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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.

Trade Update – October 15, 2024

Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura at the Conclusion of the 45th ASEAN Summit, Partners in Prosperity: Exploring the Significance of Canada - U.S. Trade, FACT SHEET: Delivering on Our Commitments, 12th U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR, USDA Recruiting Exporters for February Trade Mission to Thailand, WTO Forecasts Gradual Trade Recovery In 2024, 2025, Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue

Inflation Is Easing, but Risks Remain to Californians’ Income Growth

The latest data from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) show that inflation is easing, coming in at 2.4% last Thursday. According to a...
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US Treasury Awards California $10 Million to Help Small Businesses Grow, Hire

On Monday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is being awarded $10 million...

Trade Update – October 8, 2024

17th Anniversary Edition - Trade Update, Parties Suspend East Coast/Gulf Ports Strike with Contract Extension, Securing the 61.5% Raise: Understanding the Process, Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger over prolonged strike in U.S., U.S. port strike suspended until January to allow time for contract talks, By the Numbers: U.S. Economy Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September Exceeding Expectations, FY2025 Funds Available for Export Credit Guarantee Programs (GSM-102), India, US sign MoU on critical minerals cooperation to reduce dependence on China
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Parties Suspend East Coast/Gulf Ports Strike with Contract Extension

On Thursday, October 3 three days after the strike began, joint statements from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance...

Honeywell: Shaping the Future Across Industries

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...

CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Hispanic Businesses

Latinos in the United States are an economic powerhouse, contributing trillions in gross domestic product (GDP) each year. In fact, if U.S. Latinos were...
The Workplace Podcast

California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1

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 – October 1, 2024

East Coast/Gulf Ports on Strike as of October 1; Economic Stakes High, Montreal dockworker strike shuts down terminals at one of Canada's largest ports, UNGA general debate concludes with call for ceasefire in Middle East, Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Support for Ukraine, Biden approves $567 mln in defense support for Taiwan, White House says, Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $26.7 Billion In Market Access for U.S. Agricultural Producers, US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m, Indonesia formally requests to join Trans-Pacific trade pact, Why a looming dock workers' strike in the East is good and bad for California
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CalChamber Responds to Gov’s Actions on Two Closely Watched Bills

California Governor Gavin Newsom acted on hundreds of pieces of legislation over the weekend ahead of today’s deadline for him to sign or veto...

Honor Roll Highlights California’s Top Schools Partnering with Business Leaders

Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a non-profit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released its annual California Honor Roll list of...
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CalChamber Supports Prop 36 Measure to Penalize Retail Theft

At its most recent meeting, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors took a support position on Proposition 36, a November ballot measure that would allow...
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CalChamber Supports Prop 34 Measure to Restrict Prescription Drug Revenue Spending by Health Care...

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken a support position on Proposition 34, a November ballot measure that would require health...

Trade Update – September 24, 2024

Port of New York and New Jersey potential work stoppage operational plan, Special Report: Economic Outlook - State Economic Challenges Reflect Policies Affecting Labor Market, Housing Supply, Remarks by President Biden Before the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly | New York, NY , Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit, U.S. passports can now be renewed online, State Department announces, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles, Overview of November Ballot Measures
The Workplace Podcast

Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of California’s Prop 32

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and California Restaurant Association President...

CalChamber Opposes Prop 33: Measure Would Enable Rent Control Ordinances

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 33, an initiative appearing on California’s November ballot that...
California Works

LeadingAge California and Members Equip State for an Aging Population

A seismic demographic shift is underway: by 2030, one in four California residents will be aged 60 or older. As the golden years of...

CalChamber Opposes Ballot Measure Lowering Voter Threshold for Housing Infrastructure Bonds

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 5, a November ballot initiative that lowers the voting threshold for...
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CalChamber Supports Ballot Measure to Fund School Repairs

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken a support position on Proposition 2, a November ballot measure that authorizes a $10...

Trade Update – September 17, 2024

Australia Consul General Highlights Strong California Links for Clean Energy Projects, Study: Weakening De Minimis Would Require Billions in New Congressional Spending, U.S. and IPEF Partners Hold First In-Person Meetings of the IPEF Supply Chain Council and the IPEF Crisis Response Network, USTR Finalizes Action on China Tariffs Following Statutory Four-Year Review, WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete 'unfinished business', Election 2024: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures, Mexico’s Controversial Judicial Reform Is Signed by President