Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Serving thousands of students and families
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on October 19, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
L.A. Cash for College, in partnership with the L.A. Area Chamber, UNITE-LA and Univision, Inc., partnered to provide college preparation, financial aid assistance, career exploration and scholarship opportunities to approximately 8,000 students during Tu Futuro LA: Beyond the Diploma.
California's Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Maria S. Salinas on October 18, 2019 at 1:30:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
Chamber meets with Colombian Ambassador to the U.S.
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on October 17, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Board Chair Jerry Neuman led a private roundtable with Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. Francisco Santos this week.
Global Initiatives Council receives blockchain and fintech briefing
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on October 16, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Members of the Chamber's Global Initiatives Council received an update on the implications of fintech and blockchain on global business this week.
Chamber discusses California Consumer Privacy Act
L.A. Area Chamber on October 15, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber held a joint Innovation & Technology and Government & Fiscal Affairs Council focused on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), slated to go into effect January 2020, with the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Privacy, Assemblymember Ed Chau.
2019 LLA class graduates
Center for Leadership on October 11, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Southern California Leadership Network's 2019 Leadership Los Angeles (LLA) class graduated on Friday, Oct. 11.
Exploring a statewide cradle-to-career data system
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on October 11, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Education & Workforce Development Council held a meeting to discuss the state’s cradle-to-career data system.
Your feedback on paid family leave is needed
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on October 10, 2019 at 7:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s staff recently established a task force to provide recommendations on how to expand the State’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefit coverage.
Be a part of the largest celebration of global trade in the nation
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on October 10, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
If your company is a key player in the global trade arena, don't miss this opportunity to participate and gain visibility in front of nearly 900 members of the Southern California trade industry. World Trade Week Southern California is dedicated to educating the public about the positive impacts of international trade on the local and national economies and kicks off on May 5, 2020 with one of the biggest celebrations of global trade in the nation.
Celebrating Civic Leadership
Maria S. Salinas on October 10, 2019 at 11:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
One of the gems at the Chamber is its focus on leadership development through the work of the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN). Participants take a deep dive into the systems and trends shaping our region; explore solutions to some of our region's most pressing issues; hone their leadership skills; and build relationships with leaders from business, government and the nonprofit sectors. Participants are inspired to address complex issues facing the city and region, prepared to take on leadership roles within their organizations and communities and connected with a network of dynamic leaders to advance lasting, prosperous change.