CalChamber
The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.
Nick Ortiz to Head CalChamber Local Chamber Relations
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Western Association of Conference Executives (W.A.C.E.) announced yesterday that Nick Ortiz, president and CEO of the Greater...
Allan Zaremberg, Former CalChamber President and CEO, Passes Away; Tributes Pour in from California...
Allan Zaremberg, CalChamber President and CEO from 1998–2021, passed away on February 4 after dealing with a series of recent health challenges.
Zaremberg served in...
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis Helps Unveil [H2] Innovation Experience
On Monday, January 30, 2023, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) CEO Scott Drury and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis unveiled and officially powered on the Innovation Experience (IE) — North America's first-of its...
Untangling Confusion, Misconceptions on California’s Pay Scale Disclosure Requirements
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman to discuss the...
In Memoriam: Jeremy Merz, Former CalChamber Policy Advocate
Jeremy Merz, former policy advocate for the California Chamber of Commerce, passed away on January 24 at the age of 42.
“Jeremy was a force...
CalChamber Launches Foundations of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Course
In today's workplace, the importance of incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) cannot be understated.
Specifically, 74 percent of U.S. workers say corporate investment in...
Governor Announces Emergency Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday announced that business owners and taxpayers impacted by California’s winter storms are now eligible for emergency tax relief from late...
Compliance During Emergency Conditions
The Workplace Podcast: Compliance During Emergency Conditions
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Labor...
CalChamber to Host MCLE Course on PAGA Landscape
On January 31, 2023, at 10 a.m., a virtual MCLE course hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the Stop Small Business...
Kern Energy: A ‘Small but Mighty’ Powerhouse of Innovation
This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
Compliance Tips for 2023
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber’s vice president of employment law, Bianca Saad, discuss the...
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Redesignated as the Governor’s Top Trade Representative
On Friday, December 30, Governor Gavin Newsom redesignated Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis as his top representative to advance California’s economic interests abroad. Lieutenant Governor...
The Wonderful Company Announces $1 Million+ in Community Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits, Schools
SchoSchooThe Wonderful Company, a member of the California Chamber of Commerce, has announced that 31 nonprofit organizations in California's Central Valley will receive in...
Succession Planning Helps Businesses Prepare for Long-Term Survival
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts is joined by best-selling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon to...
Local Minimum Wage Increases January 1, 2023
Many California cities will ring in 2023 by increasing their local minimum wage rates. Employers should confirm what cities their employees work in to...
CalChamber Names New Corporate Counsel
Nicole Wasylkiw has joined the California Chamber of Commerce executive team to provide legal advice and guidance on all legal and nonemployment matters affecting...
Colds, Flus, RSV: What Can California Employers Do?
After COVID-19 dominated our lives for the last few years, other highly contagious respiratory illnesses — like colds, flus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...
CalChamber, 400 Groups Urge Immediate Action to Avert Rail Strike
The California Chamber of Commerce and more than 400 other organizations are urging Congress to take action in the face of a looming rail...
Best Practices for Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and diversity and inclusion consultant Jonathan Mayes discuss best practices for...
CalChamber Welcomes New Policy Advocate on Energy Issues
Brady Van Engelen has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in energy issues. He also leads CalChamber advocacy on...