Intersection L.A.
Building for the Future
Jessica Duboff on August 23, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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When the name of the Energy, Water & Environment Committee was changed to the Environmental Sustainability Council, the thought was to broaden the Chamber’s vision of how to promote economic growth through sustainable, pro-jobs energy and environmental policies. In 2011, in addition to tackling the traditional topics of environmental regulations, energy supplies and reliable water sources, the Council partnered with Opportunity Green to design panels that creatively focus on where green and clean innovation is headed.
Pennsylvania Congressman Talks Transportation
Jessica Duboff on August 17, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Last Friday, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), joined the Chamber, Mayor Villariagosa, Metro CEO Art Leahy, Metro Boardmember Richard Katz and Metrolink CEO John Fenton for a conversation on transportation authorization and America Fast Forward. The Congressman, a senior member on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials emphasized to Chamber members that “if we don’t make our infrastructure a priority, we are going to get left behind globally.”
From Smart Grid to Smart Invesment- A Snapshot of Clean Tech
Jessica Duboff on May 23, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Last Friday, the Chamber's Environmental Sustainability Policy Council, in conjunction with Opportunity Green, hosted a panel to discuss the state of the clean tech industry in Los Angeles. A standing room-only crowd heard from experts in the industry on what venture capitalists are looking to invest in, what Los Anglees needs to do to cultivate a more clean tech friendly environment and what game-changing technologies are on the horizon.
"Democracy Is Messy" *
Jessica Duboff on February 4, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Gambol too much of a Gambol?
Jessica Duboff on January 28, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Three More Policy Councils Debut
Jessica Duboff on January 26, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Ron Nichols, Welcome to Los Angeles
Jessica Duboff on January 20, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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Planning Department Hires Four New Case Processors
Beverly Kenworthy on January 19, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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For the first time in four years, the Planning Department went through the City's Managed Hiring process to request four new case processors. Proving successfully that their salaries are fully cost recoverable, the Planning Department received full City Council support. This is a victory for the Planning Department and newly appointed General Manager Michael LoGrande. Congratulations to Mr. LoGrande for fulfilling a promise to increase the case processing staff so that the City can start addressing the case backlog and move applications forward in a timely manner.
President announces business regulatory relief initiative in WSJ op-ed
Samuel Garrison on January 18, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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President Obama wrote the magic words for many businesses in a rare Wall Street Journal op-ed today - ordering "a government-wide review of the rules already on the books to remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive." The president also issued a companion executive order calling on government agencies to ensure that any regulations on the books "protect our safety, health and environment while promoting economic growth."
2011 Policy Councils Kick-Off with Land Use & Mobility's "Triple Play for 2011"
Jessica Duboff on January 13, 2011 at 12:00:00 am
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