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Oceanside Chamber of Commerce advocates for and speaks on behalf of Oceanside business, promotes pro-business policies and laws; supports the need for a trained, skilled and educated local labor force, economic development, and residential and commercial development sufficient to support the needs of the local business community, and its employees. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce strongly promotes the Oceanside community, and serves as the voice of Oceanside business.
North San Diego SBDC (Small Business Development Center) provides no cost and low cost training, small business events, and professional consulting services in the areas of start-up, business planning, funding, marketing, accounting, government contracting, technology commercialization, SBIR/STTR, human resources, QuickBooks, and much more!
SBA is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace.
North County Career Center Connects businesses with valuable services, such as assisting businesses with their hiring needs and employee training to help make the most of your workforce development efforts at no cost.
Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. The ETP was created in 1982 by the California State Legislature and is funded by California employers through a special payroll tax. The ETP is a funding agency, not a training agency. Businesses determine their own training needs and how to provide training. ETP staff is available to assist in applying for funds and other aspects of participation.
GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit assistance, regulatory guidance, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.
SDG&E offers a wide range of programs and services to save energy and money, while also helping the environment. Whether you're planning home improvements or thinking about purchasing new appliances, looking to finance business upgrades or considering energy-efficient new building projects, take advantage of the many rewards or long-term energy savings.
