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"With each new client we gain, I think about the new jobs we are creating at this crucial time in the U.S. economy and am proud, in our own small way, to be part of that recovery for Los Angeles."
— Saskia Chiesa, CEO of International Checkout, Inc.the winner of the Small Business Exporter of the Year award, which will be presented at the Small Business Awards on June 13.
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Yes on Proposition 28: A Sensible Reform
Fox&Hounds, May 30
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Proposition 28
The Sacramento Bee, May 31
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Argentina after a more balanced trade with the US, says Ambassador Argüello
MercoPress, May 31
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VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION 28
Join the Chamber on Tuesday, June 5, in voting YES on Proposition 28, a reform that reduces time in office from 14 to 12 years and allows legislators to serve that time in either the State Assembly or the State Senate. Currently legislators’ time in office is limited by terms — three two-year terms in the Assembly and two four-year terms in the Senate. Proposition 28 will allow legislators to focus on their districts, rather than spending their energy lining up support to run for their next office. The proposition is supported by a broad-based coalition of business and labor along with dozens of local and statewide organizations including the League of Women Voters of California and California Common Cause. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Health Care Council to meet with State Sen. Hernandez on Friday
 State Sen. Ed Hernandez, O.D., chair of the California Senate Health Committee will discuss the State's fiscal challenges, the Affordable Care Act and his efforts to strengthen the workforce pipeline. The Chamber's Health Care Council will meet on Friday, June 1, 9-10:30 a.m. Gov. Jerry Brown's 2012-13 budget plan calls for cutting and restructuring significant health services. Register now or contact Shannon Cooper, 213.580.7565.
Ambassador of Argentina to the U.S. discusses trade relations
 On Wednesday, Ambassador of Argentina to the U.S. Jorge Arguello discussed the future of diplomatic and bilateral trade relations between the United States and Argentina. Bilateral trade between the two countries has more than doubled in recent years. The United States is the second largest investor in Argentina, and the country receives the fourth largest amount of direct U.S. investments in Latin America, behind Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Contact Carlos Valderrama, 213.580.7570.
California Connections in the Central Valley
 This week California Connections Fellows are convening in the Central Valley to take a look at agriculture and water issues, and to study how the region shapes the State. On Wednesday fellows heard from Secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross. "We are the innovative center of agriculture," said Ross. "Food security to a nation is equivalent to civil stability." Today the group traveled to the University of Merced, Lemoore Naval Air Station and Harris Ranch Farm. Contact Hadia Kabir, 213.580.7524.
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Microsoft exclusive
educational event on June 7
Learn how to choose the right EMR for your practice and discover time saving Microsoft Office tips and tricks.
WHEN: Thursday, June 7, 6:30-7:30 pm*
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10250 Santa Monica Blvd.,
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L.A. Area Outreach to the National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security
Wednesday, June 13, 9-11 a.m.
L.A. Area Chamber
With the release of the president's National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security (the Strategy) in January, the Department of Homeland Security and the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup are reaching out to state and local governments, and industry, on a regional level to conduct meetings to discuss the Strategy and a path forward for its implementation. These outreach meetings seek to bring together parties to gather thoughts, comments, and concerns on how best to implement the Strategy. Register now or contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
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The Chamber is proud to offer eCert technology as our standard to process Certificates of Origin. With eCert, exporters and freight forwarders now have a seamless and streamlined electronic solution providing real value in cost savings and efficiency gains. Get started today.
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Union Pacific Railroad Co., which has been a Chamber member since 1900, is celebrating its 150th anniversary all year with a number of events. The company's legendary steam locomotive No. 844 is on the first leg of the U.P. 150 Express, a multisegment tour celebrating Union Pacific Railroad's history with the towns it serves. 
