Events, Meetings, and Forums
EDF/GRF Meeting Information
Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 8:00AM
Location: Zoom
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM
This open forum monitors legislative issues and seeks action from the Board of Directors on important city, state, and national business-related legislation or regulations that impact your ability to do business. A good committee for those who want to ensure their voice is heard.
Economic Development Forum
This open forum meets monthly with city and school representatives to discuss issues that affect the vitality of the Upland business community. This committee’s primary responsibility is to create and support a positive business climate. This is an informational committee only
Upland Chamber Advocacy in Action
Letters of Support and Opposition
A broad coalition of labor, business, infrastructure, social justice, and nonprofit organizations strongly supports a proposed budget trailer bill aimed at streamlining the approval process for the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP). The letter argues the bill is not about bypassing public input, but about eliminating outdated and redundant processes that delay progress and drive up costs. The DCP is seen as vital to protecting California’s water supply—particularly the State Water Project (SWP)—from the effects of climate change. Delays in DCP implementation threaten water reliability, affordability, and could cost ratepayers $600 million annually. The project promises to create union jobs, protect disadvantaged communities, and deliver more affordable water than alternatives like desalination. The coalition urges Governor Newsom and legislative leaders to support the trailer bill to ensure timely advancement of this critical infrastructure.
To view the letter, please click on the following link:
Support of Budget Trailer Bill
Legislative updates
Upland Chamber is Opposing/ supporting the following Bills, Measures, & Propositions
The Upland Chamber of Commerce, proudly representing over 300 businesses in Inland Southern California, is here today to voice significant concerns regarding Proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121. These proposed changes pose a substantial financial burden on small businesses and property owners, threatening their ability to remain competitive and sustain operations. As a vital advocate for our local business community, we urge decision-makers to carefully consider the economic impact these rules could have and explore more balanced solutions that support both environmental goals and the economic vitality of our region.
Please send your letters to our State and local officials so they know how their constituents are feeling:
Congresswoman Norma Torres
3200 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 200B
Ontario, CA 91764
Governor Gavin Newsom
1303 10th Street Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 995814
Senator Anthony Portantino
State Capitol, Room 3086
Sacramento, CA 95814
Assemblymember Chris Holden
State Capitol P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249
Assemblymember Freddy Rodriguez
13160 7th Street
Chino, CA 91710
Supervisor Curt Hagman
14010 City Center Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 9170
Supervisor Jesse Armendarez
8575 Haven Ave. Suite #110
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Congresswoman Judy Chu
527 S. Lake Ave Suite 250
Pasadena, CA 91101