Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Bixel on the Road

Center for Innovation & Technology on January 31, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Bixel Exchange hosted events in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in support of their two programs, the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline and Startup LAunch Tech SBDC.

Chamber Celebrates Launch of New Strategic Vision at 2020 Inaugural Dinner

L.A. Area Chamber on January 31, 2020 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Jan. 30, the Chamber held its 132nd annual Inaugural Dinner at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live, highlighting its new strategic vision of creating "A Thriving Region for All."

Erin Tanenbaum Awarded Impact-Maker to Watch

Center for Leadership on January 29, 2020 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Wednesday, Erin Tanenbaum, Senior Managing Director of the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN), was awarded Impact-Maker to Watch in 2020 by Stratiscope.

A City Mourns

Maria S. Salinas on January 29, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Los Angeles mourns the tragic loss of nine individuals. Devoted parents, talented young girls and inspiring coaches left us too soon. This news brought us shock, grief and deep sorrow.

Chamber Joins USC Marshall School of Business Centennial Celebration

L.A. Area Chamber on January 27, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Monday, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined the USC Marshall School of Business for their centennial celebration event.

Accenture Pancakes & Politics Hosts CA Secretary of State

Center for Business Advocacy on January 24, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber’s first Accenture Pancakes & Politics of 2020 heard from California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

Land Use Council Hears from Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson

Center for Business Advocacy on January 22, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Land Use, Construction & Housing Council kicked off the first meeting of the year with Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson.

A New Year, A New Vision

Maria S. Salinas on January 22, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Last year, we embarked on a journey to establish a bold new vision and strategic plan for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Leaders representing the diverse business sectors in our region, staff, Board members and the community participated in a robust dialogue about the future of the Los Angeles region and this Chamber.

Chamber Partners with L.A. County to Host Contracting Connections

Center for Small Business Success on January 21, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Jan. 21, the Chamber's OneLA Regional Collaborative and the County of Los Angeles hosted their Contracting Connections procurement event at the University of La Verne.

Delving into Education in the 2020 CA Budget

Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on January 17, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Kicking off the first Education & Workforce Development Council of 2020 last Friday, the Chamber welcomed Jeff Bell, Education Program Budget Manager at the California Department of Finance, and Edgar Cabral, Deputy Legislative Analyst at the Legislative Analyst's Office.