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.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar
Hello OBMA Members- Our partner, the College Area Business District is hosting a webinar with the Small Business Development Center about the SBA’s upcoming Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:30pm. This is another opportunity to access FREE Advisors who offer Technical Assistance for this and any other funding sources.
Remembering David Martin
We are all saddened to announce the passing of Dave Martin, long time business owner in Ocean Beach and member of the OB MainStreet Association Board of Directors since 2007. Dave will be greatly missed. He was a thoughtful and outspoken volunteer for our organization and also for so many other local organizations. His generosity of time, expertise, and energy was legendary. He was almost always the calmest person in the room which is a great asset on a Board of Directors.
Batten Accountancy Presentation
Many thanks to Jere Batten from Batten Accountancy for her 2nd Zoom presentation on PPP Loans, Employee Retention Credits, and taxes in general. It was so helpful and we urge you all to watch this zoom meeting. If you haven’t investigated the Employee Retention Credit, you really should. You can Click Here to view the Batten Accountancy Zoom Presentation.
OBMA Community Clean Up
Join Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, along with two of our members Christie Romano at Rest and Relax Real Estate and Service Kings for a COMMUNITY CLEAN UP which will focus on the OBMA business districts. Meet at the OBMA office at 8am on Saturday, April 17th. Coffee, Orange Juice & Donuts will be provided, plus lots trash bags, gloves and pickers. Thank you in advance for being a part of the change you want to see in OB! Click here to sign up!
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Hello OBMA Restaurants Attached is information from the National Restaurant Association regarding a Restaurant Revitalization Fund. More information is available at RestaurantsAct.com Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if you have questions. Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our work together today will help ensure the health of Ocean Beach in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Click here to view OBMA Member Resources OBMA Team (619) 224-4906 [email protected]
City of San Diego Helping Businesses Meet Accessibility Standards During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hello OBMA Bars & Restaurants – Below is a message from the City of San Diego. GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES TO BUILD ADA COMPLIANT DECKS AND PLATFORMS UNDER OUTDOOR BUSINESS OPERATION GUIDELINES SAN DIEGO – In an effort to improve accessibility and support businesses dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of San Diego is now offering $3,000 grants to help build decks and platforms that comply with standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Register Now! OBMA Economic Vitality Series - March 10th @ Noon
Register NOW to join the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association and Jere Batten with Batten Accountancy, Inc. for an interactive hour discussing updates on the CARES Act, Payroll Protection Program, and your tax questions. Register Here Submit your questions for Batten Accountancy, Inc. here.
Let's grow your business online with ebay!
Through this program, up to 300 California small businesses will be selected to participate in this six-week interactive eCommerce training program designed to help them get and grow online. This new, 100% free program will offer participating businesses the educational resources, interactive instruction, and seller-to-seller coaching they need to compete on eBay’s marketplace.
Business Relief & Support - PPP Loan information!
Dear San Diego Business Owner: We are writing you to make sure that you are aware of the latest resources available to provide economic support and relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans will be available exclusively to businesses and nonprofits with 20 or fewer employees from Wednesday, Feb. 24, through Wednesday, March 10. Learn More This is an effort to get economic relief to the nation's smallest businesses.
2021 Marketing Breakfast Webinar “Riding the Wave”
During the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s Annual Marketing Breakfast, which like everything else lately looked very different Chloe Larriategui, Digital Marketing Specialist with Brown Marketing shared tips for communicating with customers while businesses continue to make changes due to city, county and state regulations.
Save the Date - OBMA Annual Marketing Breakfast Webinar!
Enjoy your breakfast in the comfort of your home or office, while learning a few tips and tricks for navigating the treacherous waves business owners continue to face due to COVID-19. REGISTER HERE Additional information will be sent out early next week. Community is at the heart of everything we do. Our work together today will help ensure the health of Ocean Beach in the days, weeks, months and years to come.
Outdoor Business Permit Inspection Schedule
Attention OBMA Members with PROW Permits &/or Pedestrian Plaza Permits Ocean Beach is scheduled for inspections beginning Monday, Feb. 8th. thru Wednesday, Feb. 12th. The Fire Marshall Chief, Doug Perry, has developed a schedule for inspections for business operations in the public right-of-way (PROW) (street or sidewalk).
State Relief Grant Round Two Opens Tomorrow – Feb. 2
State Relief Grant Round Two Opens Tomorrow – Feb. 2 Small businesses or nonprofits that didn't apply in round 1 can apply for round 2 consideration until 6 p.m. Feb. 8. We'll have office hours and webinars in different languages all next week – for events and updates, visit sdivsbdc.org/California-relief-grant. The first round closed – grant awards as well as waitlist notifications went out. Waitlisted applicants automatically moved into round 2 and don't need to reapply.
Our Climate. Our Future!
Topic: Our Climate, Our Future - Business Community Forum Description: When the City of San Diego released Climate Action Plan in 2015, it included a commitment to update the plan in 2020. We’re proud to announce that Our Climate, Our Future will be an expanded vision for climate action in San Diego. We are striving to reflect the viewpoints, priorities and needs of San Diego’s residents and communities. Join us for our upcoming public forum to share your feedback and learn more. For more information, please visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/sustainability Time: Feb 25, 2021 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Council Approves Mayor Gloria’s New Eviction Moratorium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 26, 2021 CONTACT: [email protected] Council Approves Mayor Gloria’s New Eviction Moratorium MAYOR’S EVICTION Ban will protect residents, businesses struggling due to COVId-19 impacts SAN DIEGO – As part of his efforts to protect vulnerable San Diegans and build back better from the pandemic, Mayor Todd Gloria won City Council approval for his proposal to extend eviction protections for renters and businesses unable to pay their full rent due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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