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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.
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The Chamber’s affordable advertising programs deliver
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Chamber publications including Chamber Voice,
L.A. Business This Week and Los Angeles Business.
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Fri. ‘cation &..Wc~kforceDeveloprnent
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.

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___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.