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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Past Women Chairs of CalChamber Board: A Cross-Section of California...

    The eight women to hold the top volunteer position at the California Chamber of Commerce represent a cross-section of industries in the state with...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer AB 68 Would Exacerbate Housing Crisis, Eliminate Construction Jobs

A bill that quashes housing was tagged yesterday as a job killer by the California Chamber of Commerce. AB 68 (Ward; D-San Diego) worsens...
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2023 California Japan Trade Mission

2023 California Japan Trade Mission

Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Leads California Trade Delegation to Japan Office of Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, March 22, 2023 From March 12 – March 17, 2023...
The Workplace Podcast

Four 2023 Bills That Would Negatively Affect California Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss four bills that, if...

China Influence Growing in Latin America; California Maintains Strong Trade Presence

The United States is Latin America’s top trade partner, but China’s influence and economic stake in the region is growing, a leading expert on...
Recycling Compliance

Recycling Compliance for 1-Use Packaging Makers, Distributors, Sellers

An upcoming CalChamber webinar will explain all the recycling compliance mandates following the passage of last year’s circular economy law. Anyone who manufactures, distributes or...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Tags New Job Killer: AB 524

A bill exposing employers to a potential flood of employment-related lawsuits has been tagged as a CalChamber job killer. AB 524 (Wicks; D-Oakland) creates a...
Job Creators

CalChamber Names Flexible Work Schedule Bill as Job Creator

Legislation making it easier to set up flexible work schedules has been named a job creator by the California Chamber of Commerce. SB 703 (Niello;...
groundwater recharge

Executive Action Directs Storm Flows to Recharge Groundwater

California’s recent storms have pounded the state, quickly moving the state from extreme drought to flood conditions. Since January, California has seen repeated flooding...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Names Arbitrary Greenhouse Gas Target as Job Killer

The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has identified SB 12 (Stern; D-Canoga Park), which sets an arbitrary greenhouse gas target, as...

US Government Moves to Stop Potential Banking Crisis

The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors...

How ‘New Frontier’ Tax Will Hurt State Revenues

To the delight of the tax and spending lobby, Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) has again introduced a tax on wealth. Inspired by government...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer Bills Seek Massive Tax Increase

Once again, pending legislation seeks to impose a massive tax increase upon all forms of personal property or wealth despite California having the highest...
Adam Regele

Adam Regele Promoted to Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships

Adam Regele, CalChamber senior policy advocate, has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships. Regele specializes...

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...

Dave Kilby Retires from CalChamber EVP Post

Dave Kilby, executive vice president, corporate affairs, retired from the California Chamber of Commerce last week after more than three decades on the CalChamber...
Trade Exports Global

Biden Administration Releases Trade Policy Priorities for 2023

Biden Administration Releases Trade Policy Priorities for 2023 This week the U.S. Trade Representative submitted to Congress the Biden administration’s trade policy agenda for 2023...

Don’t Treat California as a ‘Luxury Good’

The Golden State has enjoyed as much prosperity and created as much wealth as any society on the planet. Its economic output rivals Germany and...
Job Creators

CalChamber Announces SB 592 as First 2023 Job Creator Bill

The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that SB 592 (Newman; D-Fullerton) is the first job creator bill of the year. The bill is...