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Mayoral Election Called
Election results were updated Thursday afternoon. With Rep. Karen Bass' lead extending beyond 60,000 votes, the L.A. Times has called the mayoral race in favor of the former Congresswoman. For the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ race, Bob Hertzberg has fallen more than 19,000 votes behind. In the City of Los Angeles, Traci Park and Tim McOsker have commanding leads over their opponents while Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s opponent, Hugo Soto-Martinez’s lead continues to grow. Measure ULA, the transfer tax, is expected to pass and Measure SP, the parks initiative, is expected to fail. For the latest L.A. County election results click here.
State and Local Ballot Initiative Results
While the full results are not in, both sports betting measures — Prop 26 and Prop 27 — are projected to fail. Prop 28, the arts & music education initiative is projected to pass while Prop 30, the tax increase, is projected to fail. For the latest California state election results click here. |
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Chamber Joins L.A. vs. Hate Coalition Press Conference
Monday, Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas joined a broad coalition of business, community and elected leaders to kick off the annual United Against Hate Week as the event co-chair. The week, which runs from November 13 – 19, is intended to urge local communities and businesses to reject hate and bigotry and promote inclusion through a unique, community-building blend of art, social media, and educational resources. For more information, visit here. |
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New Sheriff for L.A. County
This week, Robert Luna received enough counted votes to be the presumed winner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff race. Luna, a former police chief and 36-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department, looks to bring openness and accountability to the country's largest sheriff's department. Among Luna's priorities are to reduce violence and property crime, address homelessness, and restore public trust and accountability in the Sheriff’s Office. |
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LAPD Chief Moore Shares Goals For The Department
Thank you to those who joined our November Pancakes & Politics Speaker Series with LAPD Chief Michel Moore! In his remarks, Chief Moore discussed the public safety issues facing the city and how the business community can be a partner in supporting the LAPD's work. The Chamber, along with the business community, looks forward to the continued partnership with Chief Moore. View his remarks here. |
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| POLICY & ADVOCACY |
Wireless Facilities Ordinance Approved
The Wireless Facilities Ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote at the L.A. County Board of Supervisors meeting this week. The ordinance supports the goals, policies and principles of the L.A. County General Plan. It establishes land use regulations and development standards for the placement of small cell and macro facilities which are consistent with federal, state and case law. The approved ordinance is also consistent with the FCCs established parameters for how local jurisdictions can regulate wireless facilities.
The Chamber supports smart broadband adoption and access policies which increase digital literacy among students, employees and businesses. Readily available broadband access for county consumers, students and workers will enhance access to online information, educational opportunities and web-enabled information systems. In turn, this will drive economic vitality for the county’s communities. |
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| GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT |
Chamber Partners with Consulate General of Brazil for AgriTalks L.A
The Chamber and the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles have partnered to host the first edition of AgriTalks in Los Angeles. The conference will focus on agricultural innovation and food security, spotlighting the sustainable practices of Brazilian agribusiness and investment opportunities in the sector. Join us on November 30 to hear from policymakers and industry leaders in the agribusiness sector of Brazil and L.A. to discuss the effects of climate change and the search for clean and renewable energy solutions. Register here. |
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Business Community Stands United Against Hate
The Chamber partnered with L.A. vs. Hate Week for an exclusive event, United Against Hate: Identifying, Reporting and Preventing Acts of Hate. The event featured representatives from the Department of Justice to share valuable resources and guidance on how our small business community can help L.A. stand against hate. |
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Holiday Spending Trends: Helping Small Businesses Plan For Growth
In anticipation of the holiday spending season, Chamber Board member, Union Bank, held a panel discussion to examine how small businesses are adapting to new consumer demands and expectations. The discussion featured Chamber President & CEO, Maria S. Salinas who shared how business owners can develop strategies to thrive in this economy and deliver on consumer expectations during the holiday season and beyond, including; digitalization, access to contract opportunities, and building a "safety net." Read the new holiday spending report here. |
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Safer at Work with DIR and Cal/OSHA
The Chamber welcomed the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) this week to discuss workplace health and safety for employers. Employers of all sizes attended the event to learn about current COVID-19 emergency temporary standards, heat illness prevention, wildfire smoke protections, the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, and more. Employers can find additional resources here. |
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| CHAMBER BUSINESS NEWS |
WalkUnited
Congratulations to Elise Buik, Chamber Board member and President & CEO of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, on a successful WalkUnitedLA. The event supports students, working families, and people experiencing homelessness across greater Los Angeles. The Chamber team was proud to join many Board member companies in support of the United Way mission.
Donations are still being accepted. We encourage you to support their very important work. |
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Small Business Saturday - Shop Small on November 26
Join the Chamber in supporting local small businesses by shopping local on Small Business Saturday. The annual event celebrates small businesses and all they do for our communities. This year, we know small businesses need our support more than ever as they continue to retool and pivot from the effects of the pandemic and inflation. Join us and shop local, shop diverse, and shop small. Learn more about the Small Business Saturday program with the SBA here, and find a participating small business in your area here. |
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Join the Chamber on #GivingTuesday, November 29
The Chamber Foundation 501c3 is dedicated to building businesses for today and tomorrow. We ensure local, diverse startups and businesses of all sizes have access to the resources, opportunities and workforce talent they need to innovate and sustainably grow. Learn more about the Chamber Foundation's Entrepreneurship & Innovation work here.
The Chamber values and appreciates your support on #GivingTuesday. Make a contribution by contacting us at [email protected]. |
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Women's Policy Council Launches at Museum of Latin American Art
The L.A. Area Chamber launched the Women’s Policy Council on Thursday in Long Beach. Thank you to Dr. Lourdes Ramos, President and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art, for hosting us at their beautiful space. Another special thank you to our inspirational keynote speaker, Diana Derycz-Kessler, Co-Founder & Director of LK Secured Lending & Sugarfina; our panel moderator Angela Gibson-Shaw, President of Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce; and our panelists Pamela A. Bakewell, COO & EVP Bakewell Company & Los Angeles Sentinel; Julie Su, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor; and Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, President & CEO, The Center by Lendistry. |
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| MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
FlexHQ
FlexHQ celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. To commemorate this occasion, their conference and meeting rooms are available free of charge for all L.A. Area Chamber members! For more information email [email protected] or call 323-302-9779, or visit FlexHQ.com. |
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Economic Briefing: Navigating the Stimulus Hangover
Tuesday, December 13, 8:30 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
The policies of the Federal Reserve are shifting, consumer unrest is spiking, and the public narrative is rapidly spinning. We are recovering from a stimulus hangover. Understanding the economic conditions of your industry can guide your business decisions in 2023. Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, will deliver his insight during an engaging presentation.
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California Health Care Affordability in 2023
Wednesday, December 14, 10:00 a.m.
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Join the Chamber as Vishaal Pegany, Deputy Director of the California Office of Health Care Affordability, discusses how his office is addressing underlying cost-drivers in health care, increasing price transparency, and implementing cost targets across the industry. The council will also have an open discussion about policy goals in 2023.
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