As part of our mission to further economic development and national and international commerce, we know travel is a large part of our members’ business operations. With the REAL ID deadline of October 1, 2020 fast approaching, we encourage our members to avoid waiting until the last minute to obtain the new federal ID. Avoid […]
Read MoreOn March 10, the San Diego City Council approved the Mount Etna proposal with an 8-1 vote. The project, which will build over 400 affordable homes – many of which will be designated for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities – required Council approval to rezone the land from commercial to residential. The Mount Etna […]
Read MoreThe Chamber will host the California Veterans Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. The California Veterans Board is an entity of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). The Board advises Governor Newsom and advocates for the needs of California veterans and their dependents. Chamber members and members of […]
Read MoreThe Chamber will continue to share information received from our partners regarding best practices and guidance around Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In accordance with directives from state and local leaders, we have cancelled all Chamber meetings, programs, and events through the end of March and are monitoring the situation going forward. For more on this, […]
Read MoreEarlier 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 […]
Read MoreWith 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 […]
Read MoreFrom 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 […]
Read MoreThe February Impact session was hosted by Navy Region Southwest at the Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center. The cohort heard presentations from Navy Region Southwest, Veterans Village of San Diego, San Diego Military Advisory Council, Naval Medical Center San Diego Fisher House, Support The Enlisted Project, and a panel about the defense industry in […]
Read MoreWe welcomed more than 20 executives to the 2020 Influence program, which took place March 5-7 at multiple venues around San Diego. The cohort heard from leading experts around the region about issues of critical importance in our region. For a look at program activities, check the LEAD San Diego twitter page and #LEADInfluence. The […]
Read MoreMilitary and veteran support, educational advancement, growing local startups, empowering communities, binational arts and culture. These are some of the issues important in San Diego, and it’s where five leaders are making a meaningful difference that will last for years. LEAD San Diego will honor those five individuals at its 18th Annual Visionary Awards, […]
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