Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber launches OneLA Regional Collaborative
Center for Small Business Success on September 18, 2019 at 8:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber held a press event and reception to formally announce the launch of its new procurement initiative, OneLA Regional Collaborative.
Chamber receives STEP grant funding for eighth consecutive year
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on September 18, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber has once again received funding through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program to help small businesses enter and succeed in the international marketplace.
Business leaders support early childhood
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 18, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber co-sponsored a reception on Sept. 18 with Sen. Lena Gonzalez and Education & Workforce Development Council Chair, Tamika Lang, to share why investing in early childhood benefits working parents, employers and the economy.
Bringing paid family leave to working adults
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 17, 2019 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, the Government & Fiscal Affairs Council and Education & Workforce Development Council held a joint meeting discussing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed expansion of the state’s current paid family leave laws.
Titans of Talent take over the Chamber
L.A. Area Chamber on September 17, 2019 at 11:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber hosted the "Titans of Talent" employer recognition event to thank employers who have provided internships and jobs to youth from predominantly low-income and underrepresented communities.
California State Legislature concludes 2019 session
Center for Business Advocacy on September 16, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Last Friday was the deadline for the California State Senate and California State Assembly to pass bills out of their respective houses.
Maria S. Salinas attends first Future of Work convening
L.A. Area Chamber on September 13, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas traveled to Sacramento to attend the first meeting of the Future of Work Commission.
Chamber's World Trade Week Committee kicks off planning for 2020 event
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on September 12, 2019 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber’s World Trade Week (WTW) Southern California committee kicked off its plenary meetings last week under the leadership of 2020 Committee Chair Cindy Allen, vice president, regulatory affairs and compliance, FedEx Logistics.
Supporting the USMCA
Maria S. Salinas on September 11, 2019 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
Global trade is key to the Los Angeles region. Since the renegotiation of NAFTA began, the L.A. Area Chamber has supported good faith talks and has advocated for the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the resulting new trade agreement.
Chamber launches new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Human Resources Council
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 11, 2019 at 1:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Human Resources Council held a successful first meeting on Wednesday with more than 80 attendees.