Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Chamber Shares View of Los Angeles’ Global Profile

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on February 20, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Patrick Schaefer, Senior Vice President of the Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment, briefed more than 80 members of the Global Initiatives Council on the Los Angeles region's international composition and connections and what this will mean going forward in times of increasing trade tensions.

The Economic Power of California's Nonprofit Sector

L.A. Area Chamber on February 18, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

On Tuesday, the Chamber's Nonprofit Council heard from Jan Masaoka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits, about the outlook for successful government-nonprofit partnerships in the year ahead and the vital role nonprofits should play in policy decisions.

Innovation & Technology Council Discusses CCPA and AB 5

Center for Business Advocacy on February 18, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber's Innovation & Technology Council kicked off their first meeting of the year with Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Policy Council at the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Diplomatic Members Receive Briefing on L.A. Fashion Industry

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on February 13, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Nearly 40 members of the Chamber's Diplomatic & Commercial Officers Group received a briefing led by Ilse Metchek, President of the California Fashion Association and Vincent Iacopella, EVP of Alba Wheels Up International, about current global trends in the region’s fashion industry.

AI's Impacts on the Future Workforce

Center for Innovation & Technology on February 13, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

The Chamber partnered with Microsoft and The Brookings Institution to host a salon-style conversation with 50 influencers on artificial intelligence and its impacts on the future workforce.

Bixel Exchange Hosts Strategic Retreat

Center for Innovation & Technology on February 13, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week

Last week, Bixel Exchange Startup LAunch Tech SBDC hosted its annual advisor strategic retreat.

Building A Thriving Region For All

Maria S. Salinas on February 13, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Each year, at the Chamber's annual Inaugural Dinner, we celebrate the contributions of the business community. This year marked a celebration of business leaders whose success in business and philanthropic efforts have contributed to a better Los Angeles.