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.
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
Discounted Parking for Shop Small Saturday!
Spread the word and the holiday spirit! Let your customers know Ocean Beach is providing discounted parking at select parking lots throughout OB for Shop Small Saturday! Discounted Parking Shop Small Ocean Beach The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, Diamond Parking and LAZ Parking are helping our community Shop Small this holiday season. Discounted parking rates from 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 28th in the four following parking lots. Sunset Cliffs & Newport Ave Parking Lot LAZ Parking
Pick up your Shop Small Swag at the OBMA office!
Click here for the on-line media tool kit to spread the word your business is participating in Shop Small Ocean Beach. Shop Small Bags, Window Hearts & Countertop Posters. Ocean Beach’s business district has flourished for over 125 years, and we are proud to celebrate decades of neighborhood shopping. Come celebrate Small Business Saturday® in Ocean Beach on November 28th from 10am to 4pm.
Shop Small Ocean Beach
Save the Date Saturday, November 28, 2020 The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association will be reaching out to our members this week with more information on how you can participate in Shop Small Saturday. We will be providing merchants with countertop posters, social media kits to help you spread the word, and delivering lots of swag. Look for more details in the next few days! Ocean Beach’s business district has flourished for over 125 years, and we are proud to celebrate decades of neighborhood shopping. Come celebrate Small Business Saturday® in Ocean Beach on November 28th from 10am to 4pm.
Environmental Health Update
Dear Permittees, The County of San Diego Public Health Officer announced on November 10, 2020, that the County’s adjusted case rate rose above 7.0 cases per 100,000 for a second week, keeping the region in the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 level, Purple Tier, or Tier 1. Effective Midnight, Friday, November 13, 2020, under Tier 1, restaurants, gyms, churches, theaters, and other locations are to discontinue indoor operations. As a result, indoor dining is prohibited. Outdoor dining, drive-thru, take out and to-go service operations are allowed and can continue operating.
A message from Friends of OB + No More Graffiti, please!
Become a Friend of OB! As a non-profit, The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association relies heavily on special events such as the Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off, Oktoberfest, and numerous smaller events and fundraisers to provide funds to enhance our programs. During these challenging times we are unable to provide the additional funding needed to enhance our programs. We look to you, our incredible community, and ask for your help in enhancing our Clean & Safe Program by becoming a Friend of OB.
Sidewalk Vending
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association has been and will continue to ask the City of San Diego to pass a Sidewalk Vending Ordinance. Click below to read a good article by SD Community News regarding the issues facing San Diego's coastal communities, including Ocean Beach due to no oversight of Sidewalk Vendors. News Article
Extended - Permit Renewal Fee Deferment and Food Facility Plan Check Fee Waivers - County of SD
Dear FHD Operators and Stakeholders, On October 27, 2020, the County Board of Supervisors approved to continue to defer permit fees due dates through March 31, 2021 and Plan Check fee waivers for the initial submittal of new construction and remodeled food facility projects until the appropriated funds have been expended.
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