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Did you know that up to 80 percent of the energy used by business cafeterias and kitchens is wasted by inefficient equipment? SDG&E offers rebates on new foodservice equipment such as ice machines, convection ovens and ventilation controls. And for a limited time – these rebate amounts have increased!

For a complete list of eligible foodservice rebates, visit SDG&E’s Foodservice page.

Great reasons to invest in energy-efficient kitchen equipment:
o Higher production capacities and additional features such as programmable timers
o Savings on energy and operating costs can outweigh the purchase price
o Inefficient appliances emit more heat – resulting in a hotter kitchen
o SDG&E offers financing with 0% interest to help you replace worn-out equipment

Act now before your equipment goes on the fritz! Increased rebate amount run through to December 8, 2017. Learn more at sdge.com/foodservice.

A disaster such as a fire or earthquake can disrupt your business without warning, sometimes at great cost. Being prepared can help you restore operations faster and limit your losses.
You’ll find the basics outlined in our four-minute video, “Emergency Preparedness for Businesses,” at sdge.com/business/emergency. Steps you should take include: developing a written plan; training staff; practicing emergency procedures; stocking emergency supplies; maintaining defensible space; backing up and storing information securely off site; and periodically testing equipment, such as electric generators and smoke detectors.
Visit ready.gov/business for tools you can use to develop or improve a disaster preparedness program for your business. You’ll find an automated disaster recovery plan tool in the business continuity planning software, and a series of business continuity training videos.

Every few years, SDG&E submits a forecast of future costs to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to set rates that adequately provide safe and reliable gas and electric service to our customers. The proceeding, called the General Rate Case (GRC), is subject to a rigorous review process by the CPUC and other stakeholders and interested parties. Recently, the CPUC ruled on several changes that will become effective December 1, 2017.

What changed and why?

The decision established new time periods for Time-of-Use (TOU) rates and changed the month of May from a Summer month to a Winter month. The new seasonal periods are:
Summer: June 1 – October 31
Winter: November 1 – May 31

The previous on-peak period of 11am to 6pm has been in place since the 1980s. As more renewable energy is available during the day, the peak period has shifted to later in the day, resulting in the new time of use periods below. These new time periods will become effective on December 1, 2017 and will apply to most business customers but customers should check their pricing plan for their specific changes. Find out your pricing plan by visiting sdge.com/myaccount.

Spread holiday cheer this season by decorating your storefront!
The OBMA invites you to create a festive and beautiful business district.
Attract holiday shoppers, beautify OB, and compete to win great prizes!

Notify OBMA BY 4 P.M. NOVEMBER 30, 2017, that you are entering.
(email [email protected])
Pictures will be taken of your storefront starting at 9 a.m. Friday, December 1, to be posted for voting for People’s Choice.  Encourage customers and friends to vote for you at facebook.com/OBMA92107.
Voting is from 5 p.m. December 1 until 5 p.m. December 15.

Judge’s Awards - Judging on Friday, December 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Please let us know if you will not be open during this time.)

• Most festive inside ($150 prize)
• Most festive outside ($150 prize)
• Best use of this year’s holiday theme, California Dreamin’ in the Season of Love ($150 prize)

Chosen by Facebook likes:
(vote at facebook.com/OBMA92107, Dec. 1-15)

• People’s Choice Award ($150 prize)

PLUS the winning storefront photos will be featured in the Peninsula Beacon holiday edition!

Decorating Tips

Windows should be attractive day and night. Set up timers for your lights to make sure the street is festive and brightly lit until midnight every night. Timers are available for purchase at OB Hardware. Check your lights and displays each day to make sure everything is functioning properly and looking great. Not sure where to get lights? Try CVS, Rite Aid, or Supermax. Interested in having your windows painted? Contact Kim Howell at 619-459-1955 or Janis Ambrosiani at 619-708-7459.

Questions? Contact Ocean Beach MainStreet Association: [email protected] or 619-224-4906

Dear OBMA Members,

It's that time of year again to do everything we can to keep the neighborhood bright, the businesses profitable, and our members well informed. We're pleased to present our holiday packet that includes information about the storefront decorating contest, the schedule of OB holiday events, advertising opportunities, information on Small Business Saturday/Shop Small, and the holiday homes contest.

Click here to download your packet!

Happy Holidays!!

