To find a unique balance of economic development, within a neighborhood setting and through special events, to contribute to the health, welfare, and pride of our coastal community!
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are a type of assessment district in which business owners in a specific geographical area are assessed a fee, which is collected on their behalf by the City, for use in promoting and improving the business area. There are 200 BIDs in the State of California and the City of San Diego has the largest BID program. In San Diego, the fees generally range from $40 to $500 per business each year. These fees help to fund BID board-approved business-related activities and improvements that will benefit the businesses. The benefits of being a part of a BID are numerous. A BID provides a business area with the resources to develop marketing campaigns, increase awareness and lobbying efforts, secure additional funding and enhance public improvement and beautification projects in partnership with the City.
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) is comprised of area merchants and professionals dedicated to building a thriving business district that fulfills the needs of the neighboring community and visitors alike. The OBMA is a C6 private nonprofit business organization operating with 14 elected Board Members, committed to preserving a healthy active atmosphere for those who work, live and visit Ocean Beach. Originally formed in 1978 as the Ocean Beach Merchant's Association, in June of 1998 the OBMA received national and state designation into the "Main Street" program and thus changed its name. The program is grounded in preservation and divides its scope of work within 4 areas: Organization, Promotion, Economic Restructuring, and Design. Throughout the years we have accomplished this through providing an active voice for area merchants in government agencies, offering merchant assistance with storefront improvement projects, utilizing public funding for special events which draw thousands of visitors to the business district, and most recently through the creation of our website which offers merchant advertising, a business directory and community event listings. The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is the management organization for the O.B. Business Improvement District and the Newport Ave. Landscape Maintenance District.