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Single Payer Healthcare Bill Fails to Pass
On Monday, the Assembly and Senate convened floor sessions and voted on several key bills on which the L.A. Area Chamber has been advocating. Legislation included AB 1400 (Asm. Kalra), which would have created a single-payer health care program known as CalCare. The Chamber opposed this bill because it would have resulted in hundreds of billions in new taxes on all Californians and businesses. The bill failed to garner the necessary votes to be considered on the floor. As a result, AB 1400 is not advancing.
One bill that did advance is AB 257 (Asm. Holden), which passed and is headed to the Senate. This bill seeks to establish the Fast-Food Sector Council and tasks that council with conducting a full review every three years to set standards for health, safety, and employment at fast food restaurants. AB 257 makes a franchisor jointly liable for any penalties or fines incurred by the franchisee, which would disproportionately affect entrepreneurship in neighborhoods which are predominantly of color. The Chamber will continue our strong advocacy.
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L.A. Area Chamber Testifies Against SCAQMD’s Indirect Source Rule
Chamber staff testified at the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) Marine Ports Committee and Community Consultation meetings, urging them against developing an indirect source rule (ISR) on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Chamber provided testimony during the Board meeting on Feb. 4 requesting AQMD to remove the preapproved authorization on ISR and to recommit to a good faith negotiation with both ports. The ISR would put a cap on port activity, and significantly affect the supply and flow of goods nationwide.
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Bank of America Celebrates 150 Years with the Chamber
Congratulations to Bank of America for 125 years of continuous membership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Their commitment to the L.A. region and its business community has been and continues to be critical in our quest to create A Thriving Region for All
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Chamber Announces Incoming Leadership of Global Initiatives
We are proud to announce that Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will headline the first Global Council meeting of the year. Her Excellency Thandile Sunduza, Consul General of South Africa in Los Angeles will serve as Chair of the Diplomatic and Commercial Officers Group, supported by Vice Chair Ian Frederick, trade commissioner of Chile in Los Angeles. Please join us for the first Global Initiatives Council session on February 16th. Register here.
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L.A. Rams Become NFC Champions!
Congratulations to Chamber member, the L.A. Rams and their owner E. Stanley Kroenke, Distinguished Business Leader honoree, for winning the hard-fought NFC Championship and for bringing the NFL spotlight to L.A.! Best of luck and we'll see you in the Super Bowl.
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Congratulations to Our Small Business Members of the Year
Each year the Chamber highlights the impact of our small business members and their efforts to uplift the L.A. region. This year we had the privilege of recognizing the following businesses as our Small Business Members of the Year.
Michael Ochoa, Transcend Health
Kevin Keane, Directed Action, Inc
Schenaé Rourk, Redwood Resources Consultancy
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The Impact of COVID-19 Among Children
Feb. 09
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Business After Hours Virtual Mixer
Feb. 16
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What's Ahead in 2022
Feb. 16
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Doing Business With the Federal Government
Feb. 17
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Member News
Congratulations to 2021 Ambassador of the Year, Dora Herrera, President and Owner of Yuca’s Restaurant
This award recognizes an individual who consistently works behind the scenes to support the Chamber with welcoming new members, representing the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, and acting as a public relations liaison at all Chamber programs and events. We want to thank Dora and all of our 2021 Ambassadors for their service to the Chamber and the business community. Join the Ambassador Club now.
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Chamber News
Member Anniversary
- The Aerospace Corporation - 25 Years
- Roosevelt Lofts - 10 Years
- Los Angeles Chargers - 5 Years
New Members
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