L.A. BUSINESS THIS WEEK
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
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Chamber's Bixel Exchange kicks off the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline initiative with Mayor Garcetti
This week, the Chamber's Bixel Exchange celebrated the official launch of L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti's L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline initiative at an event hosted at General Assembly DTLA. The L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline - a partnership between the Mayor and Bixel Exchange - is a component of the HIRE LA's Youth program, and brings together public and private sector partners to expand training and job opportunities for the next generation of talent. Beginning this summer, the pipeline will place at least 100 young Angelenos in tech jobs. With nearly 150 attendees, the event featured a roundtable discussion on the current state of tech career pathways for students in L.A. with educators and business leaders, and data from LinkedIn. The event also included two career development workshops for students and a panel featuring representatives from LinkedIn, Data 360, Boingo Wireless and mitú. READ THE RELEASE and SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Chamber helps bring $32 million to L.A. region in Prop 47 savings
Last week, the California Board of State and Community Corrections announced the disbursement of $103 million in Proposition 47 savings to 23 cities and counties in California. The L.A. region received the largest portion with $32 million. The County, the City and the City Attorney's Office all received funding to support community-based organizations focused on mental health and drug treatment, K-12 school programs, and victim services. The Chamber advocated heavily for the proposition during last year's budget conversation, which reduces several, non-violent, non-serious crimes from felonies to misdemeanors and invests the savings into programs aimed at reducing crime. LEARN MORE.
Chamber addresses statewide K-12 teacher shortage
Assemblymember Tony Thurmond joined the Chamber's Education & Workforce Development Council last Friday, discussing what the legislature is currently doing to address the statewide K-12 teacher shortage. The Council meeting also included remarks from Tara Kini of the Learning Policy Institute and from Dr. Michael Spagna, Dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at California State University, Northridge, who offered ideas on how higher education can work proactively to produce more quality K-12 teachers. 75 percent of California districts reported teacher shortages in the 2016-17 school year. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Chamber speaks in support of Measure H Committee funding recommendation
On Tuesday, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted on key funding recommendations by the Measure H planning group to be implemented immediately to combat homelessness in the L.A. Region. Home for Good Co-Chair and Chamber Board of Directors Second Vice-Chair, Jerry Neuman, spoke to the Board of Supervisors in support of the Measure H committee's funding recommendations and on the importance of including law enforcement as part of the solution in eradicating homelessness through their work in the community. The Chamber is proud to be part of a diverse coalition supporting Measure H to help end homelessness in L.A. LEARN MORE.
Chamber urges caution on motion to restrict oil and gas operations
On Wednesday, the Chamber testified at the L.A. City Council's Health, Mental Health and Education Committee regarding a motion that would authorize a report analyzing changes to the City's land use code relative to oil and gas development. The Chamber expressed concern about unintended impacts this could have on energy supply and reliability, as well as possible increases in energy prices and job losses.
L.A. Metro hears Measure M Policy Advisory Council (PAC) recommendations
At two committee meetings this week, Metro Board members received a report on the work the Measure M PAC has engaged on the last few months to provide a set of implementing guidelines for the tax dollars. Hilary Norton from FAST, the business community's representative on the PAC, and the Chamber spoke at Metro to weigh in on specific issues in more detail and urge the Board to keep promises made to the voters as they move forward.
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For Kaiser Permanente, the community is at the center of all they do
It all began with the simple idea that everyone deserves the chance to live a healthy life, and now Chamber member Kaiser Permanente serves more than 11 million health plan members. But the largest managed care organization in the U.S. also plays a big role in the lives of youth. On Monday, June 19, Kaiser Permanente will again kick off their summer internship program, giving students the opportunity for a first-hand experience in the health care field. Many students need your help with real work experience. You can do so through the L.A. Talent Challenge. LEARN MORE.
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Power your future
It's been nearly two months since NextLA relaunched as L.A.'s premiere young professionals organization, and they've come out the gate with incredible programming. Whether you're a young professional or an employer looking to provide employees with the tools needed to grow, NextLA offers diverse programming on a wide variety of topics including financial planning, mindfulness, and cultural awareness and competency. NextLA's upcoming Business Financial Intelligence workshop will be held June 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown L.A. Take the leap and learn how your daily activities impact your organization's bottom line! RSVP NOW and JOIN NEXTLA.
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L.A. Cash for College awards $30,000 in scholarships to local students at reception
Last week, the Chambers L.A. Cash for College (CFC) program presented 30 local middle and high school students with $1,000 scholarships. In addition to their scholarships, each student received a personalized certificate of recognition from L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. The program featured welcoming remarks from Sponsor Bryan Moeller of Wells Fargo, alumni remarks from 2009 CFC scholarship recipient Ibeth Arriaga, and keynote remarks from Assemblymember Tony Thurmond. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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SCLN 30-in-30: Nancy McPherson
We are proud to honor Nancy McPherson as one of Southern California Leadership Network's 30-in-30, a campaign to celebrate SCLN's 30th anniversary by honoring 30 outstanding SCLN alumni throughout 2017. McPherson, an alumni of Leadership Southern California (LSC) '16, is the State Director for AARP. Two years ago Nancy was enticed to move back to her home state as the interim state director for AARP, and the challenge became an inspiration for her. She became responsible for creating a new vision for AARP's work, building new relationships with state leaders, and burgeoning work in local communities - skills that are now honed in LSC's revised curriculum focused on leading collaboration and building strategic partnerships.
Thank you to our 30th anniversary sponsors: Southern California Gas Company and Walmart. To learn how you can support SCLN's 30th anniversary celebrations, contact Nancy Olson.
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The Action |
Chamber's Bixel Exchange kicks off the L.A. Tech Talent Pipeline initiative with Mayor Garcetti
Policy This Week |
Chamber helps bring $32 million to L.A. region in Prop 47 savings
Chamber addresses statewide K-12 teacher shortage
Chamber speaks in support of Measure H Committee funding recommendation
Chamber urges caution on motion to restrict oil and gas operations
L.A. Metro hears Measure M Policy Advisory Council (PAC) recommendations
L.A. Cash for College awards $30,000 in scholarships to local students at reception
SCLN 30-in-30: Nancy McPherson
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