Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber discusses California Consumer Privacy Act
L.A. Area Chamber on October 15, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber held a joint Innovation & Technology and Government & Fiscal Affairs Council focused on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), slated to go into effect January 2020, with the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Privacy, Assemblymember Ed Chau.
2019 LLA class graduates
Center for Leadership on October 11, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Southern California Leadership Network's 2019 Leadership Los Angeles (LLA) class graduated on Friday, Oct. 11.
Exploring a statewide cradle-to-career data system
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on October 11, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Education & Workforce Development Council held a meeting to discuss the state’s cradle-to-career data system.
Your feedback on paid family leave is needed
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on October 10, 2019 at 7:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff recently established a task force to provide recommendations on how to expand the State’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefit coverage.
Be a part of the largest celebration of global trade in the nation
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on October 10, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
If your company is a key player in the global trade arena, don't miss this opportunity to participate and gain visibility in front of nearly 900 members of the Southern California trade industry. World Trade Week Southern California is dedicated to educating the public about the positive impacts of international trade on the local and national economies and kicks off on May 5, 2020 with one of the biggest celebrations of global trade in the nation.
Celebrating Civic Leadership
Maria S. Salinas on October 10, 2019 at 11:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
One of the gems at the Chamber is its focus on leadership development through the work of the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN). Participants take a deep dive into the systems and trends shaping our region; explore solutions to some of our region's most pressing issues; hone their leadership skills; and build relationships with leaders from business, government and the nonprofit sectors. Participants are inspired to address complex issues facing the city and region, prepared to take on leadership roles within their organizations and communities and connected with a network of dynamic leaders to advance lasting, prosperous change.
SCLN launches RLI Class 52
Center for Leadership on October 5, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN) launched the Riordan Leadership Institute (RLI) Class 52.
Chamber member diplomats receive AI industry sector briefing
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Development on October 4, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Members of the Chamber’s Diplomatic & Commercial Officers Group met with Dr. Paul McLachlan, principal data scientist with Ericsson Global Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, to receive an update on general trends in the AI and 5G sector in California.
Chamber joins World Economic Forum for panel discussion and reception
L.A. Area Chamber on October 3, 2019 at 8:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber held a special panel discussion and reception with the World Economic Forum at the Official Residence of the Consul General of Canada.
Chamber visits L.A. City Hall
Maria S. Salinas on October 3, 2019 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
A delegation from the L.A. Area Chamber, representing a broad spectrum of industries, joined us for our annual ACCESS L.A. City Hall advocacy day. The Chamber presented the Los Angeles City Council with the 10th Annual City Council Districts Economic Report prepared by Beacon Economics, which highlights economic trends across the City of Los Angeles.