Southern California Visionaries
This distinguished awards luncheon honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in civic leadership and celebrates those whose vision has inspired action, collaboration and positive community outcomes.
World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast
Bringing together Southern California’s international trade community, this kickoff breakfast rewards excellence in trade companies and presents scholarships to students pursing careers in world trade.
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Partners and Affiliates
Chamber members benefit from the programs and initiatives of our strategic partners and affiliates.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Chamber partner working to train and develop exemplary and diverse leaders
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and workforce development programs
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TRANSPORTATION COALITION
Chamber-led regional coalition dedicated to the development of solutions to the transportation issues facing Southern California
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Strengthening the Voice of Business
Chamber co-founded grassroots alliance of L.A. County business organizations dedicated to mobilizing the collective voice of business
I -— Research shows, affiliation with the Chamber translates into
business results2. Join the more than 1,600 members who benefit from the Chamber’s business development, advocacy and costs-savings programs. Whether a large corporation or a small business, there’s a Chamber membership level right for your organization.
Membership Benefits
STANDARD
• Access to business development and networking events
• Access to Chamber discount and rebate programs
• Access to Chamber referrals and referral network
• Access to professional development programs
• Access to Public Policy Committees and Industry Councils
• Company listing in Chamber business directory (online and print)
• Complimentary certificates of origin
• Complimentary notary services
• Complimentary one-year subscription to the Los Angeles Business Journal
• Complimentary ribbon cutting ceremony
• Complimentary SCORE counseling
• Cost-effective advertising opportunities in Chamber publications
• Discounted leadership programs
• Invitations to Chamber signature events
• Invitations to Access Event Series
• Proud member logo available for use on Web site
• Room rental discount
• Subscriptions to Chamber publications
All standard benefits included in all levels _____
BRONZE
E Standard benefits
E Unlimited number of company contacts for Chamber communications
E Identified as Circle Level Member and up to four listings in Chamber business directory
o Priority listing in online directory
o One CD-ROM business directory
o Priority seating at Chamber signature events
o Invitations to exclusive V.I.P. receptions
O Access to Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series
0 Invitations to President’s Welcome Luncheon
SILVER
0 Bronze benefits
D Invitations to semi-annual economic forecast
0 Invitations to special public policy briefings
0 Recognition at Inaugural Dinner
0 Recognition in annual report
GOLD
o Silver benefits
E Direct access to Chamber public policy counsel
0 Invitations to President’s dinner
PLATINUM
0 Gold benefits
E Chamber representation at legislative hearings
0 Priority sponsorship at signature events
DIAMOND CLUB
0 Platinum benefits
o Customized benefits package
o Nomination to Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors
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Chamber members can sign-up to receive a weekly political commentary from
Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben.
World Trade Week Calendar
The World Trade Week online calendar at worldtradeweek.com allows members to promote international trade related events.
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Chamber members are profiled in the Chamber’s online Business Directory, which generates thousands of referrals every year. Member companies receive hyperlinks to their Web site from lachamber.com, which receives more than
20,000 unique visitors per week.
Chamber Advertis~ng
The Chamber’s affordable advertising programs deliver
4 members’ messages to potential new customers in
Chamber publications including Chamber Voice,
L.A. Business This Week and Los Angeles Business.
lachamber.com provides additional advertising opportunities.
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By 2025, two of every five California jobs will require workers with a college education.’ The Chamber is a leading advocate for education reform and provides programs to help businesses connect to schools, expand college access and develop the future workforce.
Connect to Schools
Small Learning Communities
Together with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the Chamber helps businesses partner with small learning communities to provide applied learning through job shadowing and internships, theme-based projects and educator development.
Job Shadowing
In partnership with Junior Achievement of Southern California, the Chamber matches businesses and high schools in job shadowing opporWnities intended to give students an up-close look of a real work environment.
Principal for a Day and Executive for a Day
The Chamber connects more than 150 business executives and public school principals for a hands-on exchange designed to build relationships between businesses and schools.
Expand College Access
Cash for College
The Chamber hosts the annual College and Career Convention and Financial Aid Workshops, which provide more than 15,000 students and families each year with college-access information and hands-on assistance completing financial aid forms.
Develop the Future Workforce
HIRE LA’s Youth
In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Chamber convenes businesses that are
committed to hiring young adults through the HIRE LA’s Youth program, which connects
10,000 local youth to jobs each year.
L.A. Youth at Work Job Skills Workshops
The Chamber hosts free workshops throughout the year for youth to become job-ready by learning interviewing techniques, resume writing, workplace ethics and job retention skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Work Readiness Certification
The Chamber pre-screens and certifies young job-seekers to help provide employers with access to a qualified pool of candidates through its Work Readiness Certification program.
‘Public Policy Institute of California. (2007). Can California Import Enough College
Graduates to Meet Workforce Needs?
___Signature Events
The Chamber hosts a number of high-profile business, industry and civic awards events throughout the year for members and the public.
Cash for College Convention
One of the biggest events of its kind in the nation, the college and career convention expands access to education for all L.A. students and families.
