Chamber Team
Executive Committee | Board of Directors | Committees
COMMITTEES
Public Policy Committee
 Steve Miesen, Chair
Allied Waste Services
619-482-4070
smiesen@republicservices.com
The Public Policy Committee is the advocate arm of the Chamber that analyzing existing and proposed legislation and ordinances at the local, state, and federal levels and then providing recommendations to the Board for a position and action. Board positions are then communicated to members, the community, and elected officials.
Meetings are held the LAST Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m.
The Chula Vista City Hall is located in the Civic Center and is staffed by friendly, helpful employees. The city government is administered by a city manager and governed by a part-time four-member city council and a full-time mayor.
Economic Development Committee
 Jay Norris, Chair
First American Title & Escrow
619-884-0766
jnorris@firstam.com
The Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce works hand in hand with businesses, the city and members of the community, all committed to making Chula Vista one of the nation’s premier places to live, work and play.
The Economic Development Committee promotes economic growth in Chula Vista by supporting and encouraging local business expansion and relocation efforts for all categories of commerce.
The committee also monitors the city's economic development efforts within South County and the County in general, and it monitors State and Federal initiatives that impact economic growth and development. Committee meetings offer a venue for discussion on efforts related to economic development.
The Committee meets the LAST Tuesday of each month at 8:30 - 9:30 am.
Education Committee
Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Co-Chair
Chula Vista Elementary School District/ Superintendent
Dr. Edward Brand, Co-Chair
Sweetwater Union High School District/ Superintendent
 Education is important to Chula Vista’s residents and with the steadily expanding population, the commitment to excellence in the educational arena continues to be a top priority. Chula Vista is progressive and presents a myriad of educational opportunities. Located within the city limits are excellent elementary, junior and senior high schools, as well as Southwestern College, National University and the University of Phoenix.
The mission of the Education Committee is to provide the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors with recommendations on issues affecting education. Through Board resolutions and support, this mission also includes creating partnerships between the business community and the entire education community. Using a broad range of actions, these partnerships will enrich students' lives and ensure that students are prepared for the workplace of tomorrow.
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at different school locations.
Membership Committee
Lourdes Valdez
First Bank
619-656-5278
Lourdes.Valdez@fbol.com
The Membership Committee coordinates the Chamber's Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings and "Together Thursday Mixers." Its members are the official greeters at all Chamber events. Committee members also assist with membership retention and acquaint new and existing members with the Chamber's networking programs.
The Membership Committee is involved with membership recruitment and retention. Members are tasked with cultivating ideas to enhance membership benefits and bring awareness to local businesses on the positive aspects of becoming and/or continuing Chamber membership. The committee affords members the opportunity to network with their peers and discuss ideas relevant to membership growth.
Members meet the FIRST Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon. Please contact our office for location.
Hotel/Motel Committee
 Nicole Hohenstein
Clarion South Bay
619-474-2800
nicole@pacificahost.com
The Hotel/Motel Committee gives the Chamber and the Chula Vista Convention and Visitors Bureau input on behalf of Chula Vista’s hotels and motels in regard to the Chula Vista Tourism Marketing District (CVTMD). This District is a benefit assessment proposed to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for Chula Vista’s lodging businesses, and to help pay for capital infrastructure west of Highway 5 and within the Eastern Urban Center. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the country to improve tourism and drive additional occupancy to hotels and motels.
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