Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Economic Recovery Begins with Schools Reopening
Maria S. Salinas on March 25, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
We were grateful to be joined by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner last week as he updated the Chamber on their plans for a safe return to on-campus learning in mid-April.
Consumers Shopping for Insurance Now Have More Help Enrolling in Medi-Cal and Other Programs Thanks to Health Net
Health Net on March 24, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Even though more people are signing up for health coverage through Covered California this year, California’s most vulnerable populations still face significant barriers to accessing quality care.
Small Business at the Chamber
Maria S. Salinas on March 18, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The L.A. Area Chamber is at the forefront of relief program advocacy for small businesses. California’s small businesses employ nearly 50% of the state’s workforce, and their ability to emerge from this pandemic stronger is critical to restoring the economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
State of the State Address
Maria S. Salinas on March 12, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the annual State of the State address from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Maria S. Salinas on March 4, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Vice President Kamala Harris recently shared that nearly 2.5 million women left the workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It took decades for women to achieve positions of leadership, and the future of business in California cannot afford to lose those gains, especially in such a short period of time.
House Passes American Rescue Plan Act
Policy Team on March 1, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Policy Update