Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Bringing paid family leave to working adults
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 17, 2019 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, the Government & Fiscal Affairs Council and Education & Workforce Development Council held a joint meeting discussing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed expansion of the state’s current paid family leave laws.
Titans of Talent take over the Chamber
L.A. Area Chamber on September 17, 2019 at 11:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber hosted the "Titans of Talent" employer recognition event to thank employers who have provided internships and jobs to youth from predominantly low-income and underrepresented communities.
California State Legislature concludes 2019 session
Center for Business Advocacy on September 16, 2019 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Last Friday was the deadline for the California State Senate and California State Assembly to pass bills out of their respective houses.
Maria S. Salinas attends first Future of Work convening
L.A. Area Chamber on September 13, 2019 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
This week, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas traveled to Sacramento to attend the first meeting of the Future of Work Commission.
Chamber's World Trade Week Committee kicks off planning for 2020 event
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on September 12, 2019 at 2:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber’s World Trade Week (WTW) Southern California committee kicked off its plenary meetings last week under the leadership of 2020 Committee Chair Cindy Allen, vice president, regulatory affairs and compliance, FedEx Logistics.
Supporting the USMCA
Maria S. Salinas on September 11, 2019 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
Global trade is key to the Los Angeles region. Since the renegotiation of NAFTA began, the L.A. Area Chamber has supported good faith talks and has advocated for the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the resulting new trade agreement.
Chamber launches new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Human Resources Council
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 11, 2019 at 1:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Human Resources Council held a successful first meeting on Wednesday with more than 80 attendees.
Hon. Jesús Seade leads briefing on U.S.-Mexico trade relationship and USMCA
Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on September 9, 2019 at 8:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber hosted Hon. Jesús Seade, undersecretary for North America for the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sign the pledge to promote Fair Chance hiring practices
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 9, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
The Chamber joined the L.A. County Board of Supervisors and other business and community partners to announce the launch of an awareness campaign to promote Fair Chance hiring.
Financial aid bill for foster youth passes committee
Center for Education Excellence & Talent Development on September 4, 2019 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
Senate Bill 150 (Beall), which improves access to the Chafee Education and Training Voucher, a financial aid program specifically for foster youth, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Aug. 30 and will proceed to a vote following a third reading on the floor.