Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
International Trade Essential To Future Jobs
Gary Toebben on March 31, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
In 1926, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce sponsored a celebration of International Trade that became a predictor of the future. That celebration, World Trade Week, was intended to open the eyes of Angelenos to the international trade opportunities that awaited L.A. businesses. Other metropolitan areas soon followed our lead and in 1935 President Franklin Roosevelt declared World Trade Week as worthy of national recognition. On May 5, 2015, the Chamber will sponsor its 89th annual World Trade Week Kick-off Breakfast at the Beverly Hilton.
The End of SGR?
Samantha Beasley, Senior Public Policy Manager, L.A. Area Chamber on March 25, 2015 at 3:00:00 pm
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
House leaders from both sides of the aisle are finally coming together to change the way the federal government pays Medicare doctors. Championed by House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act, was introduced on Monday to permanently repeal and replace the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for Medicare payments to physicians. Without a remedy or replacement plan in place before the current ‘doc fix’ expires, physicians would see a 21 percent cut in Medicare payments on April 1.
Minimum Wage Increase – Intent and Results Will Not Match
Gary Toebben on March 23, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Southern California Delegates Blanket the Capitol to Advocate for Action on Critical Issues
Gary Toebben on March 17, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
At this moment, more than 180 leaders from business, government and nonprofits are making their way through the halls of our Capitol as part of ACCESS Washington D.C. 2015. ACCESS D.C. is our region’s largest, annual lobbying trip, sponsored by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and 12 other business organizations.
Privatization Makes Money for L.A. Convention Center – What Should Be Next?
Gary Toebben on March 10, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last month the L.A. Convention Center announced a $3.3 million profit for 2014. The first-ever profit at the Convention Center was the result of a new partnership between the City of Los Angeles and AEG to operate the facility.
Vote Tomorrow in City Elections
Gary Toebben on March 2, 2015 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The primary election for local governing bodies is tomorrow. If you have not already voted by mail, we urge you to identify your polling location and plan to vote tomorrow.