Who are your members?
Most are community business people from the Morena area. They own a local business, work in one or have regular dealings with local businesses. Some members are community-minded residents, volunteering their time to help improve their Morena area.
How much are the dues?
There are no dues, but participants are welcome to make tax-free donations
Who can join?
Membership is open to anyone with a business in the Morena area.
How often do you meet?
General member meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 pm at Baci Italian Restaurant, 1955 Morena Boulevard.
What is the Executive Committee?
Five MBA members, elected by the general membership, and the BID Council representative serve on the Executive Committee. Duties include planning and preparing the Agenda for each monthly meeting, arranging for guest speakers and assigning meeting topics to various Committee members.
The Executive Committee also implements action items adopted at monthly general meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
What is the Finance Committee and what does it do?
Four MBA members serve on the Finance Committee. The Chairman is the Executive Committee Treasurer. Each member has a career position in the financial industry (tax preparation, tax planning, financial planning, estate planning, setting up corporations, banking, accounting, etc.). All own their own corporations. The Finance Committee is oversees financial planning and budgeting for MBA general operations and promotional activities, audits all financial transactions, and submits periodic reports and returns to the appropriate government agencies.
What is the Promotion Committee?
The Promotion Committee plans promotional activities (business mixers, special events, etc.) Any MBA member can volunteer to serve on this committee.
What is the Communication Committee?
The Communication Committee oversees oversees communications concerning MBA members to outside interests such as television, radio, newspapers and other news sources beneficial to MBA activities. It is responsible for the design and operation of the Web site.
How long has the Morena Business Association been in existence?
Originally founded as the Bay Park Association on May 5, 2005, it changed its name later that year to the Morena Business Association.
Where do operating funds come from?
From member and volunteer donations, and an annual Micro District Block Grant from the City of San Diego ands various MBA-sponsored fund raising events.
What is the Morena Business Directory and who can be included?
All Morena District community businesses.
Who can be in the Morena Business Directory?
Any business in the Morena area and businesses conducting business with companies in the Morena area can be listed in the Morena Business Directory.
What information can I enter in the Morena Business Directory?
A free listing includes Company Name, Phone Number and Link to your Website. Sponsored listings can include your contact data, a brief description of your operation, products and services, Website links, company slogan/brand, keywords and business categories for searches, business photos, and business hours. Posting on the Website is subject to editing.
What is the MBA e-mail privacy policy?
The MBA e-mail listings will not be shared or sold to any person, company or organization. They are for the exclusive use of the Executive Committee for communicating with MBA members.
How do I add or change a listing in the Morena Business Directory?
Submit your information here