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INVESTING IN CALIFORNIA'S FUTURE. Microsoft Corporation Chief Operations Officer Kevin Turner met with Chamber members Thursday to discuss the importance of accelerating recovery and gave details on Microsoft's new initiative, Elevate America. "The best way for our economy to get back on track is through innovation," Turner said. Above from left: Keith Otis, Microsoft General Manager; Matt Kestian, Microsoft Director and Chamber Board Member; David Rattray, Chamber VP of Education & Workforce Development; Turner; Chamber Board President Fran Inman, Majestic Realty Co.; and Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben. (Photo credit: Angela Daves Haley)
Chamber urges members to vote "Yes" on Propositions 1A-1F
 The May 19 California Special Election Ballot contains critical initiatives that will impact L.A. businesses and the economy for years to come. Props 1A-1F is a package of budget reforms designed to aid short-term economic recovery and enact long-term solutions to the budget crisis. They address many of the guiding principles for reform that the L.A. Area Chamber developed in June 2008. The Chamber encourages members to vote "Yes" on Tuesday. Take the Chamber's official voting guide to the polls. Contact VP of Public Policy Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568 or [email protected].
New board members join Chamber Board of Directors
The Chamber announced five new appointments Thursday to its Board of Directors including: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Chief Executive Officer, Art Leahy; Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Partner, George Kieffer; Nestlé USA, Inc. Vice President, Kenneth W. Bentley; University of Southern California (USC) Vice President for Government and Community Relations, Thomas Sayles; and Para Los Niños President and CEO, Gisselle Acevedo. "These renowned leaders from our community will bring important business, political and civic experience and perspective to our Board as we work to grow business, create jobs and accelerate economic recovery in the L.A. region," said Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben. Contact Executive VP & COO David Eads, 213.580.7546 or [email protected].
Chamber small business owners get innovative
At the Chamber’s Small Business Owners Roundtable Wednesday, small business owners discussed innovative marketing strategies that can be used to accelerate recovery for small businesses including Twitter and LinkedIn. Edward Headington, Headington Media Group, said the challenge of moving forward in the mobile world is maintaining professionalism. "You must maintain your digital identity – it’s all out there, good or bad," Headington said. "It’s not a bad idea to live in all of these mobile platforms as long as you are managing what you put out there." Contact Program Manager Bridget Netter, 213.580.7576 or [email protected].
Leadership L.A. looks at different aspects of health care in L.A. County
The 2009 Fellows met at the newly-acquired USC University Hospital Friday to discuss health care access, delivery and reform, and the importance of building healthy communities. "There is a severe service capacity problem in Los Angeles," said Jim Lott, executive vice president, Hospital Association of Southern California. Lott stressed that innovative models are key to maintaining wellness in our communities. Fellows also spoke with Mitch Creem, CEO, USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, about the university's acquisition of two private hospitals, which will attract new medical talent to Southern California. Contact VP of Leadership Programs Kevin Cottrell, 213.580.7577 or [email protected].
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A new Goodwill store on Beverly Boulevard opened May 8. Store revenue goes to support Goodwill programs benefiting people with vocational disadvantages and disabilities. From left, Goodwill Southern California President & CEO Doug Barr and Chamber Ambassador Stephen Williams, Octagon Business Solutions.
