Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

We are thrilled to announce an incredible speaker lineup for the 2024 State of L.A. Business! Register today to hear from Secretary Toks Omishakin of the California State Transportation Agency, Darren Kettle of Metrolink, Hugo Mejia of Cordoba Corporation Corp., Frank Mottek of Mottek on Money, Janisse Quiñones PE Quinones of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Eva Sevcikova of California State University-Dominguez Hills. Register today: https://bit.ly/3RDF42n

Announcing California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin as the keynote speaker for this year's State of L.A. Business! The event will explore how businesses and infrastructure collaborate to drive growth in the L.A. region. Register today: https://bit.ly/3RDF42n

Thank you for those who joined the Small Business Summit: Access, Grow, Thrive! Valuable resources and information was shared with nearly 200 small businesses. The event also helped the Chamber highlight the Get In The Game Initiative and to recognize entrepreneurs making a difference. Honorees included: Everett Sands, CEO, Lendistry Erick Castro, MBA, President, Kana Subsurface Engineering Christina Moses, President, and Alex Perez, Accounting Director, for 3shades Design We were pleased to welcome Diana Gonzalez and CEO of Cactus Foods, recent winner of the Walmart open call at the Chamber offices as our morning keynote. The first panel discussion, Embrace Innovation - How Generative AI Empowers Small Businesses shared how on leveraging technology can help small business productivity, and foster growth. Panelists included: Christopher J Miller, Senior Manager, Accenture Grace Park, CEO, Nuleep Robbin Turner, M.Ed., Founder and Botanical Formulator, Violet Botanical Skincare   The next panel discussion, Get In The Game - A Play-By-Play Guide To Accessing Capital, with Libby Williams, Chief Operating Officer of the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation, highlighted loans, technical assistance, and resources for small business success. Panelists included: Michael Martinez, Local Engagement Specialist CalOSBA Felipe Moscoso, Human Services Administrator, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity Kathy Scott, Southern California North Market Leader, Citi Lizbeth La Broy, Assistant VP, Business Access Advisor, U.S. Bank Missed the event – view the photo gallery here: https://lnkd.in/ggFew7Ck Sign up for our newsletter for more information on the Chamber’s impactful programs: https://lnkd.in/gPbj2QAG.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from leaders in infrastructure, energy, and business at State of L.A. Business on August 8 at California State University, Dominguez Hills! Featuring Toks Omishakin, Secretary of Transportation for California; Janisse Quiñones, CEO and Chief Engineer at LADWP; Frank Mottek, Host of Mottek on Money; and Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the L.A. Area Chamber. Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/3Y25JKy

Learn more about PAGA reforms recently enacted, a positive impact for businesses in California.

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors of the 2024 Small Business Summit. Your support is instrumental in advancing our mission to create a thriving region for all. California Department of General Services Los Angeles Department of Water and Power USC Credit Union Verizon

Thank you to Amazon, Caltrans, and PNC for their support as Silver Sponsors of the 2024 Small Business Summit. Together, we are advancing the Chamber's mission to create a thriving region for all.

Don't miss the #SmallBusinessSummit! Access, grow and thrive with valuable resources for your business. We are excited to welcome Diana Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Cactus Foods and winner of the Walmart open call, as our opening keynote speaker. Register today: https://bit.ly/454Yoey

Exciting news from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, LISC LA, and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation! We've launched “Get In The Game,” a bold new initiative to support small businesses in accessing procurement opportunities. These opportunities stem from major global sporting events, including the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and ongoing infrastructure projects. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4boyML2

Congratulations to our President & CEO Maria S. Salinas on being named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s "LA500" list for 2024! This annual list recognizes the incredible achievements of influential leaders and executives in the Los Angeles area.