video... [Read more of this review]


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