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, email Manuel Gomez or call the Chamber at (858) 217-8972.
Registration is required.
All Chamber Members and their employees are invited to join the meetings and participate in the discussion.
AGENDA
- Welcome and Introductions
- Chamber Updates
- Chambers Coalition (VMT)
- New Meeting Format and Advisory Council Recognition
- Next Meeting November 3.
- Official Elected Updates
- Q and A
| Electoral District | Elected Official |
| City of San Diego, District 1 | Councilmember Joe LaCava |
| City of San Diego, District 2 | Council President Jennifer Campbell |
| City of San Diego, District 5 | Councilmember Marni von Wilpert |
| City of San Diego, District 9 | Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera |
| San Diego County Supervisor, District 2 | Supervisor Joel Anderson |
| San Diego County Supervisor, District 3 | Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer |
| San Diego County Supervisor, District 5 | Supervisor Jim Desmond |
| California Senate, District 38 | California Senator Brian Jones |
| California Senate, District 39 | California Senator Toni G. Atkins |
| California State Assembly, District 76 | Tasha Boerner Horvath |
| California State Assembly, District 78 | Assemblymember Chris Ward |
| California State Assembly, District 79 | Assemblymember Akilah Weber |
| California State Assembly, District 77 | Assemblymember Brian Maienschein |
| U.S. Senator, District 20 | Senator Alex Padilla |
| U.S. Congress, District 49 | Congressman Mike Levin |
| U.S. Congress, District 52 | Congressman Scott Peters |
- 5 Breakout Rooms
Engagement Goals
- Elected Official Liaison Program
- Forum with candidates / listen to candidates
- Increased exposure at public hearings
- More social media exposure for ED Advocacy Council
- Take a lead on legislation that will impact businesses
- Advocacy trip (March or April)
- Score Card for Elected Officials (not endorse political campaigns)
- Number of support letters
- Educational campaign – VMT
- Community forums
- Breakout Rooms Recap
- Advisory Council Member Updates
- Action Recap/Adjourn/Networking
Next Meeting: November 3, 2021
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 7, 2021
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM PDT
7:30 AM Coffee & Networking
7:45 AM Business
Location
Via Zoom, link sent in registration confirmation
Fees/Admission
Free for members and guests
Contact Information
Manuel
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