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STEP FORWARD FOR TRANSPORTATION. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved the Westside Subway Extension and the Regional Connector for entry into the preliminary engineering process. The approval moves these key Metro projects closer to construction.
Both are expected to be part of the New Starts program — the federal government's primary financing vehicle for locally-planning mass transit investments. The first stages of construction on both projects would begin in mid-to-late 2012.
The Chamber has made the 30/10 initiative a top priority and it was the centerpiece of last year's ACCESS Washington, D.C. - Southern California on the Hill advocacy trip. Join us for our first Land Use & Mobility Council meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 12 as we discuss 30/10, as well as development reform and homelessness initiatives. Register now or contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558. (Photo by: Metro)
Chamber helps celebrate new hotel acquisition in Universal City
 Chinese developer Shenzhen New World Co., Ltd. recently purchased the Sheraton Universal Hotel. During the past decade, Shenzhen New World has invested more than $1.42 billion in projects worldwide including the purchase of the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. The Chamber is an advocate for direct foreign investment and has worked closely with former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in attracting foreign investment to the Los Angeles region. Above, Chamber Executive VP & COO David Eads presents Wei Huang, Chairman of Shenzhen New World with a certificate. Contact David Eads, 213.580.7546.
Friends of the Hollywood Central Park Foundation to honor Chamber
 The Chamber is being honored this week by the Friends of the Hollywood Central Park Foundation for its support of the Hollywood Central Park project. The project would place a "cap" over the 101 Freeway between Santa Monica Blvd. and Hollywood Blvd. and create a 44-acre green space in the middle of Hollywood. In addition to the Chamber, the foundation will also honor Congressmember Xavier Becerra; Gerdo Aquino, president of SWA Group and associate professor of landscape architecture, USC; and Helen Bernstein High School Principal Maria Elena Rico. The Chamber has advocated for the Hollywood Central Project during past ACCESS Washington, D.C. - Southern California on the Hill trips. Contact David Eads, 213.580.7546.
Principal for a Day 2011 date announced
 Help strengthen education and develop tomorrow's workforce by becoming a Principal for a Day at area schools on Friday, Feb. 25. As a business leader you are encouraged to lend your skills and talents to ensure that L.A.'s youth graduate with the skills necessary to succeed in college and in the workforce. Register or contact Paola Santana, 213.580.7553.
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Torlakson Transition Team
Chamber Senior Vice President of Education & Workforce Development David Rattray will serve as co-chair of the Transition Advisory Team of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Rattray will help lead a transition team charged with providing strategic advice for Torlakson during his first few months in office as he identifies key issues impacting California schools. Rattray will be joined by co-chair Linda Darling-Hammond, the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education at Stanford University.
10,000 Small Businesses
Forty-nine scholars recently graduated from the 10,000 Small Businesses program, an initiative of Los Angeles City College and Goldman Sachs & Co. Los Angeles City College has opened enrollment for the February 2011 10,000 Small Businesses Business and Management Education program. 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million, five-year initiative to unlock the economic growth and job-creation potential of 10,000 small businesses across the United States through greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Learn more.
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Forum on Corporate Community Investment
The U.S. Chamber's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC), Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and Northrop Grumman Corporation recently announced the first of a series of forums as part of its Corporate Community Investment initiative "Listening Tour." The Los Angeles Focus Forum on Corporate Community Investment will be held on Monday, Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Northrop Grumman. The forum will bring together business, association and community leaders to discuss priorities, challenges and opportunities to help sustain competitiveness and long-term development for years to come. Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben will be a featured participant in this forum. Register now.
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