CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was cited as a top influencer on an annual list of who’s who in California politics. Barrera ranked as No. 10 on the Top 100 list announced by Capitol Weekly, an independent online news organization. The outlet’s editors make their selections from among those who are involved in state […] The post CalChamber Leader Named One of California’s Political Influencers appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
Last week, Alexis Rodriguez joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in health care and taxation issues. She joined the CalChamber policy team after serving as manager of state government affairs at Sutter Health, responsible for developing legislation for the Sacramento-based nonprofit integrated health system, directing its lobbyists’ efforts and collaborating […] The post CalChamber Names New Policy Advocate for Health Care, Taxation appeared first on...| CalChamber Alert
To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a web page with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration law.| CalChamber Alert
Business leaders from around the state gathered in Sacramento on June 4 for the California Business Outlook and Dinner.| CalChamber Alert
Candidates for California Governor appeared at the June 4 California Business Outlook dinner.| CalChamber Alert
Following are remarks as delivered by Maryam S. Brown, 2025 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the first California Business Outlook Dinner on June 4.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 12 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2025 President’s Circle Award.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce has chosen the Redlands Chamber of Commerce as the inaugural winner of its Chamber of the Year Award.| CalChamber Alert
Four small businesses — two hurt by January’s Eaton Fire — were presented with $5,000 grants at the California Business Outlook dinner on June 4.| CalChamber Alert
Procurement opportunities and resources in California were the focus of the second quarter meeting of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Council on April 25.| CalChamber Alert
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce announced its Affordability Agenda, a bold approach to highlight legislation that helps businesses and consumers by cutting costs, as well as those policies that drive costs up as Californians worry about day-to-day living expenses.| CalChamber Alert
The deadline is approaching rapidly to submit applications for the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards, honoring four outstanding businesses with $5,000 grants. Applications close on April 11.| CalChamber Alert
A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national leadership in women-owned businesses, finding that the state is home to 1.5 million women-led companies — more than any other state — among other key insights.| CalChamber Alert
Local chamber of commerce executive Rana Ghadban will be joining the California Chamber of Commerce next month as vice president of small business advocacy.| CalChamber Alert
Jon Kendrick joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as a policy advocate focused on energy, climate, and transportation policy issues.| CalChamber Alert
Registration is now open for the first CalChamber California Business Outlook and Dinner, a new event that merges the former Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host Breakfast.| CalChamber Alert
On February 20, the California Chamber of Commerce will present a webinar that will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to develop and update employee handbooks that are both practical and compliant, while also offering best practices for consistent policy enforcement.| CalChamber Alert
Naseem Moeel joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as vice president of corporate relations, dedicated to working with CalChamber members to continue their engagement and opportunities for growth.| CalChamber Alert
The California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are urging a federal court to stop the implementation of a new California law that chills employer speech on a broad range of matters, known as SB 399 (Wahab; D-Hayward).| CalChamber Alert
CalChamber’s PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit is now available for immediate download, offering businesses critical support to comply with the latest Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform measures.| CalChamber Alert
After returning from their summer recess on Monday, in the next few weeks, legislators will be making critical decisions that will shape the future of our state’s business climate.| CalChamber Alert
To help businesses comply with the newly enacted Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform legislation, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit.| CalChamber Alert