We enjoy seeing what our graduates are doing and how they are making an impact on the world. Share your good news with us via email: lead@sdchamber.org. Kenia Zamarripa (Impact 2019), Nancy Maldonado (Advance 2017 and Influence 2020), Sofia Salgado Robitaille (Impact 1997 ), and Linda Caballero Sotelo (Impact 2004) have been named to the […]
Read MoreTemporary restrictions on non-essential travel across shared ports of entry between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico were extended for an additional thirty days to June 21. U.S. and Mexican federal authorities are working to increase flexibility on restrictions starting June 22 based on the propagation indexes of COVID-19 and the number of vaccines administered on […]
Read MoreSan Diego and Baja California have leveraged complementing resources to create a $2.5 Billion co-producing manufacturing supply chain and became, together, the largest medical device cluster in the world. Our binational Cali-Baja region is home to global companies that have settled here thanks to our strategic geographic location that provides them with access to Latin […]
Read MoreAfter over a year of travel restrictions impacting land ports of entry, Texas Representative Henry Cuellar introduced a bill to establish a Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund. H.R. 3028 would specifically create a trust fund within the U.S. Treasury for investments in land ports of entry in order to: Build new land ports […]
Read MoreVice President Kamala Harris and Mexican President Lopez Obrador met virtually earlier this month to discuss the important partnership between our two countries and recognized the urgency to work together toward economic recovery, improved climate resilience, and additional economic opportunities and security cooperation. Both leaders agreed to join forces to establish a strategic partnership to […]
Read MoreCalOSHA’s board decided last week to table proposed changes to the Emergency Temporary Standards that have sweeping impacts for employers statewide. The Chamber team was among many who submitted formal comments to the board requesting that they provide much stronger clarification as to how businesses would track the status of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated employees, among […]
Read MoreMay is “Mental Health Awareness Month,” so we are highlighting the Chamber Members who are working hard every day to serve our region’s mental and behavioral health needs. Additional resources can be found through the County of San Diego’s Behavioral Health Services. Thank you to those who contribute to the mental health and well-being of […]
Read MoreWe enjoy seeing what our graduates are doing and how they are making an impact on the world. Share your good news with us via email: lead@sdchamber.org. LEAD Board Member Jason Paguio and Evan Lai (Influence ’16 graduate) were appointed to the City of San Diego’s new Asian-Pacific Islander Advisory Group. Read more. Bob Alden […]
Read MoreOn April 29, the San Diego Young Leaders cohort gathered some tips and tools from special guest, Rebecca Smith, a LEAD program graduate and expert in all things leadership development, on the importance of mentorships and how to be a good mentee. As Executive Director of Point Loma Nazarene University’s Office of Strengths and Vocations, she […]
Read MoreDuring an announcement by President Biden on Wednesday that he had met his goal of 200 million coronavirus vaccinations in his first 100 days in office, the President also called on all employers to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. To help offset the cost, the President announced a new […]
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