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Chamber Board Meets with City Attorney
Hydee Feldstein Soto, the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, visited the Chamber's Board to provide an overview of her first six months in office. She discussed how she is fighting human trafficking, protecting the identity of city employees, addressing homelessness, and working with city departments to simplify the procurement process. Feldstein Soto also answered questions from Board members, which included how she is collaborating with the U.S. judicial system and California Attorney General Rob Bonta to combat retail crime. |
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L.A. Jobs PAC Endorses Imelda Padilla for City Council District 6
In a special election scheduled for June 27, Los Angeles voters in Council District 6 will elect a new Councilmember. The L.A. Jobs PAC has endorsed Imelda Padilla in her race for the open seat. She won the primary in March and now seeks to represent the residents of the district. Padilla was born in the district and hopes to bring openness to the office by working with all members of the community. To learn more click here. |
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L.A. Area Chamber Helps Small Businesses Garner Needed Capital
This week the Chamber's Small Business Strong workshop provided valuable information to help entrepreneurs understand where to find capital. Expert speakers included Brett Dickstein, Chamber Resilient Business Advisor, Lane Florquist, Wells Fargo Small Business Development, and Colette Moore, PCR Business Finance. They explored financial solutions in today’s economic climate. Watch the video here. Through the Chamber Foundation, we provide access to comprehensive training and resources for startups and small businesses to thrive. |
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Governor Newsom Unveils Infrastructure Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his infrastructure proposal (Executive Order N-8-23) to streamline projects across the state by accelerating the building of clean infrastructure and helping California reach climate goals and create jobs. The executive order and accompanying legislative package aim to speed up construction, expedite court review, streamline permitting, address CEQA processes, and maximize federal dollars by also providing transparency around funding sources, timelines and other project details occurring throughout California. The Chamber looks forward to reviewing the legislative text and analyzing its potential impact. You can read the Governor’s press release here. |
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| POLICY & ADVOCACY |
Chamber Leads Broad Coalition On Tourism Motion
The “Tourism Wage Increase” motion is expected to be deliberated by the L.A. City Council next week. The motion seeks to raise the minimum wage for travel and tourism workers from $18 to $25 per hour, representing a nearly 40% increase in a single year. The L.A. Area Chamber is leading a coalition and has been advocating for an independent economic analysis to be conducted. The Chamber and Coalition will continue to advocate on behalf of businesses. |
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Transportation Bills in State Assembly Attack Local Control
Although the Chamber supports practical efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transportation infrastructure and safety, we oppose AB 6 and AB 7, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman. These bills remove local control of transportation and add burdensome state-mandated layers of bureaucracy to crucial transportation funding and local projects and jeopardize local sales tax funds. Both bills are on the Assembly floor with new amendments introduced with AB 7 this week. The Chamber delivered a letter outlining our concerns to the Assembly and is leading a statewide coalition letter. These bills will have a significant impact on transportation and mobility for businesses, the workforce, the supply chain, goods movement, and more. |
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| GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT |
Bioscience Industry in L.A.
The Los Angeles bioscience industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector which plays a crucial role in the city's economy and scientific innovation. The region boasts a wealth of innovative research, owing in part to esteemed institutions like Cedars Sinai's Accelerator program and UCLA Health, as well as companies such as BioscienceLA. The Chamber's Diplomatic & Commercial Officers Group (DCOG) is preparing for an engaging conversation with these organizations on bioscience research, development, and commercialization. |
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Export Documentation Services
Did you know the Chamber provides fully digital export documentation services for Certificates of Free Sale (CFS), Good Manufacturing Practices Certificates (GMP), Certificates of Good Standing (CGS) and Certificates of Origin (COO)? It is the fastest and most comprehensive service in North America for export documentation and uses secure blockchain technology to help you obtain and process your documents with accuracy, enhanced security and instant traceability. It also provides built-in legalization/apostille options to ensure the highest level of regulatory compliance. Learn more here. |
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Small Business Grant Opportunity Extended
Is your small business or non-profit still seeking a grant? The Los Angeles County Economic Opportunity Grant deadline was extended to May 31. You may qualify to receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to support your post-pandemic recovery efforts. Visit here to get started. |
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Small Business Advising
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides business advisory services for you to grow and be resilient. Through our program, Sakeenah Renee, founder of Soul Sweet Creations, received marketing support to help her focus on a specific target market and utilize various social media outlets and product development to enhance her brand presence. Sign up for the Resilient Business Advisory Program here. |
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LA Metro Seeks Maintenance Services
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is seeking a qualified contractor to immediately provide landscape and irrigation maintenance services in Metro bus and rail facilities, Metro P&R Lots and specific Caltrans P&R lots. Register here to learn more about this opportunity. NAICS Code: 561730 |
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| CHAMBER BUSINESS NEWS |
Community Impact Awardee Bea Stotzer Recognized
Bea Stotzer, Board President of New Economics for Women (NEW) and a 2023 Community Impact Awardee, joined the Chamber's Board meeting to discuss the work NEW is doing in the region. NEW builds economic mobility, particularly for Latinas and their families, through wealth creation, housing, education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Stotzer took time to highlight the organization's work during the pandemic to help women start businesses and purchase property. |
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L.A. Times CFO Leadership Awards
The L.A. Times CFO Leadership Awards takes place on June 13. Join top regional business leaders for the cocktail reception and engaging panel discussion, and stay for the dinner and awards presentation, which will recognize top CFOs for their accomplishments in the past 24 months and for the financial health of their organization, as well as their exemplary leadership within their organizations and communities. Register here. |
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| ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH |
James Suh
We are highlighting James Suh, President of Eagle Wealth Management, as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Suh is the Chamber's 2022 Ambassador of the Year and has served on numerous boards throughout the region, including the Ford Amphitheatre, L.A. Pacific-Asian Legal Center, and as Chair of the YMCA Anderson Munger Family Board. |
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| COUNCIL MEETINGS & EVENTS |
The State of Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, June 6, 2:00 p.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
The Innovation and Technology Policy Council will be joined by Ted Ross, Chief Information Officer and General Manager of the Information Technology Agency for the City of Los Angeles, to present the city's efforts in advancing technology and innovation. We'll also hear from Tolian Gjika, Partner at McKinsey & Company, and Medha Bankhwal, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, who will discuss a broader overview of AI trends impacting the business community.
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Planning for the Region's Growth and Connectedness
Wednesday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Join our Land Use, Construction, and Housing Council to hear insights from Vince Bertoni, Director of Planning for the City of Los Angeles. He will discuss the department's latest planning initiatives that the business community should be aware of, such as the DTLA 2040 Community Plan, as well as the implementation of the Mayor’s executive orders to streamline project approval.
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2023 Small Business Summit
Wednesday, June 28 at 9:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY EVENT
Register for our Small Business Summit: Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Creators. This event supports the small business community and features partners from throughout the region. The Small Business Summit is a great opportunity to support the work of the Chamber Foundation and we invite you to also review sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship, please contact Andrea Nunn here.
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