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Plug & Play in Downtown L.A.
Chamber President and CEO Maria S. Salinas joined partners and leaders for an exclusive roundtable discussion on how the L.A. Area Chamber is working with Plug and Play, Alliance for SoCal Innovation, and Downtown Center Business Improvement District to turn Downtown L.A. into the next urban innovation hub. The event featured a keynote from Ryan Kelly of Hyperloop and Brent Bushnell of Two Bit Circus, along with panelists including Chamber President & CEO Maria S. Salinas, Chamber Board members, Lew Horne from CBRE, and Martha Saucedo from AEG. The alliance puts a spotlight on the importance of building the start-up ecosystem in Los Angeles, specifically Downtown L.A. Our support of the tech community is not new, but this collaborative effort is new to the region. Click here to learn more about Plug and Play DTLA.
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L.A. County Recommends Indoor Masks
The County of Los Angeles provided new precautionary recommendations for masking indoors due to rising cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. The CDC noted that Delta variants are now responsible for about 1/5 of new infections across the country. Read more here. |
Future of Work Summit 2021
Join us for the Future of Work Summit. We will examine the future of work and life in Los Angeles and its implications for the business, education, and government sectors. We will also discuss our region's current and future workforce needs while highlighting the insights which are shaping the changing world of work. RSVP here. |
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New California State Budget
Governor Newsom is currently negotiating the terms of the state budget previously passed by the Assembly and Senate. The items being discussed include child care, infrastructure, public health, wildfire and drought protection, and more. Click here to read more.
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OneLA Procurement Opportunity
The OneLA Inclusive Procurement program focuses on creating a pathway to contract opportunities for local, small, and diverse businesses. We provide mentorship, training, and relationship-building opportunities through a regional partnership to advance a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient economic recovery. Register here.
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Two Bit Circus is Now Open for Reservations
The Chamber congratulates Two Bit Circus who, as part of Plug & Play's primary initiative, are opening back up right in time for summer fun in downtown Los Angeles.
From escape rooms, virtual reality, and arcade games to midway games, a live theater, and boxcar dining, Two Bit Circus has something for everyone at anytime. Learn more about all of the fun features they have to offer here.
Each $70 general admission package includes park access for 2 guests and one $70 playing card valid towards the purchase of attractions and/or food and beverages on-site. To make a reservation now, click here.
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OneLA Training Program - Lunch & Learn
July 14
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DBW LA County Virtual Mixer
July 14
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Future of Work Summit
July 20
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State of L.A. Business
August 11
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Chamber News
A Look at June's Pancakes & Politics
We were pleased to continue our Accenture Pancakes & Politics policy speaker series with insight from Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis, L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO, Maria S. Salinas, Augie Haydel, who Chairs the Chamber's Healthcare Policy Council, and Eyal Darmon, who leads Accenture's public health response to COVID.
The panel shared updates on the state of vaccine distributions, the lifting of restrictions for businesses, future surge projections, mitigation strategies, and collaboration opportunities with the business community. Watch the panel discussion here - Passcode: F?5c2g+*
New Members:
- Lentini Design
- Huttopia Paradise Springs, LLC
- L.A. Downtown Medical Center
Member Anniversaries:
- Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio - 1 Year
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Member Farewell: Ambassador Marcia Loureiro, Consul General, Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles
The L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce would like to sincerely thank Amb. Marcia Loureiro, Consul General of Brazil, for her friendship and outstanding service during her tenure in Los Angeles the past few years . Amb. Loureiro generously shared her time with the Chamber to lead the Diplomatic & Commercial Officers group and tirelessly worked to foster strong business ties between Brazil and our region. We wish Amb. Loureiro all the best in her next professional venture in Brazil and look forward to continuing our close working relationship with the Consulate.
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