Welcome to California!

Over the past several years, the California Chamber of Commerce International Affairs Department has answered many questions, particularly for Consular Corp members newly posted in our state, about how the U.S. and California governments work, and what the CalChamber has to offer our international guests.

As a direct result of these inquiries, we have compiled this information into one handy information packet. In it you will find detailed information regarding the California Chamber of Commerce, our international activities, specific operations within the California government directed at international guests, and a guide to understanding the U.S. Government. We hope you will find this information useful as you transition into your new position.

If you have questions or comments, please e-mail international@calchamber.com .

All best wishes in your international endeavors.

1. About the CalChamber
   1. Helping California Do Business (About Us)
   2. CalChamber in the News
   3. CalChamber Facts
   4. CalChamber Staff
      1. Jennifer Barrera, President & CEO
      2. Executive Team
   5. Board of Directors
   6. Policy
   7. CalChamber Committees
   8. Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities for Businesses
   9. Advocacy
      1. Return on Investment
      2. Major Victories
      3. Job Killers
      4. Job Creators
   10. Products and Services for Businesses
       1. CalChamber Store
       2. Human Resources / HRCalifornia
   11. Communications
       1. News Releases
       2. Daily Headlines
       3. Inside the Capitol
       4. Alert – weekly newsletter
2. About the CalChamber’s International Activities
   1. International Affairs
      1. Susanne Stirling (bio), Vice President, International Affairs
   2. 2023 International Trade Overview
   3. CalChamber Trade Portals
      1. Afghanistan
      2. Argentina
      3. Armenia
      4. Australia
      5. Austria
      6. Bahrain
      7. Belarus
      8. Belgium
      9. Bolivia
      10. Brazil
      11. Brunei Darussalam
      12. Canada
      13. Chile
      14. China
      15. Colombia
      16. Costa Rica
      17. Cote d’Ivoire
      18. Croatia
      19. Czech Republic
      20. Denmark
      21. Ecuador
      22. Egypt
      23. El Salvador
      24. Estonia
      25. Ethiopia
      26. European Union
      27. Fiji
      28. Finland
      29. France
      30. Georgia
      31. Germany
      32. Ghana
      33. Greece
      34. Guatemala
      35. Honduras
      36. Hong Kong
      37. Hungary
      38. India
      39. Indonesia
      40. Ireland
      41. Israel
      42. Italy
      43. Japan
      44. Jordan
      45. Kenya
      46. Kuwait
      47. Latvia
      48. Lithuania
      49. Luxembourg
      50. Malaysia
      51. Mexico
      52. Mongolia
      53. Morocco
      54. Netherlands
      55. New Zealand
      56. Nicaragua
      57. Norway
      58. Panama
      59. Peru
      60. Philippines
      61. Poland
      62. Portugal
      63. Rawabi
      64. Romania
      65. Russia
      66. Rwanda
      67. Saudi Arabia
      68. Singapore
      69. South Africa
      70. South Korea
      71. Spain
      72. Sweden
      73. Switzerland
      74. Taiwan
      75. Thailand
      76. Turkey
      77. Ukraine
      78. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
      79. United Kingdom
      80. Vietnam
   4. Council for International Trade Update (CITU)
   5. Partial Listing of International Forums
   6. California Coalition for Free Trade
      1. Membership Form
      2. Current Coalition Members
3. About California
   1. California: Quick Facts
   2. CalChamber: Economic Advisory Report
4. About our California Government
   1. Constitutional Officers & Legislature Pictorial Roster
   2. Executive Branch Organizational Chart
   3. Websites
      1. Governor Gavin Newsom
      2. California State Senate
      3. California State Assembly
   4. US and State District Maps
      1. Assembly
      2. Senate
      3. Congressional
   5. Primary Elections in California
   6. Contacting Your Legislators: Protocol
   7. How to Write a Lobbying Letter
   8. Guide to Reading a Bill
   9. California Initiative Process – CA Secretary of State’s Office
   10. Tips on Talking with the Media
   11. CalChamber’s Political Action Committees
   12. Secretary of State’s Political Reform Division
   13. Secretary of State’s bizfile
   14. California State Government Programs
       1. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
       2. California Energy Commission
       3. California State Senate Office of International Relations
       4. California Department of Food and Agriculture
       5. California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
       6. California International Trade Center powered by California Community Colleges
   15. California State Legislature’s Office Glossary of Legislative Terms
5. About U.S. Government
   1. United States of America: Quick Facts
      1. Branches of Government
         1. The Executive Branch
            1. The President’s Cabinet
         2. The Legislative Branch
            1. U.S. Congress
               1. U.S. Senate
               2. U.S. House
            2. How Laws are Made
      2. National Vs. State Governments
      3. Election of the President and Vice President
         1. Election of Representatives
         2. Election of Senators
      4. Judicial Branch & The Supreme Court
      5. Citizenship
      6. U.S. Government Glossary
   2. U.S. Government Information and Website Links
      1. California Congressional Delegation Pictorial Roster
         1. California Congressional Delegation Committee Assignments
      2. The White House
         1. U.S. Department of State
         2. U.S. Department of Commerce
         3. U.S. Trade Representative
      3. U.S. Senate
      4. U.S. House of Representatives
      5. U.S. Library of Congress
      6. U.S. Supreme Court

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