Tag: Allan Zaremberg

The Workplace Podcast

Dynamex—The Elimination of Independent Contractors?

The California Supreme Court’s April 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles completely changed the way in which...

NAFTA 2.0 Creates Freer, Fairer Economic Growth

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) underscores a renewed understating among the USMCA parties on the importance of our mutual trading relationships, everyone agreed yesterday...
Allan Zaremberg

Air Board’s Plan to Raise Fees Threatens Our Economy and Climate Goals

California produces just 1 percent of atmospheric carbon emissions, yet global leaders and activists care about California regulations. Why is this? It’s the same reason...
2019 Legislative Freshman

Newly Elected State Legislators Make Debut at CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Panels Examine Mid-Terms,...

An opportunity to get better acquainted with members of the 2019 legislative freshman class was among the agenda items at the California Chamber of...
Allan Zaremberg

CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg Joins Governor-Elect Newsom’s “All In California” Transition Effort

Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom has asked CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg to join the “All in California” program, a group of two dozen California leaders...

Tax Credits to Labor Laws. What Everyone Wants from California’s New Governor

By Alexei Koseff in The Sacramento Bee When Gov. Jerry Brown took office eight years ago, he faced crippling budget deficits that required brutal cuts...
Allan Zaremberg

With a Strong Economy, California’s Next Governor Can Address These Issues

The top priorities for California’s next governor ought to reflect what is on the minds of Californians. Allan Zaremberg in The Sacramento Bee
Allan Zaremberg

Legislature Needs to Stop Chaos on Independent Contractors

California is home to nearly two million residents who choose to work for themselves. As pillars of the workforce, these independent contractors are part...

More than 400,000 Entrepreneurs Use Bizfile in First Year

Since its release last year, more than 400,000 entrepreneurs throughout the state have utilized bizfile California's online business filing and search services, according to...
Allan Zaremberg

Why a Regional Power Grid Brings Energy Security

Cross posted in The San Diego Union-Tribune Reliable energy infrastructure is a hallmark of a modern world, and affordable power is vital for economic development...

CalChamber Hosts Capitol Summit Today

The California Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual summit today for business and local chamber of commerce leaders from throughout the state. The sold...

CalChamber Joins Secretary of State in Unveiling Online Business Filing Tools

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg joined Secretary of State Alex Padilla at a CalChamber news conference on May 8 to...

Remembering Governor George Deukmejian

Former California Governor George Deukmejian passed away yesterday at age 89.  Deukmejian was Governor from 1983-1991 and served on the CalChamber Board from 1992-2000. CalChamber...

CalChamber President Statement on Passing of Governor George Deukmejian

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg released the following statement today on the passing of Governor George Deukmejian: “I...

CalChamber President Statement on Passing of Nancy McFadden, Longtime Top Adviser to Governor

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg released the following statement today on the passing of Nancy McFadden, executive secretary and chief...

CalChamber President Issues Statement on Passing of Nancy McFadden

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today released the following statement on the passing of Nancy McFadden: “I am...

DACA Decision: California Employer Update

The Supreme Court’s recent denial of a Trump administration bid to expedite a legal challenge to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program...

Canada Day: What Changes in NAFTA Mean for Agriculture in California

The California-Canada economic partnership, ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade talks and what changes in the agreement could mean for agriculture in...

Senior Advocate Steps Up to Lead CalChamber Policy Team

Jennifer Barrera, senior policy advocate for the California Chamber of Commerce, took over as senior vice president of policy and leader of the policy...

CalChamber Welcomes Labor and Employment Attorney to Policy Team

Laura E. Curtis has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate.  She specializes in labor and employment, workers’ compensation, and elections/fair...