Monthly Archives: September 2020

Sponsored Content: SANDAG Recognizes 138 Local Employers for Promoting Green Commute Choices

September 23, 2020

Employers all over San Diego County are embracing methods to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) celebrated their hard work with a virtual event last week. One-hundred-thirty-eight employers countywide were recognized with Diamond Awards for their outstanding efforts to encourage employees to use environmentally sustainable transportation choices. […]

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Member Spotlight: Where You Want To Be & Out of the Ordinary

September 23, 2020

Marc & Darlynne Menkin run Where You Want To Be and Out of the Ordinary, two San Diego based companies that create unique corporate Team building activities and tours to secret spots. When mass gatherings were cancelled due to COVID-19, the Menkins had to re-think their business model and pivot in order to stay relevant.  […]

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UABC & Mexican Consulate Open COVID-19 Testing Sites

September 23, 2020

In Tijuana, Baja’s State University (UABC) has opened an on-campus COVID-19 testing site on their ca. Free tests are available for medical workers and students from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Appointments are necessary and may be scheduled by phone at (664) 979-7577. A testing site has opened on the patio of the Mexican Consulate General […]

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Tijuana River Valley Update

September 23, 2020

Representatives Juan Vargas, Susan Davis, Scott Peters, Mike Levin, and Raul Ruiz introduced the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2020, a House companion bill to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s legislation introduced in July. Both bills designate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the lead agency to coordinate all federal, state, local, and Mexican agencies’ […]

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Progress on Otay Mesa East Port of Entry

September 23, 2020

In line with our efforts to facilitate trade and access to our ports of entry, the Chamber has been a vocal advocate of the Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry project. A coalition of binational stakeholders from the private and public sector, including the Chamber, urged the Mexican Federal Government to advance the project. […]

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Growing Concerns about Cross-Border Restrictions

September 23, 2020

The temporary restrictions on non-essential travel across shared ports of entry between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico have been extended to October 21. The Chamber recently met with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau and shared concerns about the impact border restrictions and fluctuating border wait times have on our cross-border economy. The impact extends […]

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Governor Newsom Endorses Controversial Proposition 15

September 23, 2020

Proposition 15, the measure commonly referred to as “split-roll,” recently received the Governor’s endorsement. While opposed by many major business organizations across the state (including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce), the Governor’s late endorsement highlights the high-stakes battle taking place as the state is increasingly desperate to identify new revenue sources as it […]

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Unemployment Rate Dips to Lowest Since April

September 23, 2020

In tentatively good news, the state’s unemployment rate was 11.6%, the lowest it’s been since April at the height of pandemic-related closures. According to the same monthly report, San Diego claimed 9.9% unemployment. While these numbers demonstrate some economic resilience in the state and especially recently, many are quick to warn that these positive trends […]

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New Sick Leave and Recall/Retention Legislation

September 14, 2020

Last week had significant policy impacts for large employers, as Governor Newsom signed a bill providing additional sick leave benefits and a second bill offering worker protections awaits his signature, and the City passed its own ordinance. More specifically: AB 1867, a budget trailer bill, was signed that provides supplemental paid sick leave for businesses […]

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Member Spotlight: College Apps Abroad

September 3, 2020

Is your child thinking about applying for college or grad school overseas? College Apps Abroad is an educational consultancy that specializes in helping students do just that in places like the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and more. Nowadays, more and more students are applying abroad for a number of reasons. Students can benefit from a […]

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