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10TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT
Join hundreds of transportation, business and civic leaders at Mobility 21's annual transportation summit on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE. Former Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, a long-time advocate for federal infrastructure investment, is the keynote speaker for the event. The last day to register is Friday, Aug. 26. Register now.
Chamber-sponsored education bill on the governor's desk
 Chamber-sponsored bill AB 1304 (Block) passed out of the Senate last week and is now going to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature. This Linked Learning bill will improve the preparation and professional development of teachers that provide instruction in applied learning programs and improve existing teacher training programs. This bill will help provide students with an engaging academic environment to apply skills needed to be both college and career ready. Also, AB 790, a second Linked Learning Chamber-sponsored bill, is on its way to the Senate before reaching the governor for a decision. Take action today or contact Chelsey Rask, 213.580.7572.
Chamber focuses on building for the future
 "Net-zero" commercial buildings may be the goal, but we aren’t there yet, said a panel of experts in the green building community at the Chamber's Environmental Sustainability Council Friday. Barriers to entry include cost and a struggle to accurately benchmark performance and achieve stakeholder buy-in. The council discussed government mandates and whether energy efficient standards should just be written into law. In order to increase the education of elected officials and the general public on the value of efficiency programs, "we need serious business people to make the argument," said Gerry McCaughey, Infineco, LLC. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Small business owners learn about contracting opportunities in L.A.
 The Chamber joined Metro in hosting the Transportation Small Business Summit on Thursday at the Chamber to recognize small businesses for service and contributions to the business community. Small businesses learned new and vital information about upcoming contracting opportunities.
The event was sponsored by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Balfour Beatty and Fluor Corporation. Chamber members, through BidConnect, have the opportunity to view current projects available for bidding. Contact Bridget Netter, 213.580.7576 or Pat Clark, 213.580.7595.
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Gross Receipts Tax
The Business Tax Advisory Committee, which was convened by the City in 2009 at the urging of the Chamber, recently recommended the elimination of the gross receipts tax. Estimates show that elimination of the tax, which is the highest of all 88 cities in L.A. County and among the highest of any major city in the United States, would create approximately 130,000 jobs and make up for lost revenue by generating millions of dollars in additional revenue from other City taxes. At its next meeting on Sept. 7, the committee will make recommendations to the City on an implementation plan. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
10th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration with Wall of Remembrance, Name Reading and Service
Sept. 9-11
SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary in Whittier
A wall of remembrance — a 24-foot-long, four-foot-high wall listing the names of those who perished in the tragedy 10 years ago — will be dedicated to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001. Names will be read throughout the weekend. To read names, contact Bonnie Quintanilla, 818.681.5777.
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The Boeing satellite factory in El Segundo celebrated its 50th year of operations on Wednesday. “This facility is key to the industrial base here in the South Bay and helps to anchor the aerospace industry in Southern California," said Rep. Janice Hahn.