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Panelists Offer Thoughts on Upcoming Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit

Representatives from three of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) described for a California Chamber of Commerce audience on September...

Congresswoman Katie Porter Meets with CalChamber Board

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-Irvine), elected in 2018 to represent the Orange County-centered 47th Congressional District, appears at the CalChamber Board of Directors meeting on...

Bill Exposes Employers to Costly Labor Litigation

A California Chamber of Commerce-led coalition is strongly opposing a job killer bill that expands employer exposure to lawsuits for adverse employment decisions. AB 524...

Coalition Opposes Air District Proposal to Cap Cargo at LA, Long Beach Ports

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is considering a detrimental rule that would limit the import and export of goods from the...

Recent NLRB Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks

In Episode 183 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling...

Helpline Top Concerns: Remote Workers Moving, School-Related Leaves

In Episode 182 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment...

State-Backed Program Offers Low Interest Rates for Energy Upgrades

For a limited time, GoGreen Financing, an energy efficiency initiative in the California State Treasurer’s Office, is offering small and medium-sized businesses a deal...

CalChamber-Led Opposition Stops Bill Banning Employer Speech

Effective opposition led by the California Chamber of Commerce has stopped SB 399, a job killer bill that stifles employer speech, from advancing this...

Foreign Direct Investment in State Bouncing Back Despite Global Crises

California gained 271 foreign-owned enterprises last year after years of losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report. In 2022, an estimated...

CalChamber Convenes Big City Chambers Coalition

Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce convened the first meeting of its California Big City Chambers Coalition, a leadership group of local chamber...

Joby Rolls Out First Aircraft from Production Line

This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...

Western US Agricultural Trade Association Empowers Small Agribusinesses Through International Trade

As a nonprofit organization funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Access Program, the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) offers significant...

Status Update on Major Business Bills

Inside this edition of Alert is a list summarizing the status of top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and the business...

CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business

The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 14, when the Legislature began...

Podcast Examines Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline

In Episode 181 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment...

Sac Court: Privacy Agency Must Wait to Enforce Rules

The Sacramento Superior Court has ruled that the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) must delay enforcement of any individual regulation for a one-year period...

Governor Signs Infrastructure Streamlining, Budget Trailer Bills

This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a slate of bills to accelerate critical infrastructure projects across California that upgrade the electric grid,...