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CalChamber Capitol Summit Panel

Panel Weighs Past/Future Solutions to Housing/Homelessness Crisis

A morning session at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 17 gives an opportunity for panelists to share success stories and future plans to...

Governor’s Adviser Outlines Recent Business Resiliency Projects

Dee Dee Myers, senior advisor to the Governor, chats with Nick Ortiz, CalChamber vice president of local chamber relations, about why the Newsom administration...

CalChamber Policy Advocates Put Spotlight on Priority Business Issues

Adam Regele, CalChamber vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships, moderates a quick look at CalChamber-opposed priority bills that haven’t been tagged as-job killers...
The Workplace Podcast

Mental Health Awareness Month: Identifying Indicators of Distress and Ways Employers Can Help

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts speaks with clinical social worker Amanda Gibson about mental health in...
Sacramento Host Breakfast

Infrastructure, Innovation Highlighted by Key Speakers

California’s infrastructure needs and ability to find innovative solutions were highlighted last week in remarks at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.
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CalChamber Honors Active Local Chambers: President’s Circle, Advocacy and HR Champions

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 10 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2023 President’s Circle Award. The award, first presented in...

CalChamber Recognizes Corona, Chino Business Leaders

Business owners from Chino and Corona were acknowledged last week by the California Chamber of Commerce for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses. The...

2023 National Export Council Meeting Report

The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 150 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...
2023 International Forum

Speakers Highlight US, State Efforts to Foster International Trade at CalChamber International Forum

Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum this last week to talk about how the U.S....

Governor’s Infrastructure Proposal Cuts Red Tape to Speed Project Delivery

Budget surpluses may be a thing of the past, but Governor Gavin Newsom can still initiate massive new investments in state infrastructure—if he can...

Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move

Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after Friday’s deadline for fiscal committees to send bills...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Applauds Governor Newsom’s Actions to Accelerate Building of Infrastructure Projects, Housing

The California Chamber of Commerce today commended Governor Gavin Newsom for his ambitious and timely proposals to expedite public works projects and housing in...
Governor Gavin Newsom and CalChamber President/CEO Jennifer Barrera

Governor Newsom Urges Infrastructure Permit Reform, Stresses Importance of Green Tech Investment at Sacramento...

California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of streamlining the state’s infrastructure permitting processes at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast yesterday. The annual Host...
Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli Addresses 97th Annual Host Breakfast

California Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Greg Bielli highlighted the importance of collaboration and leadership for a better California at the 97th Annual Sacramento...
Remarks presented by Gregory S. Biell

Find Common Ground, Path to Solutions to Produce Long-Term Success for All

Following are remarks presented by Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the 97th Annual Sacramento...
Host Breakfast Chat: CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli and Willie Brown

Host Breakfast Chat: CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli and Willie Brown

2023 Host Breakfast Chat: California Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Greg Bielli and the Honorable Willie Brown. https://youtu.be/-CN-fx3WFlA Sacramento Host Breakfast
Leroy Petry.

2023 Host Breakfast: Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry

2023 Host Breakfast: Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry https://youtu.be/wh4PZd_5tpA (May 18, 2023) Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry, spoke at the 97th Sacramento...
Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

2023 Host Breakfast – CalChamber Intro

CalChamber - Helping Business Do Business https://youtu.be/JzhdP39BJR4?si=KaN4eOeATOU8qGUB 97th Sacramento Host Breakfast Includes footage of 2023 CalChamber Board Chair Gregory S. Bielli, president and CEO of Tejon Ranch...
Loren Kaye

Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes

Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget last Friday, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a...

8 Job Killers, 2 Job Creator Bills Await Action in Appropriations Committees

Eight California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills are awaiting key action in the Legislature this week, as Friday...