The Business Perspective
L.A. Business Journal LA500
Maria S. Salinas on June 9, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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We are excited to congratulate the impressive list of business, community, academic, and civic leaders on the L.A. Business Journal’s LA500.
Safely Returning to Schools
Maria S. Salinas on May 27, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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In April, it officially became safe for Los Angeles Unified School District to reopen its schools. The Chamber is working to ensure that every organization, business, and community opens as safely as possible, with special emphasis on ensuring the health and safety for children, staff, and faculty within our schools.
Women and Work After Covid-19
Maria S. Salinas on May 21, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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In the pre-COVID-19 world, we have celebrated the gains women have made in the workplace; but, today, women find ourselves facing a real dire situation.
An Economy that Serves All
Maria S. Salinas on May 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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Two years ago, I wrote about the new corporate purpose, a statement the Business Roundtable put forward to redefine the purpose of a corporation. It was a recognition that serving customers, employees, suppliers, and communities, as well as shareholders, is a better definition of the role of a major corporation than previous iterations.
Leveling the Playing Field for Small Business
Maria S. Salinas on May 6, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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Success in entrepreneurship is at the cornerstone of the Chamber’s work, which is why we advocate for a level playing field in access to capital and new business opportunities for our local, small, and diverse businesses.
The American Families Plan
Maria S. Salinas on April 30, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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President Joe Biden recounted his first 100 days in office and introduced an $1.8 trillion spending plan entitled, “The American Families Plan,” during an address to a joint session of Congress this week.
Our Moment to Invest in the Future
Maria S. Salinas on April 23, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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With the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Los Angeles region stands to benefit by way of billions of dollars infused into our economy.
The Resilience Advantage
Maria S. Salinas on April 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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During the last year, as we faced the challenges of the pandemic, we’ve learned much about our communities, our economies, and the inequities in our institutions.
Reopening Around the Corner
Maria S. Salinas on April 7, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is getting brighter every day. This week, Governor Newsom announced a statewide goal of reopening by June 15, moving beyond California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
Economic Recovery Begins with Schools Reopening
Maria S. Salinas on March 25, 2021 at 10:00:00 am
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We were grateful to be joined by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner last week as he updated the Chamber on their plans for a safe return to on-campus learning in mid-April.