Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Metro's Policy Advisory Council Updates

Center for Business Advocacy on June 12, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber participated in Metro's Policy Advisory Council’s (PAC) quarterly meeting on Tuesday where the PAC heard an update from Metro’s internal COVID-19 ...

Chamber Testifies at Senate Appropriations Committee

Center for Business Advocacy on June 12, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-25), considered nearly 100 bills. The Chamber testified and registered our opposition on several ...

Without Federal Support, Health Care in California Will Suffer

John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO on May 27, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a catastrophic impact on the U.S. economy as more than 30 million people have lost their jobs in just two months. While Congress has passed legislation to boost unemployment benefits, many of those newly jobless people have also lost their health insurance. Many will turn to Medicaid, called Medi-Cal here in California, which will further strain our California state budget.

Protecting Our Economy by Protecting Our Small Businesses

Maria S. Salinas on April 2, 2020 at 7:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

In these unprecedented times, we reflect on the well-being of all Angelenos. This pandemic has rapidly changed the way we go about our everyday lives and left us to adapt to a new way of doing business.

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Maria S. Salinas on March 13, 2020 at 4:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Earlier this week a delegation led by the Chamber, representing a coalition of businesses, nonprofit leaders and partners in education, convened in our nation’s capital. The Chamber visits our federal lawmakers every year and advocates for matters of importance to the Los Angeles region.

Chamber Advocates for Business Community Amidst COVID-19 Unprecedented Disruption

L.A. Area Chamber on March 11, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

With so much disruption and turmoil surrounding COVID-19, the Chamber traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for policies that could bring relief to businesses and workers during this time.

An Update on Super Tuesday

Center for Business Advocacy on March 6, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Experts estimate that, after all the ballots are counted, California will experience a historical turnout like the rest of the nation.

WTW Committee Briefs Congressional Staff on Global Trade Impact

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 5, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The World Trade Week Southern California Committee, in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), hosted Southern California Congressional Legislative staff for an informational luncheon to showcase the huge impact of trade on the local economy.

Roadmap of the Federal Transportation Landscape

Center for Business Advocacy on March 3, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Tuesday, the Transportation & Goods Movement Council received an update from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Christina Lotspike on transportation infrastructure, and from Mike Jones at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) on the Goods Movement Element of the Connect SoCal Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.

WTW Education Program Hosts Session at Educating for Careers Conference in Long Beach

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 2, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The World Trade Week (WTW) Education Committee, chaired by Amy Grat, CEO of EXP, presented a session featuring industry experts and community college sector navigators at the Educating for Careers Conference in Long Beach last month.