BizFed supports AB 1657 (O’Donnell) – California Green Port Funding Act
AB 1657 would dedicate state cap-and-trade proceeds to projects that make California’s ports greener and more energy efficient. The goal of the legislation is to fund equipment and infrastructure upgrades that help transition the state’s ports to renewable technologies. California’s cap-and-trade program offers economic incentives in exchange for businesses cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Current law provides financial assistance […]
BizFed supports moving California Air Resources Board facility to Cal Poly Pomona
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has consolidation plans for their El Monte facility and is looking for a new site location. It is narrowed down to Riverside and Cal Poly Pomona. If ARB moves to Riverside, LA County loses approximately 400 skilled jobs. The possibility of ARB relocating to Cal Poly Pomona campus brings […]
BizFed Leadership Roundtable with CA Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson
“Strong schools make for a strong economy.” – Superintendent Torlakson During his meeting with BizFed leaders on Tuesday, March 1, Superintendent Torlakson highlighted key issues that workforce and business leaders all over the state of California should remember when supporting critical education to employment initiatives. Ensure students are learning with a purpose. As the workforce […]
BizFed supports Beutner/Kantor proposal to reboot DWP
While BizFed has not taken a position on the size of the DWP rate increase itself, the BizFed Board voted to support four key solutions outlined in the op-ed linked below. BizFed is therefore opposed to any additional money from rate payers getting allocated to the City’s General Fund. BizFed is also closely following the LA City […]
Sign on to RTP/SCS letter before SCAG’s full board meets on January 27
After months of deep engagement with the Southern California Assocation of Governments’ (SCAG) leadership on their Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy(RTP/SCS) BizFed commends SCAG on their attention to process and overall vision. Please review BizFed’s letter of support andcontact Dustan.Batton@BizFed.org if you are interested in adding your logo to the letter. It will be presented to SCAG’s full board […]
BizFed Installs Officers for 2016
By HOWARD FINE Thursday, January 21, 2016 The Los Angeles County Business Federation, the umbrella group of local business organizations, has installed its new officers for 2016. The federation, commonly called BizFed, is an alliance of 155 business organizations in Los Angeles County representing 275,000 businesses that employ roughly 3 million people. It formed eight […]
Development Officer – Open Position at BizFed!
Job Description: Development Officer Founded in 2007, the Los Angeles County Business Federation, better known as BizFed, is a grassroots alliance of more than 150 top business groups representing 278,000 businesses with 3 million employees throughout LA County. We advocate on critical issues affecting business growth, job creation, and economic vitality in LA County. BizFed works at every level […]
BizFed Leadership Roundtable with Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez
On Friday, November 6, BizFed leaders met with Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations. Attendees learned that Asm. Gomez and Sen. Beall, Co-Chairs of Transportation Infrastructure Conference Committee, will ensure transportation funding bills get full floor votes this spring. Want to learn more? Click here for the full onesheet. Leadership roundtables are exclusive opportunities […]
