Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Los Angeles is Open for Business
Maria S. Salinas on February 22, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We celebrated 135 years of business leadership with a memorable evening under the lights at SoFi Stadium with many special guests, including 2023 Board Chair A.G. Spanos, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Inglewood Mayor James Butts and more.
The Future Is Here
Maria S. Salinas on February 15, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber is celebrating its 135th year of business leadership in the region. It’s an important milestone for an organization that has a deep legacy of impact in Los Angeles. As we celebrate the here and now, we also reflect on what the next 100 years will bring. In a region where creativity and innovation flourish, we recognize that our next 100 years will look very different.
Celebrating Business Leadership
Maria S. Salinas on February 3, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Each year, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the business community throughout the Los Angeles region. Businesses create jobs that support families and foster innovation to meet the future. As the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 135th year, the Chamber is excited to recognize business leaders who work to uplift their communities and strive to create A Thriving Region For All at our annual Inaugural.
New Elected Leadership
Maria S. Salinas on January 26, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The political landscape in Los Angeles changed following the November election. Voters provided a new mandate for the next generation of public policy leaders in the Los Angeles region, Sacramento and Washington D.C. Several newly elected officials were sworn in just before the end of the year and throughout the month of January.
Budget Proposal Reflects Uncertainty
Maria S. Salinas on January 13, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
California’s budget process started this week with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The budget defines spending allocations and proposed investments, reflecting the Governor’s priorities amid much economic uncertainty. The Legislative Analyst Office noted that revenue projections would be lower than in previous years.
The Future is Here
Maria S. Salinas on January 6, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We are excited to welcome the new year with the promise of new beginnings, filled with hope and optimism. This year, we celebrate 135 years of leadership in the Los Angeles region and commemorate our first full year as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce accredited organization. We look to build upon this honor and continue to show that business is a force for good.