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"If we're not creating private sector jobs, we're not going to solve the riddle of Los Angeles."
— L.A. Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner , at the Chamber's Board of Director's meeting Thursday.
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L.A. council race renews debate on labor's clout
Los Angeles Times, March 10
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Governor Brown Announces Additional Support For Balanced Budget Plan
Imperial Valley News, March 9
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Tax-spend lobby pressuring businesses to support increases
Santa Monica Daily Press, March 9
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group's Guardino touts Gov. Brown's budget plan
Silicon Valley Mercury News, March 8
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Bay Area business leader to Jerry Brown, GOP: 'Make a deal'
The Sacramento Bee: Capitol Alert, March 8
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Another big business endorsement for Gov. Brown: SF Chamber backs his budget, special election
San Francisco Chronicle, March 7
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Will Jerry Brown pull it off?
The Huffington Post, March 7
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Bay Area Council Endorses Governor Brown's Budget Proposal
SF Appeal, March 4
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VOTING FOR A BETTER L.A.
Several Chamber-supported Charter Amendments and candidates for L.A. City Council and the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education celebrated victory Tuesday. Thank you for joining with us in voting for a better L.A. View a list of issues and candidates that the Chamber supported and opposed, as well as results.
L.A. Chief Administrative Officer to present proposed City budget at Chamber
 Chamber members are invited to attend a meeting to hear from L.A. Chief Administrative Officer Miguel Santana on the proposed L.A. City Budget on Friday, March 18, 2 p.m. This is a good opportunity for Chamber members to hear firsthand and learn more about the budget from Santana. The Chamber will be active in supporting measures that identify and prioritize core City services, and suggestions for meaningful pension and city employee benefits reform. Register now or contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
One more week left to register for ACCESS Sacramento
 Join Los Angeles area business and civic leaders for advocacy meetings with Gov. Jerry Brown's administration, State Assembly and Senate Leadership on issues vital to the Southern California region during the Chamber's annual trip to Sacramento, March 22-23. We will be advocating for jobs and business-friendly legislation; improving K-12 and higher education; reforming the State's budget process; and returning CEQA to its original intent. The delegation will be meeting with Assembly Speaker John Pérez, among others. Deadline to register is Friday, March 18. Register now or contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber advocates for saving enterprise zones from Gov. Brown's proposed budget
 The Chamber advocated on Tuesday for saving enterprise zones from elimination in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget. Located in economically depressed areas, enterprise zones provide incentives for businesses to open and/or relocate to these areas, hire employees and help revitalize the local economy. The Chamber joined more than 10 business organizations and major California employers from San Diego to Fresno in meetings in Sacramento with legislators and Gov. Brown's administration, including the office of Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett and Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Finance, Michael Cohen. Legislators maintained that everything was on the table for cuts, but were receptive to the concerns and legality questions posed by the business community.Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
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Congratulations to Chamber Board Member Barry Levin, Chairman & CEO of Snak King Corporation, for being named the 2011 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Levin will be honored at the annual Small Business Awards luncheon to be held in May or June. Contact 
