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The holiday season is here! To help you take advantage of the spirit of the season, increased foot and online traffic, and advertising opportunities, we've prepared the 2016 Holiday Packet for you. The packet includes information on our popular storefront decorating contest, OB holiday events, advertising info, and the holiday homes contest. Those of you with storefronts in the Business Improvement District and Voltaire Street Corridor will be receiving a hard copy of this information as well, but we encourage all our members to review the online version!

Don't forget this year's Storefront Decorating Contest -- let us know you are entering by 9 a.m. on Friday, December 2, to be included in the judging and People's Choice competition!

Remember, our website OceanBeachSanDiego.com is a popular destination for residents and visitors who want to know about Ocean Beach and our local business community. Traffic increases significantly during the holidays, and advertising on our website is an affordable option to reach thousands of potential customers 24 hours a day! Please contact us if you're interested in a web ad.

Hope you all have a festive and profitable holiday season!

Tevia Oskin
Promotions Committee Chair

Dear OBMA members... NOW IS THE TIME to let us know if you want to participate in this year's contest! See all the details below. Are you in? Email Isabel in our office at [email protected] if you want the chance to win great prizes as you help to create a beautiful and seasonal Ocean Beach!!! You MUST notify us by 9 a.m. on Friday, December 2, if you will participate!

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 9 A.M. DECEMBER 2 that you are entering.
(email [email protected])

Pictures will be taken of your storefront the same morning to be posted on the Facebook album 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 2 until 5 p.m. December 16.

Judge’s Awards - Judging on Friday, December 2, 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, The Year of the Pier with Holiday Cheer ($150 prize)

Chosen by Facebook likes:

(vote at facebook.com/OBMA92107, Dec. 2-16).

• 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.
 

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

Thanks to Tami Fuller's Real Estate Team and Wonderland Ocean Pub for hosting an incredible OB MainStreet member sundowner last night.  We had over one hundred members show up to mix, mingle and enjoy the gorgeous views from the restaurant and bar.  The food was delicious and the drinks were plentiful - plus six members walked away with really great raffle prizes. What a night. Thanks to everyone involved and to Troy Orem Photography for the great photos.