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.
California Leads Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
While women-owned businesses are growing, reports show sustained efforts required to keep momentum
A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s...
New Research Brief: California Leads the Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
While women-owned businesses are growing, reports show sustained efforts required to keep momentum
A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s...
What Supervisors Need to Know, Part II: The ‘Soft’ Skills
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter...
What Supervisors Need to Know, Part I: ‘Hard’ Compliance Skills
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter...
Trade Update – March 18, 2025
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding; CalChamber Hosts Lunch to Discuss Sonora’s Potential as Clean Energy Hub, Guest Commentary: Stronger Together: German American Trade Relations in a Changing World, Succeeding Together: U.S.-Ireland Business Report 2025, CalChamber Quarterly Economic Report: Risks to Economic Growth Trajectory Include Federal Deficit, Asset ‘Bubble’, East Coast/Gulf Ports Employers, Union Dockworkers Sign Contract, ILA and USMA officially sign six-year master contract agreement at ceremonies in NJ, Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Timber and Lumber
Women’s Leadership Forum & Reception
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Celebrate Small Business Excellence – $5,000 Grants Available!
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Recognizing California’s Best Small Businesses – Apply Today
Exciting news! CalChamber is thrilled to announce the Small Business Awards, honoring four outstanding...
Trade Update – March 11, 2025
Trade Policy Expert Details Economic Impacts of Newly Declared Tariffs, Trump says he’ll raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, Official U.S. Customs and Border Patrol statement on tariffs, Trump delays tariffs on many Canadian, Mexican imports for one month, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to Minimize Disruption to the Automotive Industry, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border, Public Hearing Regarding Section 301 Investigation on China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance, USMCA Forward 2025
Executive Orders and Their Impact on DEI
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel of Labor and Employment, Bianca Saad and Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment, Matthew Roberts are joined by Jonathan Mayes, CEO of Jonathan Mayes Consulting, to discuss some of the changes happening in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space following recent executive action from the White House.
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
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
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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...
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...