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The 2020 census numbers were finally released, kicking off a flurry of efforts on redistricting, but also illuminating how our region has changed. While the state will lose a congressional seat — because of its declining population– San Diego grew by 7 percent and became more diverse.  The City is now the eighth largest, and […]

Climate change is an urgent public health issue. According to a recent survey from Blue Shield of California, a CarbonNeutral® certified company, more than eight out of 10 (83%) of Gen Z youth are concerned about the health of the planet. A majority of respondents also say their environment affects both their physical health (69%) and […]

The San Diego Tourism Authority has reached out with a special opportunity for Chamber members to add more content to their website, sandiego.org. Site traffic is up nearly 100% in the past 30 days with increases in search activity related to hotels, outdoor activities, attractions and more. At the beginning of March, the San Diego […]

Karla Ruiz, formerly Tijuana’s Secretary of Education, took office as Mayor of Tijuana earlier this month following Arturo Gonzalez’ resignation—who left office due to family reasons and announced he will not seek re-election. This is the second time since October that he has stepped down from his role, having abruptly returned after less than a […]

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented his $9.6 billion relief package designed to give a boost to struggling California companies and families. In summary, the bill includes $600 payments to individuals earning less than $30,000/year and/or people who received an Earned Income Tax Credit in 2020. For the business community, over $2 billion will go […]

3STEPS4WARD is a marketing company founded on the principles of business for positive social causes. They help small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits from any sector succeed in their missions through creative digital marketing.  The 3STEPS4WARD family is a collective of marketing experts, strategists, and creatives seeking to make a better world. Their founder and […]

Giving Tuesday is an annual global generosity movement that allows communities to support transformational organizations through generous giving. This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to support the non-profit organizations within the Chamber membership. Find the full directory of Chamber members here. AARP American Academy of Pediatrics, CA Chapter 3 American Cancer Society Any Body Can Youth […]

There’s a new 7-Eleven® store in town, and it’s unlike any you’ve ever seen. The company that founded convenience retailing just opened a new “Evolution Store” at 3504 El Cajon Blvd., one of just a handful in the U.S. You may be thinking: what is an “Evolution Store?” These distinctive stores serve as real-time experiential […]

Dalrada Financial Corporation is a publicly traded company delivering science, engineering, and technology solutions.  The company owns and operates multiple subsidiaries based in the US, EU, Malaysia, and India.  Dalrada’s mission is to make a significant impact on people’s lives by providing alternative solutions in the healthcare, low carbon clean energy, sanitization, precision manufacturing, and […]

                        To help San Diego restaurants reach customers as they’ve shifted to delivery and takeout services during the coronavirus pandemic, Cox Media, the advertising sales division of Cox Communications, offers free television advertising to bring public awareness to those restaurants that remain open and […]