Construction Industry Awards Luncheon
Each year, the Chamber honors individuals who have left their mark on the built environment in Los Angeles.
Golf Classic
Designed as an opportunity for the Chamber’s major investors to entertain senior executives or major investors during an exclusive golf excursion.
Holiday and V.I.P. Receptions
The Chamber’s annual holiday party brings members together for an evening of
celebration. V.I.P. receptions are hosted throughout the year.
Inaugural Dinner
Attracting a who’s who of state, county and local political, civic and business sectors, the Chamber’s annual gala installs the new Chair of the Board and honors extraordinary businesses with distinguished awards.
Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit
Mobility 21, the Southern California regional transportation coalition, hosts an annual event to bring national attention to regional transportation and infrastructure issues.
Principal for a Day Luncheon
Celebrating business leaders, elected officials and community leaders participating in the Chamber’s Principal and Executive for a Day programs, the luncheon inspires future business leaders to get hands-on experience leading a public school.
Small Business Awards
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the awards luncheon recognizes the Small Business Person of the Year and other champions of Los Angeles’ small business economy.
Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben.
World Trade Week Calendar
The World Trade Week online calendar at worldtradeweek.com allows members to promote international trade related events.
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Chamber members are profiled in the Chamber’s online Business Directory, which generates thousands of referrals every year. Member companies receive hyperlinks to their Web site from lachamber.com, which receives more than
20,000 unique visitors per week.
Chamber Advertis~ng
The Chamber’s affordable advertising programs deliver
4 members’ messages to potential new customers in
Chamber publications including Chamber Voice,
L.A. Business This Week and Los Angeles Business.
lachamber.com provides additional advertising opportunities.
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By 2025, two of every five California jobs will require workers with a college education.’ The Chamber is a leading advocate for education reform and provides programs to help businesses connect to schools, expand college access and develop the future workforce.
Connect to Schools
Small Learning Communities
Together with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the Chamber helps businesses partner with small learning communities to provide applied learning through job shadowing and internships, theme-based projects and educator development.
Job Shadowing
In partnership with Junior Achievement of Southern California, the Chamber matches businesses and high schools in job shadowing opporWnities intended to give students an up-close look of a real work environment.
Principal for a Day and Executive for a Day
The Chamber connects more than 150 business executives and public school principals for a hands-on exchange designed to build relationships between businesses and schools.
Expand College Access
Cash for College
The Chamber hosts the annual College and Career Convention and Financial Aid Workshops, which provide more than 15,000 students and families each year with college-access information and hands-on assistance completing financial aid forms.
Develop the Future Workforce
HIRE LA’s Youth
In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Chamber convenes businesses that are
committed to hiring young adults through the HIRE LA’s Youth program, which connects
10,000 local youth to jobs each year.
L.A. Youth at Work Job Skills Workshops
The Chamber hosts free workshops throughout the year for youth to become job-ready by learning interviewing techniques, resume writing, workplace ethics and job retention skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
Work Readiness Certification
The Chamber pre-screens and certifies young job-seekers to help provide employers with access to a qualified pool of candidates through its Work Readiness Certification program.
‘Public Policy Institute of California. (2007). Can California Import Enough College
Graduates to Meet Workforce Needs?
___Signature Events
The Chamber hosts a number of high-profile business, industry and civic awards events throughout the year for members and the public.
Cash for College Convention
One of the biggest events of its kind in the nation, the college and career convention expands access to education for all L.A. students and families.
Construction Industry Awards Luncheon
Each year, the Chamber honors individuals who have left their mark on the built environment in Los Angeles.
Golf Classic
Designed as an opportunity for the Chamber’s major investors to entertain senior executives or major investors during an exclusive golf excursion.
Holiday and V.I.P. Receptions
The Chamber’s annual holiday party brings members together for an evening of
celebration. V.I.P. receptions are hosted throughout the year.
Inaugural Dinner
Attracting a who’s who of state, county and local political, civic and business sectors, the Chamber’s annual gala installs the new Chair of the Board and honors extraordinary businesses with distinguished awards.
Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit
Mobility 21, the Southern California regional transportation coalition, hosts an annual event to bring national attention to regional transportation and infrastructure issues.
Principal for a Day Luncheon
Celebrating business leaders, elected officials and community leaders participating in the Chamber’s Principal and Executive for a Day programs, the luncheon inspires future business leaders to get hands-on experience leading a public school.
Small Business Awards
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the awards luncheon recognizes the Small Business Person of the Year and other champions of Los Angeles’ small business economy.
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Business Matchmaking and Trade Missions
The Chamber arranges one-on-one meetings between foreign business delegates and local U.S. companies and supports trade missions that match Southern California businesses with potential partners overseas.
Certificates of Origin, Free Sale and Activity
Chamber members receive free certificates of origin, which are required by certain foreign countries. In addition, the Chamber provides certificates of free sale and activity.
Roundtable Discussions
The Chamber hosts intimate discussions with ambassadors, trade ministers and high-level officials on trade issues and opportunities.
