The Downtown San Diego Partnership is launching the second phase of the Downtown Loyalty sale at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to promote the economic and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego and create immediate support for struggling businesses. Customers will have a chance to select from a limited supply of gift cards from nearly 50 restaurants, retail, and coffee shops in Downtown San Diego. Each $25 purchase of a gift card also comes with a free $10 bonus from philanthropic fundraising, creating $35 total of direct revenue for Downtown businesses that can also be used toward a great Downtown experience.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Takes Part in WeAllCount Homeless Survey
The Downtown San Diego Partnership teamed up with the Regional Task Force on the Homeless for the WeAllCount event, an annual survey of the city's homeless population. Over 100 volunteers, including elected officials and community leaders, gathered at 4 a.m. to survey homeless individuals in Downtown San Diego. This year's survey marked the first time that surveys were conducted entirely electronically.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Hosts 56th Annual Alonzo Awards
The Downtown San Diego Partnership recently held its 56th annual Alonzo Awards to honor those who have made significant contributions to the urban community. The event was hosted at the Grand Hyatt and sponsored by Stockdale Capital Partners. Awards were handed out to individuals and businesses in several categories, including humanitarian service and sustainable business practices.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Announces Addition to Staff
The Downtown San Diego Partnership is pleased to announce that Carey Algaze will serve as the organization’s Vice President of Economic Development and Land Use. Ms. Algaze brings a wealth of public and private sector experience, as well as a strong educational background, to her new role.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Backs Yes! For A Better San Diego Initiative
The Downtown San Diego Partnership's board of directors voted unanimously to support the Yes! For A Better San Diego initiative aimed at addressing homelessness, improving streets, and expanding the San Diego Convention Center. The initiative proposes a forty-two-year increase to the City of San Diego's visitor tax and is forecasted to generate $3.78 billion to expand the San Diego Convention Center, $2.02 billion for homelessness services, and $604 million for street improvements.
read moreDowntown San Diego Partnership Appoints New President & CEO
The Downtown San Diego Partnership has announced the appointment of Betsy Brennan as its new President and CEO. Brennan is a New York native with extensive experience in business and economic development, quality of life initiatives, public relations, marketing, fundraising, and political advocacy. Brennan is excited to lead the Partnership and work together with the board of directors, staff, residents, business owners, government officials, civic and business associations, and tourism industry representatives to further propel San Diego as a world-class destination. Her tenure begins in late February and she will be formally introduced during the Installation Dinner at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on March 1st.
read moreFree Downtown Shuttle Service Gains Steam, With Zero Emissions
The free, on-demand shuttle system called Free Ride Everywhere Downtown (FRED) in San Diego receives additional funding to expand its fleet from 17 to 30 all-electric vehicles over the next three years. FRED provides an innovative and eco-friendly approach to solving Downtown's first-mile/last-mile mobility issues while meeting the Mayor's Climate Action Plan goals.
read moreDowntown Partnership Reunites 1,000 Homeless Individuals With Loved Ones
The Family Reunification Program, sponsored by Sharp HealthCare, has successfully reunites 1,000 homeless individuals in Downtown San Diego with friends and family across the country.
read moreMayor Faulconer Announces Launch of San Diego’s First Free Downtown Circulator Program
To provide more efficient and sustainable transit options in San Diego, Civic San Diego and the Downtown San Diego Partnership announced the launch of the new “Free Ride Everywhere Downtown” or “FRED” circulator program, an all-electric, sustainable transportation solution.
read moreDowntown Partnership and Chamber issue joint statement
Kris Michell, president and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, and Jerry Sanders, president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, issued a statement in response to Governor Brown's veto of AB 504. The statement expresses gratitude for the support of Governor Brown and Mayor Faulconer and looks forward to continuing to support Civic San Diego's mission to improve communities.
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