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CalChamber Capitol Summit Highlights Small Business Issues

  CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera opens the Capitol Summit on May 8 by calling attention to the important role of local chambers of...

Speakers Highlight US-Taiwan Ties, US Economy, Federal Trade Initiatives

Nearly 200 attendees gathered last week for the California Chamber of Commerce International Trade Forum, which featured presentations on U.S.-Taiwan ties, the U.S. economy...

Data Show Positive Economic Trends; Housing, Labor Supply Shortfalls Continue

Despite the Narratives, California Is Doing OK The U.S. economy entered 2024 at a good pace. Consumer spending continues to hum along, inflation has cooled,...

12 Local Chambers Receive 2024 President’s Circle Award

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 12 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2024 President’s Circle Award. The award celebrates top local...

Local Chamber Advocacy, HR Help Receive Recognition at Summit

Working together, the California Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce are a solid force as advocates for business-friendly policies and helping California...

Reception at Historic Governor’s Mansion Gives Consular Corps, International Trade Partners Chance to Meet Governor, State Officials

A California Chamber of Commerce-hosted evening reception on May 8 at the Historic Governor’s Mansion provides members of the California consular corps and international...

Job Killer Raising UI Taxes Misses Key Deadline, Dies

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that would have hiked unemployment insurance (UI) taxes failed to meet a key deadline last week...

Background Check Job Killer Dead for Year

A job killer bill that effectively prohibited consideration of conviction history in employment has been stopped this year after missing a key deadline last...