Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Venta Azul iniciando 19 de octubre y finaliza el próximo lunes 26 de octubre, 2020: Periodo de viaje: del 19 de octubre de 2020 al 25 de marzo de 2021 Las tarifas que encontraran incluyen destinos Nacionales e Internacionales y por supuesto incluyendo la nueva ruta TIJ-CUN: Destinos nacionales vuelo redondo desde: TIJ-CUN-TIJ $4,530MXN... TIJ-GDL-TIJ $2,171MXN TIJ-MEX-TIJ $2,793MXN MXL-MEX-MXL $3,207MXN Destinos internacionales vuelo redondo (hasta 22 destinos internacionales desde TIJ) desde: TIJ-Amsterdam $799 USD TIJ-Bogota $439 USD TIJ-CDG Paris $799 USD TIJ-Buenos Aires $559 USD TIJ-Sao Paulo $769 USD TIJ-Costa Rica $269 USD #Aeromexico

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Many thanks to our Annual Dinner Sponsors! Our virtual event will take place on October 22nd and will feature former Secretary of Homeland Security an CBP Commisssioner, Kevin McAleenan. You can still sponsor or purchase tickets. Please contact us at (619) 661-6111.

This Thursday 10/15 Otay Mesa Port of Entry Updates with CBP and Mexican Customs. Many thanks to CASAS International for Sponsoring this Event. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/otay-mesa-port-of-entry-update

Otay Mesa Port of Entry Updates with CBP and Mexican Customs. Many thanks to CASAS International for Sponsoring this Event. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/otay-mesa-port-of-entry-update

#AEROMEXICO New Flight Tijuana-Cancun

Otay Mesa Port of Entry Updates with CBP and Mexican Customs Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/otay-mesa-port-of-entry-update

2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS This year our awards were focused on COVID Relief Efforts and we are very excited to announce our winners: SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR International Community Foundation... ICF granted more than $575,000 to Baja, including Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada for food security and much needed PPE equipment. The Warm Hearts Warm Meals Campaign, coordinated with our very own CBX and All About Humanity, is just one example of the efforts ICF was engaged with these last few months. A direct and compelling headline COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP RL Jones RL Jones Customhouse Brokers provided all logistical and transportation support to send more than 24,400 items including portable cots, blankets, towels, and hygiene kits to the Cruz Roja Baja California and Cadenas de Ayuda para Mexico. "RL Jones Customhouse Brokers was truly the glue that kept the partners together and that provided the financial and expertise support to make this happen - stated Andy Carey from the Border Philanthropy Partnership https://myemail.constantcontact.com/And-the-Winners-are----

"CBP Extends Hours of Operation at Otay Mesa Commercial Port" CBP and Mexican Customs have granted our request to extend hours of operation at the Otay Mesa Commercial Port for one additional hour both northbound and southbound. Thank you CBP and Mexican Customs. This staffing increase is a very important tool for keeping wait times down, which translates to competitiveness for our region.

Grant Opportunity for Small & Disadvantaged Businesses Application deadline: Oct. 15th at 11:59pm! To be eligible, you must meet all of the following conditions. ... Business is located in Otay Mesa (92154) or within one of the following ZIP codes: 92102, 92105, 92107, 92109, 92111, 92113, 92114, 92115, 92139; Promise Zone, Opportunity Zone or a Qualified Census Tract (see here). Business net income was $100,000 or less in 2019 No more than ten employees in addition to the owner(s); it’s okay to have zero employees Have a City of San Diego Business Tax Certificate, application for certificate, or similar document valid in the City of San Diego Has been in business since January 1, 2020, or earlier Has experienced a decline in revenue or services due to COVID-19 Note: Nonprofit organizations are not eligible for this grant. FAQ page: https://sdgrantmakers.org/black-business-relief-grant-fund APPLY HERE: :https://sdgrantmakers.submittable.com//grants-for-small-an

Workers’ Comp Coverage Immediately Expanded for COVID-19 Infections On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159, which goes into effect immediately, expanding workers’ compensation coverage for employees who contract COVID-19 through the year 2022. Click here for Additional Information: https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com//workers-comp-coverage/

TN Visas Now Being Renewed at US Consulate in Tijuana The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana has started to renew business visas, also called TN visas (Trade NAFTA) expiring less than 24 months ago. They do not require interviews. They have expedited appointments for emergencies.

Organizations with high diversity are 15-35% more likely to outperform their peers. Participants will learn about the key ingredients that make work culture 'irresistible', benefits of diverse teams and a framework for fostering the type of inclusive culture that enables high engagement from every team member. This webinar will include a mix of educational content, participant discussion, exercises and action planning. When: Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from 9 to 10 a.m., and 15 minutes for Q & A Register Here: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEsduiopz8vGty21Fb8VOctFCD-YEfNcM6H