Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Chamber's Bixel Exchange and Snap Inc. celebrate Snap Design Academy final showcase

Center for Innovation & Technology on August 8, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Bixel Exchange, the Chamber's Center for Innovation & Technology, partnered with Snap Inc. for the final showcase of their second annual Snap Design Academy.

Chamber joins discussion on hiring and retaining talented employees with disabilities

Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on August 7, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

In partnership with the Chamber and the L.A. City Department on Disability, RespectAbility’s California team held a panel discussion at the Chamber, titled "Disability, Creativity and Employment."

L.A. County Board of Supervisors adopts OurCounty Sustainability Plan

Center for Business Advocacy on August 6, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Policy Manager Kendal Asuncion spoke at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting on the OurCounty Sustainability Plan.

Chamber hosts Goods Movement Focus Group for Metro

Center for Business Advocacy on August 5, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Metro held the first of its two focus groups to get the Chamber’s input on its Goods Movement Strategic Plan.

Health Care Council explores workforce shortage in health care industry

Center for Business Advocacy on August 2, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Health Care Council held a panel on the workforce shortage in the health care industry, which is projected to only grow over time.

Reflections on a Bold Year

Maria S. Salinas on August 2, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Time has flown by. This weeks marks one year since I officially began my role as President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. As I approached this day, I have reflected on the past year, the work we’ve accomplished together and the course we’ve been able to set for the future.

Chamber supports CA aerospace companies at industry expo in Colombia

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on August 2, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Last month, the Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, funded the participation of five regional manufacturers through the California State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant at F-AIR Colombia, one of the leading aerospace and defense trade shows in Latin America.