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FILM PRODUCTION IN CALIFORNIA GETS A BOOST
The Chamber applauds the state Assembly for voting to approve an estimated $500 million in tax credits for five more years to help keep movie-making jobs in our State. "California has dozens of foreign rivals and more than 40 other U.S. states that are competing for this business with tax credits and rebates. That’s why it is so important that we renew this incentive package for five more years," said Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben. This bill will help us retain and create jobs by leveling the playing field and making California competitive. The Senate will vote on the issue later this summer. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
Voice support for Chamber-sponsored education bills
 Four Chamber co-sponsored education bills — AB1304 (Block), AB 790 (Furutani), AB 250 and AB 18 (Brownley) — passed the Assembly Floor this week and are now headed to the Senate. AB 1304 will improve the preparation and professional development of teachers that provide instruction in applied learning programs, and improve existing teacher training programs. AB 790 establishes a Linked Learning high school pilot program that would allow participating districts to implement a district wide approach that supports strong academics, technical education and real world experiences in the classroom. AB 250 will establish clear goals for learning in order to prepare students for success in college and careers. AB 18 will be a vehicle for comprehensively reforming the State's public school finance system. Voice your support for these bills by taking action today. Contact Sonia Campos-Rivera, 213.580.7538.
Chamber encourages employers to participate in "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair
 On Sunday, July 10, the Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, is sponsoring a job fair for veterans at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The “Hiring Our Heroes” job fair will have space for 200 companies to discuss their job opportunities with 1,500 veterans. The Chamber encourages employers of Los Angeles County to take advantage of the outstanding skills that our veterans have developed while serving in the armed forces of our nation. The deadline for employers to register is Tuesday, June 14. Contact Maria Dolores Nieto, 213.580.7599.
Focusing on the economy with Leadership Southern California 2011
 The trade infrastructure in Los Angeles is key to overall logistics efficiency in the United States, said John Holmes, Port of Los Angeles deputy director of operations at the Leadership Southern California 2011 seminar on economic and workforce development on Friday. Leadership Southern California 2011 Fellows focused on broad themes of international trade, tourism and energy with visits to the APM Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles and Chevron Products Company, where they met with top leaders in these fields and gained a better understanding of economic development in Southern California. Economist John Husing provided a macro regional economic and workforce development forecast, saying that health and social justice are part of the jobs creation conversation. He stressed that leaders need to address linkages and collaborate for job growth. Contact April Tam, 213.580.7524.
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John Bryson was recently nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Bryson served as chief executive of Southern California Edison from 1984 to 1990 and was CEO of the utility's parent company from 1990 until he stepped down in 2008. 
Mercury Air Group, Inc., recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Mercury Aviation Services, Inc. (MAS), an aviation security and operational consulting firm, has opened an office in Washington, D.C. in the Metropolitan Square Building, adjacent to the White House and Treasury Building. 
