HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-05; Economic Development Subcommittee; 01; Carlsbad Business Organization and Business UpdatesMeeting Date: March 5, 2025
To: Economic Development Subcommittee
From: Matt Sanford, Economic Development Director
Staff Contact: Matt Sanford, Economic Development Director
matt.sanford@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5987
Subject: Carlsbad Business Organization and Business Updates
Recommended Action Receive informational reports from Carlsbad business organizations, discuss, and provide
recommendations.
Executive Summary
Carlsbad businesses fuel the city’s economic vitality and Carlsbad’s business organizations play a
critical role in supporting them. This item provides a regular opportunity to hear an update from
local business organizations, as well as from other key industry clusters and businesses, on current
programs and initiatives, perceived challenges, and opportunities for engagement.
Explanation and Analysis
Carlsbad has three primary, local business organizations, including Carlsbad Chamber of
Commerce, Carlsbad Village Association, and Visit Carlsbad. These three organizations are heavily
engaged in the local business community. Representatives of these organizations will provide
feedback to the subcommittee on what challenges businesses are facing, as well as projections for
what they see coming up in the future.
Updates will be provided by:
1.Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
2.Carlsbad Village Association
3.Visit Carlsbad
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to engage with Carlsbad business organizations, economic development
organizations, and other business support organizations that support the local economy, business
programming, and businesses themselves.
Exhibits
None.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
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