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CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE ON PASSAGE OF JOB-CREATING TRANSPORTATION BILL
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a $109 billion bipartisan transportation bill that would save or create 2.8 million jobs. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK), comes just 17 days before the expiration of the current transportation bill on March 31. "We now encourage the House to take up the Senate bill and pass legislation for a conference committee. There is no higher priority in America today," said L.A. Area Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben. Transportation reauthorization and the inclusion of America Fast Forward was the top priority of the Chamber's recent ACCESS Washington, D.C. trip. Take action today and voice your support. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Do you remember your first paycheck?
 Share that feeling of getting your first paycheck with young adults like Cameron Morris, left, who are in need of a first job. The White House has announced Summer Jobs+ 2012, calling on business leaders to provide entry-level work experience for youth, and the Chamber and HIRE LA's Youth are ready to answer the call. Join us by providing job or internship opportunities for youth 16-21 years old or sponsoring a youth job for young adults like Morris who just received his first paycheck. Contact Maria Dolores Nieto, 213.580.7599.
Home For Good Funders Collaborative to fund housing and services for homeless
 The Home for Good Funders Collaborative recently released its first Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP represents more than $75 million in resources from 18 public and private funders. The Collaborative was created in alignment with the goals of Home For Good, the action plan to end chronic and veteran homelessness in L.A. County by 2016. Home For Good is an initiative of the Chamber and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
Leadership L.A. 2012 launches this week
 The Southern California Leadership Network’s Leadership L.A. class of 2012 launched its two-day orientation today. This class marks the 25th anniversary of Leadership L.A. During orientation, Fellows will experience a series of leadership building exercises with an overview of civic entrepreneurship with Jodi Walker, Success Alliances; an introduction to personal leadership style assessment with Kevin Groves, Pepperdine University; and a discussion on the internal dynamics of leadership with Jeremy Hunter, Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University. Contact Hadia Kabir, 213.580.7524.
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The Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner recently won the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of the aerospace industry's most prestigious honors for excellence. The award places the ultra fuel-efficient Dreamliner in an exclusive group that revolutionized air travel. This week, the 787 Dreamliner was unveiled in Long Beach. 
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