Government Affairs

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is passionate about legislative advocacy for business. We believe in transparency and share any letters of support or opposition that we send. The Government Affairs committee works with CalChambers and various other organizations to support or oppose legislation that affects our business community and the Imperial Valley.

The committee also hosts four (4) Legislative Day events that highlight legislation from Federal, State & local governments as well as community updates from the IID, CalTrans, Imperial County Board of Supervisors & Lithium Valley. If there is legislation that potentially affects your business, please feel free to reach out via email.

Email Our Government Affairs Committee

Chairperson - Sher Cowie

Prince and Associates

Vice-Chair - Deborah McGarry

SoCalGas

Elected Official Contacts

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz

Senator Steve Padilla

Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez

Local Elected Official Contacts

El Centro City Council

Imperial City Council

Westmorland City Council

IVRCC is The Voice FOR Business

IVRCC ADVOCACY

Date of Letter	Oppose/Support	Item	Letter Sent To:	In Coordination With:	Topic
4/8/2022	SUPPORT	PLAN	Multiple	Imperial County	Lithium Valley Economic Opportunity Investment
3/31/2022	SUPPORT	GRANT	Multiple	City of Imperial	Imperial Public Library SMART Room
3/31/2022	SUPPORT	GRANT	Multiple	City of Imperial	Imperial SR86 Improvement Project
3/31/2022	SUPPORT	GRANT	Multiple	City of Imperial	Imperial Police/Admin Study
3/31/2022	SUPPORT	GRANT	Multiple	City of Imperial	Imperial Incubator Kitchen
3/23/2022	OPPOSE	AB 2095	Assembly Member Kalra	Cal Chambers	Same as AB 1192
3/21/2022	SUPPORT	SB 1262	Senator Bradford	Cal Chambers	Background checks
3/21/2022	OPPOSE	AB 2182	Assembly Member Wicks	Cal Chambers	Expands FEHA
3/21/2022	SUPPORT	AB 2164	Assembly Member Lee	Cal Chambers	Funds for ADA repairs
3/4/2022	THANK YOU	S 2922	Senator Padilla		American Choice & Innovation Act
2/1/2022	SUPPORT	Application for Grant	US Economic Dev. Admin	Business Resource Center	Cultivating Regional Workforce Development

IVRCC Business Update: California DOJ Launches New Affordability Response Team

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our members informed of developments that may impact California businesses and consumers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced the launch of the California Department of Justice's new Affordability Response Team, an initiative focused on addressing unlawful practices that may contribute to rising costs across the state. As additional information becomes available, businesses are encou

Advocacy Updates

IVRCC Supports Regional Voter Education Efforts Ahead of June 2nd Election Day

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (IVRCC) was proud to collaborate with the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business (COLAB) and the Brawley Chamber of Commerce in supporting a series of Primary Election Candidate Forums aimed at educating voters and encouraging civic participation throughout Imperial Valley. Over the course of several forums held during May, candidates seeking local and state offices were provided an opportunity to share their perspectives,

Governmental Affairs

IVRCC Business Update: Federal Court Invalidates Recent Tariff Measures

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our business community informed on developments that may impact commerce, affordability, and economic activity across our region and beyond. Below is a recent communication shared by the Office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding a federal court ruling involving recent tariff measures and their impact on businesses and consumers nationwide. - According to the Office of the Attorney General