Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
New Taxes and Regulations Weaken Economic Recovery
Maria S. Salinas on October 28, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
The November ballot has several propositions that tout the need for increased taxes which is disconcerting given the current pandemic and stalled economy. Of most concern is ...
Plan Your Vote
Maria S. Salinas on October 21, 2020 at 12:15:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
We are less than two weeks away from Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. This year, for the first time ever 21,508,716 ballots were mailed to every registered voter in California. ...
Proposition 15 Will Harm Small Businesses Without Accountability or Reform
Maria S. Salinas on October 16, 2020 at 6:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
California, leads the nation in innovation and progressive ideals but it’s losing when it comes to attracting businesses to the Golden State. Last week, Hyperloop, ...
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Alma Salazar
L.A. Area Chamber on October 9, 2020 at 6:00:00 pm
Posted in L.A. Business This Week
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a beloved colleague and phenomenal woman. Dr. Alma Salazar served as the Executive Vice President of UNITE-LA and worked ...
Racism and Health Equity in the Time of COVID-19
John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO on October 6, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Watching George Floyd die with a police officer’s knee on his neck shocked the nation and, understandably, set off weeks of protest. For Black Americans, that May ...
Innovators & Job Creators Define L.A. Business
Maria S. Salinas on October 2, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Los Angeles regional economy is large, diverse and a significant contributor to California's economy. This region leads in a variety of industry sectors; aerospace and ...