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"Home For Good is an ambitious plan, but today's display of consensus and cooperation is clear evidence that our community is ready to do what the Task Force has set out to do: End chronic and veteran homelessness in our region and cut costs while we do it."
— Renee White Fraser, Fraser Communications and Co-Chair of the Business Leaders Task Force on Homelessness, at the Home For Good press conference on Wednesday.
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Business Sector Homelessness Plan Gains Funding
Los Angeles Downtown News,
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L.A. to Check Into Hotels' Business?
Los Angeles Business Journal,
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AREA LEADERS COMMIT TO TAKE ACTION TO END HOMELESSNESS.
On Wednesday, an unprecedented assembly of county-wide elected representatives, law enforcement leaders, social service and housing providers, philanthropists, religious leaders, federal officials and national homeless experts came together to endorse and pledge with their signatures to implement Home For Good. Developed by the Los Angeles Business Leaders Task Force on Homelessness, Home For Good aims to end chronic and veteran homelessness in Los Angeles within five years. Pictured above from left, L.A. County Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky, Mark Ridley-Thomas and Don Knabe agreed to explore targeting County resources and County-municipal coordination to facilitate the Task Force recommendations. To read more, visit the Home For Good website. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber hosts discussion of accessing capital, incentives and tax credits at Small Business Summit
 Today, the Chamber hosted the Annual Small Business Summit for nearly 100 business representatives. The Summit featured discussions about innovative ways to access capital and learn more about incentives and tax credits. Panelists included
Bryan Moeller, Director of Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo;
Miguel Juarez, Vice President/Relationship Manager, PROMERICABank;
Todd Wilson, Managing Director, Small Business, Mayor's Office of Economic & Business Policy;
Rodolfo Quiroz, Loan Officer, Community Development Commission of Los Angeles;
Patrick Rodriguez, Public Information Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration; and
Brandon Shamim, President, Beacon Management Group. Contact Pat Clark, 213.580.7595.
Chamber initiated redistricting commission begins work
 The first eight members of the new California Citizen's Redistricting Commission began work in Sacramento this week. They will now choose six additional commissioners from the applicant pool to finalize the 14-person redistricting panel. The L.A. Area Chamber was one of Prop. 11's four original proponents in 2008 which ended the practice of politician-driven gerrymandering. Once all commissioners are appointed, they will begin the actual redistricting process next spring once final U.S. census data is released. The Commission's work will be done with full public transparency and can be monitored via the Internet. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber members invited to attend annual Cleantech Roadshow Seminar
 Financing is a crucial component of any successful renewable energy project, especially during difficult economic times. For many, innovative project finance techniques make large scale energy projects possible. Chamber members are invited to learn more about the various financing structures available at Financing Renewable Energy:
Alternative Sources of Capital. This free program will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at the JW Marriott Los Angeles and will consist of a moderated panel of finance experts who provide insight from the legal, investor and company perspectives. Find out more.
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New resource for L.A.'s business community
The Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy recently announced the launch of a new website. The new site not only provides easy access to key agencies, departments, and business support resources within the City, but also helps users start, grow, lower costs, find procurement opportunities and relocate their businesses in Los Angeles. The site also offers two new interactive tools -- the Incentive Finder and Business Startup Organizer. For more information, visit the new Los Angeles Works site.
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HR Tip of the Month
If an employee requests a copy of their personnel records, does the company have to comply with this request?
Employees in California have a right only to copies of documents they have signed. The employer can permit copies of other documents. One exception: employees are entitled to copies of payroll records whether signed or not.
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