Trade Briefings
These quarterly briefings connect local businesses with export/import representatives, trade consuls and diplomats from featured nations and provide exposure to new market opportunities in hot industries.
Export Seminar Series
The Chamber’s six-part export series covers the basics of exporting techniques and teaches participants how to assess and maximize their own export potential and programs.*
International Trade Activities Calendar
The calendar of international trade activities keeps the trade community abreast of important events in Southern California.
World Trade Week
In partnership with World Trade Week, the Chamber hosts a series of educational events and activities highlighting the benefits and importance of international trade to our region during the month of May.
Open to registered participants only and discounted for Chamber members.
Resources
The right skills and tools can make all the difference. The Chamber’s professional development programs and other resources help give members an edge in today’s competitive business environment.
The Connection Point
The Connection Point is a series of programs that empowers members with skills and techniques to network and market their way to the top of their industry.
Economic Outlook Briefing
The Chamber offers an economic briefing from top economists to keep members engaged on issues affecting L.A.’s economy. The briefing is open to Diamond Club, Circle Level and Board members.
SCORE Counseling
Free one-on-one business counseling services are available to Chamber
members by appointment through our partnership with the Service Corps of
Retired Executives (SCORE).
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Chamber provides complimentary participation in member ribbon cutting ceremonies to help support the growth of business in our community.
Most consumers think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall.
- American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Leadership Development
Together with our partner, the Southern California Leadership Network, the Chamber offers members the opportunity to participate in the top leadership programs in our region—Leadership L.A. and Leadership Southern California.
Leadership L.A.
Leadership L.A. embodies the values of community citizenship, experiential learning and exposure to public policy issues in L.A. County. Chamber members receive a discount on this nine-month leadership program for individuals with expanding leadership roles in their organizations and communities.
Leadersh Southern California
Leadership Southern California embodies the values of regional stewardship, experiential learning and a deep exposure to regional public policy issues throughout the Southern California region. Chamber members receive a discount on this 10-session leadership program for individuals who hold active leadership roles of regional significance in their civic and/or professional lives.
Alumni Network
Southern California Leadership Network alumni stay engaged through Conversations with Leaders—quarterly briefings that bring together leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to discuss relevant topics and reflect on leadership in intimate settings. Alumni also reconnect with colleagues and meet new leaders at leadership networking events such as the Southern California Visionaries annual awards luncheon, and through exclusive access to the online leadership directory.
— Every year Southern California Leadership Network
graduates more than 100 alumni who go on to serve on civic boards and commissions, and hold elected office and business and community leadership throughout Southern California.
The Chamber’s award-winning publications and exclusive marketing opportunities help our members stay informed and reach new customers.
Los Angeles Business
All Chamber members are included in the Chamber’s Annual Magazine and Member Directory, Los Angeles Business, distributed to 15,000 business leaders, government officials and Chamber members.
Cidiber Voice
Chamber members receive Chamber Voice, the award-winning quarterly newsletter of the L.A. Area Chamber.
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The Chamber’s online community calendar at lachamber.com provides a vehicle to promote educational forums and seminars held in the community.
L.A. Bus.ness ‘ilis Week
Chamber members can sign-up to receive a weekly email newsletter highlighting
Chamber activities and important policy developments of the week.
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The Chamber arranges one-on-one meetings between foreign business delegates and local U.S. companies and supports trade missions that match Southern California businesses with potential partners overseas.
Certificates of Origin, Free Sale and Activity
Chamber members receive free certificates of origin, which are required by certain foreign countries. In addition, the Chamber provides certificates of free sale and activity.
Roundtable Discussions
The Chamber hosts intimate discussions with ambassadors, trade ministers and high-level officials on trade issues and opportunities.
Trade Briefings
These quarterly briefings connect local businesses with export/import representatives, trade consuls and diplomats from featured nations and provide exposure to new market opportunities in hot industries.
Export Seminar Series
The Chamber’s six-part export series covers the basics of exporting techniques and teaches participants how to assess and maximize their own export potential and programs.*
International Trade Activities Calendar
The calendar of international trade activities keeps the trade community abreast of important events in Southern California.
World Trade Week
In partnership with World Trade Week, the Chamber hosts a series of educational events and activities highlighting the benefits and importance of international trade to our region during the month of May.
Open to registered participants only and discounted for Chamber members.
Resources
The right skills and tools can make all the difference. The Chamber’s professional development programs and other resources help give members an edge in today’s competitive business environment.
The Connection Point
The Connection Point is a series of programs that empowers members with skills and techniques to network and market their way to the top of their industry.
Economic Outlook Briefing
The Chamber offers an economic briefing from top economists to keep members engaged on issues affecting L.A.’s economy. The briefing is open to Diamond Club, Circle Level and Board members.
SCORE Counseling
Free one-on-one business counseling services are available to Chamber
members by appointment through our partnership with the Service Corps of
Retired Executives (SCORE).
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
The Chamber provides complimentary participation in member ribbon cutting ceremonies to help support the growth of business in our community.
Most consumers think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall.
