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New Pay Scale Disclosure Law: Recap of Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to know about the pay scale disclosure law that went into effect on January 1? The California Labor Commissioner’s office released...

Kern Energy: A ‘Small but Mighty’ Powerhouse of Innovation

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...

State Air Resources Board Updates Plan for California to Reach Carbon Neutrality

After conducting a series of workshops over the last year and a half, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved an updated version of...

Lt. Governor Redesignated as Governor’s Top Trade Representative

On December 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom redesignated Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis as his top representative to advance California’s economic interests abroad. Lieutenant Governor...

In Memoriam: Julianne Broyles, Former CalChamber Policy Advocate

Julianne Broyles, for many years a policy advocate at the California Chamber of Commerce, passed away on January 1. She was 63. She joined the...

Tejon Ranch CEO to Chair CalChamber Board in 2023

Gregory S. Bielli, president and CEO of the Tejon Ranch Company, has been elected as 2023 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board...

Economic Uncertainty, Need to Improve Business Climate Top of Mind for California Voters

California voters are readying themselves to face lean economic times, and want state elected leaders to do likewise, according the latest CalChamber poll, the...

State, Local Minimum Wage Rates Increase on January 1, 2023

What are the minimum wage increases I need to know about for the new year? Many California cities will ring in 2023 by increasing their...

Boom Time for India Promises Benefits for Relations/Trade with U.S., California

Trade and investment opportunities in India were the focus of attention at last week’s international breakfast meeting of the CalChamber Council for International Trade. Ambassador...