Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
Make Your Voice Heard and Vote
Maria S. Salinas on August 26, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
In a few weeks, on September 14, 2021, California will have a Gubernatorial Recall Election, and registered voters have already started to receive their vote-by-mail ballot. The ability for voters to determine how they are governed is never a right we should take for granted, and it only works if everyone who can exercises it.
Measuring Our Commitment to the Region
Maria S. Salinas on August 19, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
As the pandemic took a hold of our economy, small businesses were hit the hardest. Many closed their doors permanently while others were forced to move quickly to reinvent and reimagine their business models.
Shaping the Future of a New Economy
Maria S. Salinas on August 13, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on families, communities, and livelihoods. Its impact was being felt well beyond hospital doors, through shuttered businesses, lost jobs, and a stagnant economy.
Legislative Session Resumes in Sacramento
Maria S. Salinas on August 6, 2021 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Chamber‘s policy agenda includes legislation on topics ranging from housing, to transportation, to sustainability, and education. We testified on a number of issues which were identified as a priority for the business community.