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| L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO – Daily Briefing | March 16th, 2022 |
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Access DC Advocacy Trip Continues onto Wednesday
The Chamber’s 2022 Access DC advocacy trip continued onto Wednesday with a variety of discussions focusing on the Biden Administration’s agenda and transportation infrastructure. Our delegation leaders have been actively engaging with elected leaders and policy makers to advocate on behalf of the Los Angeles region’s business community, which included a meeting at the White House.
The delegation then gathered at the Washington Hotel to celebrate and continue the conversations from the amazing meetings and programming from throughout the day.
We’re looking forward to coming back to Los Angeles with a renewed sense of enthusiasm, engagement, and focus for the work ahead for our region. |
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| While greeting the delegation’s morning session, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the L.A. Area Chamber’s President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas, will help lead the City of L.A.’s Tourism Cabinet’s Business Advisory Committee where she will coordinate our city’s business community to help develop strategies to maintain and grow L.A.’s status on the world stage. |
Fireside Chat with Secretary Xavier Becerra
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra sat down with Chamber President and CEO Maria S. Salinas to provide an overview of the priorities and work of his department. He also gave insight into what to expect as elected and public health officials shift their focus towards a COVID-19 endemic. |
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Transportation Infrastructure
Infrastructure policy is at the forefront of this advocacy trip. As a result, we were joined by leading experts to talk about transportation, ports, and airports. Los Angeles World Airports, CEO, Justin Erbacci, moderated the discussion on transportation infrastructure with Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Polly Trottenberg, and Mayor of L.A., Eric Garcetti. |
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White House Briefing
Mitch Landrieu from the White House gave an engaging and broad overview of the priorities that President Biden and the administration are working on this year as we head to the midterm elections. |
Access D.C. Highlights
Dr. Thomas Parham, Chancellor, California State University, Dominguez Hills, met with Congressman Steny Hoyer’s staff, where they spoke about what our region needs to ensure A Thriving Region For All as well as the need for further partnership. Dr. Parham noted that, “In the meeting I was struck by three images on the walls: John Lewis, Frederick Douglas, and Harriet Tubman. It reminded us all of the legacy of struggle to achieve equity in the nation and the world.”
Mark Loranger, President and CEO of Chrysalis, met with the Department of Labor and said, “The meeting helped highlight how important this type of event and overall engagement is. It really does make a difference, and the power is of us working together.”
Patti MacJennett, Chief External Affairs Officer of the L.A. Tourism and Convention Board, moderated a panel discussion on maximizing and increasing international trade and visibility. She mentioned how she was, “Impressed at how the members of the panel encouraged everyone to be engaged, pay attention to trade laws, and to reach out and speak out.” |
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
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Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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