- American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Leadership Development
Together with our partner, the Southern California Leadership Network, the Chamber offers members the opportunity to participate in the top leadership programs in our region—Leadership L.A. and Leadership Southern California.
Leadership L.A.
Leadership L.A. embodies the values of community citizenship, experiential learning and exposure to public policy issues in L.A. County. Chamber members receive a discount on this nine-month leadership program for individuals with expanding leadership roles in their organizations and communities.
Leadersh Southern California
Leadership Southern California embodies the values of regional stewardship, experiential learning and a deep exposure to regional public policy issues throughout the Southern California region. Chamber members receive a discount on this 10-session leadership program for individuals who hold active leadership roles of regional significance in their civic and/or professional lives.
Alumni Network
Southern California Leadership Network alumni stay engaged through Conversations with Leaders—quarterly briefings that bring together leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to discuss relevant topics and reflect on leadership in intimate settings. Alumni also reconnect with colleagues and meet new leaders at leadership networking events such as the Southern California Visionaries annual awards luncheon, and through exclusive access to the online leadership directory.
— Every year Southern California Leadership Network
graduates more than 100 alumni who go on to serve on civic boards and commissions, and hold elected office and business and community leadership throughout Southern California.
The Chamber’s award-winning publications and exclusive marketing opportunities help our members stay informed and reach new customers.
Los Angeles Business
All Chamber members are included in the Chamber’s Annual Magazine and Member Directory, Los Angeles Business, distributed to 15,000 business leaders, government officials and Chamber members.
Cidiber Voice
Chamber members receive Chamber Voice, the award-winning quarterly newsletter of the L.A. Area Chamber.
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The Chamber’s online community calendar at lachamber.com provides a vehicle to promote educational forums and seminars held in the community.
L.A. Bus.ness ‘ilis Week
Chamber members can sign-up to receive a weekly email newsletter highlighting
Chamber activities and important policy developments of the week.
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Public Policy Counsel
The Chamber provides public policy consulting to Gold, Platinum and Diamond Club members on specific issues impacting their business.
The Los Angeles County Business Federation
The Chamber is a founding member of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed), a grassroots alliance of business organizations formed to mobilize the collective voice of the L.A. business community on key issues.
Connections
When it comes to growing your business...it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. From referrals, to networking functions, to business matchmaking, the Chamber’s many business development programs provide opportunities to connect with potential purchasers and build business relationships throughout the year.
Ambassador’s Club
The Chamber’s Ambassadors are member volunteers who engage other members in Chamber programs at events and networking sessions. Through their engagement, the program provides significant personal and professional development opportunities for the volunteers.*
Business After Hours Mixers
These popular mixers bring together a cross-section of business and industry sectors allowing Chamber members to network, connect and
build relationships.
Chamber Referrals
The Chamber receives hundreds of product and service inquiries and
makes more than 40,000 referrals to our members each year.
Member Orientation and Reception
New Chamber members are invited to attend a member orientation and reception to learn more about the Chamber’s benefits and opportunities, while connecting with fellow members.
ower Hour Breakfast Series
This series offers insightful presentations from industry leaders on
successful business practices to help members grow their business.
Receptions and Special Events
The Chamber hosts many special receptions and events throughout the year providing even more opportunities to make connections.
Referral Network Breakfast
The bi-monthly referral forum enables members to expand their contacts, develop strategic relationships and exchange legitimate business leads.
Participation by application
Los Angeles County is the small business capital of the world with more than 200,000 small businesses. The Chamber supports small business through our ongoing business and professional development programs as well as programs tailored to meet the needs of small business owners.
Smal Business Council
The Small Business Council helps to set the Chamber’s advocacy agenda and develop new programs and services for small business members.
Small Business Owners Roundtable
Designed to connect small business owners, the roundtable provides a forum for Chamber members to build meaningful relationships, discuss issues, and share challenges and solutions to further develop their business.
The Chamber offers many more programs and opportunities for small businesses including:
) Bottom-Line Benefits
) Business After Hours Mixers
) Power Hour Breakfast Series
) Referral Network Breakfast
) SCORE Counseling
) The Connection Point
) And much more
Reducing costs is a concern for every business. The Chamber’s cost saving programs offer tangible discounts on office products and services to meet the needs of every business.
Bottom- me Benefits
The Bottom-Line Benefits program helps lower overall costs by offering substantial discounts on shipping, parking and office supplies.
Los Angeles Business Journal Subscriptions
New Chamber members receive a complimentary one-year subscription to the Los Angeles Business Journal, the city’s leading business newspaper.
Member Advantage
The Chamber’s member-to-member discount program allows members to save money on the products and services of fellow members. Participation also provides a valuable promotional channel to increase exposure for products and services.
Notary Public
The Chamber provides complimentary notary services to members.
Rebate Programs
Members save on utility costs with Chamber member utility companies
including the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California, Southern California Edison and
The Gas Company.
Room Rental Discounts
Members receive discounted rental rates on meeting rooms in the
Chamber building.
