Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

As 2022 comes to a close, we celebrate the holiday season with our community of members, partners, and friends. The holidays are a time to celebrate, be merry, spend time with loved ones, and most importantly, show gratitude. We wish to reflect on our year, the highs and lows, and share in an optimism for a better tomorrow.

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Dear Chamber members, partners and community,

I am excited to greet you as we wrap up the year and look forward to 2023. We’ve been on a journey to build upon the legacy of serving the Los Angeles region in a bold, transformative, inclusive, and responsible manner. We are enthused with the support of our members, partners, and community that inspire us to go the extra mile. We end the year on a high note having just received a Five-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Los Angeles small businesses have faced incredible adversity and seemingly insurmountable challenges over the past few years. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to global economic uncertainty, we are mindful of the headwinds ahead. While we cannot prevent economic or natural disasters from happening, we can ensure our businesses — especially small businesses — are prepared to withstand them.

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To build a more equitable economy, we must work from the ground up. That's why we embrace the small businesses in our communities. They are the heart and soul of neighborhoods, and with economic uncertainties, they need our support now more than ever. This year, while small businesses continue to retool and pivot from the effects of the pandemic, they must now face inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain challenges. We can make a difference by discovering and supporting our local small businesses this holiday season and shopping with intent and purpose.

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This time of year calls on us to reflect on the many things we are grateful for at the L.A. Area Chamber. 

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Our vision, A Thriving Region For All, is more than just a feel-good statement for the Chamber – it's a canvas and the "North Star" for the work we do every day. To that end, the Chamber is united with L.A. residents in stamping out hate in all forms – whether it's in the workplace, halls of government, or in our communities. If we are to build an equitable economy where residents thrive, we must eliminate hate speech and behavior. The Chamber is a proud coalition member of L.A. County's L.A. vs Hate: United Against Hate.

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Health Net has been serving Californians for more than 40 years. Over that time, we’ve adopted and refined a whole-person model of care. Beyond physical and mental health issues, this model looks at social drivers of health. These drivers include safe housing, transportation, food insecurity and other issues that can negatively impact one’s health.

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The November Election is here! The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Election Day 2022. If you have not voted, I urge you to get to the polls before 8:00 p.m. today or drop off your ballot in a vote-by-mail drop box.

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This is one of the most important elections — with significant changes expected in elected leadership for the next decade. Tuesday evening may mark the end of an election cycle, but it will also be the beginning of new political leadership for Los Angeles. Your voice matters. 

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It’s up to you to ensure your voice and values are heard this Election Day. Between now and November 8, millions of Angelenos and Californians alike will fill-in their ballots and return them to a drop box or cast a ballot in-person.

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On November 8, the 2022 election will result in a significant change in the political landscape. While every election is important, this year’s election will allow Los Angeles residents to make significant changes in elected leadership across all levels of government.

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