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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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