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Sage Business Education has shared with us that the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) received a grant to help retail employers conduct employee training to increase their skills in a wide variety of areas, from customer service to leadership to software. So, they have "FREE MONEY" for training current employees, but the money must be allocated before the end of February.

Here are the details:
•    SDWP will reimburse minimum of 50% of training costs, with some types of training being 100% covered = 100% free!
•    SDWP needs to allocate all funds before the end of February 2017.
•    See attached for more info.
•    They also have many other reimbursable training programs, such as OJT, still available too, that non-retail employers can access.

Learn more at http://workforce.org/news/training-funds-available-retail-employers

Photo courtesy of San Diego Workforce Partnership
 

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

Our December 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, December 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Brown Marketing Strategies, 3687 Voltaire St, Suite C. Bring an unwrapped new toy or wear an ugly Christmas sweater to be entered into a special drawing. All toys will benefit local families in the OB community.

This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

Our October 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, October 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bird's Surf Shed, 1963 Abbott St., co-hosted by Catrina Russell and Surf Rider Pizza Co. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

Our September 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, September 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ocean Villa Inn, 5142 West Point Loma Blvd, co-sponsored by the North OB Committee, Mike Hess Brewing of Ocean Beach, BO-beau kitchen + bar, Car's Jars, Surf Rider Pizza Cafe, OB People's Organic Food Market, OB Deli, and Smokin J's BBQ. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

Our August 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, August 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Velvet Hair Lounge, 4885 Newport Ave, co-sponsored by Four Seasons Foods Catering, who will be providing all the yummy food. They will have lots of raffles, drinks, desserts, and goodie bags for the first 50 people/women, and they're offering 15% off hair products during the event. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

Our July 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Newbreak Church, 4694 Cape May Ave, co-sponsored by Lighthouse Ice Cream, Raglan Public House, and Clayhomes. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!

 

Our May 2017 Sundowner is on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gianni Buonomo Vintners, 4836 Newport Ave, co-sponsored by Ortega's Cocina. This event is open to OBMA members and their employees. Bring your business card for our free prize raffle. Hope to see you there!