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June 25th, 2024 | International | Policy

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 […]

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June 25th, 2024 | Policy

Chamber 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 […]

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June 25th, 2024 | Policy

Mario 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 […]

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June 25th, 2024 | Policy

Ebony 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 […]

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June 21st, 2024 | News

Recap: 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 […]

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June 20th, 2024 | International | Policy

Ensenada 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 […]

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June 20th, 2024 | Policy

City 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 […]

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June 20th, 2024 | Policy | Uncategorized

Regional 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. […]

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June 20th, 2024 | International | Policy

Local 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 […]

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June 20th, 2024 | International | Policy

USTR 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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