The Business Perspective

As a convener of thought leaders in the Los Angeles community, we are pleased to welcome Erin M. Smith, Chief Talent and Culture Officer at SoCalGas, and member of the Chamber's Board of Directors, as the guest author of this week’s Business Perspective. 

Read More

As a convener of thought leaders in the Los Angeles community, we are pleased to welcome the Chamber's partner and friend, Gene Hale, Chair of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce and President of G&C Corporation, as the guest author of this week’s Business Perspective. 

Read More

Super Bowl LVI did not disappoint in showcasing the promise of Los Angeles from the thrill of the game to the featured home-grown talent at the halftime show. In the excitement of the Rams victory over the weekend, some people may have missed that Friday marked the deadline for candidates to file their intentions to run for office in the City of Los Angeles in 2022.

Read More

It’s early in the year, but the Chamber has hit the ground running to ensure the business community is heard in Sacramento. Our advocacy efforts have been strategic and effective, with both business and community in mind as the California State Legislature began hearing and voting on far-reaching legislation early in the session. 

Read More

Few imagined that we would be traveling this road of great uncertainty, a path where we were tested on so many levels, and yet, through it all, the L.A. region has remained resilient and hopeful for the future. This business community has shown itself to be an economic force not just for Los Angeles, but for the country and world. We are ready to demonstrate that we can safely move beyond the pandemic.

Read More

When it comes to business leadership in the L.A. region, we owe much to those who work tirelessly for the betterment of our community. In the Chamber's 134th year in Los Angeles, we are excited to celebrate distinguished business leaders for their exemplary achievements at our annual Inaugural Dinner celebration, themed Resilience, Growth, and Transformation.   

Read More

Every January, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new Board Chair and recognizes the accomplishments of the outgoing Board Chair. 2021 was a year like no other, yet, under the leadership of 2021 Board Chair Raul A. Anaya and the members of the Board of Directors, the Chamber reached new heights.

Read More

The new year has started with a new set of challenges, yet through these hurdles the resilience and strength of our communities shine even brighter as we face them. We adapt, we pivot, and we move forward because we are a resilient region.

Read More

As the holidays approach, we hope that you enjoy the season in good health, and with family and friends. In our preparations for 2022, I can’t help but reflect on the last year as one of the most eventful periods of our lifetime.

Read More

This week, the Chamber gathered with our Inaugural 2021 sponsors, honorees, Board, and members to recognize the tremendous work of this past year, as well as the leadership of our Board Chair Raul A. Anaya.

Read More