Business

Hong Kong Business Associations Elect Margaret Wong as Chairman

Margaret Wong, president and founder of mwConnect (formerly McWong International), was elected chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations (HKBA) Worldwide on...

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...

Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets

Is the California free market sufficiently competitive, or should the Legislature and courts make new rules governing the state’s $4 trillion economy? This complex...

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...

Governor Names Two Employer Reps to Workers’ Comp Commission

Two employer representatives were named by the Governor last week to the commission charged with examining the health and safety and workers’ compensation systems...

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...

California Motion Picture and TV Industry Dynamic, Competitive

As the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) met earlier this month for another deep dive on competition issues, a newly released report has found...

Governor Signs Legislation Combating Retail Theft

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to improve public safety and reduce retail theft passed the Legislature this week and was signed by Governor Gavin...

Join Impact California: Amplify Your Voice

After returning from their summer recess on Monday, in the next few weeks, legislators will be making critical decisions that will shape the future...

California Bill Restricting Self-Checkout Lanes Could Raise Business Costs by Half-Billion Dollars Annually

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed proposal that dictates store staffing and operations could raise business operating costs by at least $497.1 million annually, according...