News Details (Posted: March 27, 2008):

San Diego North Chamber of Commerce Hosts State of a 'New' Community Event

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More than 300 active community and corporate leaders, business owners, educators and concerned residents are expected to attend the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce State of a New Community luncheon and business expo, slated for Thurs., April 3, 2008. There is sure to cause a lot of talk and stir this year, as the region’s top all-stars will discuss and debate the topic, “Defining a New Community for the 21st Century.” Scheduled to appear and share their unique perspectives are San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders; Cami Mattson, president and CEO, San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau; Bella Huele, president and CEO, San Diego World Trade Center; and Brent Altomare, president, Groovy Like A Movie, a local production company. “The definition of ‘community’ is rapidly evolving from geographic borders and are also defined by socio-economic and lifestyle issues as well,” says Michael Robinson, president and CEO, San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, who will also moderate the conversation. “This dialogue will help set the course for North San Diego businesses and organizations to become stronger, more unified and aware of the impact regional issues may have in the future.” The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce State of a New Community event will be held at the San Diego Doubletree Golf Resort, 14455 Penasquitos Drive in the San Diego community of Rancho Penasquitos. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for networking with colleagues. Lunch and formal program begin at 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $65 for SDNCC members, $75 for non-member guests. Tables for 10 are also available, $600 for members, $750 for non-members. Sponsorship and business expo opportunities are available. Visit the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce web site at www.sdncc.com, e-mail events@sdncc.com or call 858-487-1767 for more information or to reserve seats. ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) business organization dedicated to strengthening the economic environment and enhancing business growth and prosperity. With the consolidation of the Diamond Gateway and Rancho Bernardo Chambers of Commerce in 2005, the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce (SDNCC) is now the third-largest chamber in San Diego County. SDNCC represents 1,000 member businesses in the North County communities of 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Miramar, Mira Mesa, North Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Scripps Ranch, Sabre Springs, Sorrento Mesa and Torrey Highlands. SDNCC is the catalytic agency that brings together entrepreneurial efforts, corporate interests, and industry concerns to advance a robust economy throughout the region. For more information visit www.sdncc.com.