Tag: Small Business
CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses
As October comes to a close, we celebrate the final day of National Women’s Small Business Month, taking a moment to reflect on the...
Online Ads Highlight How Prop. 32 Will Increase Costs for Families, Business
Ads appearing on social media focus on cost increases Californians will face if voters approve Proposition 32, the minimum wage increase on the November...
US Treasury Awards California $10 Million to Help Small Businesses Grow, Hire
On Monday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is being awarded $10 million...
CalChamber Opposes Ballot Measure Raising Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken an oppose position on Proposition 32, a November ballot measure that would increase California’s...
Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests
Small businesses are the heartbeat of the California economy, driving innovation and creating millions of jobs. Recognizing the vital role these businesses play, the...
New Initiative Simplifies Contracting, Boosts Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses
The California Chamber of Commerce, in a collaborative effort with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the Northern California Small Business Development Center,...
CalChamber Capitol Summit Highlights Small Business Issues
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera opens the Capitol Summit on May 8 by calling attention to the important role of local chambers of...
California Honors Small Businesses This May
May is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the tremendous contributions of our small businesses.
CalChamber Small Business Advocacy
In October 2023, the California Chamber...
Nonprofits, Disability Advocates, Small Businesses Join Fix PAGA Coalition to Reform California’s Broken Private...
A broad and growing coalition of more than 120 organizations and businesses, including the California Chamber of Commerce, have joined the Fix PAGA coalition...
Strengthening Partnerships: CalChamber Engages with Regional Allies
Over the past few weeks, the team at the California Chamber of Commerce has had the privilege of participating in our allies’ events and...
CalChamber Announces Sandra Floyd as Chair of New Small Business Policy Council
The California Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce the Small Business Policy Council, a pivotal initiative designed to amplify the voices of small...
Small Businesses Subject to New Federal Disclosure Rule – Penalty for Noncompliance
A new and little-publicized federal rule requires certain small and private companies to file ownership information or face potential penalties.
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA),...
Minority-Owned Businesses Generate $190+ Billion for California
California’s minority-owned businesses are a powerful asset to the state’s economy, generating $28.7 billion in tax revenue and supporting 2.6 million jobs annually, according...
CalChamber Creates New Small Business Policy Center
The California Chamber of Commerce has created a new center that will focus on mobilizing the power of small businesses in grassroots advocacy at...
CalChamber Announces New Small Business Policy Center
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera today announced the creation of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Center, a new effort focused...
Governor Signs SB 616: CalChamber Issues Statement Alerting Small Businesses to New Requirement, Increased...
The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 616, a CalChamber-tagged Job Killer...
It’s National Small Business Week: A Time to Recognize the Hard Work of Small...
This week is National Small Business Week: An annual event that recognizes the hard work, ingenuity and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their...
CalChamber Seeks Outstanding Small Business Leaders
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
The award recognizes small business owners who...
Budget: CalChamber Backs COVID Sick Leave Grants
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to allocate $250 million for relief grants to help small businesses and nonprofits...
Extending CalCompetes Is Key to Job Growth and State-Wide Investments
The COVID-19 Pandemic triggered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. But just as the economic toll was steep, so is our economic recovery. ...