OBMA Member & Business News

2017 Shop Small OB Campaign

Our 2017 Shop Small campaign is going to be the best yet!! There are plenty of ways for all our members to get involved. SHOP SMALL PASSPORT CARD: We are creating a Shop Small OB Passport card. 20,000 cards will be distributed along with the Beacon throughout Ocean Beach and Point Loma. Participating businesses will receive a special hole punch; customers will come to your storefront to receive a punch starting at our launch event on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25). On or before December 20, they’ll turn in their cards for a chance to win great prizes! Participation is FREE for OBMA members!!!! You must provide at least one prize worth at least $25 (merchandise or gift card).

Music As You Like It for Special Events

October 3, 2017 Dear OBMA Member, As a longtime member of the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association, I’m enclosing some current information regarding the services of Music As You Like It, a full-service entertainment production company. We are dedicated to bringing the best entertainment and decor available to your special event. Please keep our card on file for future reference and pass it along to your clients if they need entertainment. Music As You Like It has performed at over 26,000 events throughout San Diego since 1973. We offer a variety of entertainment including bands, disc jockeys, novelty acts, and customized theme parties that include props and decor. All of our entertainers are state-licensed, bonded, and carry a million dollar liability policy.

SDG&E: Say goodbye to gasoline, hello to electric vehicles

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are on a trajectory to surpass cars with internal combustion engines in the next two decades, according to Bloomberg News. Automakers around the world are working on plans to phase out petroleum-driven cars and focus on EVs, and with that will come increased demand for charging stations at commercial and residential properties. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is installing 3,500 EV charging stations at apartments, condos and businesses in the region through its Power Your Drive initiative. Visit sdge.com/PowerYourDrive to join the interest list and learn how we can help you install the infrastructure you need to attract and keep quality tenants at little or no cost to you.

SDG&E: Don’t miss SDGE&E’s fall classes for your business and home

Whether you're a trade professional, business owner or homeowner, you can gain basic and advanced skills in green buidling practices. Classes are designed to teach you how to improve performance and become more energy efficient. Specialized energy efficiency and sustainability courses are a great way for businesses to completitively get ahead and keep current on the latest technologies that can help your business reduce its energy usage. Check out SDG&E's classes at seminars.sdge.com.

SDG&E: Take advantage of SDG&E’s business offers

See the newly-consolidated Business Energy Efficiency Rebates Catalog and to review our policies and procedures, read the Energy Efficiency Business Rebates Handbook. • Free smart thermostats including free installation      o Control multiple thermostats anytime, set up and receive alerts, modify occupancy schedules and more. For details see sdge.com/thermostats. • Streamlined Ag Efficiency Program      o A refreshed program that can help Agribusiness customers save time and cut energy costs. Read more at sdge.com/agbiz. • Instant lighting rebates

SDG&E: Higher rebates for foodservice measures

Do you have a commercial kitchen or use refrigeration? For a limited time, SDG&E is providing higher rebates for ice machines, refrigeration cases, electric fryers and more – available through November 10, 2017. Learn more at sdge.com/foodservice. See all available business rebates in the 2017 Business Energy Efficiency Rebates Catalog.

Opportunity to Support OB Elementary

Ocean Beach Elementary School's PTA sent us the following information about a great opportunity for local businesses to support their upcoming event: Dear Potential Corporate Donor, The Ocean Beach Elementary PTA is hosting our annual jog-a-thon for the 2017/18 school year on January 19th, 2018.  This event serves as the primary fundraiser for our arts program in the children’s education.

Advertising Opportunity: PassPort San Diego

Contact Carolyn Howard for more information on advertising in PassPort San Diego! Carolyn Howard Vice President PassPort to San Diego, Inc. 619-251-4530 (Direct) 619-465-7550 (FAX) www.PassPortToSanDiego.com

SDG&E: Electric Vehicle Day is Sept. 9 at Qualcomm Stadium

The Chargers may have left Qualcomm Stadium, but a new offense in the war on air emissions will take the field at Electric Vehicle (EV) Day on Sept. 9. EV Day is the largest test drive event in San Diego. Once you take a spin, you’ll understand why EVs are growing in popularity, and why you need the chargers to support them on your properties. Team SDG&E will be there to help you get started. We are installing 3,500 EV chargers at San Diego apartments, condos and businesses through our Power Your Drive initiative, and your property could be one of them. EV chargers will:

SDG&E: Uncover savings for your business and get a free energy check-up

Check out SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions program. New energy-efficient equipment at no cost or a discount is available to eligible business customers. Simply take a moment to complete the interest form at sdge.com/BES. An authorized contractor will schedule an appointment to evaluate your facility, conduct an energy checkup at no cost, and provide a full report on potential energy-saving opportunities. Eligible customers can apply for On-Bill Financing (OBF) to cover the co-pay portion of their projects. OBF helps qualified business customers pay for energy-efficient business improvements through their SDG&E® bill. Visit sdge.com/obf for more info.

SDG&E: SDG&E has increased foodservice rebates

Did you know that up to 80 percent of the energy used by business cafeterias and kitchens is wasted by inefficient equipment? SDG&E offers rebates on new foodservice equipment such as ice machines, convection ovens and ventilation controls. And right now – these rebate amounts are increasing!     Rebate Amount New Rebate Amount Ice Machines Up to $400 Up to $580 Electric Convection Oven $350 $1,000 Ventilation Control Retrofit $700 $1,000  

SDG&E: Switch to renewable energy

SDG&E’s EcoChoice program gives you the option to purchase up to 100% clean, renewable energy. For those who lease or don’t have the ability, either financially or structurally to adopt solar, the program might be a good option. You pay a small premium every month depending on your subscription amount and monthly electric use. SDG&E then purchases renewable energy on your behalf. You’ll be directly contributing to the expansion of renewables in our region. Learn more at sdge.com/EcoChoice.

Prevent the Spread of Hepatitis A

As you have likely heard, San Diego County is experiencing a hepatitis A outbreak. This disease is transmitted primarily via fecal matter. In light of the outbreak, our Maintenance Assessment District contractor is following the newly established City of San Diego protocols in cleaning all bodily fluids on the street in the MAD. In addition to the steps we are taking, we encourage all businesses with storefronts and public areas to disinfect any exterior surfaces that people can touch (such as railings, doorknobs, etc.) each day with a disinfectant solution appropriate to the surface you are cleaning. This means a bleach solution or disinfectant wipe. Please do this every day to help prevent the spread of the hepatitis A virus and other diseases.

Restaurants: Enhance Your Customer Experience and Save Money at the Same Time

Your restaurant is known for quality food and service, so why are you settling for outdated, costly kitchen equipment? Now is the time to make an investment in your back of house operations that will pay for itself in a matter of months. SDG&E offers rebates on new foodservice equipment such as ice machines, convection ovens and griddles. And from August 23 – November 10, 2017 – these rebate amounts are increasing! Act now before your equipment goes on the fritz.

Advertising Opportunity: OB Street Map