Category: International

Earlier this year, Governor Newsom announced his 2020-21 budget which included a significant investment in the Tijuana River Valley. Regional stakeholders, including the Chamber, issued letters of support for the budget request of $35 million for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a series of pollution capture devices and infrastructure projects on the U.S. side […]

With U.S. and Mexico’s approval of USMCA, the last step for the new trilateral agreement to move forward is Canada’s ratification. The trade deal was approved Friday by Canada’s House of Commons and the Senate in their final day in session before adjourning until April 20th due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The agreement has one final […]

From incubators to manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer service… our Cali-Baja region has it all. Companies from around the world are tapping into the business expertise that exists in our binational region. Learn how you can make the most of existing opportunities from regional industry experts and business leaders who have successfully leveraged Cali-Baja’s integrated […]

With a $255 billion economy, the Cali-Baja Mega-Region represents a tremendous growth opportunity for industries including manufacturing, biotech, agriculture, clean tech, and more. Through the Chamber’s International Business Affairs Forums, business leaders gain the essential knowledge and resources needed to thrive within the binational marketplace. Forum attendees have the opportunity to build and strengthen new relationships, exchange […]

As we continue our region’s work to promote trade, reduce congestion at our ports of entry, and reduce transboundary pollution, we invite you to join our delegation trip to Mexico City and make a lasting impact. The 15th Annual Binational Delegation to Mexico City will take place from March 22 to 25 at the Four Seasons […]

The Mexican Consulate in San Diego invites you to join the Spanish Learning Experience 2020. The program takes place from July 2 to July 31, 2020 in Ensenada (Mexico) and is hosted by Baja California’s State University (UABC). This learning experience is designed to get students to an A1-A2 Spanish level in four weeks through […]

On January 28, The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) convened the first public meeting of the Binational Core Group (BCG) at Tijuana’s City Hall. The BCG is comprised of representatives from federal, state, and local government, nongovernmental organizations, and binational private sector stakeholders. In accordance with Minute 320, the group’s purpose is to identify […]

The 2020 federal spending bill was approved last month which includes Chamber advocacy priorities for international business affairs such as: $14.9 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which combined with fee funding, allow CBP to hire up to 1,200 field officers and 240 new agriculture specialists during fiscal year 2020. A $325 million […]

Chamber President & CEO Jerry Sanders attended a celebration for the completion of the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry expansion and renovation project which Jerry helped to advance as Mayor and then helped to secure funding in his position at the Chamber. The $741 million project included the reconstruction of the northbound lanes; the […]