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CHAMBER MEETS WITH UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
On Tuesday, more than 20 business executives discussed the challenges and barriers faced by U.S. small and medium enterprises entering the global marketplace with Ambassador Ron Kirk, USTR, above. The United States needs to remain competitive with other nations, Ambassador Kirk said, adding that the U.S. government is confident that the free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama can be approved within the next 30 to 60 days. Contact Carlos Valderrama or 213.580.7570
Chamber and transportation leaders discuss America Fast Forward with Rep. Shuster
 "If we don’t make our infrastructure a priority, we are going to get left behind globally," said Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), at right with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, last week at the Chamber. Rep. Shuster, a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, was joined by Mayor Villaraigosa, Metro CEO and Chamber Board Member Art Leahy and Metrolink CEO John Fenton for a conversation on America Fast Forward (AFF) and transportation reauthorization. With the current transportation reauthorization expiring Sept. 30, the Chamber is working to collect support from chambers and mayors across the country for a robust reauthorization bill that includes innovative financing such as AFF. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558
Chamber meets with Sen. Casey on federal standards and investment in education
 Keeping children in school is key, said Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), left, at the Chamber’s Education & Workforce Development Council on Tuesday. “If we’re passing legislation that doesn’t deal with the horrific dropout rate …we’re not really doing our job.” Sen. Casey, a champion of Linked Learning, talked about looking at every aspect of education, from early childhood education to helping students graduate from high school and moving on to college. Contact Sonia Campos-Rivera, 213.580.7538.
Leadership L.A. discovers importance of flexibility and adaptability to new technology
 The Leadership L.A. 2011 Fellows experienced different aspects of media and entertainment in Los Angeles on Friday at Paramount Pictures Studios. "Technology has been both revolutionary and evolutionary for the industry," said Nelson Gayton, UCLA Entertainment Media Management Institute, left. "This will always be a business about storytelling, but now the stories need to create worlds and get people involved." Industry executives, including leaders in the television, news, music and video games industries, stressed the need to adapt to changing technologies when redefining their business models. Read more about the day on Twitter. Contact Alexander Pampalone, 213.580.7547.
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Last week Our Weekly newspaper's first-ever West Coast Expo arrived at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Expo featured four pavilions — Business, Technology, Health and Sustainability — with a focus on helping attendees improve their personal, financial and business lives. Above left, CEO Natalie Cole and COO David Miller cut the ribbon at the Expo. 
The Health Resources & Services Administration recently awarded nearly $29 million to 67 health centers around the country — a third in California. The four clinics in L.A. County that received grants — Central City Community Health Center, Inc.; The Children’s Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families; South Central Family Health Center and St. John’s Well Child & Family Center — are members of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County. 
