The Business Perspective
L.A. County to Invest $24 Million in Youth Employment
Gary Toebben on June 24, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Last week, Supervisor Don Knabe announced L.A. County’s $24 million commitment to LA Youth Jobs “Earn & Learn” summer youth employment. This investment will enable 12,000 young adults ages 14-21 to develop work readiness skills and gain exposure to careers while earning wages. Each youth will earn about $1,100 and also receive special training in financial literacy.
Kings Make Our City Proud and Set an Example
Gary Toebben on June 17, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
The teamwork, hard work and humility of the players, coaches, management and ownership of the Los Angeles Kings makes me extraordinarily proud of our 2014 Stanley Cup Champions. I've watched sporting events all my life, but I can't remember a championship team at the professional level that so completely embodies the values that I grew up with as a farm kid in Nebraska.
Small Business, Big Impact
Gary Toebben on June 10, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Throughout our nation's history, small businesses — with fewer than 500 employees as defined by the federal government — have been the engine of our economy. Today, America's 28 million small businesses represent the creativity and innovation that drives our economic growth.
Time to Put San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in the Rear View Mirror
Gary Toebben on June 3, 2014 at 9:30:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Next Saturday, June 7 will mark the one-year anniversary of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) decision to permanently shut down the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).