Councilperson Jen Campbell is have Java with Jen on to touch base with the community.
She is looking for people who want to call in with issues or questions
FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
10AM-12PM
See the link below to connect
We want to draw your attention to the recently approved City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund. The application will be available tomorrow, Friday, March 27, 2020 at 5:00PM. The City's Relief Fund will provides grant, forgivable loans, and low-interest loans for working capital. A FAQ document is attached that should help you get acquainted with it.This fund is limited so please take a moment now to share this with your network of businesses and encourage them to be ready to submit complete applications.
The City's Business Relief and Support webpage includes a list of additional available resources for small businesses and employees. We encourage all businesses to become familiar with these resources and to apply for the funds they may be eligible for. The Small Business Development Center is offering free one-on-one business counseling services for assistance in applying to the City program and/or for several others,
Please let us know any questions you have, but please encourage businesses in need not to hesitate in submitting a complete application as funds are limited.
This information is brought to you by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Your success is our goal.
OBMA Team
(619) 224-4906
[email protected]
www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com
Below is really helpful information in one spot. Here's an idea of what you need to get together.
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is focused on offering you, our business members, support during these unique times. Our goal is to connect you to the resources you need as they become available.
We will continue to update our website with updates about any business support opportunities. More opportunities will be added in the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned to our website for the latest updates.
Below is information that will help you apply for any and all of the Recovery Relief that is made available to help get your business up and running again.
Currently, there are a few available options for Recovery Relief your business can apply to receive.
The City of San Diego's Economic Development Department has a great website resource for you to stay abreast of the latest offerings. Visit this site often to be in the know!
Here is a good basic list of what you will need for any loan application, gather this stuff NOW before you start your application. Once you have this information ready, you can easily apply for many recovery relief programs!
Feel free to contact us by telephone at (619) 224-4906 or email our Executive Director directly at [email protected] with any questions.
FREE Program for Restaurants
See his message below...
Along with running OB Eats, I also have a restaurant marketing company. I've put together a FREE curbside pickup program for local restaurants. We will run ads, deliver special offers, and promote pickup and delivery options. The only thing the restaurant would pay is the ad spend (can do as low as $5/day).
Again...this is FREE! I'd like to help out as many places as I can. I live here, work here, and love OB, and I'll do whatever I can to help.
If you know someone that owns, manages, or is in the restaurant space here in OB, PL, or surrounding areas, will you please share this link with them or have them reach out.
They can email me at [email protected]
San Diego Workforce Partnership services and guidance for workers and business impacted by COVID-19
The San Diego Workforce Partnership expects significant impact to businesses, workers and their families related to COVID-19. We are working with our County public health officials, the State of California, and our network of career services providers and monitoring the situation closely. Below are resources and information for workers and employers:
We are encouraging our customers to utilize online workforce resources available as described below. As of March 13, 2020 our Career Centers remain open, but because the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve day-to-day, we’re encourage customers to avoid when possible any in-person access of workforce services. To call ahead to determine if your career center is still open, reference phone numbers listed here.
If you have lost work or have had your hours reduced we encourage you to apply for Employment Development Department (EDD) Unemployment Insurance (UI). In California Governor Newsom has waived the one-week waiting period for benefits and is looking at expanding UI claim offerings in California.
There are multiple ways to claim benefits virtually. Workers do not need to come in-person:
Online: You can file a claim online here.
By-phone: Representatives are available at the following toll-free numbers, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon Pacific time except on state holidays.
By Mail or by Fax: File your UI claim by accessing the paper Unemployment Insurance Application. For faster and secure processing, fax the completed application to the number listed on the form. If you mail your application, use the address on the form and allow additional time for processing.
How to Apply for UI Benefits (File a Claim) (YouTube)
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Sign up for our career portal to review local job openings and receive information about helpful workforce programs and services.
We are working closely with the State of California for additional emergency benefits to workers impacted by this health crisis with more information on our website to follow.
