Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
House Passes American Rescue Plan Act
Policy Team on March 1, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Policy Update
Safely Reopening Schools
Maria S. Salinas on February 11, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We often ask ourselves, what is the role of the business community? We believe business can be a partner that brings about innovative solutions to help tackle the challenges ahead to ensure we have healthy communities, an economy that is strong, and families that are thriving. The realities of this pandemic, the loss, economic devastation, and the inequities we have seen are heartbreaking. And, nowhere is it more evident than in the results of schools closing.
Our Global Opportunities under a New Administration
Maria S. Salinas on February 3, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
While 2020 will be remembered as a significant year across the globe, not only because of the resulting turbulence of the pandemic, but also because of the events unfolding on the global trade front, we look with hope to a new U.S. administration to see how trade policy will be approached.
Light at the End of the Tunnel, but COVID-19 Doesn’t Vanish with Emergency Authorization of Vaccines, Especially in Low-Income Communities of Color
Richard Seidman, MD, MPH Chief Medical Officer, L.A. Care Health Plan on February 2, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Emergency Use Authorization to two COVID-19 vaccinations in December, less than a year after the pandemic began, it marked a major step toward ending the scourge that, so far, has taken more than 400,000* American lives. However, we have seen that having authorized vaccines and getting those vaccines into peoples’ arms are two very different things. We have also seen that some of the hardest hit communities will not be among the first to receive the vaccines.
New Leadership & Our Inaugural Awards
Maria S. Salinas on January 28, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
January marks the new year and a time for the Chamber to celebrate its time-honored tradition of “passing the gavel”, meaning the annual transition from one Board Chair to the next. For 133 years, the Chamber has fostered civic leadership through this transition.
A New Chapter for Our Country
Maria S. Salinas on January 21, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marks a new chapter in our country's history. While there were not the traditional crowds, parades or celebratory events, we witnessed peaceful transfer of power. President Biden called for unity and spoke about the importance of our country's leadership as well as acknowledging the work ahead.
Achieving Relief for Businesses With Less Regulation
Maria S. Salinas on January 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last Friday, as is constitutionally required, Governor Newsom unveiled his proposed budget for California for the fiscal year beginning, July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. The budget outlines historic investments in education, vaccine distribution systems, small business recovery and infrastructure.
Covid-19 Vaccine Brings Cautious Hope
Maria S. Salinas on January 8, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Welcoming the new year with high hopes for the year ahead is overshadowed by the epic health crisis that we are currently experiencing. Next month will be one of the toughest as we see the result of holiday gatherings and the increase in new cases. The stress on our health care system is overwhelming and heartbreaking. We have never been in a crisis where we are talking about “rationing” care.