L.A. AREA CHAMBER JOINS WITH BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND CHAMBERS TO DEMAND IMMEDIATE FEDERAL RELIEF TO ADDRESS NEW SHUT DOWN RESTRICTIONS
December 3, 2020
“As Covid-19 infection rates continue to surge, the unprecedented shelter in place restrictions imposed by Governor Newsom to address the spread of COVID-19 may be necessary but they will cripple the thousands of small businesses throughout our state, who provide jobs our communities rely upon. As recently reported in the Los Angeles Times, California’s small business revenue was down by 29.3% in November compared with January 2020, and the number of small businesses open has dropped by 28.8%. These new restrictions put an additional burden on businesses they simply cannot bear.
We are joining with Chambers and other business organizations to demand immediate federal relief to save small businesses and the families in our state who are fighting to survive after 9 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.” stated Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas
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.