International Trade
Southern California is the largest international trade center in the United States, and the Chamber represents a significant number of trade-focused businesses. For these members, we offer customized programs to build international relationships and expand global reach.
The Chamber provides public policy consulting to Gold, Platinum and Diamond Club members on specific issues impacting their business.
The Los Angeles County Business Federation
The Chamber is a founding member of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed), a grassroots alliance of business organizations formed to mobilize the collective voice of the L.A. business community on key issues.
Connections
When it comes to growing your business...it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. From referrals, to networking functions, to business matchmaking, the Chamber’s many business development programs provide opportunities to connect with potential purchasers and build business relationships throughout the year.
Ambassador’s Club
The Chamber’s Ambassadors are member volunteers who engage other members in Chamber programs at events and networking sessions. Through their engagement, the program provides significant personal and professional development opportunities for the volunteers.*
Business After Hours Mixers
These popular mixers bring together a cross-section of business and industry sectors allowing Chamber members to network, connect and
build relationships.
Chamber Referrals
The Chamber receives hundreds of product and service inquiries and
makes more than 40,000 referrals to our members each year.
Member Orientation and Reception
New Chamber members are invited to attend a member orientation and reception to learn more about the Chamber’s benefits and opportunities, while connecting with fellow members.
ower Hour Breakfast Series
This series offers insightful presentations from industry leaders on
successful business practices to help members grow their business.
Receptions and Special Events
The Chamber hosts many special receptions and events throughout the year providing even more opportunities to make connections.
Referral Network Breakfast
The bi-monthly referral forum enables members to expand their contacts, develop strategic relationships and exchange legitimate business leads.
Participation by application
Los Angeles County is the small business capital of the world with more than 200,000 small businesses. The Chamber supports small business through our ongoing business and professional development programs as well as programs tailored to meet the needs of small business owners.
Smal Business Council
The Small Business Council helps to set the Chamber’s advocacy agenda and develop new programs and services for small business members.
Small Business Owners Roundtable
Designed to connect small business owners, the roundtable provides a forum for Chamber members to build meaningful relationships, discuss issues, and share challenges and solutions to further develop their business.
The Chamber offers many more programs and opportunities for small businesses including:
) Bottom-Line Benefits
) Business After Hours Mixers
) Power Hour Breakfast Series
) Referral Network Breakfast
) SCORE Counseling
) The Connection Point
) And much more
Reducing costs is a concern for every business. The Chamber’s cost saving programs offer tangible discounts on office products and services to meet the needs of every business.
Bottom- me Benefits
The Bottom-Line Benefits program helps lower overall costs by offering substantial discounts on shipping, parking and office supplies.
Los Angeles Business Journal Subscriptions
New Chamber members receive a complimentary one-year subscription to the Los Angeles Business Journal, the city’s leading business newspaper.
Member Advantage
The Chamber’s member-to-member discount program allows members to save money on the products and services of fellow members. Participation also provides a valuable promotional channel to increase exposure for products and services.
Notary Public
The Chamber provides complimentary notary services to members.
Rebate Programs
Members save on utility costs with Chamber member utility companies
including the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California, Southern California Edison and
The Gas Company.
Room Rental Discounts
Members receive discounted rental rates on meeting rooms in the
Chamber building.
International Trade
Southern California is the largest international trade center in the United States, and the Chamber represents a significant number of trade-focused businesses. For these members, we offer customized programs to build international relationships and expand global reach.
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Los Angeles Area
Chamber of Commerce
As the largest and most influential business association in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in our region. For nearly 120 years, the L.A. Area Chamber has served the needs of business through our programs and advocacy initiatives. Join us as we help create a better L.A.
For nearly 10 years in a row the Los Angeles Business Journal has ranked the L.A. Area Chamber as the #1 chamber of commerce in the Southern California region.
MISSION:
The mission of the L.A. Area Chamber is to ensure full economic prosperity and quality of life in our region by being the voice of business, promoting collaboration and helping our members grow. In achieving this mission, we help to create jobs, a thriving economy, and protect the current and future welfare of the greater L.A. area.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1888, the Chamber has helped to shape the region we live in today. The Chamber has been a key driver of powerhouse industries ranging from agriculture, to manufacturing, to international trade. We’ve played a critical role in the development of our region’s most significant projects including our deep-water ports, water resources and freeway system. And this is just the beginning.
MEMBERSHIP:
Today, the Chamber serves a diverse membership of businesses of every size, from nearly every industry, in every community across L.A. County.
The Chamber represents...
• The interests of more than 235,000 businesses in L.A. County
• More than 1,600 member companies
• More than 722,430 employees
• Small, medium and large-sized companies
• Businesses from more than 35 industry sectors
And, each year we deliver...
• More than 40,000 referrals to member companies
• 120 plus business and professional development programs
• More than 25 advocacy and signature events
• Nearly 100 graduates participating in our Leadership programs
• More than 10,000 job opportunities and internships for L.A. youth
• And much more
Access
The Chamber is your introduction to local, state and federal lawmakers and elected officials. Our advocacy programs provide opportunities for members to meet and mingle with policymakers and engage civic leaders in meaningful dialogue surrounding the issues most important to your business.
Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series
Distinguished panelists discuss timely political issues at the monthly breakfast series open to Diamond Club, Circle Level and Board members. Each breakfast program provides an intimate
forum for dialogue with lawmakers on specific business topics.
Past speakers have included:
) Rep. Henry Waxman ) L.A. city controller Laura chick
) Assembly Speaker Karen Bass ) Gov. Michael Dukakis, former Massachusetts
) Former Assembly Speaker Fabian NGnez governor and 1988 Democratic
presidential nominee
) Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State
of california Jack O’connell ) Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan
Access Event Series
The Chamber’s Access events are the region’s premier advocacy trips bringing together participants and partners from across the county to advance a shared pro-business agenda. Access events allow members to meet elected officials and policy makers at the local level at Access L.A. City Hall, the state level at Access Sacramento and the federal level at Access Washington, D.C.
Past meetings with lawmakers have included:
) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ) U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy
) california Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ) U.S. Secretary of commerce
) U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein carlos M. Gutierrez
) U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer ) L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
) Members of the L.A. city council
A BETTER L.A. Chamber 2007 Board Chair David Fleming, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben discuss health care with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after a Capitol news conference on Sept. 17, 2007. MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD. More than 200 business and civic leaders came together for the annual Access Washington, D.C. trip April 15-18,2008 to spread the message of ‘Building America Together.’ U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-34) addresses the media with the delegation, including L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Santa Monica Mayor Herb Katz, Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook and other regional elected officials.
Government regulations increasingly impact your ability to do business. As the leading advocate on business issues in the L.A. region, the Chamber works to create and sustain a favorable business environment at the local, state and federal level. Working with you and for you, we make certain the business perspective is heard.
Industry Councils
Chamber members assist in developing targeted programs that stimulate business growth within key industry sectors through their involvement in
Chamber Industry Councils.
Political Action Committee
The Chamber’s L.A. JOBS Political Action Committee supports business friendly candidates and makes political contributions to key initiatives at the local and state levels.
Public Policy Committees
Chamber members help shape the Chamber’s overall advocacy agenda and effect policy decisions through participation in our public policy committees. Chamber Public Policy Committees take action locally, statewide and at the federal level.
The Chamber’s committees include:
) Aviation ) Health care
) Business Growth & Tax Policy ) International Trade & Investment
) Education & Workforce Development ) Land Use, construction & Housing
) Energy, Water & Environment ) Transportation & Goods Movement
Chamber of Commerce
As the largest and most influential business association in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in our region. For nearly 120 years, the L.A. Area Chamber has served the needs of business through our programs and advocacy initiatives. Join us as we help create a better L.A.
For nearly 10 years in a row the Los Angeles Business Journal has ranked the L.A. Area Chamber as the #1 chamber of commerce in the Southern California region.
MISSION:
The mission of the L.A. Area Chamber is to ensure full economic prosperity and quality of life in our region by being the voice of business, promoting collaboration and helping our members grow. In achieving this mission, we help to create jobs, a thriving economy, and protect the current and future welfare of the greater L.A. area.
HISTORY:
Founded in 1888, the Chamber has helped to shape the region we live in today. The Chamber has been a key driver of powerhouse industries ranging from agriculture, to manufacturing, to international trade. We’ve played a critical role in the development of our region’s most significant projects including our deep-water ports, water resources and freeway system. And this is just the beginning.
MEMBERSHIP:
Today, the Chamber serves a diverse membership of businesses of every size, from nearly every industry, in every community across L.A. County.
The Chamber represents...
• The interests of more than 235,000 businesses in L.A. County
• More than 1,600 member companies
• More than 722,430 employees
• Small, medium and large-sized companies
• Businesses from more than 35 industry sectors
And, each year we deliver...
• More than 40,000 referrals to member companies
• 120 plus business and professional development programs
• More than 25 advocacy and signature events
• Nearly 100 graduates participating in our Leadership programs
• More than 10,000 job opportunities and internships for L.A. youth
• And much more
Access
The Chamber is your introduction to local, state and federal lawmakers and elected officials. Our advocacy programs provide opportunities for members to meet and mingle with policymakers and engage civic leaders in meaningful dialogue surrounding the issues most important to your business.
Accenture Pancakes & Politics Breakfast Speaker Series
Distinguished panelists discuss timely political issues at the monthly breakfast series open to Diamond Club, Circle Level and Board members. Each breakfast program provides an intimate
forum for dialogue with lawmakers on specific business topics.
Past speakers have included:
) Rep. Henry Waxman ) L.A. city controller Laura chick
) Assembly Speaker Karen Bass ) Gov. Michael Dukakis, former Massachusetts
) Former Assembly Speaker Fabian NGnez governor and 1988 Democratic
presidential nominee
) Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State
of california Jack O’connell ) Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan
Access Event Series
The Chamber’s Access events are the region’s premier advocacy trips bringing together participants and partners from across the county to advance a shared pro-business agenda. Access events allow members to meet elected officials and policy makers at the local level at Access L.A. City Hall, the state level at Access Sacramento and the federal level at Access Washington, D.C.
