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EXPRESSLANES PROGRAM TO LAUNCH IN THE FALL
This week the Chamber's Transportation & Goods Movement Council received a briefing on Metro's plans for ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways. The pilot program to convert carpool lanes to High Occupancy Toll lanes will be implemented later this fall. Access to the lanes will require a transponder. Members of the Automobile Club of Southern California are eligible for 20 percent off. The council also discussed the Fasana amendment to the Measure R ordinance that the Metro board is considering. This amendment would provide flexibility for the use of funds if an extension is approved by the voters. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber opposes Interim Control Ordinance for Chinatown
 The Chamber agrees with the L.A. City Planning Department's report to the City Planning Commission that recommended the Commission not approve an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) that would prohibit the establishment of formula retail uses in the Chinatown community. The ICO would send a negative message to businesses looking to invest in Los Angeles. The Commission voted 5-2 in favor of the Planning Department's staff report to disapprove the ICO. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
L.A. JOBS PAC endorses Felipe Fuentes for L.A. City Council
 This week, the L.A. JOBS Political Action Committee (PAC), sponsored by the Chamber, endorsed Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes for L.A. City Council District 7, an open seat due to term limits. Currently a State Assemblymember, Felipe Fuentes represents the 39th Assembly District. He has partnered with the Chamber on legislation to extend the Film & Television Tax Credit Program to retain hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs created by the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Find out how to use Facebook for your business, July 18
 Facebook, the largest social network in the world with nearly 1 billion users, has recently introduced new sales features, the 'Timeline' format and advertising options. Gain insight on how to incorporate these features into a winning business strategy on Wednesday, July 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Chamber. Please pass this opportunity on to the marketing and communications department in your organization or to interested colleagues. Register now or contact Bridget Netter, 213.580.7576.
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Wells Fargo presented $100,000 to HIRE LA's Youth at the Chamber's Board of Directors meetings today. The money will be used to help youth from low-income families work this summer at organizations including the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Cedars-Sinai Health System and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Contact 
