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"The widening of the Panama Canal has raised our profile. Groups are rallying for collaboration to help us, because few people see us as the logistics trading community."
— Michael Keenan (LSC '11), assistant director of planning and economic development, Port of Los Angeles, at the Leadership Southern California 2013 session Friday.
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Garcetti comes out against proposed Hollywood skyscrapers
Los Angeles Times, March 28
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Wendy Greuel attacks Eric Garcetti's job-growth claims
Los Angeles Times, March 26
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Crowdfunding: L.A. event highlights alternative funding method soon to blow up
Examiner.com, March 26
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters targets colleague in LAX runway battle
Los Angeles Times, March 25
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Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas endorses Wendy Greuel for mayor
Los Angeles Times, March 24
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After pension meeting, business group reaffirms support for Greuel
Los Angeles Times, March 21
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Richard Riordan backs Wendy Greuel for L.A. mayor
Los Angeles Times, March 20
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HIRING OUR HEROES
On Tuesday, the Chamber joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations for a Hiring Our Heroes job fair at the Proud Bird Restaurant. Since its launch in March 2011, Hiring Our Heroes has helped nearly 100,000 veterans and military spouses find employment. More than 18,000 of those hires came directly from 430 hiring fairs held nationwide. Thank you to the more than 20 Chamber member companies, including lead sponsor Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., NBCUniversal and Wells Fargo, who participated in the fair. Contact Maria Dolores Nieto, 213.580.7599. Photo by Colin Young-Wolff Photography.
• Modernizing LAX
On Wednesday, the Chamber testified at the Los Angeles County Air Land Use Commission (ALUC) on the LAX modernization plan. The ALUC approved the plan. The Chamber outlined the importance of the modernization to bringing public transit into the airport and helping ensure a safe, efficient and competitive LAX in the 21st century. The L.A. City Council's Planning and Land Use and Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committees will consider the plan on April 9. Contact Ruben Gonzalez, 213.580.7568.
• Signage in Los Angeles
On Tuesday, the Chamber testified at a hearing of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee to support the development of a legislative solution governing the use and location of digital signs in L.A.. The Chamber served on the City's Billboard and Visual Landscape Visioning Group. The group's discussions highlighted the need for a clear and consistent city policy on digital billboards to provide advertisement opportunities for businesses, create jobs and help fuel economic growth. Contact Tina Hossain, 213.580.7531.
• Millennium Hollywood Project
Today, the Chamber testified in support of the Millennium Hollywood Project at the City Planning Commission. This project will bring visionary architecture, elegant density and mixed-use planning along transit to fuel economic growth and more housing. The project will bring 7,000 jobs and $230 million of positive economic impact to Los Angeles. Contact Tina Hossain, 213.580.7531.
Leadership Southern California explores economic and workforce development
 Last Friday, Leadership Southern California 2013 toured the Port of Los Angeles and discussed its impact on the nation. The group also visited the APM Terminals and USS Iowa Pacific Battleship Center. Contact Hadia Kabir, 213.580.7524.
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