102 Coastside Teachers Supported by 64 Donators!
The HMB Coastside Chamber is so excited to announce that 102 Coastside teachers were supported by 64 local businesses and residents with $12,750 in donations! Each year the Chamber organizes an event of giving to provide supplies for the teachers. In a typical year, Hassett ACE Hardware donates $2,500 in supplies for the teachers to "shop" at the event as well as local businesses donating $10,000 in one-hundred-dollar bills directly to the teachers for them to purchase additional classroom supplies. Due
Mudslinging Doesn't Solve Problems, It Creates More
Whether it's political campaigns or disputes between agencies, once the mud starts to fly, it only makes it harder for everyone to move forward. Stating the obvious...we know. Regardless of how obvious the statement it is, the Coastside is currently in the middle of multiple such mudslinging events where community members are prodded and pitted against one another. The unfortunate reality of mudslinging is that it pulls focus from the real problem at hand, and more importantly, pulls energy from generating
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Why We Wish Measure U Had Waited Until 2022
The reality for the hotels is that the voting community will most likely pass Measure U since it's not a tax on them. Locals get hit so often by rate increases from every direction it's a relief when a tax is on the other guy. However, during this pandemic, Measure U is an extra burden that HMB hotels now have to grapple with on top of everything else, and that is really unfortunate. Pre-election a 2% difference in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) between hotels in areas was manageable. but as it inches closer
The HMB Coastside Chamber is Against Racism and Prejudice
Dear Community, The HMB Coastside Chamber is against racism and prejudice. We are against acts of violence towards any person. We stand in solidarity with those who are disenfranchised, who are not provided equal work, equal pay, or basic freedoms due to the color of their skin. History has shown us that our society can be slow to learn lessons, but this cannot be one of those times. The lives of our citizens are precious and we understand the need for disruption to make that a clear and undoubted
Paycheck Protection Program Data for the Coastside
On July 6, 2020, the Small Business Association (SBA) released the data for the Paycheck Protection Program loans funded-to-date. The Chamber has taken the data for the Coastside and charted it. Charts are an easier way to consume the data, and prettier! We hope you find this as interesting as we do!Click here to view the data larger as its own webpage »
Check-In with Your Workplace Culture
It's important to check-in on our workplace culture from time to time. As employees, managers, and directors come and go, workplace cultures morph and evolve along with them. With the slow process of reopening from the pandemic, and the education being brought forth through the multiple social justice movements, this is a great time to evaluate your workplace culture and adjust if needed to foster a positive and inclusive environment. It is important that we continually communicate our workplace values to
The Chamber Supports Diversity
As we enter June, we celebrate Pride month, support Black Lives Matter, and continue to aid in the health and well being of our community through the pandemic. The first half of 2020 has been fraught with many hardships and tragedies, and it is our sincerest hope that they lead to strides forward for the betterment of humanity. Every day is a day to listen, learn, and reflect on how we might do better tomorrow. The Chamber is here to support the entire Coastside and all of its people. It takes the diversity
Half Moon Bay Assesses Power Outage Impacts
Half Moon Bay assesses power outage impactsBusinesses lost more than $1M, some facing possible closuresBy Zachary Clark, Daily Journal staff The chamber is currently surveying businesses in the city about outage impacts, and so far one grocery store said it lost more than $100,000 while a restaurant lost $80,000. A larger hotel in the city is down $25,000 and several smaller boutique ones suffered about $3,000 in losses each. Many employees were also sent home without pay during the outages. Half Moon Bay
