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Affordable CA Initiative Qualifies for Nov. Ballot

The Building an Affordable California Act (Affordable CA) has officially qualified for the November 2026 statewide ballot, a major step toward lowering California’s cost...

CalCEO Council Unveils First-of-its-Kind California Economic Dashboard

The California CEO Council last week unveiled the California Economic Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind interactive tool to assess the economic well-being of the Golden State,...

Steps for Authenticating a Medical Certification for Family Leave

I have an employee who is taking a leave of absence using the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights...

CalChamber Endorses Becerra for Governor

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week endorsed Xavier Becerra in the November general election for governor, confident the longtime elected...

Business, Government Leaders Exchange Thoughts for Shaping a Better State Future

Business leaders from throughout the state came to Sacramento last week for the day-long California Business Outlook and Dinner. Panel discussions throughout the event gave...

San Rafael Chamber Chosen as 2026 Chamber of the Year

The California Chamber of Commerce has named the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce as Chamber of the Year in recognition of its outstanding leadership...

President’s Circle Award Honors Top 20 Chambers in Advocacy

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 20 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2026 President’s Circle Award. Starting this year, the award...

Small Business Grants Go to Firms in Sacramento, Calabasas

The California Chamber of Commerce presented grants recognizing two innovative small businesses last week at the California Business Outlook Dinner. The $5,000 grants were presented...

Gov. Newsom, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis Mingle with Consular Corps, International Partners During Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion

Representatives from more than 60 countries gathered at the Governor’s mansion in Sacramento on June 10 to visit with each other and see Gov....

Cost Drivers Fail to Move; Cost Cutters Still Alive

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups stopped several Cost Driver bills from advancing beyond the house in which they...