Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Chamber Shares Industry Knowledge at W.A.C.E. Conference
L.A. Area Chamber on February 6, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber's membership team joined the Western Association of Chamber Executives' annual conference to share insights on membership retention.
Homelessness and Health: The Connection Requires the Health Care Industry to Act
John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO on February 6, 2020 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Frustrations are mounting over the growing number of homeless in Los Angeles County. Despite legislation that devoted hundreds of millions of dollars to address the crisis, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the county jumped 12 percent from 2018 to 2019. In a recent poll, a majority of county residents said it’s time for law enforcement to get more involved in “cleaning up the streets.” I say, it’s time for the health care industry to get more involved as well.
Chamber Supports Delta Conveyance Project
Center for Business Advocacy on February 5, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Wednesday, the Chamber spoke in support of a delta conveyance project that secures California's water future, protects against natural disasters and keeps water affordable for businesses and residents.
Bixel on the Road
Center for Innovation & Technology on January 31, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Bixel Exchange hosted events in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in support of their two programs, the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline and Startup LAunch Tech SBDC.
Chamber Celebrates Launch of New Strategic Vision at 2020 Inaugural Dinner
L.A. Area Chamber on January 31, 2020 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Jan. 30, the Chamber held its 132nd annual Inaugural Dinner at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live, highlighting its new strategic vision of creating "A Thriving Region for All."
Erin Tanenbaum Awarded Impact-Maker to Watch
Center for Leadership on January 29, 2020 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Wednesday, Erin Tanenbaum, Senior Managing Director of the Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN), was awarded Impact-Maker to Watch in 2020 by Stratiscope.
A City Mourns
Maria S. Salinas on January 29, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
Chamber Joins USC Marshall School of Business Centennial Celebration
L.A. Area Chamber on January 27, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Monday, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined the USC Marshall School of Business for their centennial celebration event.
Accenture Pancakes & Politics Hosts CA Secretary of State
Center for Business Advocacy on January 24, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber’s first Accenture Pancakes & Politics of 2020 heard from California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
Land Use Council Hears from Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Center for Business Advocacy on January 22, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Land Use, Construction & Housing Council kicked off the first meeting of the year with Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson.