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Economic Expansion Continues Steep Pace; Demand for Workers Exceeds Job Seekers
Gross Domestic Product
Gross domestic product (GDP) took a surprising decline in the first quarter of 2022, falling 1.4%. It was brought down by the...
CalChamber Capitol Summit Brings Community Leaders to Sacramento
Business leaders from throughout the state gathered in Sacramento on June 1 for the CalChamber Capitol Summit. Sessions offered insights from CalChamber President and...
Corona Manufacturer Helps Get Employees Back to Work Safely
Chad Miller, a Corona manufacturer, is the 2022 recipient of the California Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
Miller, director of...
14 Local Chambers Receive 2022 President’s Circle Award
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 14 local chambers of commerce as recipients of the 2022 President’s Circle Award.
The award, first presented in...
Chamber-Backed Proposal Creating CARE Court Passes
A proposal to establish a support system for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders passed the Senate this week with the...
CalChamber Efforts Stop 3 Job Killer Bills, 7 Oppose Bills
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and seven oppose bills have been stopped from advancing this year after being held in legislative...
Moonlighting OK, But Not Job Performance/Attendance Issues
Can California employers require employees to submit written notification/disclosure that they have a second job?
California is very protective of employees who engage in “lawful...
Background Checks Bill Passes Senate
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will restore the accessibility of key court electronic indexes for conducting background checks passed the Senate this...
Biden Administration Turns to Indo-Pacific with Launch of Economic Framework
President Joe Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations with 12 other countries on Monday, May 23.
Those countries are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, India,...
Specialists Gather to Exchange Insights on Global International Trade Concerns
The California Chamber of Commerce recently joined nearly 150 trade specialists from across the nation for sessions focused on trade issues at the National...
