Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce is off and running! There was a great turn out by local businesses and community leaders at the first Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce meeting at Callahan’s last Thursday.

Representatives from County Supervisors Pam Slater-Price and Ron Roberts, Assemblyman George Plescia, and Senators Dennis Hollingsworth and Christine Kehoe were present, and showed their support of the Chamber. The main presentation was given by our own Volunteer of the Year, Mike Davis, on why you should join the Chamber. This was followed by an open forum and closing by Chairman Mark Smith.
The main focus of the Chamber is to unite the business community, develop an identity, create an infrastructure to allow members to network with each other, and help businesses grow within the community. The other plans of the chamber are to market Mira Mesa as a destination for not only those who live here, but the outside customers as well. Future plans are to agree on a logo, tag line, and a fully functioning website. A website is currently up and running at www.miramesachamber.com, with details of plans, meeting dates and information, and more added constantly.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2008 and the slated Guest Speakers are City Councilman-Elect Carl DeMaio and President Patricia Hsieh from Miramar Collage. They should provide insight on both the political and educational future for our fine community, and how as businesses we can improve our collective image and help our community directly.

Over half of those in attendance immediately joined the chamber, and applications to join are currently available on the website. As Mike stated in the meeting, “we have strength in numbers”, and I hope you pass this information on to your favorite businesses and urge them to get involved. Charter Membership is only $40 for the rest of the year, and with more members, the Chamber can accomplish more. All Board Members are non-paid volunteers. The Chamber Board looks forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

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