L.A. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENES POLICY, EDUCATION AND REGIONAL LEADERS TO HOST FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL STATE OF L.A. BUSINESS EVENT
October 14, 2020
REIMAGINING A NEW FUTURE FOR LOS ANGELES AND OUR POST-PANDEMIC ECONOMY WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS AND SIX INTERACTIVE CROSS-COLLABORATIVE SESSIONS
Los Angeles, CA - OCTOBER 14, 2020 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce announces the State of L.A. Business. The event will convene business, policy and education sectors. The interactive virtual conference will explore a new vision for Los Angeles and our post-pandemic economy through six facilitated discussions on the region’s economy, business climate and recovery.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been detrimental to our region’s economy. From our largest employers to our smallest of businesses. The business community has felt the impact, whether being forced to transition to digital operations or pivoting business models, those that drive our economy as well as jobs are looking to meet the challenges of the pandemic through innovation, flexibility and technology.
Presented by Amazon, the State of L.A. Business brings together influential leaders to discuss the region’s infrastructure, healthcare, tourism, and economy to pave a path forward towards our recovery.
The sessions will include:
- The Next Chapter for L.A.’S Regional Economy: with featured panelists include Geoffrey Garrett, Dean, USC Marshall School of Business, Monica Banken, Economic Development Deputy, Office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and Scott J. Olmsted, Senior Vice President Group Head-Technology, Bank of America
- The Future of L.A.’S Infrastructure – Transportation, Power and Sustainability: featuring speakers from Hilary Norton Chair of the California Transportation Commission, Phillip Washington CEO with Metro, Gary Gero, Chief Sustainability Leader, County of Los Angeles, and Steve Powell of Southern California Edison
- Health Care and Ed Tech in a Health Crisis: Accelerating Advancements and Ensuring Access: featured panelists are Rhonda Johnson, President with AT&T California, Ray Lowe of AltaMed Health Services, Mike Zozaya, Account Director, Microsoft and Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Chancellor for Los Angeles County Community Colleges
- Reimagining Tourism and Hospitality: featuring Adam Burke, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Scott Santoro of Delta Air Lines, and Scott Strobel, SVP of Operations with Universal Studios Hollywood
- The New Economy & L.A.’S Entertainment Industry: with speakers Paul Audley, President, Film LA , Celia Chavez, President and General Manager, Telemundo 52 Los Angeles, and Peter Szabo, Head of Commercial Partnerships, Spotify
- A Mayor-To-Mayor Conversation: Local Leadership in a Pandemic: with special guests L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and City of Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek
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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business in the Los Angeles region. The Chamber’s mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. Founded in 1888, the Chamber is the oldest and largest business association in the region. Its member companies work together to promote a prosperous economy and quality of life in the Los Angeles region.
For more information, visit www.lachamber.com
Contact: Shannon Smith at (213) 580-7532