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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.
The Workplace Podcast

It’s All in the Handbook: Creating and Maintaining an Effective Company Resource

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss the...

Trade Update – March 4, 2025

Guest Commentary: Perspective on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Proceeds with Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico, Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on US following China and Canada as trade war heats up, US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief, CalChamber Outlines Trade Priorities, Concerns for Federal Officials, Congress, Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products, U.S. Trade Representative Announces 2025 Trade Policy Agenda

Trade Update – February 25, 2025

Guest Commentary: The True Cost of U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Are 'Going Forward' With More Import Taxes to Come, Canada, Mexico to step up fentanyl, border talks this week to avoid Trump’s tariffs, Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes Big Tech Loathes, Defending American Companies and Innovators from Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties, USTR Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Actions in Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance, Need to deepen discussions on WTO reform highlighted at General Council meeting
The Workplace Podcast

Potential Changes Coming to Workplace Violence Prevention Standards

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss potential changes coming...

CalChamber Celebrates Teichert as Its First 100-Year Member

The California Chamber of Commerce proudly honors Teichert, a distinguished leader in the construction and construction materials industries, as its first-ever 100-year member. This milestone...

Small Business Webinars by CalChamber and CalOSBA to Kick Off Feb. 21

Update View the First Webinar: New Employment Laws for 2025 (featuring Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Jennifer Barrera,...

CalChamber Submits Comments on CPPA’s Proposed Privacy and Security Rules; Raises Concerns and Calls...

Yesterday, the California Chamber of Commerce submitted comments in response to the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) request for public input on draft regulations...

Trade Update – February 18, 2025

California Business Outlook, Dinner, A Conversation with the architect of Trump’s New Trade War - Podcast, ILA to vote on contract Feb. 25, Celebrating 100 Years of CalChamber Membership: Teichert's Legacy, Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores American Competitiveness and Security in FCPA Enforcement, Priorities and Mission of the Second Trump Administration’s Department of State, 2025 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web

Register Now for CalChamber’s Revamped HR Boot Camp, Leaves of Absence Seminars

See Live Webinars/Seminars for Latest Dates The CalChamber has updated and revamped its virtual seminars for 2025 by adding more examples and scenarios to help...

Kern Energy President/CEO Jennifer Haley to Chair the California Foundation for Commerce and Education...

Jennifer M. Haley, president and CEO of Kern Energy, has been elected as the 2025 chair of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education...
2025 California Business Outlook and Dinner

California Business Outlook, Dinner to Feature Top Government, Industry Leaders

Registration is now open for the first CalChamber California Business Outlook and Dinner, a new event that merges the former Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host...
The Workplace Podcast

Navigating California’s Paid Sick Leave Law

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss California's paid sick...

2025 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web

The California Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.

Workplace Violence Rule: CalChamber Urges Changes

Draft Regulation Broader than Legislation Cal/OSHA held the first open discussion of its workplace violence safety regulation for general industry at an all-day advisory committee...
Jon Kendrick

Jon Kendrick Joins CalChamber Policy Team

Jon Kendrick joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as a policy advocate focused on energy, climate, and transportation policy issues. Before joining...

Trade Update – February 4, 2025

Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect, China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google, Mexico President Says Tariffs Delayed After Conversation With Trump, Trump pauses tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days, Trudeau says, Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit, Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border, Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China, Travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, February 1–6, 2025

Naseem Moeel Joins CalChamber as VP of Corporate Relations

Naseem Moeel joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as vice president of corporate relations, dedicated to working with CalChamber members to...
The Workplace Podcast

Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and immigration law experts Greg Berk and Andrew Desposito discuss employer obligations during federal  immigration...

CalChamber Webinar to Provide Essential Tips, Best Practices to Master Employee Handbook Compliance

Recorded Webinar Now Available An employee handbook is more than just a guide for employees — it’s a critical document that communicates key information to...

Trade Update – January 28, 2025

2025 Los Angeles Fires Help and info for people affected by the wildfires, Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation, Davos Can’t Stop Worrying About Inflation Genie Escaping Bottle, Watch: Trump delivers virtual address to Davos Forum, Debating Tariffs – Video, Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary, John Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director, World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies, Port of Los Angeles processed 10.3 million TEUs in 2024, USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports in Thailand, Southeast Asia, CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s Top 2025 Legislative Priorities