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THIRD ANNUAL THE AMERICAS BUSINESS FORUM
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco J. Sánchez, above, told business leaders on Wednesday that emerging markets in Canada, Mexico and Latin America present significant opportunities for economic growth in California.
Sánchez spoke to entrepreneurs during the third annual The Americas Business Forum – Creating Jobs Through Exports event hosted by the Chamber, UCLA Anderson School of Management and the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service.
The two-day event brings senior commercial officers stationed at 14 U.S. Embassies in the Western Hemisphere to meet with local businesses and discuss export opportunities that help create jobs and grow the economy. (Photo by Erin Orias) Read more.
Chamber meets with Gov. Jerry Brown regarding proposal for special election
 On Friday the Chamber announced its endorsement of Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to hold a special election in June to address the State budget crisis with an equal combination of spending cuts and temporary tax extensions. Other items of discussion included CEQA reform and pension reform. More meetings with the governor's staff on these reforms will take place in future weeks. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber members become Principals for a Day
 Nearly 140 business and community leaders headed back to school on Friday to learn more about public education in Los Angeles and to begin a conversation on how the business community can support public schools. The event was presented by Pillar, a partnership between the Chamber and the Los Angeles Unified School District and sponsored by Bank of America.
As an extension of the Principal for a Day program, many participating business leaders will welcome educators into their offices for an Executive for a Day exchange this Spring. View photo gallery. If you're interested in hosting an educator at your workplace, contact Paola Santana, 213.580.7553.
Leadership Southern California receives overview of Orange County
 "Communities in Orange County that are closest to the L.A. border have the lowest income because that area is the most affordable for homes in Orange County," said Brad Kemp, Beacon Economics, to the Leadership Southern California Class of 2011 on Friday. The group also focused on issues shaping Orange County including high-tech and green jobs growth; community cooperation and public works; and regional politics and transportation revitalization. Fellows met with City of Santa Ana Councilmember Michele Martinez; Marnie Primmer, Mobility 21, and more. View photo gallery. Contact Alexander Pampalone, 213.580.7547.
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The 2011 Mentoring in the Moment Job Shadow Week The Los Angeles Urban League needs your help for Job Shadow Week, which provides an opportunity for students in our community to be exposed to career options they otherwise might not have access to and helps students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to the skills needed for career success. Crenshaw High School is looking for individual and organizational partners to serve as host sites from April 19-21. Participating host sites would agree to have 2-10 Crenshaw High School sophomores and juniors placed at their organizations. Sign up now.
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The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. announced this week it
has named former U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd as its new Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.
Senator Dodd, who completed five terms in the United States Senate in January, will assume his new role this month. "The
major motion picture studios consistently produce and distribute the most sought after and
enjoyable entertainment on earth," he said. "Protecting this great American export will be my highest
priority."
