Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Holiday Greetings and a Focus on Jobs in 2011

Holiday Greetings and a Focus on Jobs in 2011 Last Friday's release of the November unemployment report for Los Angeles County showed a jump from 12.6 percent to 12.9 ...

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The DREAM Act – A Brighter Future For Many Students

The DREAM Act – A Brighter Future For Many Students In the coming days, the U.S. Senate will debate the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act, a ...

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Declare a Jobs Emergency in California

Declare a Jobs Emergency in California Yesterday, State Senate and Assembly members were sworn into office including 29 freshman members of the Legislature. Governor-elect ...

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The Fairness Factor in L.A. City Pension Reform

The Fairness Factor in L.A. City Pension Reform Last Spring, City of Los Angeles Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Miguel Santana painted a vivid picture of the severe ...

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Giving Thanks For Our Members

Giving Thanks For Our Members This is a week of holiday traffic, airport screenings and millions of bargain seeking shoppers. It’s also precious time for us to reconnect ...

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Ending Homelessness in Los Angeles for Good

Ending Homelessness in Los Angeles for Good Every night more than 48,000 people in Los Angeles County sleep on the streets because they do not have a place to call home. Los ...

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A Second Chance for Governor Brown and California

A Second Chance for Governor Brown and California During the last six months, Governor-Elect and former Governor Jerry Brown pledged to voters and taxpayers throughout ...

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Join us in voting for a better L.A.

Join us in voting for a better L.A. Tomorrow, as you view your election ballot, you will find many issues that are critical to L.A. businesses and the economy today, and for ...

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Stand Up for Our City Tomorrow at ACCESS L.A. City Hall

Stand Up for Our City Tomorrow at ACCESS L.A. City Hall More than 200 of L.A.'s business and civic leaders will be at Los Angeles City Hall tomorrow for our annual member ...

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Stand Up for Jobs and Pension Reform on Oct. 27

Stand Up for Jobs and Pension Reform on October 27 L.A.'s business and civic leaders are going to City Hall next Wednesday morning, Oct. 27, in support of reforming the ...

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