2024 Capitol Summit & Host Breakfast: May 8-9
CalChamber Capitol Summit
Business leaders from around the state gathered in Sacramento on May 8, 2024 for the California Chamber of Commerce Capitol Summit.
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 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 Fourm
Nearly 200 attendees gathered last week for the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, which featured presentations on U.S.-Taiwan ties, federal trade initiatives, and the U.S. economy.
The forum brought together 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
98th Annual Host Breakfast
Business, civic and legislative leaders gathered on May 9, 2024 for the 98th annual Sacramento Host Breakfast featuring remarks from Sacramento Host Committee Chair Kevin Ramos, CalChamber Chair Janet Liang, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The annual event, attended by close to 1,000 civic and business leaders from throughout the state, offers decision-makers in California business, finance, government, education, and agriculture the opportunity to exchange views, establish and renew friendships, and create statewide atmospheres of good will and understanding at a common table. The breakfast is sponsored by the Sacramento Host Committee, made up of 30 Sacramento area business leaders, and the California Chamber of Commerce.
After opening remarks by Kevin Ramos, Host Committee chair and chief investment officer of Buzz Oates, the Governor was introduced by Janet A. Liang, CalChamber chair and executive vice president, group president and COO care delivery, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals.
Liang took the stage and spoke about the role hospitals serve as economic engines for the communities that surround them.
She also thanked the CalChamber for its efforts in fighting for California’s businesses.
“When business is strong, it supports the public’s welfare for our common good,” she said.
Contacts
Capitol Summit and Host Breakfast – (916) 930-1212, events@calchamber.com
International Forum – (916) 930-1232, susanne.stirling@calchamber.com