-Editorial Five small businesses were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the region’s economy and communities during the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual Small Business Awards and Summer Celebration. The awards honor Chamber member businesses with 50 or fewer employees across four categories: Community All-Star, Customers First, Nonprofit …
July, 2025
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4 July
The Silent Edge: Why Soft Skills Are the Secret Weapon of Entrepreneurial Success
By: Ellie Burgueno, Journalist and Writer. In a world increasingly dominated by innovation, data, and digital transformation, one timeless ingredient continues to determine who rises and who falls in the world of entrepreneurship: soft skills. These are the interpersonal, emotional, and cognitive abilities that shape how individuals communicate, lead, solve …
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1 July
Date Route Committee Officially Formed in Ahumadita
-Editorial The first official organizing committee for the Ruta del Dátil (Date Route) in the Ahumadita region has been formally established, with the presence of representatives from COTUCO (Municipal Tourism Committee) and SECTURE (State Secretariat of Tourism). This formalization aims to provide the group with official representation before governmental agencies. …
June, 2025
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25 June
Business Leaders Warn $25 Minimum Wage Mandate Could Harm San Diego Economy
-Editorial A proposed $25 minimum wage mandate by the City of San Diego has drawn strong opposition from local businesses and community leaders, who argue the policy could have devastating consequences for small businesses and the broader regional economy. At a press conference held Tuesday by the San Diego Regional …
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18 June
San Diego Chamber Hosts Annual Congressional Luncheon on Key Border Issues
-Editorial The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Congressional Luncheon on June 18, bringing together San Diego County’s congressional delegation, business leaders, and community stakeholders for a high-level discussion on national policy and regional priorities. Held before a packed audience, the event featured a moderated panel covering …
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15 June
Ensenada Emerges as Talent Hub for Investment
-Editorial Ensenada is emerging as one of the leading municipalities in Baja California, and potentially the country, in terms of talent generation per capita, creating favorable conditions for investment, according to Mario Alberto Peregrina Brizuela, president of the Ensenada Economic Promotion Council (Copreen). During a meeting with members of the …
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11 June
Imperial Valley Energy Summit Highlights Regional Growth and Future of Clean Tech Industry
-Editorial As the Imperial Valley Energy Summit returned for another year, leaders from government, industry, and the community gathered to reflect on how far the region has come and where it is headed in the global clean energy race. Timothy Kelley, President of the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC), …
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10 June
Mexicali to Host Major Agroindustrial Forum
-Editorial The Tourism and Conventions Committee (COTUCO) of Mexicali held a press conference on June 9 at the Mexican Consulate in Calexico to officially promote the upcoming IV Foro Internacional Agroindustrial 2025 (FIA 4), taking place June 12–14 at the Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEART) in Mexicali. The event …
May, 2025
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27 May
Imperial Valley to Host Key Summit on Energy, Jobs, and Innovation
-Editorial Mark your calendars for June 11–12, 2025, as the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) proudly presents the annual Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit at Imperial Valley College. This premier event, hosted in partnership with the Imperial Regional Alliance (IRA) and the Imperial Valley Business Resource Center (IVBRC), …
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5 May
San Diego Chamber to Host Small Business Success Summit This Week
-Editorial The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce will present its Small Business Success Summit this Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mission Fed Credit Union. The half-day event is scheduled during National Small Business Week, which runs from May 4th to 10th. The summit aims to equip small business owners …
