Business
May Budget Revise Focuses on Use of Record Surplus
The strong economic performance by key California industry sectors and entrepreneurs was reflected last week in the upward revision of the state’s general revenues...
California Celebrates National Small Business Week
As the country observed National Small Business Week, the California Chamber of Commerce joined in honoring the state’s small businesses, many of which are...
California Film & TV Tax Credit Program Generates $21.9B in Economic Output, 110,000 Jobs Over Five Years
California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program contributed almost $21.9 billion in economic output over five years and supported more than 110,000 total jobs...
Flexible Work Schedule Bill Gets Support from Chambers
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition including numerous local chambers of commerce are supporting legislation that allows for an employee-selected flexible work...
New Bill Will Help Stop Delays in Hiring
A recent court decision out of Riverside County has stalled hiring by making routine background checks nearly impossible to complete. SB 1262 (Bradford; D-Gardena)...
Report Notes Harm to U.S. Business, Workers from Counterfeiting, Piracy
Commercial-scale copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting are harming businesses and workers, according to a report released recently by the Office of the U.S. Trade...
California Almonds: One Example of International Trade’s Important Role in California’s Economy
As a major component of California’s fifth largest export category, agricultural products, California almonds have been a mainstay of the state’s economic vitality for...
Local Chambers Help Businesses Thrive
Working together, the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce are a solid force as advocates supporting business-friendly policies and helping California...
2022 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web
The California Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.
This easy-to-reference publication presents the...
Finance Director Says Budget Windfall Gives State Opportunity to Invest in Future
California’s revenues and economic conditions have continued to improve, enabling the state to address some of its greatest threats, such as climate change, the...
