Freshman Policymaker 2015-16 – “If You Missed It We Hope To See You Next Year”
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More must be done to boost employment in L.A. County: Guest commentary
By David M Smith Posted on 5/20/2016 LA Daily News On Friday, the California Economic Development Department released its monthly employment figures and many passive observers were probably cheered by the news. California added 59,600 jobs in April and unemployment in the state dipped to 5.3 percent, down from 5.4 percent a month earlier. The […]
Business, labor support Huntington Beach desalination facility
Today, leaders from across California’s diverse business and labor communities joined together to support the proposed Huntington Beach desalination facility (the Project) and call on the California Coastal Commission to approve the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) – the last outstanding permit needed before construction can begin on the Project. “Growing California’s economy and building our […]
BizFed Poll In The News
‘Commute time’ is a major bottleneck for local business For a further glimpse into our BizFed Pulse Poll media coverage, follow these links and note the great quotes from BizFed members David Fleming, Founding Chair BizFed,Stuart Waldman, VICA and John Husing, IEEP. LA Daily News: Why LA County businesses are optimistic about 2016, but still don’t plan to hire […]
PRESS RELEASE – Naming Transportation as a Top Issue, Los Angeles Employers Single Out “Commute Time” as a Major Bottleneck for Local Business
Annual BizFed survey suggests that traffic congestion and transit problems could negatively affect future job growth; local business and policy groups working on solutions LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles’ infamous transportation problems are not only major annoyances, they may also be detrimental to regional job growth, according to findings of a new Los Angeles County […]
MORE THAN 70 ORGANIZATIONS FORM COALITION IN OPPOSITION OF SB 1387 CEDING LOCAL CONTROL TO STATE GOVERNMENT IS NOT GOOD FOR CALIFORNIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 6, 2016 Contact: Tracy Hernandez, 818.429.0862 David Englin, 703.505.6045 MORE THAN 70 ORGANIZATIONS FORM COALITION IN OPPOSITION OF SB 1387 CEDING LOCAL CONTROL TO STATE GOVERNMENT IS NOT GOOD FOR CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO – BizFed, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, announced today the formation of a coalition comprised of more than 70 […]
Santa Monica The Most Business Unfriendly City in LA County
By Observer Staff Local business group Bizfed released a poll today, in which Santa Monica was elected the most business unfriendly place in LA County. Bizfed describes itself as a grassroots alliance which represents more than 275,000 businesses, industry trade groups, chambers of commerce, ethnic business groups, business districts and independent companies. It says its […]
BizFed Poll: L.A.’s BizFed Annual Poll Reveals Disconnect Between Business Outlook and Employment Outlook in Los Angeles County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Contact: Tracy Hernandez (Rafter), 818-429-0862 David Englin, 703-505-6045 BizFed Poll: L.A.’s BizFed Annual Poll Reveals Disconnect Between Business Outlook and Employment Outlook in Los Angeles County; Top Concerns Also Revealed Annual BizFed survey of employers suggests that sluggish hiring may play a role in uneven regional economic […]
