Monthly Archives: March 2023

This month, Chamber President and CEO Jerry Sanders visited Tijuana this week to meet with the San Diego-Tijuana task force that was created last year to promote the region as the main destination for investment and join forces to advance policies and initiatives to boost economic development and benefit our community. The Chamber, along with […]

The Title 42-related policy proposal from the Department of Homeland Security may not move forward as expected as it is currently under review and welcoming public comment. The proposal intends to “incentivize the use of new and existing lawful processes and disincentivize dangerous border crossings by placing a new condition on asylum eligibility.”  As a recent report suggests, there are economic […]

This month, Mayor Gloria and Councilmember Whitburn held a press conference today announcing updates to the enforcement of homeless encampments and streamlining ways to open new shelter beds to address homeless numbers.  Learn more Additionally, The County Board of Supervisors approved funding for a new app that will help first responders and homeless outreach workers […]

Oh, California. Where there’s a nostalgia-inducing celebrity perpetually offering their services to run for office. The latest? Corey Matthews. Ben Savage, who is bringing “reasonable, innovative and compassionate solutions” to the race to replace Adam Schiff. While that all sounds perfectly lovely, we’d prefer he bring Topanga and make this a real party. 2023 is […]

March is coming in like a wrecking ball. So you should probably register for our Mission to Washington, D.C. before early bird registration ends tomorrow.   Business Updates: The news can be a drag. You know what’s not? Picnics. In a park! With music! Check out the 2nd Annual Picnic at the Park on March […]

We know that running a business can be tough. Dealing with customers and employees and cybersecurity and insurance, among other things, is a lot to handle day to day, and you only have so much time to also be the HR expert that you’re supposed to be. That’s why we’re really excited to invite you […]

Hope you weren’t abducted by aliens from any of the four UFOs shot down by the U.S. over the past few weeks. This 2023 BINGO card is getting real weird.   Business Updates: Circulate San Diego launched its report, “Making the Most of the Mid-Coast Trolley” with Congressman Scott Peters as the keynote speaker at […]

The hottest ticket in town (no joke, it’s sold out!) is tonight’s annual celebration for the Chamber. We are so excited to see 800 of our best friends and celebrate the two awardees tonight, Kim Becker and Peter Seidler. Pro tip: move tomorrow morning’s meeting a little bit later.   Business Updates: Viasat goes all the […]

It’s Groundhog Day and Punxatawny Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter… we just hope that we don’t end up stuck sending out this February 2nd policy update again and again.   Business Updates: In honor of Black History Month, the Chamber is proud to highlight our Black-owned business members to support not only […]