Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber joins "Creating A Path to Success" panel
Center for Small Business Success on June 28, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Andrea Nunn, senior vice president of corporate and member relations at the Chamber, joined the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) at Google's Playa Vista campus for a panel discussion on the role that chambers of commerce play in the Southern California region's economy and communities, and how businesses can get involved.
Chamber hears from L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer at Accenture Pancakes & Politics
Center for Business Advocacy on June 28, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer joined the Chamber’s Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series to discuss his efforts to improve public safety, address the city’s homelessness crisis and enforce cannabis laws.
Solve the Immigration Crisis Now
Maria S. Salinas on June 28, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We have all seen and been horrified by the terrible images of the conditions of the migrant detention centers at the border. Similarly, recent announcement about pending immigration raids only serve to destabilize our communities, families and business. We can and must do more to improve our immigration system.
Leadership Southern California welcomes Class of 2020
Center for Leadership on June 27, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN) launched its Leadership Southern California (LSC) Class of 2020 last week with an orientation and welcome mixer.
Chamber joins L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis to kick off summer internships
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on June 26, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Wednesday to kick off the County's Youth@Work summer internship program. Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Wednesday to kick off the County's Youth @Work summer internship program.
L.A. area business leaders discuss building an inclusive regional economy
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on June 26, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber partnered with The James Irvine Foundation to host a roundtable for business leaders on building a thriving economy that creates upward mobility for California’s frontline workforce.
Chamber and First 5 LA produce new landscape analysis
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on June 26, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
In partnership with First 5 LA, the Chamber has produced a landscape analysis on Promoting Family-Friendly Workplace Policies and Practices.
Chamber celebrates Latinx entrepreneurship at POSiBLE LA
Center for Innovation & Technology on June 22, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Last Saturday, the Chamber joined Univision for their annual POSiBLE LA Entrepreneur Expo to celebrate the city's Latinx business and entrepreneur community.
BIZCON SoCal takes a deep dive into innovation and entrepreneurship in Southern California
L.A. Area Chamber on June 19, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On June 19, the Chamber hosted its annual BIZCON SoCal business conference and networking event designed to celebrate, inspire and support businesses across the L.A. region.
Spotlight on youth employment
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on June 18, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber’s leadership in helping young adults access internship and job opportunities was featured this week when the Chamber’s Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development Senior Manager, Ever Hilleprandt, was interviewed on Univision, speaking about the qualities employers seek in entry-level candidates and the skills and attributes that make them competitive in the marketplace.