Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Leveling the Playing Field for Small Business
Maria S. Salinas on May 6, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Success in entrepreneurship is at the cornerstone of the Chamber’s work, which is why we advocate for a level playing field in access to capital and new business opportunities for our local, small, and diverse businesses.
The American Families Plan
Maria S. Salinas on April 30, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
President Joe Biden recounted his first 100 days in office and introduced an $1.8 trillion spending plan entitled, “The American Families Plan,” during an address to a joint session of Congress this week.
Our Moment to Invest in the Future
Maria S. Salinas on April 23, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Los Angeles region stands to benefit by way of billions of dollars infused into our economy.
The Resilience Advantage
Maria S. Salinas on April 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
During the last year, as we faced the challenges of the pandemic, we’ve learned much about our communities, our economies, and the inequities in our institutions.
Reopening Around the Corner
Maria S. Salinas on April 7, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is getting brighter every day. This week, Governor Newsom announced a statewide goal of reopening by June 15, moving beyond California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
Economic Recovery Begins with Schools Reopening
Maria S. Salinas on March 25, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We were grateful to be joined by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner last week as he updated the Chamber on their plans for a safe return to on-campus learning in mid-April.
Consumers Shopping for Insurance Now Have More Help Enrolling in Medi-Cal and Other Programs Thanks to Health Net
Health Net on March 24, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Even though more people are signing up for health coverage through Covered California this year, California’s most vulnerable populations still face significant barriers to accessing quality care.
Small Business at the Chamber
Maria S. Salinas on March 18, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The L.A. Area Chamber is at the forefront of relief program advocacy for small businesses. California’s small businesses employ nearly 50% of the state’s workforce, and their ability to emerge from this pandemic stronger is critical to restoring the economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
State of the State Address
Maria S. Salinas on March 12, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the annual State of the State address from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Maria S. Salinas on March 4, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Vice President Kamala Harris recently shared that nearly 2.5 million women left the workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It took decades for women to achieve positions of leadership, and the future of business in California cannot afford to lose those gains, especially in such a short period of time.