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CalChamber Small Business Policy Council Meeting Provides Updates on CalOSBA Programs, State Races, Key Legislative Wins

The California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Policy Council recently hosted Tara Lynn Gray, director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate...

Diverse Team Builds Critical Infrastructure

With a global presence spanning over 75 offices, Burns & McDonnell is a leader in designing and building critical infrastructure.

Sell-Out Crowd Explores Weighty Issues in Fun Venue

A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim last week for the 2024 California Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Conference. Subjects covered ranged from the mood of...

Voters Align with CalChamber on Multiple Ballot Measures

The California Chamber of Commerce and California voters agreed in supporting four November ballot measures and opposing three, according to this week’s unofficial vote...

Ballot Measures: Voters, CalChamber in Alignment

Based on unofficial returns this week, the California Chamber of Commerce and California voters were in agreement on a number of November ballot measures. •...

California’s Hydrogen Economy: Paving a Path Toward Net-Zero

The demand for a hydrogen economy is here, promising to generate substantial economic impacts by creating jobs, driving innovation, and further positioning the Golden State as a global leader in net-zero technology. Leading this charge is the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), the nation’s first hydrogen hub.

Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In Episode 208 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance...

New Hospitality Leader Award Named for CalChamber Board Member

A company dedicated to elevating the future of foodservice and hospitality has named its new leadership award for longtime CalChamber Board member Ted Balestreri,...

DisneylandForward Project Set to Invest $1.9B in Community, Infrastructure, Jobs

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...

CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses

As National Women’s Small Business Month came to a close on October 31, the California Chamber of Commerce took a moment to reflect on...

CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2024

This report for the second year of the 2023–2024 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills. This is...

CalChamber Best Business Votes 2024

Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...

Annual Meeting

In compliance with Article III of the bylaws, notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of the California Chamber of...

Final Status Report Shows Major Battles for Business

This edition of Alert includes a report summarizing final action on the many bills tracked and acted upon by the California Chamber of Commerce...

CalChamber Positions on November 2024 Ballot

Proposition 2 K-12 public schools, community college bond Support Proposition 3 Constitutional right to marriage Support Proposition 4 Safe drinking water, wildfire prevention bond Neutral Proposition 5 55% voter approval for local infrastructure/housing bonds Oppose Proposition...

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

The following list summarizes the final status of top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce. Within each subject area, the list presents bills...

Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of Proposition 32

In Episode 206 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and California Restaurant Association President...