Blogs of the LA Area Chamber
8,000 Job Applications
Gary Toebben on September 24, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Our political leaders are often pulled in many directions. The exception is during a crisis. During the great recession and glacially moving recovery, we heard many elected officials declare a jobs crisis and the creation of jobs as the top priority.
Move to Delay LAX Modernization Denied
Gary Toebben on September 17, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
This past Wednesday was another critical step on the long march to a modern Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as the front door to the largest county in the United States and gateway to South America and Asia. The Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) denied an appeal by the cities of Ontario and Culver City and the County of San Bernardino to delay the LAX modernization plan approved by the L.A. City Council last spring.
Join Us in Supporting Technology Start-Ups
Gary Toebben on September 10, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last year, Start Up Genome ranked Los Angeles as the third best startup ecosystem in the world, just after Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv. Our assets are many including a strong base of universities, creative talent and a Hollywood-fueled edge in digital media.
New Scorecard and Salary Surfer to Aid Community College Students
Gary Toebben on September 3, 2013 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
For 2.6 million students, the California Community Colleges system is the gateway to higher education and a fulfilling career. As California seeks to dramatically increase the number of credentialed and college educated workers to remain economically competitive, the California Community Colleges system is a vital link to a strong and skilled workforce.