MainStreet
Oceanside had its beginnings in the Downtown Business
Association, formed in the early 1990’s as a loosely
organized group of businesspeople who met on a regular
basis to discuss common concerns. By the end of the decade,
as business conditions improved, the group decided to
elevate the Downtown Business Association to a more
organized approach to downtown issues and applied for state
recognition as a certified California Main Street city.
Official status was granted to the organization in July
2000.
How
is MainStreet Oceanside funded?
Initially
funded by a five-year financial committment from the City
of Oceanside, MainStreet Oceanside’s city funding is
supplemented with membership dues, grants, sponsorships,
donations and profits from special events.
