Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

New Leadership & Our Inaugural Awards

Maria S. Salinas on January 28, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

January marks the new year and a time for the Chamber to celebrate its time-honored tradition of “passing the gavel”, meaning the annual transition from one Board Chair to the next. For 133 years, the Chamber has fostered civic leadership through this transition.

A New Chapter for Our Country

Maria S. Salinas on January 21, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marks a new chapter in our country's history. While there were not the traditional crowds, parades or celebratory events, we witnessed peaceful transfer of power. President Biden called for unity and spoke about the importance of our country's leadership as well as acknowledging the work ahead.

Achieving Relief for Businesses  With Less Regulation

Maria S. Salinas on January 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Last Friday, as is constitutionally required, Governor Newsom unveiled his proposed budget for California for the fiscal year beginning, July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. The budget outlines historic investments in education, vaccine distribution systems, small business recovery and infrastructure.

Covid-19 Vaccine Brings Cautious Hope

Maria S. Salinas on January 8, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Welcoming the new year with high hopes for the year ahead is overshadowed by the epic health crisis that we are currently experiencing. Next month will be one of the toughest as we see the result of holiday gatherings and the increase in new cases. The stress on our health care system is overwhelming and heartbreaking. We have never been in a crisis where we are talking about “rationing” care.

Local Resources to Help Small Businesses During the Pandemic

Maria S. Salinas on December 16, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

With over 4 million small businesses in California, more than any other state in the country, we can’t ignore the impact of small business employers on our economy. The state estimates that 48.5 percent of our total workforce is employed by the small business sector. In Los Angeles County, small businesses are found in every industry and represent the largest concentration of women and minority owned businesses in the county.

A Road Map to Strengthening California’s Healthcare Workforce Developed by Health Net

Health Net, LLC on December 10, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room

The healthcare industry is facing a projected workforce shortage of half a million people over the next few years. At Health Net, our providers throughout the state know firsthand the challenges facing the healthcare workforce and how they impact their businesses and patients.