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CalChamber Releases Annual Vote Record

The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual vote record, summarizing key votes of legislators on proposals affecting the well-being of employers and...

Amazon’s Impact in California: Driving Growth and Opportunity

In the dynamic business world, Amazon has become a significant player, affecting both shopping and work culture.

CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2023

This report for the first 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 2023

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

New Assembly Committee Will Focus on Retail Theft Solutions

A new select committee has been formed in the California Assembly to identify policy solutions for retail theft. The Select Committee on Retail Theft will...

Lively Exchanges Help Shed Light on Policy Challenges, Potential Solutions

A record crowd gathered in Laguna Niguel on October 24 and 25 for the annual CalChamber Public Affairs Conference. The packed day-and-a-half agenda still...

CalChamber Creates Center on Small Business Policy

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera this week announced the creation of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Center, a new effort...

New Laws California Employers Will Need to Follow in 2024

In Episode 187 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman review several new laws that...

Sutter Health: Working to Help Californians Access Health Care

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...

California-Israel Connection and Ways to Support Israeli Businesses

California and Israel have strong business connections based on multiple links, friendships, shared values, aligned interests and exchanges supporting research, investment, entrepreneurship and innovation...

Global Trade Groups Forecast Economic Slowdown in Coming Months

Earlier this month, both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued forecasts of slowing growth in international trade. On October...

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...

Governor Completes Action on Major Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom laid down his lawmaking pen the night of October 13 after signing 890 new laws into effect, and vetoing another 156,...

Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Mental Health Care Package

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will help provide the resources needed to care for and house those with the most severe mental...

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

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