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Chamber Releases Study on California’s Competitiveness
This week, the L.A. Area Chamber released our economic study, "California’s Competitiveness: A Regional Approach." The report, published in collaboration with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and created through a grant from Bank of America, sheds light on why California should be optimistic about the future and alert to changes in business dynamics. Some key findings were that California must develop an economic strategy which supports regional differences, create partnerships between education and industry, and, build an entrepreneurial infrastructure. Read our press release here and view the full report here. |
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L.A. Area Chamber Releases Economic Study on Tourism Motion
This week the L.A. Area Chamber launched the Alliance for Economic Fairness, which is a multiple-sector coalition to protect and support hospitality jobs and small businesses in the region. The coalition was formed to oppose the Los Angeles City Council's proposal to raise the minimum wage for hospitality workers to an unprecedented $30 per hour. Alongside the coalition, the Chamber also released an economic study in partnership with Oxford Economics. The study found that if the unprecedented tourism wage increase went into effect, 14,870 jobs across the Los Angeles economy could be lost and also a $1.1 billion decrease in visitor spending. Read our press release here. |
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Chamber Hosts High Speed Rail Briefing
Brightline West joined the Chamber to provide a briefing on one of their upcoming projects. Brightline West plans to establish a 260-mile high-speed rail service between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2027. The zero-emission electric train will travel at more than 186 mph and make the trip in slightly over two hours. Brightline predicts 400,000 tons of CO2 may be eliminated each year by reducing the 3 million vehicle trips made annually between the two cities. Learn more here. |
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Mayor Bass Named Chair of Nationwide Homelessness Task Force
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was named Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Task Force on Homelessness at the annual USCM meeting in Columbus, Ohio this week. As part of the conference, Mayor Bass met with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge and convened Los Angeles County and California mayors to continue working toward effective solutions. |
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| POLICY & ADVOCACY |
Small Business Digital Front Door
The Chamber is advocating for AB 258, introduced by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes, to promote small businesses' access to state resources. The bill would create a digital "Front Door" on the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) website for small businesses to access financial resources, such as grants, contracts, incentives, and other state resources. |
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| GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT |
Chamber Honored with President’s E Star Award for Export Services
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recognized the Chamber with its second President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service. The award is the highest honor given to providers of services to exporters. The Secretary commended the Chamber’s continued promotion and development of World Trade Week, stewardship of the Los Angeles Regional Export Council (LARExC), and other activities, including export documentation services, which have contributed to national export expansion efforts supporting the U.S. economy and creating American jobs. Learn more here. |
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Chamber Speaks With Indonesian Delegation
The Chamber met with Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, Indonesian Director General of International Trade Negotiations, to discuss the expansion of cross-border trade between our region and Indonesia. The conversation focused on industry sectors such as agriculture, electronic assembly, and services. Also discussed was the potential for Indonesian ports to establish Memorandums of Understanding with our region's ports: the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. |
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Small Business Summit
The Chamber invites you to attend the Small Business Summit: Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Creators. The Small Business Summit provides entrepreneurs access to seasoned experts, resources and tools to help your business grow. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RSVP here today. Please review the sponsorship opportunities here and contact Andrea Nunn. |
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Hands-on Training From Small Business Experts
The Chamber's Small Business Summit breakout sessions will provide hands-on training from successful industry experts. Key sessions to attend:
Financial Literacy 2.0: The Digital Age
Learn about accessing capital, financial technology software and opportunities for automating your financial operations.
Navigate Contracts with OneLA
The Chamber's OneLA Inclusive Procurement program will provide tips to help you navigate contracting.
Join us by registering here today. |
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| CHAMBER BUSINESS NEWS |
Chamber President & CEO Named to LA500
Congratulations to Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas who was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500 for 2023. This is Salinas' sixth year on the list for her work leading the largest business association in the five-county region in Southern California. Also honored in the yearly publication were several of the Chamber's Board, members and community partners. See the full list here. |
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2023 L.A. Times Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards
The 2023 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, presented by City National Bank on November 7, will recognize female business leaders for noteworthy successes and accomplishments as well as their leadership and contributions to their organization, the business world, and the community at large. Submit your nominations today. Nomination deadline is July 21. Learn more here. |
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| MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
2023 Digital Membership Guide and Directory
The Chamber has an exclusive advertising opportunity for members in their 2023 Digital Membership Guide and Directory. The digital publication will highlight our members, programs, and initiatives. Alongside featured industry sector articles, this directory will expand your organization's reach to new audiences.
For more information, contact Pat Clark. |
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Member Anniversaries
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| COUNCIL MEETINGS & EVENTS |
Women In Leadership
Tuesday, June 13, 3:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY EVENT
Join us for Women in Leadership and hear from our featured speaker Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards. She'll discuss her work to advance gender and ethnic diversity on corporate boards. Space is limited, secure your spot today.
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Early Education Trends and Developments
Thursday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
The Chamber will welcome Jake Bryant and Rachel Valentino from McKinsey & Company to discuss current trends in early education and how these trends will impact the future of the regional workforce. Their research covers improving educational outcomes for young people, those in early childhood, and the parent-child attachment.
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Accenture Pancakes & Politics: Leading on Equity in L.A. County
Friday, June 23, 8:30 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
This month, the Chamber welcomes Dr. D'Artagnan Scorza, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative, as our Accenture Pancakes & Politics keynote speaker. Scorza will discuss ARDI and his implementation of Los Angeles County's strategic vision to combat racism and promote equity among County departments and procedures, including procurement, small business growth, and workforce development.
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