Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
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.