CANCELLED - Economic Development Committee May 2023

MEETING CANCELLED!  We had two great speakers to discuss Dublin chambers position on two issues moving through the State Legislature.  Both bills have died, therefore, there is no point in having a meeting about them at this time. 

Thank you for your interest.  Watch for our next meeting on June 22.

Guy Houston, Economic Development Committee Chair.

The Economic Development Committee convenes Dublin business leaders who are interested in the economic viability of Dublin and the greater Tri-Valley area.  The committee leads the Chamber's advocacy efforts on local public policy priorities.

May 2023 Meeting: IN PERSON
Two presentations seeking support for their policies in Sacramento

Lights on CA/AB 538 - Joshua Heller

Lights on CA is an external organization working in concert with the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber position) to pass AB 538 (Holden) helping to create a Western electrical grid so California businesses can have access to affordable and reliable power as the state transitions to clean energy.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) - John Kabatek

According to John Kabateck, PBMs play a vital role in negotiating for the most affordable medications and pharmaceuticals for patients and their families here in the Golden State and across the U.S. Nearly every Californian that has a bona fide health insurance plan likely has a PBM negotiating behind the scenes to lower the cost of prescription drugs. And small and ethnic  businesses benefit from PBMs through lower premiums and cost-savings for their employees. 
 
Sadly, powerful pharmaceutical companies that set the cost of many drugs at unattainable levels for already struggling Californians view PBMs as a threat to their financial gain and monopoly in the marketplace and have launched a campaign to tarnish the image of PBMs and their efforts on behalf of patients and small businesses.