CHAMBER EVENTS & UPDATES
Mix, Mingle & Make Meaningful Connections at Our Monthly Business Mixer with Mossy Nissan!
Mossy Nissan Oceanside & Infiniti of Oceanside
3535 College Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056
Thursday, August 20th – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for our Monthly Business Mixer at Mossy Nissan to connect with local business owners and professionals in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Enjoy complimentary appetizers while building valuable business relationships. Bring your business cards and your best smile, we can’t wait to see you there!
Members: $10 – Prospective Members: $40 – *ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The Emerging Issues Forum Returns: An Update from Solutions for Change on and the Relaunch of Solutions Enterprise
Courtyard San Diego Oceanside
3501 Seagate Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
Thursday, September 3rd – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Join us at the Chamber’s monthly Emerging Issues Forum for an update from Aaron Byzak, CEO of Solutions for Change. Aaron will discuss the organization’s evolution and the relaunch of Solutions Enterprise, designed to help individuals move from homelessness to long-term economic mobility through career pathways. The presentation will highlight how local businesses can build hiring pipelines, strengthen workforce partnerships, and create meaningful opportunities for a motivated and often overlooked talent pool.
Members: FREE Prospective Members: $40 *ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join Us for Insightful Discussions on Current Military Affairs
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
3605 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Suite 205, Oceanside, CA 92056
Thursday, September 10th –9:00AM – 10:00AM
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Forum provides an avenue for the Oceanside Community to learn about key issues relating to Oceanside’s relationship with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the service members serving on the base.
Members: FREE Non-Member: $10 *ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Cohort 8 of the Oceanside Leadership Academy Begins September 19
The Oceanside Leadership Academy (OLA) continues to grow as one of the Chamber’s most impactful workforce and community leadership programs. Since launching in 2023, more than 230 professionals from over 45 organizations have graduated from OLA, gaining a deeper understanding of Oceanside’s economic drivers, civic leadership, and community partnerships.
The 8th cohort begins September 19, with sessions that connect participants directly with local leaders, businesses, and institutions shaping Oceanside’s future. OLA is designed for emerging and established leaders who want to expand their network, strengthen their leadership skills, and play a more active role in our community.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: ACTION NEEDED
NO on AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry) “Cartwright Act: violations.”
AB 1776 is a Cost Driver that would significantly expand California antitrust liability by creating new and untested legal standards that are inconsistent with existing state and federal law. This bill will increase costly litigation, create uncertainty for businesses, discourage innovation and investment, and expose employers to lawsuits over common business practices. AB 1776 also expands liability despite a lack of economic analysis demonstrating that California’s current antitrust laws are failing consumers or businesses.
NO on SB 1075 (Reyes) “Expands bureaucracy to slow down housing constructs”
SB 1075 is a Cost Driver that creates new permitting barriers for commercial and industrial projects in disadvantaged communities and increases opportunities for CEQA litigation. The bill could delay job-creating projects, discourage investment, and erode local tax bases.
NO on AB 2564 (Ward) “Surveillance pricing.”
AB 2564 is a Cost Driver that exposes businesses to potential litigation for offering consumer discounts that do not fit within the bill’s limited allowable discount structures. The bill also creates new disclosure requirementsrelated to discount programs despite existing standards under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
NO on AB 2575 (Ortega) “Health care services: artificial intelligence.”
AB 2575 is a Cost Driver that discourages the use of artificial intelligence in health care by requiring disclosures when AI tools are used and imposing unworkable liability provisions on health care entities and developers utilizing AI-enabled tools.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Employee on California Paid Family Leave? Your Business May Qualify for a Grant
If you have employees out on California Paid Family Leave on or after June 30, 2026, your business may now qualify for new grant funding. California’s Paid Family Leave Grant (CPFLG) offers up to $2,000 per employee to help small businesses (1–100 employees) manage costs when team members take leave. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your business and your staff!
Eligible expenses include cross-training existing staff, hiring and training new or temporary employees, and covering marketing or recruitment costs related to employee absences. Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements…Grant Money – Paid Family Leave Grant Application
Green Oceanside Update:
Oceanside residents (both single-family and multi-family) can schedule a large item pick up of up to 5 items, 5 times a year for items beyond repair, reuse, or refurbishment. Call Waste Management’s customer service line at (760) 439-2824 at least 24 hours in advance of your collection day to schedule your free pickup
SDGE: Track your energy use. See when and how you’re using energy with My Energy Charts. Sign in to MyEnergyCenter.com.
Click on the usage tab to spot patterns and find ways to save. Visit sdge.com/SimpleSteps for more helpful energy-saving tips. #sdge #SDGEassist Learn More
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