June 22, 2022

The Chamber was proud to lead efforts that led to a collaboration agreement between Tijuana Economic Development Corporation, Smart Border Coalition, San Diego Economic Development Corporation, San Diego Tourism Authority, Tijuana Development Council AC, Tijuana Tourism and Conventions Bureau, and Business Coordinating Council of Tijuana in an effort to strengthen and advance the San Diego and Tijuana region. 

“Having a strong and unified voice is critical when advocating for our binational region. Today, we join together to promote the binational business community, boost economic development, and attract foreign direct investment,” said Jerry Sanders, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.  “It is moments like these, and our commitment to binational collaboration, that makes the Cali-Baja region thrive.”

The MOU, signed in Tijuana, aims to promote the binational region as the main destination of foreign investment.  In addition, all stakeholders involved pledged to support shared communication efforts and collective events, resolve investment restrictions, and advance public policies that boost the region’s global competitiveness. 

“This is a great moment and opportunity for our region to align efforts as one,” said Carlos Jaramillo, Tijuana Economic Development Corporation Board Chair. “Today, we send a message that we as organizations from both sides of the border are together to promote and strengthen our economy and our region.”