Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Chamber Hosts Governor of São Paulo, Brazil

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on November 21, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber, in partnership with the Brazil California Chamber and Brazilian National Confederation of Industries (CNI), hosted the Governor of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, João Doria Júnior, this week for a discussion focused on trade, investment and the state's economic outlook and privatization objectives, specifically targeting assets and special projects in infrastructure, transportation, education, sustainability, ag-tech, entertainment and tourism.

The 2020 Census – Why Health Care is at Stake

L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net, LLC on November 21, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room

Starting in the spring of 2020, the United States Census Bureau will conduct a count of every person living in the country. This massive, constitutionally-mandated undertaking occurs every 10 years and involves extensive planning, billions of dollars in spending and the work of more than half a million people.

Chamber Joins JVS SoCal for Women's Conference

L.A. Area Chamber on November 20, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Nov. 20, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined the JVS Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) for their annual women's conference.

2019 SCLN Visionaries Awards Honors Outstanding Leadership in Southern California

Center for Leadership on November 20, 2019 at 8:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Nov. 20, Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN) held their annual Visionaries Awards.

Supporting Innovative Solutions for Businesses and Employees to Thrive

Maria S. Salinas on November 20, 2019 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

On Oct. 30, the Los Angeles City Council moved forward with their proposed Fair Work Week policy and requested a draft ordinance from the City Attorney. This proposal, commonly referred to as Predictive Scheduling, would create predictability pay that employers must pay when they make changes to the schedule that are made less than 14 days in advance of the start of the work period. It also mandates employers to keep written records of all changes to an employee’s schedule for four years.

Global Initiatives Council Briefed by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on November 20, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Bud Colligan, Senior Adviser for International Affairs and Trade at the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, addressed members of the Chamber's Global Initiatives Council this week to provide an update on California's strategy to expand international trade and investment opportunities.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Talks Proposed Ballot Measure

Center for Business Advocacy on November 19, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Los Angeles County Fire Department serves more than 2,200 square miles and 59 cities and unincorporated communities. On Nov. 19, L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl Osby and Deputy Fire Chief Jon O'Brien joined the Government & Fiscal Affairs Council to present the challenges the department faces as wildfires continue to become more prevalent in Southern California and the number of calls for services steadily increases.