Newsletter May 2007
Mark Your Calendar Board Meeting Thursday, May 10, 2007 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. San Marcos City Hall, Valley of Discovery Room Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Marketing Committee Wednesday, June 6, 2007 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Public Policy Committee Thursday, June 7, 2007 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., SDNEDC Office Please RSVP for every event! SDNEDC President's Message - Video click here     Save The Date San Diego World Trade Center Event: Global Logistics Symposium 2007 May 10, 2007 1:30 - 7:00 p.m. To register and for more information please contact: Casey Cleveland 619-615-0868 x109 ccleveland@sdwtc.org	SDNEDC New Member: San Diego Business Journal SDNEDC Renewing Members: Cox Communications & Poseidon Resources Presentation to the Board – in lieu of a presentation, the board was given a tour of the Caltrans Traffic Management Center, the nerve center for San Diego County's freeway and highway systems. Real time information is gathered from many sources such as electronic sensors in the pavement, freeway call boxes, video cameras, 911 calls, officers on patrol, Caltrans highway crews, ramp meter sensors, earthquake monitors, motorist cellular calls, and commercial traffic reporters, which is sent to the TMC 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Marketing Committee – Diane Strand, Committee Chair, briefed the Board on activities of the committee. The Economic Outlook project is on track for the 3rd quarter of 2007. The committee has decided to work with San Diego Magazine on the project. Diane announced that there will be a party to celebrate an economic development award that the SDNEDC received and to provide additional information about the Economic Outlook project. The Economic Roundtable TV project is making significant strides, and Diane thanked Merriam Mountains for their sponsorship and gave an overview of the first show. Public Policy Committee – Paul O'Neal, Committee Chair, briefed the Board on activities of the committee. At the last meeting, the committee heard a presentation from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce relating to Traffic Impact Fees which are a significant burden on any new project. Paul announced a special Public Policy Meeting to be held the following week to specifically address the proposed Traffic Impact Fees. At the last meeting, the committee also heard an informational presentation from a company proposing an offshore location for the San Diego Airport. For an update on the activities of the Chargers subcommittee, Paul explained that Oceanside is the Charger's preferred location at this point, and the subcommittee will be working to explain the benefits that the stadium would provide to the cities involved. Paul asked Ellen Malin from Senator Dennis Hollingsworth's office to make a presentation to the board concerning an issue that she presented to the committee at the last meeting. Ellen gave the board an explanation of SB 947 and asked the board for its support of this bill. SB 947 is legislation introduced by Senator Hollingsworth that will expedite the review process associated with transportation projects by providing an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for expanding existing overpasses and ramps. Paul O'Neal reported that the Public Policy Committee supported the legislation. Chris Jennewein put the matter to the entire board, and the board voted to support SB 947. Kamal Muilenburg from the San Diego Business Healthcare Connection made a presentation to the board about SB 51. This legislation was introduced by Senator Ducheny, and would create a pilot project in San Diego County to offer health insurance to uninsured workers.   SDG&E HAS BIG REWARDS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES   Through its Small Business Super Saver (SBSS) program, SDG&E® helps eligible nonresidential customers replace existing equipment with newer, high-efficiency equipment. SBSS provides cash rebates to eligible small business customers for energy-efficient upgrades such as lighting, refrigeration, foodservice, natural gas, and other technologies. In many cases, the rebates may also cover installation costs, meaning no out-of-pocket expenses are incurred. In addition, eligible customers can pay for energy-efficient upgrades through their SDG&E bill. Customers eligible for the SBSS program are defined as any small business on a valid SDG&E commercial, industrial, or agricultural rate with a monthly electric demand below 100 kW and/or an average monthly natural gas usage below 4,166 therms. To participate, equipment must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007. Visit www.sdge.com/energysaverbonus for more information or call 1-800-644-6133. And, for a limited time, if you sign up for a demand response program designed to help the region save energy on hot summer days, you may qualify for cash bonus. Enrolling in our programs can help you manage your energy costs so you can focus on what is important – running your business.
San Diego North Economic Development Council, 100 N. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Suite 124, San Marcos, CA 92069 Phone: 760-598-9311 Fax: 760-598-9325 or email garyknight@sandiegnorthedc.org stephanieweber@sandiegonorthedc.org