Past meetings with lawmakers have included:
) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ) U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy
) california Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ) U.S. Secretary of commerce
) U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein carlos M. Gutierrez
) U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer ) L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
) Members of the L.A. city council
A BETTER L.A. Chamber 2007 Board Chair David Fleming, Latham & Watkins LLP, and Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben discuss health care with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger after a Capitol news conference on Sept. 17, 2007. MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD. More than 200 business and civic leaders came together for the annual Access Washington, D.C. trip April 15-18,2008 to spread the message of ‘Building America Together.’ U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-34) addresses the media with the delegation, including L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Santa Monica Mayor Herb Katz, Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook and other regional elected officials.
Government regulations increasingly impact your ability to do business. As the leading advocate on business issues in the L.A. region, the Chamber works to create and sustain a favorable business environment at the local, state and federal level. Working with you and for you, we make certain the business perspective is heard.
Industry Councils
Chamber members assist in developing targeted programs that stimulate business growth within key industry sectors through their involvement in
Chamber Industry Councils.
Political Action Committee
The Chamber’s L.A. JOBS Political Action Committee supports business friendly candidates and makes political contributions to key initiatives at the local and state levels.
Public Policy Committees
Chamber members help shape the Chamber’s overall advocacy agenda and effect policy decisions through participation in our public policy committees. Chamber Public Policy Committees take action locally, statewide and at the federal level.
The Chamber’s committees include:
) Aviation ) Health care
) Business Growth & Tax Policy ) International Trade & Investment
) Education & Workforce Development ) Land Use, construction & Housing
) Energy, Water & Environment ) Transportation & Goods Movement
LABioMed 50 Years
Five Decades of LA BioMed Achievements
From creating the paramedic model to developing diagnostic tests that remain the standard today, LA BioMed researchers are constantly exploring advances in health care that can transform the lives and the health of all of us. Here’s a look back at some of the most significant achievements.
1960s LA BioMed scientists achieved successful fertilization through artificial implantation of the ovum, a breakthrough that would lead to the world’s first ovum transfer birth some 20 years later. The Institute’s investigators created the paramedic model for emergency care that is now a life-saving standard nationwide and identified the genetic basis for the skin disease, x-linked ichthyosis.
1970s LA BioMed’s renowned developmental biology research team discovered the key to stimulating human growth. Other teams of LA BioMed investigators pioneered diagnostic tests that remain the standard today, including the modern cholesterol test, a test to detect Tay-Sachs disease carriers and a thyroid deficiency test for infants now used in most of the industrialized world to help prevent irreversible developmental disabilities. The Institute also patented an implant that helped surgeons reconstruct severely injured jaws.
1980s Enormous technological advances and growth for the campus came in the 1980s, including the establishment of a Perinatal Clinical Research Center, one of eight in the United States dedicated to research involving mothers and infants. LA BioMed investigators helped develop refined synthetic surfactants that have saved the lives of thousands of premature babies, and they evaluated vaccines for influenza, herpes simplex and much more. They also performed the first ovum transfer, laying the groundwork for a procedure that’s resulted in more than 47,000 births to infertile couples in the U.S. alone.
1990s Continuing to pioneer treatments and technologies to improve human health in the 1990s, LA BioMed advances included the use of new, non-invasive techniques for detecting breast cancer, the development an inexpensive treatment for eye diseases that’s saved the sight of thousands of children in underdeveloped nations, the use of antiviral medications to treat HIV infections and an enzyme replacement therapy to help young victims of a devastating genetic disorder, Hurler-Scheie disease. The Institute’s scientists played key roles in the development of innovative approaches to prenatal care which have virtually eliminated in this country maternal-fetal transmission of the virus which causes AIDS and the innovation of stent technology to treat surgically devastating abdominal aneurysms.
2000 LA BioMed investigators developed new rehabilitation strategies for millions of sufferers of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
and other disorders. The Institute spawned four new biotechnology startups, which are already generating $6 million in economic activity in the region. As the Institute enters the next decade, its 150 researchers continue the quest for new treatments and cures. The Institute’s investigators are engaged in more than 1,000 studies including a major effort to develop the next generation of antibiotics, new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to lung disease, refining methods for earlier identification of Type II diabetes, studies in the relationship between cardiovascular and kidney diseases, development of enhanced breast cancer detection technology, a novel therapy to treat sickle cell disease, the prevention of blindness in children in developing nations, advances in male infertility treatments and male contraceptives and much more.
For more information, please visit www.LABioMed.orci
From creating the paramedic model to developing diagnostic tests that remain the standard today, LA BioMed researchers are constantly exploring advances in health care that can transform the lives and the health of all of us. Here’s a look back at some of the most significant achievements.
1960s LA BioMed scientists achieved successful fertilization through artificial implantation of the ovum, a breakthrough that would lead to the world’s first ovum transfer birth some 20 years later. The Institute’s investigators created the paramedic model for emergency care that is now a life-saving standard nationwide and identified the genetic basis for the skin disease, x-linked ichthyosis.
