Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Local Resources to Help Small Businesses During the Pandemic

With over 4 million small businesses in California, more than any other state in the country, we can’t ignore the impact of small business employers on our economy. The state estimates that 48.5 percent of our total workforce is employed by the small business sector. In Los Angeles County, small businesses are found in every industry and represent the largest concentration of women and minority owned businesses in the county.

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A Road Map to Strengthening California’s Healthcare Workforce Developed by Health Net

The healthcare industry is facing a projected workforce shortage of half a million people over the next few years. At Health Net, our providers throughout the state know firsthand the challenges facing the healthcare workforce and how they impact their businesses and patients.

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Beyond Election 2020: Engaging at the Local Level

While many said the 2020 election was the most important in recent history, it should go without saying that ALL elections are important, whether or not it is a midterm or presidential year.

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What a Historical Surge in Voter Turnout Means for California

As I reflect on election week, while there is still uncertainty, I am proud to be an American with the right to have my voice heard. As a nation, we have seen a historical ...

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New Taxes and Regulations Weaken Economic Recovery

The November ballot has several propositions that tout the need for increased taxes which is disconcerting given the current pandemic and stalled economy. Of most concern is ...

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Plan Your Vote

We are less than two weeks away from Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. This year, for the first time ever 21,508,716 ballots were mailed to every registered voter in California. ...

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Proposition 15 Will Harm Small Businesses Without Accountability or Reform

California, leads the nation in innovation and progressive ideals but it’s losing when it comes to attracting businesses to the Golden State. Last week, Hyperloop, ...

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Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Alma Salazar

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a beloved colleague and phenomenal woman. Dr. Alma Salazar served as the Executive Vice President of UNITE-LA and worked ...

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Racism and Health Equity in the Time of COVID-19

Watching George Floyd die with a police officer’s knee on his neck shocked the nation and, understandably, set off weeks of protest. For Black Americans, that May ...

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Innovators & Job Creators Define L.A. Business

The Los Angeles regional economy is large, diverse and a significant contributor to California's economy. This region leads in a variety of industry sectors; aerospace and ...

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