Chamber Committees

Responsible for attracting and welcoming new members, retaining existing members, strengthening relations with the larger Encinitas community, and overseeing the Ambassador program. Committee members report to the Board of Directors regarding ways the Chamber can work to improve the overall member experience. The Committee shall promote Encinitas as a great place to work, play and live as well as provide outreach to businesses.

Sustain and promote free enterprise and improve the fiscal health of Encinitas businesses. The Economic Development Committee’s work is based on seven core principles: sustainable capitalism, long-term economic growth, efficient fiscal and regulatory policy, competitive and open markets, a competitive workforce, equal economic opportunity, and nonpartisanship in the interest of the workings of ECC. 

Issues orientation and policy development. Committee members may be asked to participate in periodic conference calls to address important issues as they arise, especially during active legislative sessions. From time to time, Committee members will receive information requiring prompt review and response to staff on critical legislative, regulatory, or legal issues. Members of the Committee may be asked to participate in public hearings, etc.

Educate, communicate and collaborate with the city of Encinitas, Environmental organizations, ECC members, and the community the importance of matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation.  We are lucky to live in a City that puts so much thought, time and effort into our city’s future. To see more of their efforts – click here. 

Identify how ECC can continually best serve community needs. It must not only review the organization, but also keep abreast of trends in the field and of the community’s changes. This committee will also develop community relations and partnerships with local businesses in sponsoring and promoting ECC’s community events.

Develop and promote Educational and Networking opportunities to ECC members using different platforms such as webinars, lunch and learns, coffee chats, classes etc.