L.A. AREA CHAMBER HOSTS 2022 ACCESS L.A. ADVOCACY CONVENING WITH LOCAL LEGISLATORS
September 7, 2022
L.A. AREA CHAMBER HOSTS 2022 ACCESS L.A. ADVOCACY CONVENING WITH LOCAL LEGISLATORS
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 7, 2022 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual ACCESS L.A. advocacy convening. The ACCESS Advocacy Series provides a platform for the Chamber to advocate for the policies it is championing at the local, state and federal levels.
The Chamber aims to promote policies which will strengthen industries and drive both job creation and regional economic prosperity for all. Through a series of keynote sessions and panel discussions, members will have the opportunity to connect with elected officials, share their stories and business knowledge, and shape policy.
The program will include keynote speakers; Kathryn Barger, Supervisor, 5th District and Mitch O'Farrell, Councilmember, Los Angeles City Council. Featured panel discussions will include the following topics;
Workforce Development, panel discussion will include:
- Capri Maddox, Executive Director, Los Angeles Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department
- Miguel Cabral, Executive Officer, LA Metro
- Carolyn Hull, General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department
- Angelo Farooq, Chairman, California Workforce Development Board
Energy of the Future, panel discussion will include:
- Neil Navin, Vice President, Clean Energy Innovations, SoCalGas
- Nithya Raman, Councilmember, Los Angeles City Council
- Mitch O'Farrell, Councilmember, Los Angeles City Council
- Jack Brouwer, Director, National Fuel Cell Research Center
- Jason Rondou, Director, LADWP
L.A. Area Chamber president and CEO, Maria S. Salinas noted, “Good governance is derived through good communication, and Access L.A. provides leaders from a variety of sectors throughout the region an opportunity to have a seat at the table to engage which ensures policies work for the community and businesses. It’s our collective voice which makes this event impactful, solutions possible, and economic growth within reach.”
ACCESS L.A.s’ presenting sponsor is SoCalGas. “As the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce brings together Los Angeles business and civic leaders, we have an opportunity to address the issues that matter to us all, improving the quality of life of residents, supporting a strong economy and nurturing a thriving business climate. As a company, who has been based out of Los Angeles for over 150 years, at SoCalGas we are proud to lead and innovate, as we deliver increasingly cleaner energy while reliably serving the homes and businesses of 22 million Californians,” said Erin M. Smith, chief talent, and culture officer at SoCalGas and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Board member.”
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About the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. The Chamber’s vision is A Thriving Region for All. For more information, visit www.lachamber.com.