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The Future Is Here

Maria S. Salinas on February 15, 2023 at 10:00:00 am
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The Chamber is celebrating its 135th year of business leadership in the region. It’s an important milestone for an organization that has a deep legacy of impact in Los Angeles. As we celebrate the here and now, we also reflect on what the next 100 years will bring. In a region where creativity and innovation flourish, we recognize that our next 100 years will look very different.

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Alma Salazar

L.A. Area Chamber on October 9, 2020 at 6:00:00 pm
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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 ...

Los Angeles Times On The Move

L.A. Area Chamber on September 11, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
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The Los Angeles Times has launched a new On the Move section to its Thursday edition. Now, you can announce your new hires, job promotions and board appointments for FREE ...

Riordan Leadership Institute Class 52 Graduates

Southern California Leadership Network on August 28, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
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On Saturday, Aug. 22, SCLN’s nonprofit board training program, Riordan Leadership Institute (RLI), graduated Class 52! Through RLI, the 37 leaders provided critical ...

Chamber Testifies at Senate Appropriations Committee

Center for Business Advocacy on June 12, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
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The Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-25), considered nearly 100 bills. The Chamber testified and registered our opposition on several ...

Chamber hosts discussion on USMCA opportunities

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on June 12, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
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On Monday, the Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber and the consulates of Mexico and Canada in Los Angeles, hosted a discussion focused on the opportunities ...

Metro's Policy Advisory Council Updates

Center for Business Advocacy on June 12, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
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The Chamber participated in Metro's Policy Advisory Council’s (PAC) quarterly meeting on Tuesday where the PAC heard an update from Metro’s internal COVID-19 ...

Chamber Advocates for Business Community Amidst COVID-19 Unprecedented Disruption

L.A. Area Chamber on March 11, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
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With so much disruption and turmoil surrounding COVID-19, the Chamber traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for policies that could bring relief to businesses and workers during this time.

An Update on Super Tuesday

Center for Business Advocacy on March 6, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
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Experts estimate that, after all the ballots are counted, California will experience a historical turnout like the rest of the nation.

WTW Committee Briefs Congressional Staff on Global Trade Impact

Center for Global Trade & Foreign Investment on March 5, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
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The World Trade Week Southern California Committee, in partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), hosted Southern California Congressional Legislative staff for an informational luncheon to showcase the huge impact of trade on the local economy.