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USING CROWDFUNDING TO ACCESS CAPITAL
The Chamber's Emerging Commerce Council's Technology Salon Series and Small Business Council gathered Wednesday at the Los Angeles Center Studios for an engaging conversation on crowdfunding. More than 100 gathered to hear from Chance Barnett, Crowdfunder; James Siminoff, Nobel Biz and Edison Jr.; Adam Chapnick, Indiegogo; and DeKoven Ashley, thrdPlace. Contact Pat Clark, 213.580.7595.
•Downtown market moving forward
This week, the L.A. City Council opted not to introduce a motion for the appeal of building permits for a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Chinatown. Construction of the market will continue, with plans to open in the next several months. The Chamber has been a proponent for the construction of this market, which will add 65 new jobs. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
• Speak up on digital billboards
As a proponent for smart policies that encourage business growth through advertisement opportunities, the Chamber recently participated in the City’s Billboard and Visual Landscape Visioning Group to call for the establishment of a clear and consistent city policy on digital billboard:
– The Chamber will voice its support at a meeting of the City Planning and Land Use Management Committee on Tuesday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. at City Hall.
– Members are encouraged to become a part of Sign Up LA, a coalition of business groups, nonprofit organizations, community groups and sign companies that support the reasonable use and location of digital signs in Los Angeles.
Contact Tina Hossain, 213.580.7531.
Mayoral Candidate Greuel meets with Chamber
 Today, L.A. City Controller Wendy Greuel spoke to the Chamber's Executive Board to share her vision for pension reform and the City's fiscal sustainability. Greuel made clear that she does not support a rollback of recent City of Los Angeles pension reforms, and believes that more action needs to be taken with all stakeholders to fix the pension system. Contact Ruben Gonzalez, 213.580.7568.
The L.A. Jobs PAC endorses Curren Price for L.A. City Council
 On Tuesday, the L.A. Jobs Political Action Committee (PAC), sponsored by the Chamber, announced its endorsement of Curren Price for L.A. City Council District 9. "Curren has an extensive record of public service as an advocate for small business, both locally and in the State Legislature in Sacramento," said L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben. The PAC has also endorsed Wendy Greuel for Mayor and Gil Cedillo for District 1. Contact Ruben Gonzalez, 213.580.7568.
Chamber recognizes member volunteers for their work in 2012
 Today, the Chamber Board recognized three members who volunteered their time during 2012. The Chamber recognized Board Member of the Year: Michael Kelley, Sidley Austin LLP; Volunteer of the Year: Richard Nordine, Woodbury University; and Ambassador of the year Tani Demain, The "People" Project Person. Above, 2012 Board Chair Karen Hathaway, LAACO, LTD./Los Angeles Athletic Club, presents Nordine with his plaque. Contact David Eads, 213.580.7546.
Chamber members help eligible employees through citizenship process
 Three quarters of a million Green Card holders in L.A. County are eligible to become citizens. The Chamber is working with businesses to facilitate the citizenship process for their employees. On Wednesday, the Chamber, in partnership with five local and national community partners, hosted a citizenship information session for more than 250 workers at American Apparel, Inc., LLC. "Our employees, left well informed and energized to take the step towards a better life for them and their families," said Martin Bailey, vice president of operations for American Apparel. The Chamber and American Apparel., LLC will gather again in April to help eligible employees complete their applications. Contact Alysia Bell, 213.580.7535.
Clean Tech Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator unite
 Two of the region's leading cleantech initiatives are joining forces to futher their mission of championing and continuing L.A.'s standing as a green economic powerhouse and world-class innovation hub. A formal plan for combining the two entities is being developed. The Chamber is a founding member organization of CleanTech LA. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
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