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.

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

Contact Mike Fahey to Learn More Send Email

[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

Special OBMA E.V. Meeting-County Grants Workshop

Join the OBMA and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s team for a special OBMA E.V. committee meeting. Her team with review current County grant opportunities, teach businesses how to apply, and answer questions. County Grant Workshop Wednesday, January 10th @ noon Hybrid Meeting OBMA Office 1868 Bacon Street, Suite A San Diego, CA 92107 Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting using the link below.

Vendor Applications for OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off 2024

Are you interested in setting up a booth at the 44th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on June 22, 2024? Tens of thousands of people come out to enjoy this event which is a family-oriented experience, filling six square blocks with vendors selling arts, crafts, merchandise, food, and activities. Application Process & Assignment Vendor Booth Set-Up, Operation & Breakdown Product Specifications & Restrictions Food Vendors Parking Insurance Cancellation & Refund Policy For vendor applications, booth fees, and instructions please visit the following page on our website.

OBMA Annual Awards

Please Join Us! This is a free event is open to all OBMA member and their key employees. We will be selling raffle tickets to win one of five baskets. Raffle tickets at the door - $5 each or an arm's length for $20! Light dinner, beverages, and deserts from our local businesses!

Small Business Stimulus Grant Program

District 3 office has grant money available for local small businesses! Local small businesses and nonprofit entities that suffered economic losses due to COVID-19 may be eligible for grant funding from the County.

Ocean Beach Local Calendar Events and Meetings