2023 California Japan Trade Mission
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Leads California Trade Delegation to Japan
Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, March 22, 2023
From March 12 – March 17, 2023...
Four 2023 Bills That Would Negatively Affect California Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss four bills that, if...
China Influence Growing in Latin America; California Maintains Strong Trade Presence
The United States is Latin America’s top trade partner, but China’s influence and economic stake in the region is growing, a leading expert on...
Recycling Compliance for 1-Use Packaging Makers, Distributors, Sellers
Recorded Webinar Now Available
An upcoming CalChamber webinar will explain all the recycling compliance mandates following the passage of last year’s circular economy law.
Anyone who...
2023 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web
The California Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.
The focus of this easy-to-reference publication is Creating a...
CalChamber Tags New Job Killer: AB 524
A bill exposing employers to a potential flood of employment-related lawsuits has been tagged as a CalChamber job killer.
AB 524 (Wicks; D-Oakland) creates a...
CalChamber Names Flexible Work Schedule Bill as Job Creator
Legislation making it easier to set up flexible work schedules has been named a job creator by the California Chamber of Commerce.
SB 703 (Niello;...
Executive Action Directs Storm Flows to Recharge Groundwater
California’s recent storms have pounded the state, quickly moving the state from extreme drought to flood conditions. Since January, California has seen repeated flooding...
CalChamber Names Arbitrary Greenhouse Gas Target as Job Killer
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has identified SB 12 (Stern; D-Canoga Park), which sets an arbitrary greenhouse gas target, as...
US Government Moves to Stop Potential Banking Crisis
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors...
How ‘New Frontier’ Tax Will Hurt State Revenues
To the delight of the tax and spending lobby, Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) has again introduced a tax on wealth. Inspired by government...
Job Killer Bills Seek Massive Tax Increase
Once again, pending legislation seeks to impose a massive tax increase upon all forms of personal property or wealth despite California having the highest...
Adam Regele Promoted to Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Adam Regele, CalChamber senior policy advocate, has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships. Regele specializes...
CalChamber Seeks Outstanding Small Business Leaders
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
The award recognizes small business owners who...
Dave Kilby Retires from CalChamber EVP Post
Dave Kilby, executive vice president, corporate affairs, retired from the California Chamber of Commerce last week after more than three decades on the CalChamber...
Biden Administration Releases Trade Policy Priorities for 2023
Biden Administration Releases Trade Policy Priorities for 2023
This week the U.S. Trade Representative submitted to Congress the Biden administration’s trade policy agenda for 2023...
Don’t Treat California as a ‘Luxury Good’
The Golden State has enjoyed as much prosperity and created as much wealth as any society on the planet.
Its economic output rivals Germany and...
CalChamber Announces SB 592 as First 2023 Job Creator Bill
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that SB 592 (Newman; D-Fullerton) is the first job creator bill of the year. The bill is...
Canada Day Lunch Focuses on Investors Helping Build Sustainable Economic Future
Ways in which investments from Canada and California pension programs are advancing the move toward a green, sustainable economy were the focus of a...
Will California’s Misused Environmental Law Finally Be Reformed?
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has been weaponized in conflicts over housing for years, and a new appellate court decision affecting UC Berkeley...