Balance California

About The CEO Council & Balance California:

With the California economy at a significant post-pandemic crossroads, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce formed “The CEO Council”, an advisory group of top business leaders dedicated to bringing balance back to the state’s public policies, encourage the economy and promote a robust business climate. To help address economic recovery The CEO Council focuses on two crucial areas, ensuring affordable housing for middle-income families and building a workforce that is prepared for the good-paying jobs of the future.

More than one hundred regional CEOs and senior level executives representing the diversity of industries in the Los Angeles region have joined the advisory council and are committed to promoting and engaging in Balance California, a new initiative launched by the L.A. Area Chamber to unify business leadership and advance discussions and policies which ensure our region remains globally competitive. Additional partners of the Balance California initiative include the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and the Orange County Business Council. All are focused on ensuring California’s diverse communities benefit from their work leading to increased employment opportunities and social mobility.

Why The CEO Council:

California Business Climate
Fragmented Civic & Political Engagement
Steady departure of Fortune 500 and smaller companies to business-friendly states.

Initiative Goals:

Unify business leadership and speak with one voice
Change the narrative and tell the stories of business contributions to community
Engage civically with political leadership
Serve in advisory capacity to the L.A. Area Chamber