Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Protecting Our Health, Protecting Our Communities
Maria S. Salinas on July 29, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
People around the world waited for what felt like a lifetime to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, and we were fortunate to finally see it in the distribution of the vaccine.
Health Net Report: Finding a Path To Achieving Healthier Outcomes
Health Net on July 27, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in Health Care Waiting Room
Health Net, one of the state’s longest-serving and most experienced Medi-Cal partners, recently published findings about health disparities among Californians of different races and ethnicities.
The company’s research and findings are based on their years of expertise in serving the state’s most vulnerable populations and investing millions of dollars to drive equitable health outcomes.
Protecting Each Other Through Vaccines
Maria S. Salinas on July 23, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
L.A. County public health officials implemented a mask mandate for public indoor spaces – a precaution that we should all take seriously regardless of our vaccination status, especially given the new rise in coronavirus cases.
New State Budget is Crucial for Recovery
Maria S. Salinas on July 15, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 129 on Monday. The legislation reflects the majority of the state budget agreement, a $100 billion investment which capstones the California Comeback Plan.
Ensuring Recovery for All
Maria S. Salinas on July 7, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Eliminating barriers and maximizing access to opportunity is at the core of our work at the Chamber in support of our region’s small business community. In Los Angeles County alone, 93% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees in a community with the highest concentration of women and minority owned businesses in the country.