Paid sick leave law provides time off to many workers. You are entitled to use whatever sick leave you have accumulated.
California law provides for paid family leave, which you may be eligible for if you are providing care for an ill or quarantined family member.
In the event of a particularly long illness, you may be eligible for disability benefits, provided your illness is certified by a medical professional.
If you were exposed to COVID-19 while on the job and in the course of your regular duties, you may also qualify for workers’ compensation.
If you are an employer considering work stoppages, layoffs or furloughs, we encourage you to submit layoff notices online or call (619) 228-2982 to learn about services and information that can assist.
Due to call volume, you may need to leave a voicemail. We will get back to you within one business day to discuss information and services that may assist impacted employees, including Unemployment Insurance information, tax assistance, Work Sharing program to avoid layoffs, financial planning, remote career services and more.
We recognize that each of you are moving quickly to adapt to the pandemic circumstances that we are all facing.
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is re-prioritizing our efforts and gathering resources that you can use and share with your employees, customers and tenants, in addition to sending out information to the community to support essential businesses whose doors are open. Acknowledging that our collective community health is paramount at this time, the Alliance is deferring to--and following--state and local health advisories. We are focusing our efforts on sustaining our members during the duration of the pandemic and supporting the reboot of the Ocean Beach economy when it is safe and prudent to do so.
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is open and here to support our members and the community as a whole. If we can be of assistance, please call or email. We can be reached at 619-224-4906.
Denny Knox
Executive Director
[email protected]
Tracy Wagner
Operations Manager
[email protected]
Kristen Keltner
Program & Event Manager
[email protected]
COVID-19 UPDATE; QUICK DEFERMENT PROGRAM
Link: https://cdcloans.com/updates/
SBA Disaster Loan Program
Link: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
Top Tips for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Includes links to City/Municipality Emergency Loan Programs, updated continually
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bl13BQrR1dIQ3n0ALRNAkgfb0B8JPlKy
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Click here for details and additional information.
The Economic Development Department encourages you to monitor their websites (sba.gov/disaster and sba.gov/coronavirus) for updates regarding COVID-19.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers Affected by COVID-19Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
Read a statement from Administrator Jovita Carranza about SBA's plan to help the nation's small businesses.
Learn about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, which provides working capital loans to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue.
Review guidance from the CDC on protecting employees and customers.
We wanted to keep you updated on what’s happening with special events and meetings in light of the directives from the Governor and the City of Diego regarding COVID-19.
The OBMA Office will remain open for business unless we are otherwise directed. We understand some of our members will have questions and we will do our best to get answers for you.
Remember, we are here to serve your business needs.
Don’t hesitate to contact us.
Stop by 1868 Bacon Street, Suite A
(619) 224-4906 ~ [email protected]
Alive Wellness CBD
4967 Newport Avenue, Suite 10 ~ Ocean Beach, CA
619.890.7689 ~ alivewellnessus.com
Meditation & Manifestation Supply Store
4799 1/2 Voltaire Street ~ Ocean Beach, CA
619.491.7100 ~ meditationsupplystore.com
Seashore Web Services
619.922.4552 ~ seashorewebservices.com
Apogee has moved to their new location at 4985 Newport Avenue
Brown Marketing has moved to their new location at 2837 Presidio Drive
The Coffice is now open in the OB Business Center at 4876 Santa Monica Avenue
Brett and Mark would like to thank those of you that supported the shuttle through the years but as life changes they can no longer operate the business. If anyone is interested in purchasing the business they are open to transferring ownership of the company and/or has two golf carts for sale. They would love to see a local continue the tradition.
Thank you OB for having the OB Shuttle as part of the community.
Brett McClay
(619) 794-7705
Mark McClay
(414) 828-6561
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival offers attendees eclectic fun in the sun for all ages. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend the Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for tasty festival nosh, art, beachfront entertainment, shopping, and more.
