OBMA Member & Business News

Business Development Series: Health & Finance Program

Please join us for the next 2017 Business Development Series event on Thursday, March 2, at 8:00 a.m. at Wonderland Ocean Pub, 5083 Santa Monica Ave. Hosted by Erik D. Karlson, financial advisor at Edward Jones, this Health & Finance Program will include information on promoting your physical and financial health. Don't miss the delicious free breakfast and top-notch class! To reseve a space for yourself and a guest at this educational workshop, please call 619-223-8357 no later than Friday, February 24, 2017.

Prepare for Heavy Rain

Merchants: A series of heavy storms are headed to San Diego. High tides and a storm surge are expected. Please take proper precautions TONIGHT to protect your building including sandbags and any other measures your particular location requires. Do not wait for the deluge in the morning!

Cooperative Advertising Opportunity: San Diego Magazine Visitor's Guide

Hi Ocean Beach businesses! I’m working together with the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association to help promote your Ocean Beach business to San Diego visitors through the San Diego Tourism Authority’s Visitors Guide!  Would you like to be a part of this co-op with your fellow Ocean Beach businesses? This is the premier official guide for all of San Diego County through the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) and is ‘the’ guide people get at the Visitor Centers, Airport, Car Rental Facility, hotels, etc.  It is available in print and online.  And they can request a copy via mail before arriving to San Diego.

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: December Sundowner at Brown Marketing Strategies

Our December 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, December 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Brown Marketing Strategies, 3687 Voltaire St, Suite C. Bring an unwrapped new toy or wear an ugly Christmas sweater to be entered into a special drawing. All toys will benefit local families in the OB community. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

OBMA Member Event: October Sundowner

Our October 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bird's Surf Shed, 1963 Abbott St., co-hosted by Catrina Russell and Surf Rider Pizza Co. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

OBMA Member Event: September Sundowner at Ocean Villa Inn with North OB Merchants

OBMA Member Event: August Sundowner at Velvet Hair Lounge with Four Seasons Foods Catering

Our August 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, August 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Velvet Hair Lounge, 4885 Newport Ave, co-sponsored by Four Seasons Foods Catering, who will be providing all the yummy food. They will have lots of raffles, drinks, desserts, and goodie bags for the first 50 people/women, and they're offering 15% off hair products during the event. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

OBMA Member Event: July Sundowner at Newbreak Church with Lighthouse, Raglan, and Clayhomes

Our July 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Newbreak Church, 4694 Cape May Ave, co-sponsored by Lighthouse Ice Cream, Raglan Public House, and Clayhomes. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!