First Round of NAFTA Negotiations Concludes
Round one of the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has concluded in Washington, D.C.
Successful First Round
The negotiations...
Trade Report: California Exports Edge Up in Latest Numbers
California exporters recorded modest overall success in June, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics...
Private Attorneys Target California Businesses for Public Nuisance Claims
Government entities’ use of contingency fee arrangements with private attorneys to pursue public nuisance claims against companies has been a growing concern for California...
State High Court Says Regional Entity Has Discretion in Environmental Analysis
In a narrowly drafted ruling, the California Supreme Court upheld a regional government body’s discretion regarding the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis it included...
CalChamber-Supported WaterFix Gains Critical State Approval
The California Chamber of Commerce-supported California WaterFix project has achieved the next crucial milestone on the road to securing the state’s future water supplies.
The...
CalChamber Urges Quick Renegotiation of Trade Agreements to Help Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to be committed to a quick and efficient renegotiation...
CalChamber: State Proposed National Origin Regulations Too Broad
Regulations proposed by a state council to dictate how national origin is to be treated in the workplace are too broad and unsupported by...
Japan-California: Luncheon Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and...
Trade Report: California Exporters Continue Strong Run
California’s exporters maintained their strong performance in 2017 by posting impressive gains in April, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon...
Disruption in Washington, D.C. Heightens Economic Uncertainty in California
The California economy remains on track despite the uncertainty created by the disruptive political environment that has characterized the early months of the Trump...
CalChamber Urges Members to Write in Support of Modernizing NAFTA
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging members to send a letter to the Federal Register Notice (FRN) by Monday, June 12 supporting the...
International Forum: State, U.S. Economies Depend on Strong Trade Opportunities
The importance of trade and the ability of U.S. and California companies to compete more effectively in foreign markets was the topic discussed by...
Governor Brown, CalChamber Chair Offer Ways to Keep California on Forefront of Innovation
The importance of international trade, immigration reform and technology to California were the subjects of a speech given by California Chamber of Commerce Board...
Dean Seif – 2017 Small Business Advocate of the Year
Dean Seif, owner of AllStar Collision, Inc. in Corona, was among business executives honored by the California Chamber of Commerce as a 2017 Small...
Housing Bills Update
CalChamber Policy Advocate Louinda Lacey presents an overview of housing bills under consideration by legislators at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 31, 2017.
Government-Run Health Care Proposal Update
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CalChamber Policy Advocate Karen Sarkissian provides the latest information on the government-run health care proposal at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 31, 2017.
SB...
Taxation, Labor Law and Arbitration Update
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CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera provides the latest information on taxation, labor law and arbitration bills at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May...
Mike Villines Moderates the CalChamber Capitol Summit Policy Issues Panel Session
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Mike Villines, owner of Villines Group LLC and a former Assembly Republican leader, moderates the policy issues panel session at the CalChamber Capitol Summit...
Political Columnist Dan Walters Entertains Capitol Summit Audience
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Longtime political columnist Dan Walters shares anecdotes on California and federal politics at the CalChamber Capitol Summit on May 31, the same day The...
2017 Capitol Summit – Washington, D.C. Update
Summit Talk Show Session Provides Insights on D.C. Politics/Policy
Lanhee J. Chen of the Hoover Institution comments on political and policy aspects of federal issues,...