“It’s got delightful and dedicated people working there and it has beautiful outdoor swimming pool areas and beautiful rooms but through lack of investment it’s slightly tired. So I’m really proud today to announce Virgin Hotels has bought the Hard Rock Hotel and we’ll be bringing it back to its old glory …
March, 2018
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25 March
Mayor Faulconer Discusses Binational Opportunities with Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray
SAN DIEGO MAYOR ADVOCATES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE, TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH-RANKING MEXICAN OFFICIAL San Diego – As part of his effort to strengthen binational relations in the San Diego-Tijuana megaregion, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer met with Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray a few days ago to discuss opportunities to …
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25 March
The City of Brawley
By: Katie Beth Luna, Brawley Chamber of Commerce Director Brawley, the crown jewel of Imperial Valley, is the gateway to adventure, agriculture, and tourism. Positioned perfectly near monumental tourism sights, located a short drive to large retail shops, and home to the Cattle Call Rodeo. October through May tourist spots …
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11 March
The United States imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Canada and Mexico are exempt while negotiating NAFTA. The president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed a Proclamation that imposes tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, but said that his country should show flexibility and cooperation with friendly countries. “Canada and Mexico …
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11 March
Study: One Bad Employee Can Ruin the Bunch
By: Jack Skeen, PhD Leadership development expert explains recent study and how employers can protect their staff’s integrity Is bad behavior contagious? Most teachers would probably agree that it is, but a recent study on corporate America suggests that it is not just kids who can be peer-pressured into behaving …
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11 March
Industrial Women celebrate International Women’s Day
-Editorial Within the commemoration of International Women’s Day framework, the group formed by Industrial Women of the National Chamber of Transformation Industry (Canacintra) Mexicali, held a Breakfast-Conference with the theme “Overcoming Fears and Embracing Success”, directed to women representatives of Small and Medium Businesses and Industries of the region. This …
February, 2018
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23 February
MEXICALI, NATIONAL LEADER IN MEDICAL INDUSTRY
-With an investment of more than 120 million dollars, Medline Industries, Inc. starts construction of a plant in Mexicali that will generate more than 3 thousand direct jobs. -It positions Mexicali as a national leader in the medical industry. With an investment of more than 120 million dollars, on February …
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23 February
Calexico Brewing Company Opens Its Doors
-Editorial The dream of three Calexico young entrepreneurs has become a reality with the opening of the Calexico Brewing Company this month. Craft beer has been getting a lot of momentum in the binational region having several tasting rooms open in the Imperial Valley, Mexicali, and San Diego. Many craft …
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23 February
NAFTA moves forward in 2018
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD). – Automotive content rules in NAFTA. The seventh round of NAFTA will take place from February 25 to March 5 in Mexico City. Rules of origin is one of the most discussed topics in conversations. “The rules for automotive content, one of the most …
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18 February
Remembering Carlos E. Figari
By: Katie Beth Luna, City of Brawley, CA Chamber of Commerce Director Fighting for the underdog, helping the little guy and going above and beyond was the only way Carlos E. Figari knew how to do his job as the Director of the Small Business Development Center in Imperial Valley …
