Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Small Business and Our Local Economy: The Time is Now
Maria S. Salinas on September 25, 2019 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
The next 10 years will bring unprecedented economic opportunity to this vibrant Los Angeles region. With major projects underway, a construction boom, robust private sector sourcing opportunities and the 2028 Olympic Games on the horizon, the procurement and growth potential for the approximately 1.1 million firms, comprised primarily of local, diverse, small enterprises, in the County of Los Angeles is tremendous.
Chamber hears updates on DTLA 2040
Center for Business Advocacy on September 25, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber’s Land Use, Construction & Housing Council welcomed Craig Weber from the Los Angeles Department of City Planning who presented on the DTLA 2040 plan.
Chamber signs MOU with Armenian delegation
L.A. Area Chamber on September 24, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from the Republic of Armenia on his inaugural visit to Los Angeles.
Chamber engages in dialogue on Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley opportunities
L.A. Area Chamber on September 19, 2019 at 11:59:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber joined Inland Empire Economic Partnership, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs (L.A. Coalition) and Chamber member Fairplex to meet with Gov. Gavin Newsom's Chief Economic and Business Advisor, Lenny Mendonca, this week.
LASER hosts clean energy and real estate development roundtable
Center for Innovation & Technology on September 19, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
On Sept. 19, the Chamber's Los Angeles Sustainability Executives Roundtable (LASER) hosted a quarterly roundtable at The Resort at Playa Vista focused on the intersection of clean energy and real estate development.
A Legislative Update
Maria S. Salinas on September 19, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last Friday marked the close of the legislative session for the year. Gov. Gavin Newsom now has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto the hundreds of bills that reached his desk. Over the last few months, the Chamber has engaged on almost 50 bills across a range of issues that would impact the business community.
Chamber President & CEO joins Viacom Global Inclusion Summit
L.A. Area Chamber on September 18, 2019 at 10:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined the Viacom Global Inclusion Summit at Paramount Pictures.
Chamber launches OneLA Regional Collaborative
Center for Small Business Success on September 18, 2019 at 8:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber held a press event and reception to formally announce the launch of its new procurement initiative, OneLA Regional Collaborative.
Business leaders support early childhood
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 18, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber co-sponsored a reception on Sept. 18 with Sen. Lena Gonzalez and Education & Workforce Development Council Chair, Tamika Lang, to share why investing in early childhood benefits working parents, employers and the economy.
Chamber receives STEP grant funding for eighth consecutive year
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on September 18, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber has once again received funding through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program to help small businesses enter and succeed in the international marketplace.