Subject: Invitation to Join Chamber's Delegation Trip to Washington, D.C. - An Exclusive Opportunity for Local News Coverage

Dear (Reporter Name),

I am reaching out to extend an invitation for you to join our upcoming delegation trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Chamber's efforts to address significant issues impacting the San Diego region. During the trip, you will have exclusive access to local, state, and federal government officials, policymakers, and Cali-Baja business leaders. This unique opportunity will allow you to conduct in-depth 1:1 interviews, gather valuable insights on how San Diego stakeholders advocate for federal funding, and share firsthand accounts from our nation's capital with the (Media Outlet) audience. 

View the Full Trip Agenda Here

By joining us, you will have the opportunity to report on these topics, giving your (viewers/readers) an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the business community and the potential solutions discussed at the national level.

Please contact me to discuss further details, including lodging and meeting spaces. I am more than happy to provide you with additional information, help arrange interviews with key delegates, or accommodate any other requests that may facilitate your decision to join us.

Best,

Marlyn Carrillo

(Contact Info)

Additional Trip Highlights

Key Priorities: The Chamber has organized a high-profile delegation trip to our nation's capital from April 16-19. The primary objective of this trip is to provide an up-close and firsthand experience of the decision-making processes at the federal level as well as advocate for federal funding to address regional progress in healthcare, transportation, housing and urban development, tourism and hospitality, cross-border trade, military and veterans, and energy, water, and sustainability issues.  

Local Impact: Your coverage of this delegation trip will bring national attention to our community's concerns, highlighting the proactive steps we are taking to address them. The coverage will not only inform but empower our residents by creating a platform for their voices to be heard by a wider audience.

Delegates will meet with: 

• Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma 

• Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-30) 

• San Diego Congressional Delegation including Reps. Issa (CA-48), Jacobs (CA-51), Levin (CA-49), Peters (CA-50), and Vargas (CA-52) 

• U.S. Senator Chris Coons (DE) 

• Lael Brainard, Director of the National Economic Council  

• Casey Durst, Executive Director, Operations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection 

• Jesse Cross-Call, Deputy Director of External Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services 

• Zach McRae, Special Policy Advisor, and Alexis M. Pelosi, Senior Advisor for Climate, in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 

• Former Congressman Jeff Denham 

Notable Delegates Attending:

• San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria

• San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer 

• San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera and Councilmembers Raul Campillo, Joe LaCava, Kent Lee, Marni Von Wilpert, Monica Montgomery Steppe, and Stephen Whitburn  

• Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre  

• Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner  

• Ambassador Carlos Gonzales, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego  

• President & CEO of the Port of San Diego, Joe Stuvyesant, and Port Commissioners Castellanos (Chairman) and Michael Zucchet  

• Gustavo Dallarda, Caltrans District 11 Director