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.
CalChamber Announces Sandra Floyd as Chair of New Small Business Policy Council
The California Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce the Small Business Policy Council, a pivotal initiative designed to amplify the voices of small...
Trade Update – February 27, 2024
California Trade Down in 2023, But State Still a Top Exporter, 2023 Trade Statistics are available, Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy, FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Initiative to Bolster Cybersecurity of U.S. Ports, Crown Princess Opens Full-Time Swedish Consulate Office, Signs Climate Change Cooperation Letter with Governor
California Election Day Is One Week Away
With the 2024 March Primary Election only a week away, early numbers are suggesting a historically low turnout. As of Saturday, only 7% of...
CalChamber Webinar Guides Employers Through Drugs, Alcohol Workplace Policies
California law recognizes the legitimate need to implement and enforce a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and authorizes employers to do so. However, California also...
Sacramento’s Fastest Growing Company Puts Experience First
This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...
New Report Finds Private Attorneys General Act Is Too Slow to Resolve Claims, Too...
A new report by former heads of California’s labor and occupational safety agencies found that employee labor claims filed under California’s lawsuit-first Private Attorneys...
CalChamber Seeks Review of Privacy Regulations Litigation in CA Supreme Court
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday petitioned the California Supreme Court for review in California Chamber of Commerce v. California Privacy Protection Agency.
The case centers on...
Small Businesses Subject to New Federal Disclosure Rule – Penalty for Noncompliance
A new and little-publicized federal rule requires certain small and private companies to file ownership information or face potential penalties.
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),...
Trade Update – February 13, 2024
2023 Trade Statistics from the US Department of Commerce’s “Trade Stats Express,” GO-Biz announces second round of applications for the Export Voucher program under the California STEP Grant, , Japan earmarks ¥45 billion to fire up chip research at home, Why Americans Are So Down on a Strong Economy
Local Tax Measures Totaling $3.9+ Billion on March Ballots
Local tax and bond measures that cumulatively would increase taxes by more than $3.9 billion will appear on March ballots up and down the...
Two Local Chamber Leaders Join CalChamber Board
In December, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors updated the organization’s bylaws to add two new seats specifically for local chamber CEOs,...
Career Advancement Best Practices in the Age of Remote, Hybrid Work
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and business coach Nick Warner discuss the career advancement challenges remote...
Trade Update – February 6, 2024
New Consul General of Mexico Meets with CalChamber President, Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, 90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future, SelectUSA Investment Summit
Cybersecurity Training Now Available
The rise in digital crime is astounding: At the current growth rate, cyberattacks will cost businesses about $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 — an...
CalChamber, Allied Groups Sue California Over Climate Disclosure Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups are challenging California's new climate reporting laws, SB 253 (Wiener; D-San Francisco) and...
Trade Update – January 30, 2024
Billions in Tariff Savings Possible If Congress Renews Trade Program, Walmart México invites companies to be part of its supply, 2024 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars Announced, Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $250 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to modernize airports in 37 states
CalChamber Briefs Local Chambers, Business Allies on Prop. 1 Benefits
The resources that Proposition 1 will unlock to tackle the homelessness issue, as well as the measure’s accountability and local control provisions, were highlighted...
Local Chambers of Commerce Rally for Reform of the Private Attorneys General Act
In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for...
Trade Update – January 23, 2024
State of American Business/US Chamber, Presentation by US Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark, World Economic Meeting / Davos 2024, 90th Anniversary of Export-Import Bank Brings Survey for Future, State Finance Director Projects Slow Economic Growth; No New Taxes Increases Planned
Women Leaders for Prop.1 Urge Action on Mental Health, Homeless Crises
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and...