Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber discusses immigration as a topic for economic success
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on March 21, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Alma Salazar, senior vice president, Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development, joined State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo for a panel discussion on the economic and social impacts of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on the California economy.
Representing L.A. at the Federal Level
Maria S. Salinas on March 21, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last week, I had the pleasure of leading more than 150 L.A. area businesses, civic and community leaders to our nation’s capital for ACCESS Washington, D.C. A first for me, this year’s trip was not only an opportunity to represent the Los Angeles region at the federal level, but also continue to build and strengthen relationship with national and global partners.
Chamber hosts Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
Center for Business Advocacy on March 20, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Wednesday evening, the Chamber hosted an event to honor Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard and the champion she has been for Los Angeles.
Government & Fiscal Affairs Council welcomes Paul Krekorian
Center for Business Advocacy on March 19, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, the Chamber's Government & Fiscal Affairs Council welcomed Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, chair of the City’s Budget and Finance Committee.
Leadership L.A. Class of 2019 launches
Center for Leadership on March 14, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Southern California Leadership Network’s Leadership L.A. (LLA) Class of 2019 launched last week with a two-day orientation.
Chamber advocates for L.A.'s vital issues at ACCESS Washington, D.C.
Center for Business Advocacy on March 13, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, the Chamber and more than 150 delegates gathered in Washington, D.C., to kick off our annual advocacy trip to the nation’s capital.
Blue Ribbon Commission releases report on early childhood education
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on March 13, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education released its draft report last week and held its final hearing on Monday.
Immigration back into focus
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on March 12, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On March 12 in the nation's capital, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard led the introduction of HR6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019, that would grant young, undocumented immigrants (DACA recipients and DREAMers) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients an opportunity to acquire full, U.S. permanent residency if they meet certain requirements.
Dubai Trade Delegation showcases business opportunities for L.A.
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 11, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber, in partnership with the UAE Business Council and World Trade Center Los Angeles, hosted a briefing designed to showcase business opportunities available in Dubai for Los Angeles companies.
Chamber participates in UCLA Anderson Forecast Seminar
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 8, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Carlos J. Valderrama, president of the Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment, participated as a panelist in the quarterly Economic Forecast seminar hosted by UCLA Anderson Forecast. Valderrama discussed the current state of international trade from the perspective of the Chamber.