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EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Chamber and U.S. Small Business Administration honored small business owners and champions Tuesday at the 30th Annual Small Business Awards at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel. Above from top left clockwise: Antonio Zate, Wells Fargo; Derek A. Romo, Work at Home Business Expo; emcee Larry Carroll, news anchor; Chamber Board Member Barry Levin, Snak King Corporation; Paul Mazbanian, SBC Lending; Ron Fong, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program; Madelyn Alfano, Maria's Italian Kitchen; Michelle King, Santa Monica College Small Business Development; Michael Scotto, SCORE Ventura County; Frank Mancini, Elite SDVOB Network; Dorothy C. Randle, Mayor Villaraigosa's Office of Economic & Business Policy. (Not pictured: Elham Ebiza, California Recycles, Inc.) View photo gallery.
Chamber and coalition urge Gov. Brown and legislature to negotiate financial plan
 The Chamber has voiced its support for a financial workout plan for California by joining a coalition of 13 major business organizations from across the state, including the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. The Coalition for a California Financial Workout Plan is encouraging Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders to restart negotiations around a five-point workout plan. Voice your support by taking action today. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
Chamber to meet with L.A. Times reporters who broke City of Bell scandal
 Beginning in the spring of 2010, the Los Angeles Times published a series of
stories exposing officials' financial misdeeds in the small working-class town
of Bell. Hear from staff writers Jeff Gottlieb and Ruben Vives about how they uncovered the story at the Occidental Petroleum Power Hour Series on Tuesday, June 14, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chamber. Coverage
of the Bell scandal involved more than two dozen reporters and editors, and
led to criminal charges against eight current and former city officials, millions
of dollars in tax refunds to residents, and legislative reform efforts promoting
transparency and open government. In April, Gottlieb and Vives were
awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for their coverage of Bell. Register now or contact Pat Clark, 213.580.7595.
Looking for good employees? Our youth are ready to work.
 The Chamber helped more than 180 young Angelenos prepare for entry-level employment Saturday during the largest-ever Work Readiness Certification. Chamber members Cedars Sinai, UPS, Deloitte LLP, Pacific Asian Consortium In Employment and others conducted job interviews — some mock, some real — and provided youth with valuable feedback. "I'm trying to walk away with some more experience as far as how to communicate and build my confidence up," said Derrian William, a youth participant. Employers are encouraged to participate by hiring youth or sponsoring youth jobs. Contact Maria Dolores Nieto, 213.580.7599.
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Homeboy Diner opened its doors today inside L.A. City Hall, serving coffee, pastries, tamales, sandwiches, salads and more. Of the famed Homeboy Industries, Homeboy Diner will provide jobs and opportunities for former members of L.A. street gangs. Many individuals and organizations helped make this a reality, including Chad Lauterbach, Be Structured, who sits on the board of a non-profit that provided the necessary funding for Homeboy Diner. The Chamber congratulates all those who helped make today's opening a reality. 
