The Business Voice
Eight Years of Vision and Leadership
Maria S. Salinas on August 5, 2026 at 6:00:00 pm
Posted in The Business Voice
Eight years ago, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce set a bold vision for our region: A Thriving Region for All. Since then, that vision has guided every partnership, every initiative, and every step toward building a stronger, more competitive Los Angeles. As President & CEO Maria S. Salinas marks her eighth anniversary leading the Chamber, she reflects on the progress we've made, the opportunities that lie ahead, and why 2028 is not the finish line—but the launchpad for the next chapter of our region's future.
250 Years Strong: The Promise of America Is Ours to Keep
Maria Salinas on June 26, 2026 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Voice
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of people made a bold bet on a powerful idea. That freedom, opportunity, and self-determination were worth fighting for. That bet is still being made today, by every business owner who opens their doors, every worker who shows up, every student who dares to imagine something bigger for themselves.
Here in Los Angeles, we see that bet renewed every single day.