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Read MoreWith the start of the new legislative session, businesses were asked what issue they would most like California’s legislature to work on. Addressing the cost of housing takes the top spot, with 29 percent of businesses wanting this issue prioritized. This issues is particularly important to the city of San Diego, as well as the […]
Read MoreChamber-supported “Housing Our Heroes” Initiative, which helped 1,000 homeless Veterans in San Diego secure rental housing, received an Award of Excellence from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials last month. “Housing Our Heroes” implemented an innovative approach to addressing homelessness by providing incentives and support to landlords who rented to homeless Veterans. It […]
Read MoreThe Chamber’s IBA Committee and regional stakeholders met with Ambassador Anthony Wayne to learn about a project he is leading with the Wilson Center in Washington D.C. on promoting North American cooperation on issues pertaining to workforce development. Ambassador Wayne provided an overview of a report which included policy proposals and highlighted the need for […]
Read MoreAiming to minimize pollution on the Tijuana River Channel, Tijuana Councilmember Ivette Casillas created a program to clean up a large section of excessive mounds of plastic, sediment, debris, and waste contained in the channel. Under her leadership, other organizations joined forces including the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the National Migration Institute (INM), and the […]
Read MoreOn March 31, President Trump signed two Executive Orders related to trade. The first requires the Office of the United States Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce to prepare a report examining trade with countries with which the United States had a significant 2016 trade deficit in goods. The second order directs the Department […]
Read MoreThe Chamber is a founding member of the #OneBorder coalition. Founded in 2016, the group brings together individuals, organizations, and communities from the United States and Mexico to strengthen the shared goals of security and prosperity and deepen the bonds of friendship. Last month, OneBorder held its fourth stakeholder meeting, this time in Tucson, Ariz. The […]
Read MoreInternational Business Affairs Committee member, Kurt Honold, was sworn in as the new President of the Tijuana Business Council, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial. Consejo Coordinador Empresarial is comprised of the presidents of 16 business and economic development organizations in Tijuana. During his remarks, Honold highlighted the importance of binational cooperation for a productive workforce and economic […]
Read MoreCalifornia’s Earned Income Tax Credit (Cal EITC) is designed to put money in the pockets of working families and individuals. Claiming this credit is easy. Eligible taxpayers just need to file a state tax return. If you do not owe taxes, Cal EITC will provide you with a tax refund when you file your return. […]
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