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Legislative Update After Legislature’s House of Origin Deadline

Nine California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills remain after Friday’s deadline for bills to pass their house of...

Visit California: Partnering with Communities to Drive Smart, Sustainable Growth in Tourism

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
Governor Gavin Newsom and CalChamber President/CEO Jennifer Barrera

Governor’s Infrastructure Package Is Key to Building Critical Infrastructure, Move California Forward

The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the Legislature to adopt the bills in Governor Gavin Newsom’s Infrastructure Streamlining Package. These proposals, CalChamber President...

SB 365 Arbitration Restitution Delays Could Cut Up to 18,000 Jobs

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that undermines arbitration could cause California to lose up to 18,000 jobs and up to $129...
2023 Job Killers

Bill Expanding Rehiring Restrictions, Lawsuit Conditions for Grocery Workers Added to CalChamber Job Killer...

A bill that would create a new private right of action and add new penalties on grocery employers has been labeled a job killer...
The Workplace Podcast

Mental Health Awareness Month: Identifying Indicators of Distress and Ways Employers Can Help

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts speaks with clinical social worker Amanda Gibson about mental health in...
Advocacy-HR-Champion Awards

CalChamber Honors Active Local Chambers: President’s Circle, Advocacy and HR Champions

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 10 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2023 President’s Circle Award. The award, first presented in...

CalChamber Recognizes Corona, Chino Business Leaders

Business owners from Chino and Corona were acknowledged last week by the California Chamber of Commerce for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses. The...

Virtual Workshop to Show Businesses How to File a Statement of Information

This Thursday, May 25, experts from the California Secretary of State Business Programs Division will be holding a virtual workshop on how to file...
2023 International Forum

Speakers Highlight US, State Efforts to Foster International Trade at CalChamber International Forum

Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum this last week to talk about how the U.S....

Governor’s Infrastructure Proposal Cuts Red Tape to Speed Project Delivery

Budget surpluses may be a thing of the past, but Governor Gavin Newsom can still initiate massive new investments in state infrastructure—if he can...

Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move

Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after Friday’s deadline for fiscal committees to send bills...
Governor Gavin Newsom and CalChamber President/CEO Jennifer Barrera

Governor Newsom Urges Infrastructure Permit Reform, Stresses Importance of Green Tech Investment at Sacramento...

California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of streamlining the state’s infrastructure permitting processes at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast yesterday. The annual Host...
Gregory S. Bielli, 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

CalChamber Board Chair Greg Bielli Addresses 97th Annual Host Breakfast

California Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Greg Bielli highlighted the importance of collaboration and leadership for a better California at the 97th Annual Sacramento...
Loren Kaye

Prudent Budget Proposal Keeps Key Commitments, No Tax Hikes

Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised budget last Friday, revealing a larger revenue shortfall, higher estimated safety net spending, but even so not a...

8 Job Killers, 2 Job Creator Bills Await Action in Appropriations Committees

Eight California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills are awaiting key action in the Legislature this week, as Friday...

California Ag, Community Sectors Improve Water Use, Report Shows

Even as California’s population has grown by millions, its per-capita water use has declined, a recent Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report revealed. The...
The Workplace Podcast

Nurturing a Culture of Wellness in the Workplace Helps Employees, Business Thrive

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CREtelligent Chief Experience Officer Tobi Lutz discuss how employers can...

Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs by $8B Annually

An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...

Bills to Watch This Week in the State Legislature

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce will be closely monitoring four job killer bills and a number of supported and opposed bills that...