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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce I Nov. 22
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L.A. BUSINESS THIS WEEK
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
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Dear Chamber Members and Friends,
Happy Thanksgiving! As we share time with family and friends this holiday weekend, let's make a point to say thank you as many times as we can. Gratitude is the foundation of happiness and hope. I am thankful for you, the members of the Chamber, because your many contributions to our community and region provide happiness and hope for so many. You are the BEST.
Thank you!
Gary Toebben
President & CEO
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber & California business leaders call on Congress to pass Dream Act legislation
The Chamber and fellow members of the Regional Economic Association Leaders (R.E.A.L.) Coalition of California joined a statewide press call Tuesday to express business support for passing a DREAM Act immediately. Participants highlighted the potential damage to local businesses and the national economy as a result of rescinding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Participating on the call along with the L.A. Area Chamber were the San Diego Regional Chamber, Inland Empire Economic Partnership, Orange County Business Council, and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. READ MORE
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Reminder: Shop small on Nov. 25
Whether it's a shopping for a present, your family dinner or a cup of coffee, the Chamber invites you to join us in helping our local small businesses thrive by shopping small on Saturday, Nov. 25. Utilize the Chamber's online business directory to find the right store for you. See how shopping small this Saturday impacts your community HERE.
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Members of Congress join Chamber for Port of L.A. infrastructure tour
Congressman Garret Graves (Louisiana-6), chairman, and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-32), ranking member, of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment joined the Chamber and goods movement business leaders at the Port of Los Angeles for a boat tour of the facility. The participants and Members of Congress spoke about the Port's national contributions to the economy, its on-going projects, and funding for infrastructure maintenance and improvement programs. Following the tour, Congressman Graves visited the Chamber for a luncheon to discuss a federal infrastructure package.
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Opportunities available to take part in construction of $1 billion Lucas Museum
Chamber member Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction (HDCCO) invites you to participate in their Business Outreach Event, Dec. 5 at the Expo Center Gymnasium. Opportunities are available for companies to participate in the upcoming $1 billion construction of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park. HDCCO is seeking companies throughout the L.A. region in all trades including, services, materials, suppliers, and equipment sales and/or rentals. LEARN MORE.
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Dec. 7: Dynamics of the L.A. economy
Join the Chamber and Beacon Economics Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg for a comprehensive economic forecast at our semi-annual economic briefing. Hear Thornberg's analysis of key indicators such as the local real estate market, international trade and GDP growth, and gain insight into the risks facing our region's economy, like a housing and labor shortage. RSVP NOW.
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Global e-Commerce market trends top Chamber Diplomat Group meeting
Members of the Chamber's Diplomatic & Commercial Officers Group heard from Chamber Board member Humphrey Ho, managing partner of Hylink USA and Mark Matsumoto, CEO of California ETEC, who provided an overview of global e-commerce market trends and key strategies being utilized in the China e-commerce model. By 2020, retail e-Commerce sales in the Asia Pacific are projected to reach $457 billion. Best practices were also shared for companies merging traditional business methods with digital age resources to thrive in the global e-commerce market. SEE PHOTOS.
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Leadership in the City and County of L.A. has been Sup. Mark Ridley-Thomas' life's work over the past 30 years, which is why he is being recognized during Southern California Leadership Network's 30th Anniversary celebration. "We need to continue to strengthen civic and community leadership to secure the future of our country and our county," said Ridley-Thomas in his 30-in-30 blog entry. You can read his full post HERE and meet Sup. Ridley-Thomas and our other 29 honorees at the 2017 Visionaries Awards on Nov. 30 - RSVP TODAY!
The 30-in-30 campaign is a celebration of SCLN's 30th anniversary, honoring 30 outstanding alumni throughout 2017. Join us on Nov. 30 as we celebrate all of our honorees at the 2017 Visionaries Awards. Thank you to our 30th anniversary sponsors: The Albertsons Companies Foundation and The Vons Foundation, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison and Walmart.
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The Action
Chamber & California business leaders call on Congress to pass Dream Act legislation
Reminder: Shop small on Nov. 25
Policy This Week
California Congressmembers join Chamber for Port of L.A. infrastructure tour
The Member
Opportunities available to take part in construction of $1 billion Lucas Museum
The Opportunity
Other News
Global e-Commerce market trends top Chamber Diplomat Group meeting
SCLN 30-in-30:
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CHAMBER CALENDAR
Thursday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24
Wednesday,
Nov. 29
Thursday, Nov. 30
Friday, Dec. 1
Monday, Dec. 4
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Friday, Dec. 8
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
District 8 Media
Green Closet Marketing Group
LookinLA
ProCon.org
Valero Energy Corporation
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An important step toward more housing, EGPNews.com, 11.16.17; Thousands expected in downtown L.A. for HomeWalk 2017, MyNewsLA.com, 11.17.17; Can former SBA head Maria Contreras-Sweet save Weinstein Co.?, L.A. Times, 11.20.17; California business leaders call on Congress to pass Dreamer legislation, MercuryNews.com, 11.21.17.
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