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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! NEW COALITION TO
FIX LAX NOW
Today, the Chamber announced that it will partner with the L.A. County Federation of Labor, LA/Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council and other business organizations in addressing a city and region-wide issue: the modernization of LAX. The creation of the Coalition was triggered by Los Angeles International Airport Specific Amendment Plan Study (SPAS) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which is anticipated to be released for public comment very soon. "After nearly 20 years of studies and planning to fix LAX, we felt enough is enough and we needed to put the full effort of the business community behind ensuring our elected officials make the necessary decisions to finally give L.A. a 21st Century airport rather than kick the can down the road one more time ," said Gary Toebben, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more about the Coalition. Other prominent business organizations which have joined the Coalition to Fix LA Now include the Central City Association of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, the Valley Industry and Commerce Association and the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy and Jobs. To join the Coalition or for more information, contact Ellie Ramseyer, 213.580.7596.
Gov. Brown unveils Delta water plan
 On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced deal on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, known as the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. The Chamber, along with major business and labor organizations across the State, applauded the announcement after urging the governor and federal government to take action. This plan will bring California closer to implementing the necessary infrastructure upgrades and environmental improvements. "The BDCP represents the most exhaustive planning effort in history to review various ways to move water through the Delta and various ways to restore the estuary," said Gary Toebben, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber helps launch next phase of City’s green buildings efforts
 On Monday, the Chamber co-hosted the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge Energy Leadership Summit at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Organized by the Mayor's Office, the Summit launched the next phase of the City's green buildings efforts and showcased opportunities to learn about innovative ways to maximize energy efficiency in commercial buildings. More than 100 participants, which included commercial property owners and small businesses, were encouraged to reduce their energy use, take advantage of the array of energy efficiency programs offered by the City and explore financing opportunities to conduct energy efficiency work on their buildings. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
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On Sunday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m., Chivas USA invites members of the L.A. Area Chamber to take advantage of a special ticket offer. Members can get preferred seating plus a hotdog, a $70 value, at the discounted rate of $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact 
