Tag: Top Stories
Can’t Find Work? Maybe You Need New Skills
By Eloy Ortiz Oakley and Allan Zaremberg in the East Bay Times
There is a troubling chasm in the world of work today and it...
Japan-California: Luncheon Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and...
U.S. High Court Shuts Down Expanded State Jurisdiction
In a decision released last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has limited one potential source of unexpected litigation for companies that do business in...
It’s a Deal. Lawmakers Send Jerry Brown a Jam-Packed Budget
California lawmakers passed a spending plan for the coming fiscal year Thursday, meeting the state’s budget approval deadline with a $183.2 billion package that...
Trade Report: California Exporters Continue Strong Run
California’s exporters maintained their strong performance in 2017 by posting impressive gains in April, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon...
Disruption in Washington, D.C. Heightens Economic Uncertainty in California
The California economy remains on track despite the uncertainty created by the disruptive political environment that has characterized the early months of the Trump...
2017 Board Chair: CalChamber Membership Helps Businesses Thrive
A California Chamber of Commerce video featuring 2017 Board Chair Susan Corrales-Diaz was released last week at the 92nd Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast. The...
CalChamber Urges Members to Write in Support of Modernizing NAFTA
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging members to send a letter to the Federal Register Notice (FRN) by Monday, June 12 supporting the...
International Forum: State, U.S. Economies Depend on Strong Trade Opportunities
The importance of trade and the ability of U.S. and California companies to compete more effectively in foreign markets was the topic discussed by...
Governor Brown, CalChamber Chair Offer Ways to Keep California on Forefront of Innovation
The importance of international trade, immigration reform and technology to California were the subjects of a speech given by California Chamber of Commerce Board...
CalChamber Chairwoman Says Retaining Foreign Students is Critical for State
The chairwoman of the California Chamber of Commerce said the state’s ability to remain at the forefront of technology depends on improving technology education...
Californians Rely on Our Judiciary to Ensure and Protect Access to Justice
“Separation of powers,” “judicial independence” and “rule of law” are abstract concepts with important implications. At an abstract level, most Americans cannot identify with...
California Supreme Court Answers ‘One Day’s Rest in Seven’ Questions
Under California law, employees are entitled to “one day’s rest in seven.” But what, exactly, does that mean?
On May 8, the California Supreme Court...
Global Trade Yields Economic Advances
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
CalChamber Outlines Best Way to Meet California Emissions Reduction Goal
Well-Designed Cap-and-Trade Program with Robust Cost Containment
An economy-wide cap-and-trade system will be the least costly and least disruptive approach to meeting the state’s ambitious...
Trade Report: Impressive Run Continues for California Exports
California’s exporters solidified a strong first quarter with impressive gains in March, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of...
Workers’ Comp Ruling Reaffirms 2004 Reforms
Genetic Causes May Be Apportioned
A recent decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal helps define how factors outside the workplace are to be...
Multiple Mexico-California Connections in Spotlight at Luncheon
The many ways in which California and Mexico gain economic strength from their trade and investment connections were highlighted at an international trade luncheon...
Job Creator Falls Short in Senate Policy Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator to enable employers to rely on compliance advice from the Labor Commissioner failed to win needed support...
Potential Hit to Gasoline Supplies Held in Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that jeopardizes the production of California-based fuel stalled in its first policy committee this week when...