News & Updates
Mexico’s 2024 Elections Update
This past presidential election in Mexico marked many firsts! Mexican voters made history by electing their first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum from the MORENA party. MORENA, the political party founded […]
Read MoreChamber Staff Levels Up
Policy Analyst with the Chamber’s International and Public Affairs Team, Jimena Villasenor, graduated from LEAD San Diego’s Impact program on June 6. Jimena joined the 2024 Impact Cohort for […]
Read MoreMario Orso Assumes New Role as SANDAG CEO
Mario Orso assumed his position as the new CEO for SANDAG on June 17. Orso brings with him over 30 years of experience in transportation policy and planning, spending most […]
Read MoreEbony Shelton Leads County as New CAO
The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer on June 4. Shelton, a native San Diego, served the County […]
Read MoreRecap: 2024 Leadership Delegation to Sacramento
Click here to see full image A group of over 75 business and civic leaders from the Cali-Baja region traveled to the state capital to advocate for legislation that will […]
Read MoreEnsenada Business Delegation Visits San Diego
To help strengthen relationships between San Diego and Ensenada, the Chamber recently hosted a business delegation from Ensenada. In partnership with Ensenada EDC, the delegation trip consisted of a press […]
Read MoreCity of San Diego Budget Approved
The City of San Diego’s $5.8B budget was passed unanimously on June 11 by the City Council. The new Fiscal Year begins on July 1, and the final budget prioritized maintaining […]
Read MoreRegional Housing Advocacy
The Chamber’s International & Public Affairs team has been working diligently for the last month advocating for pro-housing policies that ensure our region’s housing supply meets current and future demands. […]
Read MoreLocal Leaders Urge State of Emergency on TJRV Crisis
The Chamber joined a coalition letter spearheaded by Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre and 17 other mayors in San Diego County, urging Governor Newsom to declare a State of Emergency […]
Read MoreUSTR Meets with Canada and Mexico Representatives
U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, met with Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development Mary Ng to emphasize the close economic relationship between U.S. and Canada and […]
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