From the San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures

We have previously reached out to you to share information about the locally declared public health emergency due to the ongoing hepatitis A outbreak and what you can do to disinfect public restrooms or common areas you may have as part of your business operations.  We wanted to follow up and share with you the attached posters that you can print and display at your place of business as a reminder that washing hands stops germs, can prevent the spread of hepatitis A, and keeps us healthy. Please feel free to also share this information with your membership or partner contacts. 

The outbreak is being spread person-to-person and through contact with fecal contaminated environments. The majority of people who have contracted hepatitis A during this outbreak have been homeless and/or illicit drug users.  Efforts of the County and its community partners to halt the hepatitis A outbreak focus on three key areas: vaccination (for the at-risk populations), sanitation, and education.

For more information about the local hepatitis A outbreak resources are available online at http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/Hepatitis_A.html

Handwashing poster (English) PDF

Handwashing poster (Spanish) PDF

Our 2017 Shop Small campaign is going to be the best yet!! There are plenty of ways for all our members to get involved.

SHOP SMALL PASSPORT CARD:

We are creating a Shop Small OB Passport card. 20,000 cards will be distributed along with the Beacon throughout Ocean Beach and Point Loma. Participating businesses will receive a special hole punch; customers will come to your storefront to receive a punch starting at our launch event on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25). On or before December 20, they’ll turn in their cards for a chance to win great prizes!

Participation is FREE for OBMA members!!!!

You must provide at least one prize worth at least $25 (merchandise or gift card).

SPACE IS LIMITED!!!! To participate, please bring your prize to the OBMA office at 1868 Bacon St. starting at 9am on Thursday, October 19. You must provide your prize to reserve your space. First come, first served! (You may send a proxy.)

Cards will be distributed along with the Peninsula Beacon on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Additional cards will be available at participating businesses and at the OBMA office.

Participating businesses will receive a small countertop display with complete contest information, a special hole punch, extra blank cards, and an envelope to collect completed cards.

Don’t have a storefront or didn't make the card deadline? You can still participate by providing a prize for the drawing! Businesses contributing prizes will be acknowledged on our campaign website.

SHOPLOCALOB.COM:

Our special campaign website will feature all businesses participating in the passport card as well as any other members who provide prizes or support for the campaign.

Will you be running a special for Small Business Saturday or offering holiday deals? Let us know what you’re doing so we can include the information on our ShopLocalOB web page. There is no charge to participate! Help us help you get the word out about your promotions!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY LAUNCH EVENT:

We are planning a very exciting Small Business Saturday (when our passport program will kick off) in OB featuring a giant sand sculpture and a presence on the lawn at the OBTC holiday craft fair. Stay tuned for more details!

Questions? Contact Isabel in the OBMA office: [email protected] or 619-224-4906

October 3, 2017

Dear OBMA Member,

As a longtime member of the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association, I’m enclosing some current information regarding the services of Music As You Like It, a full-service entertainment production company. We are dedicated to bringing the best entertainment and decor available to your special event. Please keep our card on file for future reference and pass it along to your clients if they need entertainment.

Music As You Like It has performed at over 26,000 events throughout San Diego since 1973. We offer a variety of entertainment including bands, disc jockeys, novelty acts, and customized theme parties that include props and decor. All of our entertainers are state-licensed, bonded, and carry a million dollar liability policy.

We offer a variety of entertainment that can accommodate all types of events; from solo performers to orchestras, motivational speakers to mariachis, celebrities to holiday carolers.  We also provide novelty acts such as magicians, dancers, comedians, look-a-likes, clowns, and much more…

Our tuxedo-attired, professional disc jockeys provide an excellent sound system, complete light show, and thousands of greatest-hit selections of all styles of music.  All of our disc jockeys have great personalities, and will act as a master of ceremonies.  Clients can personally meet with their disc jockey to go over all the details.  Karaoke and big-screen video are also available.

We can create customized theme parties for your event.  With more than 50 standard theme parties already produced, the decor and entertainment are easy.  We assist in the coordination by providing the perfect combination of music, novelty act, and decor to produce an excellent entertainment package.

We are very service-oriented, and can always be at your events. We have made quality entertainment affordable. We are your one stop shop. Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about our services, and be sure to look at our new website at www.musicasyoulikeit.com for more great entertainment ideas!

I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming meetings and working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Keith Danon
President
O:619-223-5732
F: 619-226-4492
[email protected]

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