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WORLD TRADE WEEK BREAKFAST KICKS OFF MONTH OF EVENTS
More than 500 business executives and members of the diplomatic corps gathered Friday for the 86th Annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. "To stay on top of the global game, you need to work together as one region, with one global vision, engaging with other markets around the world," said keynote speaker Amy Liu, senior fellow, co-director and co-founder of the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program. Bella Heule, president and CEO of the WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego, received the prestigious Stanley T. Olafson Award for her commitment to expand international trade opportunities in Southern California. View photo gallery. Contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569.
Above from left, Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben; Julie Anne Hennessy, U.S. Department of Commerce; Ambassador Mickey Kantor, representing the Office of Mayor Villaraigosa, accepting the Bob Kleist Leadership Award on their behalf; and World Trade Week Chair Valeria Velasco, Los Angeles World Airports Commission Vice President.
Business tax reform moves forward
 Efforts to reform the City of Los Angeles' gross receipts tax took another step forward this week when the Council's Jobs and Business Development Committee moved the Business Tax Advisory Committee's (BTAC) 15-year phase out recommendation to a joint meeting between the Jobs and Budget Committees. Within the first five years of implementation, the plan recommends simplifying the City's tax structure from nine to three classes, and lowering the highest class from a .507 tax to .356. The Chamber will continue to support the recommendations submitted by BTAC. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber supports USC Specific Plan
 Today, the Chamber testified before the City Planning Commission in support of the University of Southern California's Specific Plan, which will provide a blueprint for USC's growth over the next 20 years. The plan seeks to continue to integrate USC into the community while creating new university and community retail and dining opportunities, open space and provide student jobs. Additionally, the plan also includes thousands of new permanent and construction jobs. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Help youth get ready for employment by being a mock interviewer
 The Chamber and its HIRE LA's Youth campaign partners are looking for business leaders interested in helping youth get ready for entry-level employment by being a mock interviewer. Help shape L.A.'s future workforce by joining us on May 21, 22 and 29, and on June 9 for Work Readiness Certification workshops. We're expecting hundreds of youth and will need your help interviewing and providing them with valuable feedback. Contact Kimberly Balderrama, 213.580.7505.
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On May 1, the L.A. division of Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. was presented with the Ad Council's prestigious Silver Bell Award, recognizing the company's public service contributions in the L.A. community. In 2011, Clear Channel Outdoor donated billboard space for the Ad Council's public service campaigns. The company took extra steps to support the Buzzed Driving Prevention Campaign. Annually, the company donates nearly $6 million in outdoor advertising space in the L.A. area to assist public safety groups, government agencies and non-profits in sharing public service messages. 
For the third consecutive year, CivilianJobs.com has named Northrop Grumman Corporation as a 2012 Most Valuable Employer for Military®. Northrop Grumman is among 45 companies to be recognized. The winners were selected based on surveys in which the company outlined its recruiting, training and retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans. 
