Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber welcomes Los Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortia
L.A. Area Chamber on April 19, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On April 19, the Los Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortia (LAOCRC) hosted a grand opening and press conference for their new satellite office located at the Chamber.
A vote for breaking science barriers
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on April 19, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Responding to the Mayor's State of the City Address
Maria S. Salinas on April 18, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last night, in his annual State of the City address, Mayor Eric Garcetti shared his reflections on and visions for the City of Los Angeles, and we were pleased to hear that we share so many priorities – from education and homelessness, to transportation, infrastructure, job creation and equity and inclusion.
Chamber hosts discussion on AI in government and education
L.A. Area Chamber on April 16, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Tuesday, the Chamber hosted Microsoft's "Artificial Intelligence in State & Local Government, Federal and Education."
Sen. Holly Mitchell leads an honest conversation about the state of education
Center for Business Advocacy on April 12, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Sen. Holly Mitchell join the Chamber's Education & Workforce Development Council meeting on April 12, where she delved into a meaningful conversation about cradle-to-career investments.
Bixel Exchange's Kat Yalung moderates panel on entrepreneurship and investment
Center for Innovation & Technology on April 11, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On April 11, Bixel Exchange and the Chamber joined NEXTGEN: Seize the Opportunity, hosted by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
Bixel Exchange reaches more than 1,000 student applicants for 2019 summer internships
Center for Innovation & Technology on April 11, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Bixel Exchange’s L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline program has geared up once again to place as many students as possible into internships with tech companies all around the greater L.A. region.
Chamber joins Supervisor Ridley-Thomas to discuss unprecedented bioscience investment
Center for Business Advocacy on April 5, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Last week, the Chamber welcomed L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas to discuss the many different initiatives and programs around the bioscience industry.
Chamber hears energy updates from LADWP and the City of L.A.
Center for Business Advocacy on April 4, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
At Thursday's Energy, Water & Environmental Sustainability Council members were joined by Martin (Marty) Adams from Los Angeles' Department of Water and Power, and Uduak-Joe Ntuk from the City's Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety.
Global Trade: An Engine that Drives L.A.'s Economy
Maria S. Salinas on April 4, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We might not recognize that our daily lives are positively impacted by global trade. From the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the phones we use and even the jobs we have – global trade is an engine that touches every facet of our lives. In Los Angeles, there is no doubt that we are fueled by a global economy.