Beginning January 1, 2023, the minimum wage for all employees working within City of San Diego will increase to $16.30 per hour. Tips do not count towards payment of the minimum wage. This is due to San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance which will…
NACS and the NMA encourages its members to help in the fight for the passage of this bill. Retailers and supporters can assist by calling or sending a message to legislators. Click here to write a letter/call Members of Congress to co-sponsor the Credit Card Competition Act. Since the…
On Tuesday, October 25th the NMA held our 2022 Holiday Trade Show hosted by RNDC. We utilized a brand-new venue this year, the beautiful Legacy Center Globe Room, named after the unique globe feature, placed in the middle of the room that can be seen from the I-5 freeway! Entry…
Every family deserves a future! Save the date for October 14th, 2022 for Hope for Iraqi Christians’ 6th Annual Hope Fundraising Dinner. This event is a night full of fine food and drinks, with opportunities to socialize and learn about the most pressing events affecting Iraqi villages. Participants…
In December of 2021 the County of San Diego Independent Redistricting Commission voted to approve the separation of Rancho San Diego from El Cajon and the rest of East County. This decision undercounts Chaldeans and weakens the voices of our community. Register in the first ever Chaldean Census…
On September 17, 2022 the NMA attended the Lincoln Club’s Annual Dinner held at the Pendry Hotel. The keynote speaker of the event was Utah’s Senator, Mike Lee. Senator Lee is a child of politically active parents as his father served as President Ronald Reagan’s Solicitor General. Prior…
On Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, the NMA hosted our Fall Charity Poker Tournament of 2022. Participants got to play at the beautiful Jamul Casino on a stunning rooftop bar overlooking the hills of the Kumeyaay Nation. You can’t help but enjoy your evening with such a beautiful view…
On Tuesday, September 13th, the city of Chula Vista unanimously voted 4-0 to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. This comes after city council members listened to dozens of testimonies and comments from local residents and business owners. Business owners asked the city council to consider the…
The City of Chula Vista is attempting to ban the sale of traditional flavored tobacco products. At 5:00 pm today, September 13th, the Chula Vista City Council will be voting on a proposed flavor tobacco ban, similar to the City of San Diego's ban earlier this year. The…
The NMA and industry leaders are urging you to VOTE 'NO' on Prop 31 on Tuesday, November 8th 2022. This is critical for our members' businesses as it influences the sale of many tobacco products. We need your help to spread the word to employees, customers, family, and…