Chamber VP, Paola Avila joined an all-female panel speaking on “The Future of San Diego’s Binational Economy” before an audience comprised of Federal Reserve Bank Directors and staff members of both the San Francisco head office board and the Los Angeles branch. The Federal Reserve Bank was in town for a joint meeting of the […]
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The City of San Diego’s International Affairs Board invites you to it’s upcoming “Connecting the Dots: Finding Government Funding for Your Organization” workshop, which looks to bring together non-profits and community organizations to learn about available government resources and how to secure the funding needed to expand and continue to enhance our local community. The […]
Read MoreJoin Us for Next Month’s International Tribute Luncheon!
October 14, 2019The Chamber’s annual International Tribute Luncheon provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and businesses that have made a significant impact in the binational efforts bridging U.S. and Mexican economies. Previous awardees include Mexican Ambassador Marcela Celorio for Binational Leader of the Year; Mexican Customs (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) & U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]
Read MoreCross-Border Business Forum – Trends and Investment Opportunities for Mixed-Use Developments
October 14, 2019Cities around the world, including those in our binational region, are seeing a resurgence of mixed-use developments. Before the arrival of cars and highways, most developments concentrated in urban areas where residents walked from home to work or school, but then trends changed and people headed for the suburbs. Nowadays, mixed-use developments are popular again, […]
Read MoreChamber Vice President Paola Avila took part in California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis’ delegation trip to Mexico City last week. This was the first delegation to another country under the Newsom administration, which delivered a clear message of strengthening California’s relationship with Mexico. The delegation met with various federal government agencies including Foreign Affairs, Commerce, […]
Read MoreChamber Members Tour SDG&E’s Lithium Ion Battery Storage Facility
October 14, 2019Member businesses had the opportunity to tour San Diego Gas & Electric’s lithium-ion battery storage facility located in Escondido. Energy storage technology aids in getting renewable energy to customers and helps the region achieve its climate action plan goals while advancing a clean energy economy.
Read MoreUpdated Split Roll Property Tax Initiative Headed for Ballot in 2020
October 14, 2019The latest version of the Schools and Communities First initiative has been made public after proponents decided to pull their original proposition in favor of amending and requalifying it for the ballot, representing a significant cost in doing so. Also known as “split roll”, this initiative would untether commercial properties from Proposition 13 protections with […]
Read MoreNewly Elected Baja Mayors Sworn In
October 14, 2019Earlier this year, Baja California citizens elected a new governor, five local mayors, and 25 state representatives. On September 30, the five new mayors were sworn into office, they are: Mayor Marina del Pilar, City of Mexicali Mayor Arturo Gonzalez, City of Tijuana Mayor Armando Ayala, City of Ensenada Mayor Zulema Adams, City of Tecate […]
Read MoreInterested in Serving on a Board or Commission?
October 14, 2019There are a variety of vacancies at the local and state levels for boards and commissions. If you are interested in serving, on a volunteer basis, please make sure the Chamber policy team has your information. These opportunities are on an as-available-basis but present a critical opportunity for private-sector leadership to leverage their background, their […]
Read MoreChamber Policy Department Welcomes Two New Team Members
October 14, 2019The Chamber’s Policy Team is excited to welcome two new staff members, each bringing a specific and unique skillset and perspective to support member advocacy. Rebecca Lieberman joins the team as Policy Advisor, where she will also leverage her background in economic research, rounding out the department’s ability to produce formal research reflecting the region’s […]
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