Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Chamber advocates for L.A.'s vital issues at ACCESS Washington, D.C.

Center for Business Advocacy on March 13, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

This week, the Chamber and more than 150 delegates gathered in Washington, D.C., to kick off our annual advocacy trip to the nation’s capital.

Blue Ribbon Commission releases report on early childhood education

Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on March 13, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education released its draft report last week and held its final hearing on Monday.

Immigration back into focus

Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on March 12, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On March 12 in the nation's capital, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard led the introduction of HR6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019, that would grant young, undocumented immigrants (DACA recipients and DREAMers) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients an opportunity to acquire full, U.S. permanent residency if they meet certain requirements.

Dubai Trade Delegation showcases business opportunities for L.A.

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 11, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber, in partnership with the UAE Business Council and World Trade Center Los Angeles, hosted a briefing designed to showcase business opportunities available in Dubai for Los Angeles companies.

Chamber participates in UCLA Anderson Forecast Seminar

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 8, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Carlos J. Valderrama, president of the Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment, participated as a panelist in the quarterly Economic Forecast seminar hosted by UCLA Anderson Forecast. Valderrama discussed the current state of international trade from the perspective of the Chamber.

Creating a Truly Business Friendly Climate

Maria S. Salinas on March 6, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Earlier this week, I traveled with Chamber Board Chair Jerry Neuman to Atlanta to engage with executives from some of our largest member investors – The Coca-Cola Company, Delta and The Home Depot – in their headquarters city. As I reflect on our meetings, I’m struck by the importance of trips like this. These major corporations, regardless of where they’re headquartered, see L.A. as a critically important market– and we believe they’re vital to this Chamber’s advocacy agenda and building a bold new L.A.

Chamber supports CA aerospace companies at industry expo in Australia

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 3, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and the State of California, organized the California Pavilion at the Australian International Aerospace & Defense Exposition (Avalon 2019) in Geelong, Australia.

Raising our Collective Voice in D.C.

Maria S. Salinas on March 1, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Each year, the L.A. Area Chamber partners with more than 150 business professionals and elected officials from throughout the region to visit our nation’s capital for our ACCESS Washington, D.C. trip. The purpose of this trip is to represent the Los Angeles region at the federal level.

Our Strength is Our Diversity

Maria S. Salinas on February 22, 2019 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Earlier this week, I represented the business community on a panel about diversity and race in higher education. Hosted by Charles R. Drew University’s President Dr. David Carlisle, the event brought together more than 250 community and civic leaders for a thoughtful conversation that began with a keynote by Secretary Julian Castro.