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Local Resources to Help Small Businesses During the Pandemic

Maria S. Salinas on December 16, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
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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.

Beyond Election 2020: Engaging at the Local Level

Maria S. Salinas on November 19, 2020 at 12:00:00 am
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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.

What a Historical Surge in Voter Turnout Means for California

Maria S. Salinas on November 5, 2020 at 7:00:00 pm
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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 ...

New Taxes and Regulations Weaken Economic Recovery

Maria S. Salinas on October 28, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
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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 ...

Plan Your Vote

Maria S. Salinas on October 21, 2020 at 12:15:00 pm
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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. ...

Proposition 15 Will Harm Small Businesses Without Accountability or Reform

Maria S. Salinas on October 16, 2020 at 6:00:00 pm
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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, ...

Innovators & Job Creators Define L.A. Business

Maria S. Salinas on October 2, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
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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 ...

Census 2020: A Crucial Deadline Approaches

Maria S. Salinas on September 23, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm
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2020 has been a year of significant change, or rather disruption, and as we think about the future, let’s not forget one of the most important ways to shape our future ...

Advocating for Public Policy that Supports Business in a COVID-19 World

Maria S. Salinas on September 18, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

The California Legislature wrapped up its two-year session on Aug. 31. This past legislative session, we saw a number of measures to address the impact that Californians are ...

Commemorating National Women’s Equality Day

Maria S. Salinas on August 26, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
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COVID-19 continues to adversely affect businesses directly and indirectly in unprecedented ways, especially small businesses whose resources are already stretched thin. While ...