Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Keep our Shops on the Block Launches Digital Accelerator Program for Diverse Small Businesses

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 28, 2021

Following the success of the Keep Our Shops on the Block grant earlier this year, which deployed financial aid to 481 small brick-and-mortar businesses in the retail and personal care sector, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles (LISC LA) has expanded the program and the services offered and launched an invite-only digital literacy accelerator for diverse-owned businesses.

Business Economy

State’s Rooftop Solar Program Imposes Unfair Cost Burdens on Communities of Color

Bobby McDonald, President & CEO, Black Chamber of Orange CountyJuly 1, 2021

Reports of California’s economic rebound are good news, as is a plan from Governor Newsom to use some of the state’s budget surplus to help Californians who have gotten behind in paying rent, water and energy bills.

Local News (Business)

L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce and SoCalGas Team Up to Host Virtual Job Fair

City News ServiceSeptember 1, 2020

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Southern California Gas Co. announced today they will jointly hold a virtual job fair on Thursday for those seeking employment in the greater L.A. area.

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Raul Anaya Promoted to President of Business Banking for Bank of America

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 30, 2020

In his new role as president of Business Banking, he leads a nationwide team that serves mid-sized businesses.

Business Finance Lifestyle Local News News (Business)

B of A’s Brown Balances Exec Career with Volunteer Service

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterDecember 5, 2019

Managing a reasonable work-life balance appears easier for Caroline Brown than it does for most people. The reason may be because she immensely enjoys her professional career and gains equal fulfillment through her volunteer activities.

Local News

YWCA Los Angeles Honors Phenomenal Women

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterMay 16, 2019

Over 400 guests gathered at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles May 9, for the 2019 YWCA Phenomenal Woman Awards Luncheon.

Business Political

L.A. Area Chamber Applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom On Commitment to Renewing the California Dream

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 11, 2019

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce applauds newly elected Gov. Gavin Newsom on his commitment to cultivating a business climate in which businesses can grow and prosper, as well as his fiscally responsible proposed State budget. Gov. Newsom entered office with an estimated $14.8 billion budget surplus and his proposed budget is said to be one of the largest in recent State history.

Local News

Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Receive The L.A. Area Chamber’s Highest Honor At Annual Inaugural Dinner

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 20, 2018

The L.A. Area Chamber will present Earvin “Magic” Johnson with the Civic Medal of Honor Award at the Jan. 31 Inaugural Dinner

Education Local News

L.A. Area Chamber and UNITE-LA’S Annual College & Career Convention

November 1, 2018

17th annual convention helps thousands of local, low-income students plan for college and maximize federal and state financial aid The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its affiliate, UNITE-LA, will provide college preparation, financial aid and scholarship training to more than 6,000 students who attend their 17th annual College & Career Convention. They will also award $1,000 scholarships to 20 students who attend the event on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. “A great way to ensure more young adults are able to pursue higher education is to alleviate students’ financial