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.

        MEETING AGENDA

I. Welcome and Introductions

Chamber Updates (5 min) Sophia
1. Jul 12~ Regional Connect Networking @ Skyline Displays of San Diego
2. Jul 26~ Leadership Academy: Strategies for Advancing Your Career
3. Aug 23 ~ San Diego Military Summit
4. CEO Introduction- Chris Thorne

Elected Office Legislative Updates Karen
- 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)

Guest Speakers on AB-1228 Fast food restaurant franchisors and franchisees: joint liability Mike

This bill establishes joint liability between fast food franchisors and local franchisees. For background, AB 1228 comes after AB 257 (the FAST Act). Joint liability was amended out of AB 257 but was reintroduced as a standalone bill in AB 1228.

Speaking in opposition: Nick Buro, Vice President, Rodriguez Strategies.
- Speaking in support: Willie Armstrong, Chief of Staff, Assemblymember Holden
- Q&A (5 – 10 minutes)

Group Discussion on AB 1228 Mike

Anonymous poll

Advocacy Update & Discussion (10-15 minutes) Karen, Mike, and Sophia
1. Review Advocacy Toolkit
2. Discussion on best practices to spread awareness on advocacy initiatives
Action Recap/Adjourn/Networking

Next Meeting: Virtual August 3, 2023

                                       

Date and Time

Thursday Apr 4, 2024
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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