September 1, 2009

Public Policy News from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce  

 

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Congratulations to Chula Vista's Park View Little League for winning the Little League World Series. You make our entire region proud!

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The Chamber is a part of a large coalition of business and industry organizations (BIA, BIOCOM, SDAR, NAIOP, SDEDC) actively meeting with City officials to oppose any increase in the City Housing Impact “Linkage” Fee. The Chamber supports housing, but not at the expense of business during such difficult economic conditions. Read more about this as well as two other key issues impacting the business community; 1) the City’s Substantial Conformance Review, and 2) the City’s Development Services Department proposed Fee Schedule.

The Chamber, Building Industry Association, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and members of the three organizations have formed a coalition to review the County of San Diego’s General Plan Update (GPU). Read more

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Check out the Chamber Source for an update on Chamber events.

Have a great week!


Bill Holman
Vice President, External Affairs
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

 
 

   

Morning Buzz - Tuesday, September 1

This lively quarterly event will include a continental breakfast, networking activities, tabletop display opportunities, and a door prize drawing.

Circles of Influence Reception - Thursday, September 10

The Circles of Influence Reception will be sponsored by Carriage Trade Catering, Premier Food Services and UCSD and held at the UCSD Faculty Club. Don't miss out this opportunity to mix and mingle at this exclusive event with other Chamber Circles of Influence members. Event is only open to members at the Bronze level or higher.

Business After Five Mixer - Wednesday , September 16

The September mixer will be hosted by Casa de Reyes in the newly reopened Fiesta de Reyes plaza within Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Come check it out! Plus, mix and mingle with at least 250 Chamber members while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres.


One Region, One Voice, Mission to Washington DC - September 20-23

Join us as we strive for the betterment of our region on this very important visit to our Nation's Capitol. The One Region One Voice Washington D.C. Delegation is a rare opportunity for San Diego’s business leaders to personally engage federal officials on issues of importance to our region.

Business Exchange- September 21

In this fast-paced set-up each company will have a table to display information and have two representatives.  Each rep will be able to meet half the businesses in attendance, meaning your company will make 75 – 100 contacts in less than two hours.

 

Has Your Web Mail Account Been Hacked?
Recently Microsoft reported an increase in the number of hijacked Hotmail accounts. In these cases the attackers are not changing the passwords to take control of the accounts, they are simply using the accounts to send spam. The user doesn’t generally know that someone else is using their account as well. Read more..

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