CalChamber Celebrates 125 Years
Following is the text of an email sent this week to California Chamber of Commerce members and customers.
For 125 years, CalChamber has pursued...
In Memoriam: Bill Campbell, Former Senator, Head of Manufacturers Association
Former Senate Republican Leader William P. Campbell, a former president of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, passed away last weekend at his home...
CalChamber Calls for Nominees for Small Business Advocate Award Nominations Due April 28
Just one month remains to submit nominations for the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, an annual recognition of...
Capitol Summit Registration Opens
Political insiders and California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates will describe the impact of redistricting and primary election reforms on how public policies are...
Board Hears from Food/Ag Secretary, Senator
Members of the CalChamber Board of Directors hear presentations from Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Senator...
13 CalChamber Member Companies Land on ‘Best Places to Work’ in Sacramento List
Thirteen California Chamber of Commerce member companies were chosen by the Sacramento Business Journal as some of the best places to work in the Sacramento...
Economist Recaps Impact of High Costs on California Middle Class
Kevin Klowden, managing director of the California Center at the Milken Institute, reviews with the CalChamber Board of Directors a variety of statistics on...
CalChamber President, Policy Advocate to Speak at UI Conference
Two California Chamber of Commerce staff members are part of the speaker line-up for a national conference on unemployment insurance (UI) issues in June.
CalChamber...
Water Commission Chair Discusses Drought, Storage with CalChamber
Joseph Byrne, chair of the California Water Commission, gives an overview of the impact of the drought (now in its fourth year) and the...
CalChamber Education Committee Weighs Priorities for Coming Year
Dr. Brice Harris, CalChamber Education Committee co-chair and chancellor of the California Community Colleges, leads a March 5 discussion on committee priorities for the...
CalChamber Names Santa Clara Chamber Exec as Silicon Valley/Bay Area Rep Starting April 1
Steve Van Dorn, president/CEO of the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bureau, will be leaving that post to join the California Chamber...
Off the Wall Photo Contest Winners
The California Chamber of Commerce has named the winning entries in the Off the Wall Photo Contest.
A strong field of 54 contestants submitted photos...
CalChamber Member Companies Among Fortune Magazine’s 50 Best Workplaces
Seven California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been ranked among the “50 Best Small and Medium-Size Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine.
Small...
IRS Offering Taxpayer Appointments
Three IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in California are among 44 nationwide that are offering appointments for businesses seeking help.
The IRS is testing the appointment...
Legislative Session Opens at Usual Pace; Action Around the Corner
Last Friday was the first milestone in what is expected to be an active legislative session—the deadline for legislators to introduce bills to be...
2015 Issues Guide Available on Website
The California Chamber of Commerce 2015 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website.
This easy-to-reference publication compiles background information on...