Tag: Small Business

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...

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...

CalChamber-Sponsored Family Leave Mediation Bill Continues to Move

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to make permanent the small employer family leave mediation program continues to move. AB 2011 (Bauer-Kahan; D-Orinda),...

CalChamber-Supported Bills Still Moving

Proposals still moving in the Legislature include a number of California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that will help small businesses and others with matters...

New Effort Simplifies Contracting, Boosts Small Biz Procurement Opportunities

The California Chamber of Commerce, in a collaborative effort with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the Northern California Small Business Development Center,...

Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests

Small businesses are the heartbeat of the California economy, driving innovation and creating millions of jobs. Recognizing the vital role these businesses play, the...

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...

CalChamber-Backed Bills Target Retail Crime

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas was joined by state legislators, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, and California Retailers Association President and CEO Rachel Michelin...

CalChamber Engages with Regional Allies

Over a couple of weeks in March, the team at the California Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of participating in our allies’ events...

CalChamber Sponsors Bill to Protect Small Businesses

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to ease the regulatory burden on small businesses is moving in the California Assembly. AB 2011 (Bauer-Kahan;...