Membership Update | November 2023

MESSAGE TO MEMBERS

Take a look below to see what DSDP has been up to and ways to engage this month...

Members gathered for an evening of Wine & Wisdom.
Decorated and activated the Columbia parklet throughout the month.
Worked with local artists to bring a mural of SD Wave player Abby Dahlkemper to Downtown San Diego.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Fall Convos Over Coffee

Join us on Wednesday, November 8th, for a casual gathering at our office to build new connections and exchange ideas with other members and business leaders while enjoying a warm cup of coffee. Don’t miss out!

Wednesday, November 8

9:30 - 10:15am

401 B St. Suite 100

RSVP HERE

You're invited to eat, drink and be merry with us!

Join us for an evening of mingling, games and more at our annual holiday mixer, sponsored by SDG&E. Come in your best holiday attire and don’t forget your holiday cheer!

Wednesday, December 6th

5:00 – 7:00 PM

deck655

655 W Broadway

San Diego, CA 92101

Note: This event is free to members of the Downtown San Diego Partnership.

Non-member tickets are available for purchase.

RSVP HERE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Fleet Week San Diego is Back for 2023!

San Diego is home to the largest U.S. military concentration in the country. Join us at these inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s incalculable contributions as defenders of our nation and neighbors in our community.

Public events held Nov 3 – 12, 2023

Broadway Pier

1000 N. Harbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92132

Learn more here.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration at Exclusive Collections Gallery

Exclusive Collections Gallery 621 5th Ave., Gaslamp

Friday, November 10, 2023:

6:00 PM - 9pm

Native art Show opens with a land acknowledgment.

RSVP required

Saturday November 11, 2023:

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Front of the gallery on Fifth Avenue:

Native American performers, including bird singers, Native Like water – water keeper organization, Eagle dance, Hoop Dancer, and more!

Open to the public

Saturday Night:

Native Art show at the gallery

6-9pm

RSVP required

Sunday November 12, 2023

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Free to the public

RSVP for the Friday night and Saturday night art show at Exclusive Collections Gallery

Contact [email protected] or call the Gallery at 1-800-599-7111

SIX°'s Holiday Kickoff Party

Whether you are one of their amazing members, a regular attendee of our Monthly Mixers, or you are simply in search of your professional tribe, SIX° invites you to join them at their biggest event of the year. Feel free to bring your spouse, partner or significant other to this one. The environment is going to be a bit more playful and fun than the typical Monthly Mixers.

SIX° would like to offer DTSDP members 15% off with the code "DTSDP15"

For more info and to sign up, click here.

Rady Children's Invitational Tipoff Party

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday with a slam dunk of a good time at the Rady Children's Invitational Tipoff Party presented by National University! This private event at Barleymash is the perfect start to the holiday weekend. Whether you're a basketball enthusiast in town for the tournament held at LionTree Arena at UC San Diego Nov 23-24, or a local sports fan looking for a fantastic way to connect with your community, this is the place to be. Tickets include catered food and an open bar from 6 PM to 9 PM; score big on fun and flavor at this exclusive event!

More information, here.

Jingle Jets Inaugural Celebration

This holiday season, the Midway will be transformed from mighty warship into a winter wonderland with an aviation twist to bring an extraordinary holiday spirit to the San Diego Bayfront. The USS Midway Museum will deck out the carrier from bow to stern with hundreds of thousands of twinkling and shimmering lights to celebrate this year’s holidays with “Jingle Jets,” its inaugural festive lighting experience. This joyous evening event, 16 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, will be the newest holiday tradition in San Diego.

Learn more here.

MEMBER SHOUTOUT

Bay to Park Paseo News

On October 2nd, the Bay to Park Paseo design teams convened to share their final designs. 70+ designers, including San Diego’s top architects, planners, talented artists, and storytellers were on hand to inspire and wow with their creativity and thoughtful approach to making memorable experiences that will welcome the public and encourage walking on Park Blvd from the Bay to Balboa Park.

Learn more here.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS

Host Your Event at a Live Nation Venue!

