Esther Rushford Greene, Former CalChamber Director of Political Affairs
Esther Rushford Greene, former director of political affairs for the California Chamber of Commerce, passed away on February 19 in her Sacramento home. She...
Two Local Chamber Leaders Join CalChamber Board
In December, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors updated the organization’s bylaws to add two new seats specifically for local chamber CEOs,...
Career Advancement Best Practices in the Age of Remote, Hybrid Work
In Episode 191 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and business coach Nick Warner discuss the career advancement challenges remote...
Local Tax Measures Totaling $3.9+ Billion on March Ballots
Local tax and bond measures that cumulatively would increase taxes by more than $3.9 billion will appear on March ballots up and down the...
Overview of March Ballot Measure
Following is a brief summary of Proposition 1, which will appear on the March 5 Primary Election ballot. The California Chamber of Commerce supports...
GO-Biz to Lead Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is leading a delegation of California local economic development leaders and innovation partners to...
CalChamber, Allied Groups Sue California Over Climate Disclosure Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups are challenging California’s new climate reporting laws, SB 253 (Wiener; D-San Francisco) and...
US Bill Aims to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Transportation Projects
Pending federal legislation aims to help local businesses and nonprofit groups when their operations are disrupted by federally funded transit or highway transportation projects.
The...
Cybersecurity Training Available Now from CalChamber
The rise in digital crime is astounding: At the current growth rate, cyberattacks will cost businesses about $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 — an...
Women Leaders Back Prop.1
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera underscored support for Proposition 1 during an event assembled by women business, health care, and...
CalChamber Promotes Three to Senior Policy Advocates
The California Chamber of Commerce promoted Ashley Hoffman, Robert Moutrie and Preston R. Young to senior policy advocates on January 1, 2024 in recognition...
NextEra Energy Resources: Pioneering the Future of Energy Nationwide
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...
Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In Episode 189 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris...
What Employers Should Know About Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
In Episode 190 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need...
California Finance Director Projects Slow Economic Growth; No New General Tax Increases Planned to Cover Budget Shortfall
California is expected to see slow but steady revenue growth in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, requiring state leaders to cover a $37.8 billion budget...
Finance Director to Review 2024 California Budget in Jan. 17 Webinar
California Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw will be outlining Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024 budget priorities in a free online webinar presented by the California Chamber...