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“Why do we look at moving elections to the presidential years? Because that’s where the voters are.”
—Dr. Fernando J. Guerra, Loyola Marymount University, while discussing options to increase voter turnout in the City of Los Angeles, as a partner with the Chamber’s Government & Fiscal Affairs Council on Thursday.
“The Affordable Care Act talks about primary care, but all of us know as practitioners that it's all about the delivery of care.”
—Bob Redlow, chair of the Health Workforce Development Council, California Workforce Investment Board, at the joint Education & Workforce Development and Health Care Councils meeting on Friday.
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First Lady Lauds Los Angeles Mayor’s Homeless Vets Initiative
American Forces Press Service, July 16
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L.A. activists plan $15-minimum-wage ballot measure
Los Angeles Times, July 14
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L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben
Zocalo Public Square, July 13
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L.A. businesses find summer jobs for 10,000 young people
Los Angeles Business Journal, July 11
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Second annual '710 Day' in Alhambra aims to 'Close the gap!'
Alhambra Source, July 11
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FIRST LADY OF THE U.S. APPLAUDS L.A.'S HOMELESS VETERANS INITIATIVE
On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at the Unite for Veterans Summit in Century City and emphasized the work that Los Angeles is doing to transition veterans through employment and support resources. "And here in L.A., the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce have brought public and private partners together for an incredible program called Home For Good — and together, you have housed more than 9,000 veterans since 2011," said Obama. L.A. County has the largest homeless veterans population in the country. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti pledged to house 2,600 homeless veterans in L.A. in the next year and a half. Contact Ruben Gonzalez, 213.580.7568.
Chamber discusses exclusive franchise waste haul system
 The City of L.A. recently began accepting Request for Proposals from businesses interested in participating in the new city-wide waste management system. On Tuesday, Kevin James, president of the City's Board of Public Works met with the Chamber's Energy, Water and Environmental Sustainability Council to answer questions about the new system and the implementation process. “Our goal is to make it the best and most efficient system with a smooth transition," James said. The Council also heard from Patty Senecal, Western States Petroleum Association, who gave a presentation on the potential impacts of California’s Cap and Trade law on transportation fuels. Contact Frank Lopez, 213.580.7573.
Chamber launches Westside Connect
 On Wednesday, the Chamber launched its new breakfast networking event for Chamber members located in West Los Angeles and the beach communities. Forty Chamber members came to the Beverly Hills Country Club to discuss key business issues affecting their businesses. The next breakfast will be in August. Thank you to breakfast sponsor EZ Event Production. Contact Brenda Valiente, 213.580.7559.
Leadership L.A. 2014 classes focus on social infrastructure of city
 On Friday, the two Leadership L.A. 2014 cohorts met at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple to focus on the internal dynamics of leadership and the social infrastructure of the City. The day included a panel discussion on the social good in Los Angeles' social fabric. "We get people to believe they have a future and that we can help them get there," said Alan Acosta, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, referring to the organization's efforts and mission. Contact Hadia Kabir, 213.580.7524.
Bixel Exchange kicks off client orientation
On Friday, 12 tech start-ups attended Bixel Exchange's first client orientation for those in the tech community who are interested in advisory services for their start-up. Hosted by the Chamber, Bixel Exchange is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the L.A. Regional Small Business Development Center. The next client orientation will be on Aug. 14. Contact Kevin Lew, 213.580.7584.
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Congratulations to Terry Bodwin for her promotion as Unified Grocers, Inc.'s new vice president, chief human resources officer. She was previously vice president, employee and labor relations. Bodwin (Leadership Southern California '09) sits on Southern California Leadership Network's Board of Directors. 
