OBMA Member & Business News

More Help For Small Businesses And Nonprofits Is Here

A message from the County of San Diego Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and The San Diego Foundation have once again partnered to make sure business owners and non-profit leaders can access the available resources. Starting today, businesses and nonprofits can sign-up to secure a share of $500 million in state funds here.

A message from the County of San Diego

Environmental Health Update Dear Operators,

Become a Friend of OB

Be a part of the change you want to see in our eclectic community! Make your tax deductible donation before this "can't wait until it ends" year ends on December 31, 2020. Become a Friend of OB Today! Friends of OB is a collaboration of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and The Peninsula Alliance.

$500 Million Small Business Grants Available!

State of California COVID-19 Small Business Grant Webinars The State of California announced a $500 million grant fund to support small businesses. Businesses can now get their applications prepared for when the first round opens on December 30. Lendistry was selected as the administrator of the grant. To help you know what to do to prepare to apply between December 30 and January 8, we will have daily webinars at 11 am. You can register here: bit.ly/38tKcPp

County Updates for the Business Community 12/21

How to Use the EDD Workshare Program to Retain Employees!

General EDD Workshare Program highlights: The EDD Workshare Program is a win-win for both employer and employee. This plan for Workshare through EDD is a worthwhile program for our local merchants. It allows the business to keep valued employees even if they have to reduce their hours by 10 to 60%. With the workshare program, the employer has a way to reduce payroll expenses while giving the employee a job that also allows them to collect a portion of unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced income.

OBMA Annual Awards - Vote Now!

OBMA Members, It's that time of year again! The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Annual Awards nominates OBMA members who exemplified the Ocean Beach spirit throughout the past year. Just like everything in 2020 the Annual Awards Celebration will look different too, but we will make Lemonade out of Lemons and recognize some of our amazing merchants through a virtual celebration on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Update regarding Enforcing Restaurant Restrictions

The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, along with other Business Improvement Districts in San Diego County are awaiting clarification on exactly what the ruling by Superior Court Judge Joel Wohlfeil means for restaurants and live entertainment establishments. We will send out updates as they become available.

How to Use the EDD Workshare Program to Retain Employees!

General EDD Workshare Program highlights: The EDD Workshare Program is a win-win for both employer and employee. This plan for Workshare through EDD is a worthwhile program for our local merchants. It allows the business to keep valued employees even if they have to reduce their hours by 10 to 60%. With the workshare program, the employer has a way to reduce payroll expenses while giving the employee a job that also allows them to collect a portion of unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced income.

URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED TODAY TO HELP OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITIES

Hello OBMA Restaurants and Retailers Please respond by 5pm TODAY, FRIDAY, 12/11/20 by simply clicking on the teal button below to email your support of the COVID County Resolution Letter. The OBMA is joining the Little Italy Association in an attempt to present a COVID County resolution and its supporters to Supervisor Fletcher and the rest of the Board of Supervisors by Monday afternoon. Please read the attached resolution (click on the yellow button).

County Stimulus Funding

How To Apply For Small Business Grant Hello, Thank you for applying for the County’s Small Business Stimulus Grant Program. We know that the County being placed in the purple tier creates hardships for our small business community. As a result, Supervisor Fletcher has secured an additional $20M in funding, which includes $4M designated to businesses in County Supervisorial District 4. The funds are only eligible for the following business types:

Grant Opportunity for eBay Merchants

This grant program is for those merchants already linked to eBay. Some of you may want to consider selling on eBay. The deadline is December 11.

$20M additional funding for their small businesses

Hello OBMA Members, During a special meeting  yesterday, the County of San Diego Supervisors approved $20M additional funding for their small business stimulus grant program.

COVID19 Business Community Updates

Online Forum Q&A Join us this Wednesday, December 2nd at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM for our online forum for the business community! These telebriefs are an opportunity to connect with County representatives and business partners, share information, and get answers to questions you may have.

Official Notice San Diego Minimum Wage

Beginning January 1, 2021, employees who perform at least two (2) hours of work in one work week within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego must be paid wages of not less than $14.00 per hour for all hours worked. Minimum Wage Notice Are you in compliance with the City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance? Minimum Wage-Employer Checklist 2021