Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Lack of Port Agreement a Threat to Christmas and the New Year
Gary Toebben on October 28, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Coordinated Care for Hard-to-Reach Populations
Samantha Beasley, Health Care Policy Manager, L.A. Area Chamber on October 22, 2014 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
When it comes to getting health care coverage for Los Angeles County’s residents, some of the very hardest-to-reach populations are those who are homeless or mentally ill. Although these are people who will most likely qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage, it’s estimated that up to 77 percent don’t understand or take advantage of the social services available to them. In continuation of this Chamber’s efforts to reach our county’s residually uninsured, including the homeless and mentally ill, today our Health Care Council will be discussing regional efforts to provide comprehensive mental health services and coordinated care with Supervisor Michael Antonovich and United Way.
Thank You John. Welcome Back Ray.
Gary Toebben on October 21, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
What happens in the classrooms of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) determines the economic opportunities that lie ahead for nearly 700,000 K-12 students. It also determines whether L.A.’s businesses and their employees will be able to compete in the global marketplace in the future.
Vote YES on Proposition P (for Parks) on Nov. 4
Gary Toebben on October 14, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
In our day-to-day hustle, it’s easy to forget how beautiful L.A. County really is. Our County’s parks and beaches are essential factors in the quality of life we all enjoy and on Nov. 4, voters have a chance to protect and maintain these natural resources.
One Year In: Americans and Businesses Respond to the ACA
The Health Law Guide for Business Team on October 8, 2014 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Last month, Chamber Members heard from Hector De La Torre, executive director of the Transamerica Center for Health Studies (TCHS). As a nonprofit focused on helping consumers and businesses navigate the health care landscape, TCHS provided valuable information about the ACA’s implementation over the past year and the challenges facing our small businesses. Their most recent report, One Year In: Americans and Businesses Respond to the ACA, builds on this discussion
Webmaster on October 7, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses and their employees to vote for these candidates and ballot propositions endorsed by the Chamber PAC and the Chamber Board of Directors in the election four weeks from today. Every one of these votes is crucial to our future.