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FIGHTING GANGS. L.A. City Controller Laura Chick discusses her citywide
anti-gang strategy at the Chamber's Board of Directors meeting Thursday at the Chamber. Chick talked about the importance of accountability and transparency. "We cannot arrest our way out of the problem," she said, explaining
that gang members need to be educated and trained, not merely sent away to jail. Above, Chamber Board Chair Tim McCallion, Verizon, listens to Chick.
(View Chamber photo gallery).
Register today for the annual Access Washington, D.C. trip
Where will L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Santa Monica Mayor Herb Katz and L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti be from April 15-18? The three will be at
Access Washington, D.C. advocating for the issues that matter most to Southern California. Now is your chance to join them by
registering today. Contact VP of Public Policy Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568 or
sgarrison@lachamber.org.
Pasadena becomes first California city to endorse redistricting initiative
The city of Pasadena officially endorsed the
Voters FIRST Redistricting Reform Initiative. The Chamber, which is a founding proponent, testified in support of the endorsement Monday at the Pasadena City Council meeting. The measure passed, with support led by Mayor Bill Bogaard
and Councilmembers Chris Holden and Margaret McAustin. Signature gathering continues to place this measure on the November 2008 ballot. Contact VP of Public Policy Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568 or
sgarrison@lachamber.org.
Port of L.A. to vote on employee mandate truck plan
Last week the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners heard a new report from the Boston Consulting Group on the feasibility of the employee mandate as part of
their clean truck plan. The port is expected to vote on their plan later this month. The Chamber and industry groups continue to maintain that the employee mandate is not legally viable and will create a major delay in the important
work of reducing emissions at the port. Contact Senior Public Policy Manager Alex Pugh, 213.580.7558 or
apugh@lachamber.org.
Help a student test drive a career during Groundhog Job Shadow
The Chamber and Junior Achievement of Southern California have launched
Groundhog Job Shadow 2008 to take place during the spring months. More than 20,000 Southern California students have participated in the program in past years. For just a few hours, you can help a student “test drive” a
career for a day. Contact VP of Education and Workforce Development David Rattray, 213.482.3987 or
drattray@lachamber.org.
Leadership L.A. Class of 2008 announced
The Southern California Leadership Network is pleased to announce the next cadre of community leaders.
Fellows in the 2008 class hail from the business, government and non-profit sectors from throughout the L.A. region. They will spend the next nine months learning about the quality of life issues impacting our communities today,
including access to quality education and developing a 21st century workforce, affordable health care and public safety. The orientation session on Friday, March 14 will focus on the concept of civic entrepreneurship and developing a
personal mission. Contact VP Leadership Programs Kevin Cottrell, 213.580.7577 or
kcottrell@lachamber.org.
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Is your company prepared today to keep up with tomorrow’s innovations? Join fellow leaders, Inc. editors, and our expert speaker Paul Gillin to discuss how the changing technology landscape will ultimately impact your company and
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“I'm appreciative of the support of this organization
...It's important that business weighs in on this and other issues.”
—L.A. City Controller Laura Chick, speaking at the Chamber's Board meeting Thursday about her anti-gang
report.
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"Mexican Border and California’s Economy," KCRW’s “Which Way, L.A.?”,
March 11. Chamber VP of Leadership Programs Kevin Cottrell discusses the importance of strengthening Southern California’s economic ties to Mexico, including improving infrastructure at the border.
"Survey reconfirms value of LAX," The Daily Breeze, March 11. “The reality is that we need to make this a shining gem so that the airlines don't move to another West Coast airport,” said Chamber VP of
Public Policy Samuel Garrison on renovating LAX.
"L.A., Mexico Strengthen Business Connections," The CalTrade Report, March 10. Under the terms of the agreement, the Chamber and COMCE will encourage, promote and organize trade missions, matchmaking and networking
opportunities for businesses in L.A. and Mexico.
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