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
- Jul 12~ Regional Connect Networking @ Skyline Displays of San Diego
- Jul 26~ Leadership Academy: Strategies for Advancing Your Career
- Aug 23 ~ San Diego Military Summit
- CEO Introduction- Chris Thorne
- Elected Office Legislative Updates Karen
- 2 minutes each representative report (20 min)
- Cipriano Vargas~ County Supervisor Lawson-Remer
- Michelle Surakhanova~ County Supervisor Anderson
- Shaina Richardson ~ County Supervisor Desmond
- Jessica Ramirez ~ Congressman Mike Levin
- Jason Bercovitch ~ Congressman Scott Peters
- Marc Schaefer ~ Senator Brian Jones
- Ryan Ewart~ Assemblywoman Laurie Davies
- Francine Busby~ Senator Catherine Blakespear
- 2 minutes each representative report (20 min)
- Q and A at end of all reports (10 min)
- Guest Speakers on AB-1228 Fast food restaurant franchisors and franchisees: joint liability Mike
- 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
- Review Advocacy Toolkit
- Discussion on best practices to spread awareness on advocacy initiatives
- Action Recap/Adjourn/Networking
Next Meeting: Virtual August 3, 2023
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Date and Time
Thursday Dec 7, 2023
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM PST
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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