Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Lending a Hand During This Time of Need

Webmaster on January 19, 2010 at 11:22:12 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Lending a Hand During This Time of Need The earthquake devastation in Haiti continues to horrify and humble all of us. Even as we continue to process the images and ...

Don't Let the Pension Time Bomb Explode

Webmaster on January 12, 2010 at 3:27:24 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Don't Let the Pension Time Bomb Explode Last spring, I wrote about the municipal atomic bomb that threatens to decimate L.A.'s treasury and potentially lead to bankruptcy. ...

Future of Southern California Economy is About More Than Just Sunshine

Webmaster on January 5, 2010 at 2:41:21 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Future of Southern California Economy is About More Than Just Sunshine Yesterday's announcement that Northrop Grumman will be moving its corporate headquarters to the ...

I'm Dreaming of a Green 2010

Webmaster on December 22, 2009 at 7:30:44 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

I'm Dreaming of a Green 2010 As we complete the first decade of the 21st century, I am reminded of the energy 10 years ago as we prepared for a new century. Do you remember ...

A Holiday Gift for the Children of California

Webmaster on December 15, 2009 at 10:29:35 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

A Holiday Gift for the Children of California While most Californians may be busy preparing for the holiday season, a debate is raging in Sacramento that will impact the ...

Business is Proud of the Progress at LAPD

Webmaster on December 8, 2009 at 7:30:38 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Business is Proud of the Progress at LAPD At last Thursday's swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief Charlie Beck, Angelenos were reminded of the enormous progress made by ...

Vote Yes For Jobs

Webmaster on December 1, 2009 at 8:01:42 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Vote Yes For Jobs How can the Los Angeles City Council keep hundreds of professional careers here in Los Angeles while creating opportunities for thousands more jobs? Make ...

Giving Thanks in Our Community

Webmaster on November 24, 2009 at 7:09:05 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Giving Thanks in Our Community This is a special week in America. It is a time to pause and do something we never do frequently enough, which is to say thank you. Thank ...

We Must Join the Race to the Top

Webmaster on November 17, 2009 at 8:13:49 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

We Must Join the Race to the Top There is a nationwide footrace underway for more than $4 billion in federal education funding. Just a few weeks ago, California appeared to ...

Making Jobs a Priority at City Council

Webmaster on November 10, 2009 at 7:33:48 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Making Jobs a Priority at City Council Good news to report from L.A. City Hall this week: The L.A. City Council introduced a motion that would create the L.A. Area ...