Governor Proposes Additional $1.5 Billion in Small Business Relief Grants
During remarks to the Sacramento Host Breakfast audience this morning, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposal to expand California’s small business relief grants to...
Donna L. Lucas at 95th Annual Virtual Sacramento Host Breakfast
(May 13, 2021) Donna L. Lucas, chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and president and CEO of Lucas Public Affairs,...
14 Local Chambers Receive 2021 President’s Circle Award
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 14 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2021 President’s Circle Award.
The award, first presented in...
Small Business Advocate of Year: Torrance Bakery Owner Speaks Out for Businesses During Pandemic
Kirk Rossberg, president/owner of Torrance Bakery, is the 2021 recipient of the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
Rossberg was...
2021 CalChamber Capitol Summit – Roundtable Discussion
(May 12, 2021) CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg moderates a roundtable discussion with CalChamber Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Martin R. Wilson...
2021 CalChamber Capitol Summit – Dan Walters
(May 12, 2021) CalMatters journalist Dan Walters gives nearly 500 attendees of the CalChamber Virtual Capitol Summit an overview of how the dramatic change...
Governor Proposes $5.1B Water, Drought Infrastructure Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday unveiled a $5.1 billion plan for California's water infrastructure, drought response and preparations for a "climate resilient system." In addition...
World Trade Month Spotlights Importance of Global Trade to State, U.S. Economies
After a year of global uncertainty, international trade continues to be in the spotlight and its importance is once again being highlighted this month...
Virtual Townhall Discussion with Senator Tom Umberg
(May 7, 2021) Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) joins CalChamber Executive Vice President Jennifer Barrera and representatives from local chambers of commerce in his...
Tips for Fostering Work-Life Balance
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss ways...
Job Killer Update: CalChamber Opposition Stops 5 Bills
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce helped to stop five job killer bills from advancing in the state legislature. These bills failed...
‘Right to Recall’ Mandate Circumvents Policy Process
Now in effect is a new law establishing a “right to recall” requirement for certain hotels, private clubs, event centers, airport hospitality operations, and...
CalChamber Cites Key Policy Elements for Recycling in a Circular Economy
Working to find a comprehensive solution to recycling and packaging concerns is a goal shared by the California Chamber of Commerce and its members.
That...
CalChamber Commends Governor, Legislature for Providing Small Business Relief
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday welcomed news that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a measure that will bring California into partial conformity...
CalChamber Commends Governor, Legislature for Providing Small Business Relief
The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's signature on AB 80 (Burke; D-Inglewood), a measure...
Call for Nominations: 2022 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
James Irvine Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Leadership Awards. Irvine, a long-time partner with the California Chamber of Commerce on various...
Considerations for Workplace Reopenings
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss workplace...
27 CalChamber Members on Fortune List of 100 Best Companies to Work For
Twenty-seven California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been selected by Fortune as among the 100 best companies to work for in 2021.
Company responses to COVID-19...
Drought Preparations Picking Up as State Dry Spell Continues with No Relief in Sight
California’s water supply levels are continuing to drop closer to those at the beginning of 2014, which was the start of the last drought...
CalChamber Issues Statement in Response to Governor’s Press Release on Fracking Directive
The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s press release announcing that he is directing state...