LEADERSHIP L.A. GRADUATES ANOTHER CLASS OF LEADERS AND RECRUITS FOR 2012 CLASS
SCLN is now recruiting for Leadership L.A. 2012. The early application deadline is Jan. 18. Apply today or forward to a colleague. The Southern California Leadership Network graduated 56 Fellows from the Leadership L.A. Class of 2011 on Tuesday at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel. "May you see yourself not only as a leader in Los Angeles, but as a person leading Los Angeles," said Laurie Goganzer, Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA , in her class report summarizing their nine months together. Above from left: Vic Thompson, Los Angeles Air Force Base; Connie Taylor-McCray, CNA; Diane Pitman, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Liz Alchimio, State Farm Insurance; Goganzer; and Luz Rivas, Iridescent. View photo gallery. Contact April Tam, 213.580.7526.

Chamber supports compromise on single-use bag ban
This week, the Chamber testified in opposition to a proposed outright ban on all single-use bags in Los Angeles and supported a compromise that would ban plastic bags, but make paper bags available to customers for a small charge. As a significant policy decision that will have major impact, the Chamber urged the L.A. City Council to develop a plan that fully takes into account the economics and feasibility of our businesses and residents. The proposed ban will be heard in the Council's Energy & Environment Committee on Friday. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.

Chamber's Cash for College receives a boost for 10th anniversary
The Chamber thanks the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Bank of America for their recent contributions in support of the Cash for College campaign, now in its 10th year. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donated $5,000 and Bank of America gave $50,000 in support of educating local youth about financial aid opportunities for college. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in contributing to Cash for College, contact Erika Heeb, 213.580.7567.

Chamber to meet with L.A. Downtown Bar Czar Cedd Moses
Hear how a multi-million dollar hedge fund manager turned into L.A.'s downtown bar czar at the Power Hour Series on Wednesday, Jan. 11, noon-1 p.m. at the Chamber. Cedd Moses was a professional money manager until the mid 90s when he shifted gears to concentrate on nightlife development, an extension of his ongoing passion for the City's arts and underground music subculture. Moses is now firmly committed to the revitalization of downtown Los Angeles as a thriving 24-hour city center. His real estate development company and 213 Spirited Ventures focuses on nightlife entertainment and hospitality development and has created nine distinctive bars in downtown. Register now or contact Pat Clark, 213.580.7595.

Port of Los Angeles receives design, engineering awards The Port of Los Angeles recently earned three prestigious engineering and design awards for the Wilmington Waterfront Park, a 30-acre green space that opened in June. The Port received the 2011 Project of the Year Award by the Southern California Chapter of the American Works Association; along with consultant team Sasaki Associates, Inc. The Port also received the 2011 Best Project Award in the Landscaping/Urban Planning category by Engineering News-Record California Magazine, and the American Council of Engineering Companies will honor the Port of Los Angeles and Sasaki Associates, Inc. with the 2012 Merit Award in Engineering Excellence. Read more. Click here to submit your member good news.