Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Add Your Voice to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan Today
Gary Toebben on December 16, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last month we celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the L.A. Aqueduct — a historic project constructed by William Mulholland to bring water to L.A. and transform our region into an economic powerhouse for our state and nation.
California's Economy to Benefit from New Trade Agreement
Gary Toebben on December 10, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
California’s economic future became brighter this weekend when the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached an agreement to ease barriers to trade by simplifying customs procedures and making them more transparent. One hundred and fifty-nine countries were involved in the negotiations that are projected to add $1 trillion in global trade and keep the WTO’s Doha Round of Trade Negotiations alive.
SHOP Covered California for Small Business Health Insurance
Gary Toebben on December 3, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Covered California is leading the nation in enrollment via the new health insurance exchanges with 10,000 individuals signing up each day. As of this week, Covered California is open to small businesses as well.