Host your next event at one of Live Nation's epic San Diego venues! House of Blues San Diego, Magnolia Performing Arts Center, Observatory North Park and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre are the perfect venues to host your corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception, award ceremony, product launch, fundraiser or business meeting. With access to the world's greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, Live Nation's unique venues will exceed expectations. Plus, the talented staff handles every detail, so you don't have to! Host your holiday party with live nation to get 10% off your private event entertainment.

More information, here.

DAC SPOTLIGHT

Native American Heritage Month - Exclusive Collections Gallery

Founded in 1995, Exclusive Collections Gallery is a firm believer that art plays an integral part of our lives. Each art piece displayed at the gallery presents an opportunity to share the love of art with the next generation. Consistently striving to make art accessible to all audiences, Exclusive Collections has fostered relationships with clientele from around the globe who are dedicated to the mission EC Gallery displays.

Read EC Gallery’s full interview here.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

The City of San Diego has opened a new Safe Sleeping program for unhoused residents. The O Lot Safe Sleeping site, located on City property at the edge of Balboa Park near the Naval Medical Center, has capacity for up to 400 tents, each allowing space for two people. In addition to tents, the program is providing on-site amenities and services, including meals, restrooms, showers, laundry, storage trailers, case management, basic needs assistance and resource referrals. Operators include Dreams for Change and the Downtown San Diego Partnership.

SANDAG allocated $3 million from a Caltrans grant to the "Downtown Central Mobility Hub and Connections" project. With over 37,000 residents and more than 76,000 employees in Downtown San Diego, the area serves as a major employment and entertainment hub, as well as a significant commercial center. The project will enhance the transportation options for both San Diegans and visitors, making it easier for them to navigate and enjoy our vibrant Downtown.

On October 24, the County Board of Supervisors voted (4-0) to draft an Unsafe Camping Ordinance similar to one recently passed in the City of San Diego.

Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act (CARE) Court became active at the start of October. The pilot program allows for someone who resides with the person, social services, first responders, community organizations or law enforcement to file a petition in civil court if they believe someone is suffering from severe symptoms of an untreated psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia. There have only been 6 petitions so far in San Diego County.

In October, the County Board of Supervisors passed a Board letter funding a program called the Homeless Diversion Program. The program would provide payments to San Diegans who are on the cusp of homelessness to prevent them from entering homelessness. The program will provide nearly 800 individuals with the support they need to avoid a prolonged and costly experience of homelessness and instead quickly remain in or transition to stable housing.

CLEAN & SAFE UPDATE

Cortez Hill Neighborhood Walkabout

The November Clean & Safe Neighborhood Walkabout will take place on November 15th at 9 a.m. and will meet at Cali Breakfast. (702 Ash St.)

Attendees will have the opportunity interact with our team, meet the ambassador assigned to the neighborhood, learn how and when to use the Clean & Safe app, discuss issues that are important to you, and more. This event will take place rain or shine. We hope to see you there!

Walkabout dates and locations for the rest of 2023 can be found here.

MEMBER RESOURCES

Member Spotlights

The Downtown San Diego Partnership invites members to participate in a Member Spotlight, a cross-platform editorial feature created to highlight our members’ successes, share their story, initiatives, and offerings. The spotlight is featured via the Member Monday dedicated e-blast, mentioned in the Downtown Partnership twice monthly newsletter, the spotlight feature page hosted on our website, and monthly highlight on LinkedIn. If you are interested in a Member Spotlight, view the details and guidelines, and if you have any questions contact Blake at [email protected]

Committee Participation

Want to get more involved? Whether your interest lies in public policy, placemaking, quality of life or events, we have a platform for you to share your ideas to shape the future of our community. Learn more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Downtown Partnership has a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities to help you meet your goals and gain enhanced visibility with top leaders within an array of industries. Learn more.

Interested in sharing a resource?

Do you have a resource that would benefit other members? Share it with the Partnership and we will share it with our members! Resource Highlights are included in our bimonthly Membership Updates and distributed to all active members of the Downtown San Diego Partnership. Submit the resource here.