Tag: Small Business
Budget: CalChamber Backs COVID Sick Leave Grants
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to allocate $250 million for relief grants to help small businesses and nonprofits...
Governor’s Budget Plans for Uncertain Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced budget this week with no new general tax increases. He identified a $22.5 billion “shortfall” between previously expected...
5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
In Episode 161 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws...
Years of Discussions Yield Far-Reaching Packaging Deal
A workable compromise on a circular economy policy for California was reached in the final days before the Legislature left for summer recess and...
Authors Share Small Business Success Tips from Self-Made Bosses
In Episode 153 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera and authors Jackie Reses and Lauren Weinberg discuss entrepreneurship and share...
CalSavers Small Business Registration Deadline: June 30
Small businesses with five or more employees that don’t offer a qualified retirement plan have less than a week to register with CalSavers, a...
Extending CalCompetes Incentive Program Key to Job Growth, Statewide Investments
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. But just as the economic toll was steep, so is our economic recovery.
Much...
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...
CalChamber Seeks Outstanding Small Business Leaders
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
The award recognizes small business owners who...
