Tag: Top Stories
Gathering Highlights Trade Link to U.S. Jobs
The importance of trade agreements and their impact on U.S. jobs was the focus of a recent international breakfast hosted by the California Chamber of...
CalChamber Capitol News Report: Explains Two Significant New Employment Laws for 2015
Today’s CalChamber Capitol News Report highlights two important new laws that employers need to be aware of in 2015: mandatory paid sick leave and...
Economic Shifts: Is Higher Education Calibrated to Meet Workforce Needs?
Part II in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Children today don’t get an education about civics, yet capitalism is dependent upon...
Businesses Seek Renewal of Trade Program to Avert Tax Increases, Job Losses
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to renew a longstanding trade program to prevent further tax increases and job losses for U.S....
Economic Shifts: Is the California Dream Back?
Part I in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discussed economic shifts during...
Report: California Employers Pay Highest Workers’ Comp Costs in Nation
The biennial study by the Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Services has confirmed that California employers pay the highest workers’ compensation costs in...
Pro-Jobs Candidates Gain Victories in November Legislative Races
Business groups scored significant wins Tuesday night in a number of hotly contested and very competitive legislative races from around the state. Candidates from...
Report Highlights Japanese Businesses’ Contributions to Southern California Economy
Southern California is one of the leading global hubs for Japanese companies, according to a recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)...
CalChamber Joins Export, Trade Specialists from Across Country
The California Chamber of Commerce was well represented at recent gatherings of export and international trade specialists nationwide in Washington, D.C.
CalChamber Vice President of...
Guest Commentary: Climate Change Policy Comes with Economic Risks
(Cross posted in The Sacramento Bee)
Gov. Jerry Brown spoke to the United Nations Climate Summit last month. He made a strong pitch for state...
CalChamber-Supported Community College Education Bill Signed by Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that establishes baccalaureate degree pilot programs at up to 20 community college districts to help meet regional workforce...
Governor Signs Two Job Creator Bills
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills.
Just this morning the Governor signed AB 1839 (Gatto; D-Los...
Bill to Restore Tax Credit Funding Goes to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill to restore full funding to the California Competes Tax Credit program awaits action by the Governor...
New Law Provides Incentive to Bring Aerospace Jobs to California
An economic incentive program to attract new aerospace jobs to California is now in place with the signing of two California Chamber of Commerce-supported...
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Eyes CEQA
(Cross posted on Fox and Hounds Daily)
The best prospect for reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is no longer with the Legislature...
President of Mexico, Gov. Brown Continue Momentum of Trade Mission
On the last day of his first trip to the United States as president of Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto visited the state capital,...
An Unhealthy Dependence on the Rich
A robust rainy day reserve, which socks away unanticipated taxes, is the best hedge against a return to the bad old days of budget...
Study: California Businesses Average 19% Higher Operating Costs
California businesses on average have 19% higher operating costs per job than businesses in the rest of the country, according to a study released...
CFO of the Year Award: Nonprofit Public Agency – Larry Dicke
CFO of the Year Award: Nonprofit/public agency - Larry Dicke, Executive Vice President/CFO, California Chamber of Commerce
(August 5, 2014) Larry Dicke loves to tell his...
Governor, Mexico Foreign Minister Tout Longstanding Mexico-California Ties
Longstanding historical, cultural and commercial ties between Mexico and California were in the spotlight yesterday at the luncheon hosted by the California Chamber of...