Economic Development & Advocacy Meeting

The Economic Development & Advocacy Advisory Council works with elected officials, community leaders, Chamber Members, topic experts, and other organizations to shape policies that help promote business creation, sustainability, and growth.

Areas of focus include:

Employment
Business and Industry Retention
Housing and Living Costs
Environmental Regulations, and
Workforce Development

Advisory Council Members are responsible for discussing and deciding, by vote, the official position adopted by the Chamber regarding the different public issues that affect businesses and workers in San Diego.

For more information about getting involved with Economic Development & Advocacy, call the Chamber at (858) 487-1767.

Registration is required.
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All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to join the meetings and participate in the discussion.

       
Economic Development & Advocacy Advisory Council
Thursday, October 5, 2023 (ZOOM) 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

MEETING AGENDA

Welcome and Introductions

Chamber Updates (5 min) Sophia

Oct 4 ~ Sustainability Advisory Council 11 AM
Oct 11 ~ Regional Connect Networking - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego 4S Ranch
Oct 18 ~ Small Business Forum @ Lucia Capitol Group LIMITED to 30 Guests
Oct ~ 25 Cyber-Tech Advisory Council 11 AM
Chamber Travel Updates

Elected Office Legislative Updates Mike
- 2 minutes each representative report (20 min)
  1. Cipriano Vargas~ County Supervisor Lawson-Remer
  2. Michelle Surakhanova~ County Supervisor Anderson
  3. Shaina Richardson ~ County Supervisor Desmond
  4. Jessica Ramirez ~ Congressman Mike Levin
  5. Jason Bercovitch ~ Congressman Scott Peters
  6. Marc Schaefer ~ Senator Brian Jones
  7. Ryan Ewart~ Assemblywoman Laurie Davies
  8. Francine Busby~ Senator Catherine Blakespear

Q and A at end of all reports (10 min)

Speakers Water Rate Hike Increase (10-15 minutes) Karen
1. Councilmember Marni Von Wilpert
Council Discussion on 2024 Sacramento Delegation Trip
1. Discuss length, overnight?
2. 1 day meeting with electeds, 1 day sitting in on committee meetings
Action Recap/Adjourn/Networking

Next Meeting: Virtual November 5, 2023

Date and Time

Thursday Oct 5, 2023
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

7:45 AM Networking & Introductions
8:00 AM Business

Location

Via Zoom

Fees/Admission

Free for members
REGISTRATION CLOSES DAY PRIOR AT NOON

Contact Information

Sophia Hernandez
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