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| Wishing you a great week. It’s a busy week with several events in Los Angeles for the Milken Global Conference. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Suzanne Clark is in town for a panel at the Milken Conference and will visit with the L.A. Area Chamber members. |
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| LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE SACRAMENTO DELEGATION |
Join our ACCESS Sacramento trip for an exclusive Pints & Policy reception with Attorney General Rob Bonta, followed the next morning by a candid discussion with State Senator Ben Allen on the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy, plus housing updates from Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. Engage directly with lawmakers on the issues most affecting your business. Register here.
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| CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF GLOBAL TRADE |
Join us on Wednesday, May 27, for this once‑in‑a‑century World Trade Week Centennial event celebrating 100 years of global trade leadership. Business and civic leaders from the Ports, Airports, and City of Los Angeles will share insights on navigating crises, disruptions, and growth. Attendees will gain practical lessons on resilience, decision‑making, and preparing Los Angeles for the future of global trade. View sponsorship opportunities here.
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| PUBLIC POLICY UPDATE |
- The Chamber’s Education & Workforce Development Policy Council convened members to discuss proposed state legislation and hear from industry leaders during a panel on how apprenticeship programs support business innovation and drive economic growth across Los Angeles.
- The Chamber's Energy, Water & Sustainability and Transportation & Goods Movement Councils convened for a joint meeting featuring an engaging panel discussion on the Ports infrastructure development, followed by a Governance Committee Briefing with Karen Swift, Deputy Chief and Community Relations Officer at LA Metro.
See our Public Policy Update for the latest Policy news. |
| HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK |
- The U.S. Chamber celebrated its 114th anniversary last week. The Los Angeles Area Chamber is one of four founding members of the U.S. Chamber. I was invited to provide remarks at their staff retreat to over 300 U.S. Chamber staff members.
- Thank you to our member, YWCA, and CEO Lori Carmona for recognizing me at their YHER Summit. It was great to see several members supporting the work of the YWCA.
- Recently, I attended Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's Business Leaders Roundtable discussion, where Supervisor Horvath and Sarah Mahin, the new Director of the County’s new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, spoke. Sarah provided an overview of the new department and the breakdown of the Measure A funding. Director Mahin will join the Chamber for our next Pancakes & Politics session on Tuesday, June 23.
- The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission has provided an opportunity for the Chamber to purchase tickets to FIFA World Cup games. If you are interested, please reach out to Martin Breidsprecher.
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| L.A. JOBS PAC |
To date, the L.A. Jobs PAC has endorsed several candidates in the County and City of Los Angeles. Below are endorsements that have been completed thus far:
- Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles
- Jeffrey Prang for Los Angeles County Assessor
- Robert Luna for Los Angeles County Sheriff
- Hydee Feldstein-Soto for Los Angeles City Attorney
- Zach Sokoloff for Los Angeles City Controller
- Tim Gaspar for Council District 3
- Monica Rodriguez for Council District 7
- Jose Ugarte for Council District 9
- Traci Park for Council District 11
- Tim McOsker for Council District 15
Thank you to everyone who has supported the L.A. Jobs PAC. Your contributions help ensure the Chamber continues to speak with a strong, unified voice. If you’d like to get involved, please consider contributing here. |
| VOLUNTEER ROLE MODELS NEEDED |
| The Dominguez Dream Academy partners with schools and youth organizations in under-resourced communities to provide meaningful educational experiences grounded in STEAM. They are seeking business professionals to serve as role models through Career Day presentations, Career Spotlight conversations, and Career Journey videos, especially those whose backgrounds, experiences, and personal journeys reflect the communities we serve. For more information, contact [email protected]. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Click here to view the full list of our 2026 L.A. Area Chamber Signature Events.
100th Anniversary of World Trade — Special Invitation Boat Tour — Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. — Register here
Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, is delighted to invite the Los Angeles Chamber Board of Directors and the World Trade Week Committee to a very special VIP harbor cruise aboard a Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) Tall Ship in honor of the 100th Anniversary of World Trade and a century of global partnership. This exclusive experience promises up-close views of the nation’s busiest port, where you'll witness active vessels navigating through cargo terminals, towering cranes in action, and some of San Pedro Bay’s most iconic landmarks, including the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Wilmington Clock Tower.
Global Initiatives Policy Council — Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. — Register here
Join the upcoming Global Initiatives Policy Council for an important conversation with the Consul General of Canada, Sylvie Bédard, to discuss a range of timely topics affecting our region and beyond.
Fleet Week Reception — Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Save the Date)
Join us for a special VIP reception and exclusive VIP ship tour on one of the arriving vessels during this year's fleet week! View sponsorship opportunities here.
Joint Meeting: Innovation & Technology and Tourism, Entertainment, & Sports Policy Councils — Tuesday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. — Register here
Join this joint meeting with the ITC and TES Policy Councils. Further details will follow as we approach the meeting date.
Joint Meeting: Government & Fiscal Affairs and Land Use, Construction & Housing Policy Councils — Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m. — Register here
Join this joint meeting with the GFA and LUCH Policy Councils. Further details will follow as we approach the meeting date.
Homelessness Policy Council — Tuesday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. (Save the Date)
Join the Homelessness Policy Council for a legislative update. More details to come.
Save-the-Date — June 17th — Welcome Reception for Metropolitan Water District General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh. We are excited to be hosting a business community welcome at the Gensler Downtown L.A. office. View sponsorship opportunities here.
Pancakes & Politics — Tuesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. (Save the Date)
Join us for the next Pancakes & Politics session with featured speaker Sarah Mahin, Director of Housing for Health, LA County Department of Health Services, hosted at City Club Los Angeles. Additional details and meeting materials will be provided closer to the event date.
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| CONNECT WITH US |
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
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