Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Leadership Southern California Class of 2020 Graduates

Center for Leadership on February 7, 2020 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Last Friday, the Southern California Leadership Network’s Leadership Southern California (LSC) Class of 2020 graduated.

Chamber Discusses 2020 Health Care Reform

Center for Business Advocacy on February 7, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The health care sector is ever changing and representative of a wide range of industries.

Chamber Shares Industry Knowledge at W.A.C.E. Conference

L.A. Area Chamber on February 6, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber's membership team joined the Western Association of Chamber Executives' annual conference to share insights on membership retention.

Homelessness and Health: The Connection Requires the Health Care Industry to Act

John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO on February 6, 2020 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room

Frustrations are mounting over the growing number of homeless in Los Angeles County. Despite legislation that devoted hundreds of millions of dollars to address the crisis, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county jumped 12 percent from 2018 to 2019. In a recent poll, a majority of county residents said it’s time for law enforcement to get more involved in “cleaning up the streets.” I say, it’s time for the health care industry to get more involved as well.

Chamber Supports Delta Conveyance Project

Center for Business Advocacy on February 5, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Wednesday, the Chamber spoke in support of a delta conveyance project that secures California's water future, protects against natural disasters and keeps water affordable for businesses and residents.

Bixel on the Road

Center for Innovation & Technology on January 31, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Bixel Exchange hosted events in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in support of their two programs, the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline and Startup LAunch Tech SBDC.

Chamber Celebrates Launch of New Strategic Vision at 2020 Inaugural Dinner

L.A. Area Chamber on January 31, 2020 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Jan. 30, the Chamber held its 132nd annual Inaugural Dinner at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live, highlighting its new strategic vision of creating "A Thriving Region for All."

Erin Tanenbaum Awarded Impact-Maker to Watch

Center for Leadership on January 29, 2020 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Wednesday, Erin Tanenbaum, Senior Managing Director of the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN), was awarded Impact-Maker to Watch in 2020 by Stratiscope.

A City Mourns

Maria S. Salinas on January 29, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Los Angeles mourns the tragic loss of nine individuals. Devoted parents, talented young girls and inspiring coaches left us too soon. This news brought us shock, grief and deep sorrow.