HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-19; Economic Development Subcommittee; ; Carlsbad Business Organization and Business UpdatesMeeting Date: March 19, 2024
To: Economic Development Subcommittee
From: David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Staff Contact: David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
david.graham@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5992
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.
In addition, other organizations, like San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC),
look at the region as a whole, and the macro-challenges and disruptions that industries face. A
representative from EDC will give a holistic view of the regional economy and trends that are
anticipated in the year ahead.
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.
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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.
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