OBMA Member & Business News

This section is for OBMA Member-specific information, events, issues, and news for small business owners in Ocean Beach.

Members, if you wish to have an announcement or article published in our Local News section for the general public, please email us your article or announcement here.

City of San Diego Crime Information Now Availablein Online Dashboard

City of San Diego Crime Information Now Available in Online Dashboard NEAR REAL-TIME NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME SNAPSHOT AND MAPPING AVAILABLE FOR SAN DIEGANS San Diego – The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) today announced the launch of a new public dashboard that offers a snapshot of information about crimes committed across the City of San Diego in near real-time.

Feel Safe Woman's Self-Defense Course

This Saturday OB Local and former Israel Defense Forces Krav Maga Master Instructor, Tony Cohen, will be hosting a Women’s only Street Self Defense course, behind closed doors, limited space, pre-registered only. March 23, 2024, 12-2 pm. Regular rate $247. OBMA members, one time only, apply the promo code “OBMA”, to the link below, and receive the course at no charge.

OB Banners - An Article in Point Loma / OB Monthly

New Ocean Beach banners fly with local scenes of ‘High Tides and Good Vibes’ Article by Regina Elling March 15, 2024 8 AM PT Thirty banners featuring 10 different pieces from seven artists depict scenes ranging from parrots and pelicans to lifeguard towers and the pier. Colorful new banners featuring iconic Ocean Beach sights are decorating light posts around town. More than 30 local artists submitted concepts for the banners, an annual project of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. Each artist this year was asked to interpret the theme “High Tides and Good Vibes,” organizers said.

Ocean Beach Pier Renewal Community Workshop #4

Preferred design concept for a potential Ocean Beach Pier replacement will be unveiled. Saturday, April 6th, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Liberty Station Conference Center. 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106. During this workshop, the City of San Diego and its consultants will present the preferred design concept for a potential Ocean Beach Pier replacement. The preferred design concept was created based on public input of the three preliminary design concepts that were presented in September 2023.

Storefront Improvement Program Workshop

Hybrid Workshop Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Office 1868 Bacon Street, Suite A San Diego, CA 92107 -OR- Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87433643946 Presentation followed by Q&A

OBMA Peninsula Beacon Co-Op Advertising Opportunities

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[Survey] San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation

Ocean Beach MainStreet Association Members, Please take a few minutes to take this survey which is being conducted on behalf of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (SDREDC) and the San Diego and Imperial County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) who are committed to supporting businesses in the County. SDREDC and SBDC would value your participation in a brief survey to better understand the needs of small businesses in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The survey is being conducted by BW Research, an independent research organization, and should take approximately 10-15 minutes of your time.

OBMA Annual Marketing Breakfast 2024

We hopped to it and discussed taking customer service and engagement to the next level! A huge thank you to Joon Han for talking to our membership about how to ‘Actually Win Word of Mouth’, be engaged with your customers in an authentic way and explained the Net Promoter Score in an easy way to understand. Held at St. Peter’s by the Sea, our early morning breakfast was informational and was a terrific way to share ideas. Congratulations to Bill McKinney, Carter Moss and J. Han who each won a 3-month OBMA Website Ad for guessing the closest # of candies in the jar. Which was 111 by the way! For those who couldn’t make the Annual Marketing Breakfast, we have copies of the handouts at the OBMA office.

City of San Diego Emergency Response Grant Application Now Live

Accepting applications: February 12 - February 27. Economic Development Community Partners, The City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department (EDD) will be providing emergency relief grants of up to $2,500 per applicant, with a 100% bonus (for a total of $5,000) for applicants located in the Promise Zone, Opportunity Zones, or Low-Moderate Income Census Tracts. EDD will be prioritizing businesses located in under-resourced communities and high-impact storm-affected areas for these grants. Eligible businesses and nonprofits are awarded funding based on a reimbursement basis for documented storm-related expenses incurred.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Clean Up

Save the Date - Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm. Hosted by Mandy Havlik. We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact Mandy Havlik or Leon Scales at SCNP.

Win an Electric Mini Cafe Racer worth $2,399!

Win this Mini Cafe Racer eBike! Raffle tickets are now available for $20 at Dirty Birds Ocean Beach. Only 250 tickets are available. See staff to purchase tickets.

Edward Jones Lunch & Learn

Estate Planning and Finance At Edward Jones, we believe finance education is an important part of achieving your goals. We also realize there is more to life than just financial goals. That's why we're excited to invite you to this special presentation. To reserve space for yourself and a guest, please call Jocelyn at (619) 223-8357 no later than 02/23/2024.

[A Message from City of San Diego] Storm damage to your business

Office of Council member Jennifer Campbell City of San Diego, District 2 If this past winter storm affected your business click on this link. This will help the County and City with the potential securing of FEMA funding and other state grants. If you have questions, you can reach out to the OBMA Team. (619) 224-4906 [email protected]

OBMA 2023 Annual Awards

Clean & Safe Committee Mission: To educate merchants and promote a safe & clean environment throughout the Ocean Beach business districts.

[A Message from Service Kings Home Services] Water Damage to your business

We hope the weather is not negatively affecting any of our members, but if you need services one of our members offers 24HR Emergency Water Damage Services and they can work with all insurance companies. Services Kings Home Services OBMA member, Service Kings Home Services provides 24-hour emergency services for water extraction and building dry-out. Please do not hesitate to call at any time if for whatever reason there is any water intrusion detected in your home or business. Contact Information Call or text (619) 677-6523 -or- (916) 899-1740

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