2025 California Business Outlook and Dinner
The California Business Outlook and Dinner is a new event that merges the former CalChamber Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host Breakfast.
Business leaders from around the state gathered in Sacramento on June 4, 2025 for the California Business Outlook and Dinner.
California Business Outlook
California Efforts on Climate Change
June 9, 2025
International Trade and Tariffs
June 9, 2025
Retail Theft and Implementation of Proposition 36
June 10, 2025
International Economic Forecast
June 10, 2025
Awards
Awards presentations at the California Business Outlook:
The President’s Circle Award recognizes local chambers of commerce for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws.
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 12 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2025 President’s Circle Award. Top Story
The Chamber of the Year Award, new in 2025, was presented to the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of the local organization’s outstanding leadership in community engagement, economic development and advocacy.
Business owners and community members speak passionately about how the Redlands Chamber has empowered their businesses, careers and connection to the community. Top Story & Video
The Small Business Awards, provided four $5,000 grants to recognize business owners for their leadership, resilience, and contributions to their communities. Top Story & Videos
This initiative was made possible through the support and partnership of Visit California, California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), the California Retailers Association, the California Restaurant Association, Western Growers, and the Sacramento Host Committee, who share CalChamber’s commitment to championing California’s small businesses.
Consular Corps, International Partners Greet Governor, First Partner, State Officials in Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion
Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to members of the California consular corps and international partners during a reception at the Governor’s Mansion on June 4. Attendees included representatives of nearly 60 countries. Looking on (from left) are Maryam S. Brown, 2025 CalChamber chair; Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber president and CEO; and Dee Dee Myers, director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Top Story
California Business Outlook Reception and Dinner
Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered on June 4, 2025 for the California Business Outlook and Dinner featuring remarks from CalChamber Chair Maryam Brown and CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, among others.
The California Business Outlook Dinner reimagines a tradition begun 99 years ago by the founder of the Sacramento Host Committee, made up of Sacramento area business leaders. Instead of breakfast, about 800 guests gathered for a networking reception and dinner. Attendees at the annual event included decision-makers in California business, finance, government, education, agriculture and the international community.
Partners in presenting this event are the California Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Host Committee, California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), California Restaurant Association, California Retailers Association, Visit California and Western Growers.
California Business Outlook dinner attendees had the opportunity to compare the views of six candidates for California Governor participating in a panel discussion moderated by John Myers, CalChamber senior vice president of communications and external affairs.
Contacts
CalChamber California Business Outlook and Dinner – (916) 930-1212, events@calchamber.com
International Forum – (916) 930-1232, susanne.stirling@calchamber.com
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International Economic Forecast
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Retail Theft and Implementation of Proposition 36
June 10, 2025
International Trade and Tariffs
June 9, 2025
California Efforts on Climate Change
June 9, 2025
Past Summit