Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

As a convener of thought leaders in the Los Angeles community and in celebration of Pride Month, we are pleased to welcome the Chamber's partner and friend, Mark Morales, Chair of the California State Insurance Commissioner's Insurance Diversity Task Force, as the guest author of this week’s Business Perspective.

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At the L.A. Area Chamber, we have a deep legacy of building up Los Angeles, addressing challenges, bringing about solutions, and ensuring opportunities for all. That legacy is about collaborating with both government and the community for the mutual benefit of creating systems which work equitably.

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The pandemic created immense uncertainty in labor markets, and now, retaining employees is a real challenge, especially for small businesses. In an effort to help our local and small businesses, the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This provides a credit to small and medium businesses (including tax-exempt charities) for qualified salaries and health benefit expenses incurred during the pandemic.

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With the primary election around the corner, it is critical we are prepared to cast our vote and make our voices heard. Every election is important, but this year, Election 2022, Los Angeles residents will see significant changes in elected leadership across all levels of government.

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I recently had to go the Downtown L.A. Apple store to get a tune-up on my personal MacBook Air Notebook. I had come from the office so I was in my “uniform” - a business suit, dress shirt, and tie. I also had my L.A. Care pin on my lapel and was wearing an L.A. Care facemask.

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As a convener of thought leaders throughout Southern California, we are pleased to welcome Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President and CEO of Wellnest, a nationally acclaimed and leading provider of emotional health and wellness services, Chair of the Chamber’s Nonprofit Council, and member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Board, as the guest author of this week’s Business Perspective.

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As a convener of thought leaders throughout the Southern California community, we are pleased to welcome Scott Santoro, Vice President - Delta Air Lines, Los Angeles & West Sales and Chair of the Chamber’s global trade celebration, World Trade Week Conference, who sat down with Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas, for a fireside chat in this week’s Business Perspective. 

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As a convener of thought leaders throughout the Southern California community, we are pleased to welcome Paul Granillo, President and CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and a member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, as the guest author of this week’s Business Perspective.

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The Chamber concluded its 2022 advocacy trip to the state capital, where we hosted a delegation of business, civic, elected, education, and community leaders from the L.A. region. Our diverse coalition was a representation of our region and the many voices who collaborate for a better California.

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