Category: San Diego
U.S. Military Installations Expanding Access to Retail Privileges
Thanks to the passage of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, effective January 1, 2020, veterans with service-connected disabilities, Purple Heart recipients, and former […]
Read MoreChamber Partners on Event to Explore Airport Transit
At an event exploring transit options to San Diego airport, attendees first heard from Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) leadership on the current state of transit as well as Elevate SD […]
Read MoreDepartment of Defense Requests Additional Industry Input on 5G Technology
Last month, we highlighted the Department of Defense’s (DOD) announcement that Naval Base San Diego was selected as a host testing and experimentation site for 5G technology. On Monday, December […]
Read MoreCompromise Reached on Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
On Tuesday, December 10, San Diego City Council voted to pass a revised inclusionary housing ordinance. The newest version of the proposal represents a compromise policy that was agreed to […]
Read MoreSandra L. Kerl Appointed General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority
Board of Directors approves contract after nationwide search, starts new era The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today approved a contract with Sandra L. Kerl to be […]
Read MoreCalifornia Tourism, a Driver of the State Economy, Powers Regional Success
After nine consecutive years of growth, California’s travel and tourism economy continues to surge. Visitors pumped more than $140 billion in travel spending in the last year, stimulating business development […]
Read MoreNaval Base San Diego Named Host Testing & Experimentation Site for 5G Technology
The Department of Defense (DOD) announced Naval Base San Diego was selected as a host testing and experimentation site for 5G technology. The DOD is gathering responses and industry feedback […]
Read MoreDeadline Approaching for CalSavers: June 2020
Per state legislation, the state of California launched a retirement savings program in November 2018. The program, known as CalSavers, is designed to provide employees who otherwise are not offered […]
Read MoreChamber Policy Committee Reviews City’s Homeless Action Plan
At the beginning of 2019, the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee recognized homelessness as one of the top three policy areas of priority. The City, throughout the year, and in coordination […]
Read MoreElevate SD 2020
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is considering putting a measure on the November 2020 ballot that would create a dedicated funding stream for transit projects and MTS wants your feedback on […]
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