1970s LA BioMed’s renowned developmental biology research team discovered the key to stimulating human growth. Other teams of LA BioMed investigators pioneered diagnostic tests that remain the standard today, including the modern cholesterol test, a test to detect Tay-Sachs disease carriers and a thyroid deficiency test for infants now used in most of the industrialized world to help prevent irreversible developmental disabilities. The Institute also patented an implant that helped surgeons reconstruct severely injured jaws.
1980s Enormous technological advances and growth for the campus came in the 1980s, including the establishment of a Perinatal Clinical Research Center, one of eight in the United States dedicated to research involving mothers and infants. LA BioMed investigators helped develop refined synthetic surfactants that have saved the lives of thousands of premature babies, and they evaluated vaccines for influenza, herpes simplex and much more. They also performed the first ovum transfer, laying the groundwork for a procedure that’s resulted in more than 47,000 births to infertile couples in the U.S. alone.
1990s Continuing to pioneer treatments and technologies to improve human health in the 1990s, LA BioMed advances included the use of new, non-invasive techniques for detecting breast cancer, the development an inexpensive treatment for eye diseases that’s saved the sight of thousands of children in underdeveloped nations, the use of antiviral medications to treat HIV infections and an enzyme replacement therapy to help young victims of a devastating genetic disorder, Hurler-Scheie disease. The Institute’s scientists played key roles in the development of innovative approaches to prenatal care which have virtually eliminated in this country maternal-fetal transmission of the virus which causes AIDS and the innovation of stent technology to treat surgically devastating abdominal aneurysms.
2000 LA BioMed investigators developed new rehabilitation strategies for millions of sufferers of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
and other disorders. The Institute spawned four new biotechnology startups, which are already generating $6 million in economic activity in the region. As the Institute enters the next decade, its 150 researchers continue the quest for new treatments and cures. The Institute’s investigators are engaged in more than 1,000 studies including a major effort to develop the next generation of antibiotics, new therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to lung disease, refining methods for earlier identification of Type II diabetes, studies in the relationship between cardiovascular and kidney diseases, development of enhanced breast cancer detection technology, a novel therapy to treat sickle cell disease, the prevention of blindness in children in developing nations, advances in male infertility treatments and male contraceptives and much more.
For more information, please visit www.LABioMed.orci
About LaBioMed
About LA BioMed
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) is one of the largest independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes in the country. It conducts biomedical research, trains young scientists and provides community services, including childhood immunization and nutrition assistance.
Fast Facts
~ More than 150 researchers
~ More than 1,000 ongoing studies
~ Founded more than 56 years ago
~ Academically affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Inventions
~ The modern cholesterol test
~ The thyroid deficiency test
~ A test to determine the carriers of Tay-Sachs disease, an inherited fatal disorder
~ An enzyme replacement therapy for Hurler-Scheie Disease
~ Artificial lung fluids that saved the lives of thousands of premature babies
~ Stent technology to surgically treat devastating abdominal aneurysms
~ New approaches to exercise rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
~ The paramedic model for emergency care, transforming emergency medical services
~ The world’s first ovum transplant, laying the groundwork for a procedure that’s resulted in more than 47,000 births to infertile couples in the U.S. alone
Ongoing Studies
~ A major effort on the next generation of antibiotics
~ New therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to lung disease
~ Refined methods for earlier identification of Type II diabetes
~ The relationship between cardiovascular and kidney diseases
~ Development of enhanced breast cancer detection technology
~ A novel therapy to treat sickle cell disease
~ Preventing blindness in children in developing nations
~ Advances in male infertility treatments and male contraceptives
For more information, please visit www.LABioMed.org
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (LA BioMed) is one of the largest independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes in the country. It conducts biomedical research, trains young scientists and provides community services, including childhood immunization and nutrition assistance.
Fast Facts
~ More than 150 researchers
~ More than 1,000 ongoing studies
~ Founded more than 56 years ago
~ Academically affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Inventions
~ The modern cholesterol test
~ The thyroid deficiency test
~ A test to determine the carriers of Tay-Sachs disease, an inherited fatal disorder
~ An enzyme replacement therapy for Hurler-Scheie Disease
~ Artificial lung fluids that saved the lives of thousands of premature babies
~ Stent technology to surgically treat devastating abdominal aneurysms
~ New approaches to exercise rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
~ The paramedic model for emergency care, transforming emergency medical services
~ The world’s first ovum transplant, laying the groundwork for a procedure that’s resulted in more than 47,000 births to infertile couples in the U.S. alone
Ongoing Studies
~ A major effort on the next generation of antibiotics
~ New therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to lung disease
~ Refined methods for earlier identification of Type II diabetes
~ The relationship between cardiovascular and kidney diseases
~ Development of enhanced breast cancer detection technology
~ A novel therapy to treat sickle cell disease
~ Preventing blindness in children in developing nations
~ Advances in male infertility treatments and male contraceptives
For more information, please visit www.LABioMed.org
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