OBMA Member & Business News

Vote NOW for OBMA People's Choice Awards!

OBMA members are invited to vote for People's Choice selections for our committee awards for the 2017 OBMA Annual Awards Celebration! Winners will be announced at the event. VOTE HERE by noon on Monday, January 16, and don't forget to join us on Thursday, January 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Point Loma Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, for the big night!

New Sales Tax Rate for 2017

California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective January 1, 2017) San Diego (City) – 7.75% Sales Tax Rate This is .25% lower than the rate in 2016.  Please make sure to adjust your sales tax rate on your online stores and your in-store registers.  

Save the Dates - Annual Marketing Breakfast, Annual Awards

Training funds available for retail employers

Sage Business Education has shared with us that the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) received a grant to help retail employers conduct employee training to increase their skills in a wide variety of areas, from customer service to leadership to software. So, they have "FREE MONEY" for training current employees, but the money must be allocated before the end of February.

2016 Merchant Holiday Packet

The holiday season is here! To help you take advantage of the spirit of the season, increased foot and online traffic, and advertising opportunities, we've prepared the 2016 Holiday Packet for you. The packet includes information on our popular storefront decorating contest, OB holiday events, advertising info, and the holiday homes contest.

2016 Storefront Decorating Contest - Enter Now!!

Dear OBMA members... NOW IS THE TIME to let us know if you want to participate in this year's contest! See all the details below. Are you in? Email Isabel in our office at [email protected] if you want the chance to win great prizes as you help to create a beautiful and seasonal Ocean Beach!!! You MUST notify us by 9 a.m. on Friday, December 2, if you will participate!

OBMA Member Event: Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration

Please join us for an evening of fun at the 38th Annual OBMA Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the Point Loma Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., 6pm-8pm(ish). Enjoy light dinner, beverages, and desserts from our local businesses! We'll be selling raffle tickets to win one of several prize baskets... $5 each, arm's length for $20, or wingspan for $30! This free event is open to all of our members, their employees, and special guests!

OBMA Member Event: 2017 Annual Marketing Breakfast

The 2017 Annual Marketing Breakfast on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 8:00am at OB Warehouse (4839 Newport Ave) will inspire you to promote your business and have your best year yet! Enjoy free delicious breakfast and an informative seminar on tourism and destination marketing – plus learn all about OBMA’s marketing opportunities coming up in 2017. Free for all OBMA members and their employees. Doors open at 7:30. Update: Thanks to all who attended the breakfast! Access the handouts and presentation below:

Another Great Member Mixer

Thanks to Tami Fuller's Real Estate Team and Wonderland Ocean Pub for hosting an incredible OB MainStreet member sundowner last night.  We had over one hundred members show up to mix, mingle and enjoy the gorgeous views from the restaurant and bar.  The food was delicious and the drinks were plentiful - plus six members walked away with really great raffle prizes. What a night.