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L.A. Area Chamber Applauds Mayor Bass’ Appointment of Council President Emeritus Paul Krekorian to Lead Major Events Office

LOS ANGELES, CA – December 5, 2024 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce commends Mayor Karen Bass on appointing Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Paul Krekorian as Executive Director of the Office of Major Events.

“Council President Emeritus Krekorian is an exemplary public servant and a fierce advocate for the City of Los Angeles. His decades of leadership on the L.A. City Council and his proven expertise in engaging stakeholders on complex issues make him well-equipped to excel in this critical role as we prepare for major events,” said Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

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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. For more information visit www.lachamber.com.