Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Reflecting on Foster Youth College Awareness Month

Maria S. Salinas on October 31, 2018 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Earlier this month, the Chamber was recognized by L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger for our work in supporting foster youth and their educational attainment. The Board of Supervisors declared October “Foster Youth College Awareness Month” and doubled down on its commitment to supporting foster youth to college.

Building Resiliency in Watts

Health Net on October 31, 2018 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room

Childhood trauma should not determine the course of the rest of your life. Research shows that meaningful interventions can help offset negative impacts of childhood trauma, allowing healing and positive growth.

Prop 6 is dangerous and destructive - Vote No

Maria S. Salinas on October 25, 2018 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Last Friday’s 17th annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit attracted more than 1,300 transportation, business and elected leaders. A common theme ...

Amplifying our Collective Voice at City Hall

Maria S. Salinas on October 19, 2018 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

On Wednesday, I joined more than 150 of our members at Los Angeles City Hall for our ACCESS L.A. City Hall. An annual event, ACCESS L.A. City Hall not only gives our members an opportunity to interact with elected leaders, but also, for many it’s an introduction to how to engage with City Hall on policies and issues of importance to their businesses, economic development and quality of life.

Join the Chamber for ACCESS L.A. City Hall

Maria S. Salinas on October 10, 2018 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

A week from today, the Chamber will convene nearly 200 Chamber and business community members at Los Angeles City Hall for our annual morning reception with City elected leadership. It’s a great opportunity to speak directly with Council members and department staff, as well as your fellow business leaders to discuss issues of major importance to our community.

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Ballot Recommendations

Maria S. Salinas on October 3, 2018 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

The Chamber has spent a large part of the year analyzing and taking positions on the state and local ballot measures that will be before voters on Nov. 6. Starting with our ...

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