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Proposed Measure H Budget: L.A. County Should Double Down & Invest in What Works

Maria S. Salinas and Carla Javits on August 18, 2020 at 8:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

This piece was co-authored by Carla Javits, President & CEO of REDF, and Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. When healthy ...

LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund, Support for Small Business

Maria S. Salinas on July 9, 2020 at 7:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

The Chamber has always championed public policy and programs that support our local and diverse small business sector and given the current pandemic, our efforts have ...

Chamber Welcomes Implementation of USMCA

Maria S. Salinas on July 1, 2020 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

After much anticipation, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is officially entering into law today, ushering in a new trade relationship between our three ...

A Resilient Small Business Community

Maria S. Salinas on June 26, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

In early March, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of Chamber and community members to Washington, D.C. for our annual legislative trip. There, we ...

Protecting Our Economy by Protecting Our Small Businesses

Maria S. Salinas on April 2, 2020 at 7:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

In these unprecedented times, we reflect on the well-being of all Angelenos. This pandemic has rapidly changed the way we go about our everyday lives and left us to adapt to a new way of doing business.

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Maria S. Salinas on March 13, 2020 at 4:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Earlier this week a delegation led by the Chamber, representing a coalition of businesses, nonprofit leaders and partners in education, convened in our nation’s capital. The Chamber visits our federal lawmakers every year and advocates for matters of importance to the Los Angeles region.

Building A Thriving Region For All

Maria S. Salinas on February 13, 2020 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective

Each year, at the Chamber's annual Inaugural Dinner, we celebrate the contributions of the business community. This year marked a celebration of business leaders whose success in business and philanthropic efforts have contributed to a better Los Angeles.

A City Mourns

Maria S. Salinas on January 29, 2020 at 5:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Los Angeles mourns the tragic loss of nine individuals. Devoted parents, talented young girls and inspiring coaches left us too soon. This news brought us shock, grief and deep sorrow.

A New Year, A New Vision

Maria S. Salinas on January 22, 2020 at 12:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Perspective

Last year, we embarked on a journey to establish a bold new vision and strategic plan for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Leaders representing the diverse business sectors in our region, staff, Board members and the community participated in a robust dialogue about the future of the Los Angeles region and this Chamber.