Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Innovation and Infrastructure
Maria S. Salinas on July 26, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
With historic federal investments in the nation’s infrastructure, California and regions like Los Angeles stand to benefit from the billions to improve roadways and bridges, freight systems, public transportation, and to address climate change. With such bold investment, we must work collaboratively to make this investment transformational. The public and private sectors need to collaborate to bring their best thinking and innovations to our railways, airports, and other systems that move people and goods, among others.
California’s Ready for APEC
Maria S. Salinas on July 20, 2023 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
California hosts the 2023 APEC CEO Summit in SanFrancisco this November. This is an opportunity for regional businesses to explore global opportunities to grow their businesses.
A Regional Approach to an Economic Strategy
Maria Salinas on July 14, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Chamber’s study, “California’s Competitiveness: A Regional Approach,” highlighted that to understand California’s competitiveness, we must take a regional approach and perspective to economic development. California excels in hosting high-productivity industry clusters such as Entertainment in Los Angeles, Information Technology in the Silicon Valley, Logistics in the Inland Empire, or Biomed in San Diego.
Empowering Small Business to Thrive
Maria Salinas on July 5, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
There is no doubt that the Los Angeles economy, and the nation’s, is powered by small businesses. Ensuring the small business ecosystem is strong and policies work to help support the creation, development, and growth of small businesses is critical for any city’s economic development plans.