2023 Capitol Summit & Host Breakfast: May 17-18
Business leaders from around the state gathered in Sacramento on May 17, 2023 for the California Chamber of Commerce Capitol Summit.
See the photos for a sampling of the policy discussions.
Awards
Awards presentations at the Summit:
The President’s Circle Award recognizes local chambers of commerce for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws. Top Story
The Small Business Advocate of the Year honorees are nominated by their local chamber of commerce executive or chairman of the board. Top Story
The Advocacy Champion Award, new in 2023, recognizes local chambers of commerce for excellence in business advocacy. Top Story
The HR Champion Award recognizes local chambers of commerce that excel in helping their members comply with California employment laws. Top Story
CalChamber International Forum
Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum to talk about how the U.S. and California are fostering international trade.
The forum brought together more than 150 attendees, including representatives from the business community, CalChamber Board members, representatives of the California consular corps and foreign economic partners, plus representatives of foreign, state, local and federal governments. Top Story
97th Annual Host Breakfast
Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered on May 18, 2023 for the 97th annual Sacramento Host Breakfast featuring remarks from Sacramento Host Committee Chair Benjamin F. Carter, CalChamber Chair Greg Bielli, The Honorable Willie Brown, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera and California Governor Gavin Newsom.