The Business Perspective
$2.1 Billion from D.C. — A Team Effort
Gary Toebben on May 27, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
I’ve made more than 100 trips to Washington D.C. during my 39 years serving chambers of commerce in four states, but last Wednesday’s trip to D.C. was the most rewarding. Its purpose was the signing by Metro and federal transportation officials of a $1.25 billion Capital Investment Grant and an $856 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for phase one of the Purple Line Extension to West Los Angeles County.
STEM Education is Key to Our Economic Future
Gary Toebben on May 20, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The next big breakthrough in medicine, the Internet, manufacturing, green energy and construction will all have one thing in common: they will all be discovered or designed by a person educated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). America's ability to compete globally will depend on innovations related to STEM and the economic opportunities for the young people in our classrooms today will depend on their education in subjects related to STEM.
A Voter's Guide for Business on June 3
Gary Toebben on May 13, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The Chamber is an advocate for business growth and jobs for the residents of Los Angeles County. An important part of this advocacy is voting for candidates who share our commitment to creating an environment that will help businesses grow.
Water Crisis Demands Action
Gary Toebben on May 6, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Water will be a high priority during the Chamber's ACCESS Sacramento trip next week. The reliable greenery we take for granted in California may be coming to an end without swift action.