-Editorial A group of businesses in Calexico wasted no time to apply for a loan program that was created to help them survive the economic impacts the pandemic has caused to them and their livelihoods. In an effort to support local businesses get back on their feet, the Calexico City …
October, 2020
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1 October
Imperial Valley Commerce Awaits for Border To Be Open Again
-Editorial It has been a tough eight months for border communities along the U.S.-Mexico border as border restrictions have caused a loss in sales tax revenue to cities that depend on the Mexican shoppers that come and spend their money in the United States. The United States and Mexico agreed …
September, 2020
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27 September
Walmart Announces Plans for Holiday Shopping Season
-Editorial The holidays have arrived at Walmart, and the retailer has adapted to meet the evolving needs of its customers who plan to shop differently this holiday season. After closely watching changing customer shopping behaviors and speaking with customers over the past six months, today the retailer is announcing how …
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25 September
Business Chambers in Baja California Expressed Their Concerns Around the Current Financial Crisis
By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter. Mexicali, B.C.- A press conference was held this week at the CANACO Mexicali facilities where leaders of various business chambers of commerce shared their concerns about the outlook around the economic impact derived from the current financial crisis and the new taxes that have been imposed …
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22 September
Tijuana Innovadora preparing the largest free digital event in the region: “Tijuana is the Future”
-Editorial The pandemic caused by Covid-19 or Coronavirus gave us a complete turnaround to our lives, however, Tijuana Innovadora, evolving as always, did not sit idly by and instead of postponing its fifth edition, decided to convert the celebrations of its 10th anniversary into a free digital event. For this …
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20 September
El Centro Chamber of Commerce to Host Candidate Forums
-Editorial The El Centro Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will host two virtual candidate forums for both the upcoming Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Division 2 Director seat and the El Centro City Council elections. The first debate for IID Div. 2 Director will take place on Tuesday, September 29th …
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17 September
Calexico City Council Approves Lending Program for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial In an effort to support local businesses get back on their feet and support low-income people pay their utility bills, the Calexico City Council approved a series of items at their Sept. 16 meeting to support those that have been affected by COVID-19 the most. Small businesses have faced …
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2 September
El Centro Announces Guidelines for Outdoor Business Operations
El Centro, CA.– In accordance with State and Imperial County Public Health Orders, El Centro businesses such as restaurants, fitness facilities, and personal services will be able to use designated outdoor areas for their operations as part of new guidelines developed by the City of El Centro. The COVID-19 Outdoor …
August, 2020
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27 August
“Coparmex in your state” heading a new national tax convention
By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter Mexicali, B.C.- In a virtual press conference, national and state representatives presented topics about reforms, proposals, and initiatives that have emerged mainly in recent months. It discussed a necessary National Tax Convention, “Solidarity Remedies”, the Gandalla Law, and complaints about alleged business debts to the CESPT …
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22 August
Is PPP The Right Approach to Keeping Businesses Alive? One Startup’s Research Says No
-Editorial PPP (Payment Protection Program) and other Cares Act funding were released to businesses under the disguise of ‘trying to keep them alive’. This is because governments know that businesses are the touchstones of local economies. They are the source of jobs, commerce, and vital services. However, we keep seeing …
