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Council President Krekorian Speaks With Chamber
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian joined the Chamber's Pancakes & Politics speaker series presented by Accenture to discuss his role as Council President. Krekorian emphasized local efforts to establish an independent redistricting commission, empower voters, manage the city budget, improve public safety in L.A. and Metro projects, and how the council is working to break down barriers to doing business in Los Angeles. |
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Business Community Welcomes Deputy Mayor Freeman
The L.A. Area Chamber hosted a welcome reception this week for Rachel Freeman, Deputy Mayor of Business & Economic Development, to introduce her to business leaders from throughout the City of Los Angeles. The event was co-hosted by business partners Hollywood Chamber, VICA, CCA, BizFed, and PACE. Deputy Mayor Freeman shared her goals in supporting Mayor Bass’ vision for business in Los Angeles. |
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NASA, JPL Host Cybersecurity Discussion
The Office of the National Cyber Director began a five-city tour for meetings with private sector space exploration companies to discuss cybersecurity in space. The meeting, hosted by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), brought together cybersecurity experts in the space industry to provide feedback and help shape policy. The group was welcomed by Lieutenant General Larry D. James (Ret. Air Force), NASA JPL Deputy Director, the office of Mayor Bass, and the Chamber. |
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Attorney General Bonta Visits Chamber
The Chamber hosted California Attorney General Rob Bonta with CEO’s from the region to discuss the role of his office and his engagement with the business community. The attorney general spoke of key issues important to the business community: housing underproduction, retail crime, and environmental regulations. Bonta also spoke about collaboration and continued engagement with the business community. |
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| POLICY & ADVOCACY |
DTLA Community Plan Approved
The Los Angeles Planning and Land Use Committee approved the DTLA 2040 Community Plan on Monday for downtown Los Angeles. Chamber policy staff testified at City Hall in support of the plan, which includes policies, programs, and zoning updates to address the housing crisis and establish the framework for a vibrant and sustainable downtown. |
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Chamber Joins Water Infrastructure Networking Summit
The Chamber's Chief of Public Policy, Patricia Torres Bruno, participated in a “mega panel” at the Water Infrastructure Networking Summit (WINS) which included unions, environmental organizations, local elected officials, water-appointed leadership, and businesses for a conversation on how CEQA is no longer serving its original intent. The keynote speaker was California Infrastructure Advisor, and former Los Angeles Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa. |
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| GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT |
Chamber Attends Reception for Chinese Consul General
Guo Shaochun, Consul General (Ambassadorial-Rank) of the People's Republic of China in Los Angeles, was introduced to the community at a reception last week at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. The event was attended by 500 guests, including Chamber members, dignitaries from the U.S. State Department, the California Governor's Office, the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, and state and local elected officials, as well as several Los Angeles-based consulates. |
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U.S. and Kenya Hold Strategic Dialogue
The U.S. and Kenya governments held talks in the U.S.-Kenya Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Dr. Alfred Mutua, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship across all pillars of the strategic partnership: economic prosperity, trade, and investment; defense cooperation; democracy, governance, and civilian security; multilateral and regional issues; and health cooperation. |
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Chamber Welcomes Chilean Ambassador and Delegation
The Chamber's Global Team was part of a delegation that met with Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes to discuss increasing trade between Chile and the Southern California region, sustainability, and green hydrogen energy. The delegation consisted of Ian Frederick, Chair of the Diplomatic & Commercial Officers Group (DCOG) and Trade Commissioner for Chile's government export promotion bureau (Pro Chile), Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director for the Port of Long Beach, and Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero, Director of Trade Development for the Port of Los Angeles. |
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Los Angeles Community College District's Building Program
The Los Angeles Community College District’s $14.9 billion building program seeks to modernize and renovate projects across its nine colleges. The Board of Trustees has set a 30% Local, Small, Emerging, and Disabled Veteran (LSEDV) participation goal for all BuildLACCD contracts. The district is also encouraging minority, women, and LGBTQ business participation. An information session with BuildLACCD and the Small Business Administration is scheduled for May 30. Interested parties can RSVP here. |
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Together For L.A. Coalition Meets at Chamber
The L.A. Area Chamber, a coalition in support of small business, convened at the Chamber. The Together for L.A. program is a collaboration to build resilience and help small businesses manage recovery from disasters and other significant disruptions. Contact Andrea Nunn here to join Together for L.A. A special thank you to Wells Fargo and all Together for L.A. partners for their strategic collaboration to supporting small, diverse businesses in the Los Angeles region. |
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| CHAMBER BUSINESS NEWS |
LABC Annual Mayoral Housing, Transportation, Jobs Summit
Join us for the 21st Annual Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council on May 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UCLA Luskin Center. Register here. |
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L.A. Times In-House Counsel Leadership Awards
The 2023 In-House Counsel Leadership Awards will be held on May 4, and it’s the place to be for an intriguing panel discussion, followed by the anticipated awards presentation and dinner, which will honor worthy nominees in a number of categories. Register here. |
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| MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
George L. Pla Reelected to L.A. Memorial Coliseum Commission
George L. Pla, Cordoba Corporation CEO, has been reelected as President of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission. Pla plans to continue his work on opening the doors of the Coliseum to the community, ensuring it serves as a positive and inclusive asset and destination which is accessible to everyone. Congratulations to Mr. Pla, who also serves on the Chamber Board as Second Vice Chair. |
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Special Fireside Chat on California Health Policy
Tuesday, May 2, 10:15 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
The L.A. Area Chamber is hosting a virtual Health Care Council fireside chat with Assemblymember Jim Wood to discuss topics covering the Assembly Health Committee in 2023, health reform priorities, and forward-looking policies such as automatically linking reimbursement rates to increases in industry cost drivers, including wage and drug costs.
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Expanding Equitable Access to L.A. County Contracts for Diverse and Local Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Wednesday, May 10, 10:00 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Join us for our Nonprofit Council meeting at the Chamber for an update on the progress of Equity in County Contracting with Michael Owh, Chief Deputy Director, L.A. County Internal Services Department and Kelly LoBianco, Director, L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity.
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The Future of Education Outcomes at LAUSD
Friday, May 26, 9:00 a.m.
Join us for an Accenture Pancakes & Politics conversation with Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD) Board Member, Kelly Gonez. Board Member Gonez will speak about her recent experience as LAUSD Board President, her thoughts on aligning education outcomes with future business needs, and innovating educational processes.
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