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WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE EDUCATION. The Chamber and its L.A. Compact partners convened local business, education, nonprofit and civic leaders recently to discuss progress made since the Compact signing last February. In 2010 the group helped secure more than $45 million for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Compact partners also helped secure a $5 million federal i3 grant. The money will support 60,000 students at some of the district's lowest achieving schools. Above, Compact partners revealed data showing current high school graduation, four-year graduation and college enrollment rates among others, and presented a plan on how to track and report progress annually. Contact David Rattray, 213.580.7515.
Chamber-proposed L.A. Office of Economic Analysis to receive next steps for funding
 L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti introduced a motion this week to identify funding sources for a permanent Office of Economic Analysis. This Chamber-initiated office provides policymakers with a non-partisan, independent analysis of proposed ordinances for their impact on the City's business climate and overall economic competitiveness. The office functions much like the Congressional Budget Office and California's Legislative Analyst's Office. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber-endorsed LAUSD Board candidates to discuss upcoming elections
 Four Chamber-endorsed Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education candidates will visit the Chamber on Friday, Jan. 28 at the next Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series. Meet with incumbent Board Member Tamar Galatzan, district 3; Candidate Eric Lee, district 1;
Candidate Luis Sanchez, district 5; and
incumbent Board Member Richard Vladovic, district 7. This series is open to Board and Circle Level members only. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Make getting involved in the Chamber your New Year's resolution
 As a Chamber member you have many opportunities to have your voice heard and to connect with fellow members. Many of the Chamber's newly formed Public Policy Councils are meeting for the first time this month. Don't miss out; attend an upcoming meeting. Councils meeting soon include the Environmental Sustainability Council on Friday, Jan. 21, the Health Care Council on Monday, Jan. 24 and the Economy & Infrastructure Council on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Fill out our opportunities for engagement form to let us know what you're interested in. Contact David Eads, 213.580.7546.
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LADWP quadruples use of renewable energy
The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power recently announced that it is providing 20 percent of the City's power from renewable energy sources, a goal that it had set in 2005. The 20 percent by 2010 goal was achieved through a combination of major projects and power agreements. Read more.
Regional Transportation 101: Where do we go from here?
The importance of transportation past and future will be discussed by regional transportation experts on Saturday, Jan. 22, 7:30 a.m.-noon at Marantha High School in Pasadena. The event, hosted by One Community and Metro, will include briefings on Measure R funding, extension of the Gold Line light rail; Bob Hope Airport plans; and the prospect of a tunnel to complete the I-710 freeway gap closure. A 30-year transportation plan depicting how an intermodal transportation system would be developed to move people throughout the county and state will also be presented. Register now.
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U.S. Men's National Soccer Team vs. Chilean National Soccer Team
Saturday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
The Home Depot Center
Tickets start as low as $18 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Ticketmaster.com, homedepotcenter.com and at The Home Depot Center Box Office, open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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The Los Angeles Convention Center has been selected as one of eight organizations or companies in California to win the 2010 California Award for Performance Excellence. The Convention had a lengthy evaluation process, including a one week site inspection by the evaluation committee. The process looked at financials, operations, strategic planning, environmental programs, customer service, innovation and organizational culture. 
Korean Air will begin air service with Airbus A380 super jumbo aircraft between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport on Oct. 1. Los Angeles will be Korean Air's only destination on the U.S. West Coast when the airline introduces its A380 service worldwide beginning this spring to five major cities. 