Vaccine Mandates Increase Across State
California will require state employees and all healthcare workers to provide proof of COVID-19 inoculation or get tested at least once a week according to Governor Newsom’s announcement on Monday. L.A. County and the City of Los Angeles, as well as several school districts, have instituted similar mandates.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, joined the Chamber for a special briefing with the business community where she shared her insights on the Delta variant and its correlation to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, as well as what is being done to curb the spread. Dr. Ferrer stressed the importance of vaccines as a protection. See her presentation here.
Join the Chamber in promoting vaccination until we reach sufficient community immunity. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its variants, will only end once everyone who is eligible gets vaccinated. For more information on how to locate a vaccination provider click here.
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LAUSD Back to School Family Guide
With all of LAUSD going back to school with full-day instruction five days a week, parents need to know the most up-to-date information to keep our region’s children safe. Read more here.
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United Way Releases California Study
United Way of California, in partnership with the 29 local United Way locations throughout the state, released a study, "Struggling to Move Up: The Real Cost Measure in California 2021." This study factors the costs of housing, health care, child care, transportation, and other basic needs to reveal the real costs to live in California. Click here to read more.
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Metrolink Names New CEO
Congratulations to Darren Kettle, who was appointed the new CEO of Metrolink earlier this week. Kettle is excited to take the helm at Metrolink and lead the executive team and staff as they rebuild from the pandemic. Click here to read more.
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City of L.A. Ordinance Limits Homeless Encampments
The Los Angeles City Council approved a measure to bar homeless encampments near certain public locations. The affected public spaces include the areas around parks, schools, homeless shelters, bridges and overpasses, and other similar structures, as well as any encampment that would block sidewalks in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more here.
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Member Spotlight: Homeboy Industries
In 1988, Pastor Gregory Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, a program dedicated to improving the lives of former gang members in East Los Angeles. Today, Homeboy Industries has evolved into the largest gang intervention, rehab, and re-entry program in the world.
This August 9, 10, and 11, Homeboy Industries will hold their virtual Global Homeboy Network Gathering to bring together individuals and organizations from across the globe for an informative, authentic and engaging event.
The event offers the community an opportunity to pause on day-to-day work activities, share stories, and ask questions.
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Government & Fiscal Affairs
Aug 10
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Pancakes & Politics with L.A. City Council President Martinez
Aug 12
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Education & Workforce Development
Aug 13
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Economic Briefing with
Christopher Thornberg
Aug 26
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Member News
Hitachi’s U.S. Contributions highlighted in Keidanren Presentation
With over 72 locations, Chamber member Hitachi’s U.S. supports over 24,000 jobs in the nation and generates over $10 billion in revenue. Their significant economic contributions are highlighted by Keidanren USA in their report of Japanese Companies as Good Corporate Citizens Vol. 1. Keidanren is a comprehensive Japanese economic organization with a core mission is to facilitate engagement by the Japanese business sector with the U.S. policymaking community.
LACBFFA HTS Classification Workshop
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association will host a workshop entitled, Understanding the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS).
Learn or review how to use the USHTS as a tool for classification and duty estimation where the General Rules of Interpretation, General notes, Chapter notes, and headings will be covered.
This course is taught by Norman W. Harris, III, who's been a Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Compliance Manager since 1989, is a Certified Customs Specialist, and is a past president of the LACBFFA. Register for this workshop here.
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Chamber News
New Members
- TruConnect
- Dental Pros
- Hemispheres Investment Management
Member Anniversaries
- Consulate General of Canada - 40 years
- GABA German American Business Association of California, Inc. - 10 years
- Snell & Wilmer LLP - 10 years
- Consulate General of Sri Lanka - 5 years
Chamber Meets with Trade & Commercial Representatives
The Chamber held meetings with several newly posted trade representatives and commercial consuls this week, including from Indonesia, Kenya, and China, to discuss mutual areas for collaboration. The Chamber is continuously strengthening these key partnerships as part of our goal to link members and businesses across the region with global opportunities. To connect with Consulates or other foreign representatives, contact the Chamber’s global division.
Chamber Partners with Local Organizations for Covid Turnout Event
Last weekend, St. John's hosted a Community COVID Turnout Event in Leimert Park where vaccines, free food, and entertainment were provided. The event featured notable speakers including Chamber president and CEO Maria S. Salinas and Mayor Eric Garcetti.
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