Tag: Small Business
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...
Small Businesses May Apply Now to COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
Eligible California small businesses may apply now for a state program that awards funds for costs incurred from the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave.
Under...
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. ...
California Celebrates National Small Business Week
As the country observes National Small Business Week, the California Chamber of Commerce joins in honoring the state’s small businesses, many of which are...
Local Chambers Help Businesses Thrive
Working together, the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce are a solid force as advocates supporting business-friendly policies and helping California...
Rebate Program Aims to Help Businesses Explore Global Markets
Companies that do business internationally or seeking to start may want to consider saving time and money by signing up for the ATA Carnet,...
CalChamber Members Answer Oakland African American Chamber Call to Support Resiliency Fund to Help...
When the coronavirus pandemic hit last year and local small businesses struggled to survive, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) launched a...
Virtual Coffee Chat with Assemblymember Blanca Rubio
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Virtual Coffee Chat with Assemblymember Blanca Rubio
(February 12, 2021)
CalChamber Executive Vice President Jennifer Barrera moderates a virtual coffee chat with Assemblymember Blanca Rubio.
Moderated by
Jennifer...
Governor’s Recovery Plan to Add $575 Million to Small Business Grant Program
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom released a preview of his budget plan to help California businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Governor’s Equitable Recovery for...
State Fund Offers Low-Interest, Short-Term Loans to Help Small Businesses
The California Rebuilding Fund is offering flexible, affordable loans and free advisory services to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 health and economic crisis....