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The California Chamber of Commerce has named 10 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2023 President’s Circle Award.
Adam Regele, CalChamber vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships, moderates a quick look at CalChamber-opposed priority bills that haven’t been tagged as-job killers at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 17 with policy advocates Rob Moutrie, Brenda Bass and Brady Van Engelen. Subjects included pending legislation to apply a workplace violence standard written for hospitals to all workplaces; a proposal to give the State Water Resources Control Board expansive new authority to regulate water use and insulate the board from judicial review; an emissions reporting requirement affecting businesses of all sizes and in multiple industries throughout the supply chain; and a labor-sponsored bill that changes the state’s direct democracy process to essentially eliminate the ability for anyone to qualify a referendum.
Business owners from Chino and Corona were acknowledged last week by the California Chamber of Commerce for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses.
Local chambers of commerce are valued partners, working with the California Chamber of Commerce as solid advocates for business-friendly policies and helping California businesses comply with complex laws and regulations.
Recent Bank Failures Pressure Markets and Fed on Rate Decisions
Following are remarks presented by Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 18. Bielli is president and chief executive officer of Tejon Ranch Company, Lebec.
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Budget surpluses may be a thing of the past, but Governor Gavin Newsom can still initiate massive new investments in state infrastructure—if he can cut enough red tape to deliver the projects when they’re needed.
Sacramento attorney John V. (Jack) Diepenbrock, 1987 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, passed away at his home on March 15 at the age of 96.
California’s infrastructure needs and ability to find innovative solutions were highlighted last week in remarks at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.
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Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget on May 12, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a fiscal emergency.