Press Releases

Explore BizFed press releases for statements on pending policy issues, upcoming events, and other newsworthy developments.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS FEDERATION (BIZFED) LAUNCHES PRESIDENT/CEO SEARCH

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS FEDERATION (BIZFED) LAUNCHES PRESIDENT/CEO SEARCH AS POWERFUL BUSINESS COALITION PREPARES TO EXPAND ITS INFLUENCE IN 2026 Select Committee Embarks on Formal

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS FEDERATION (BIZFED) ANNOUNCES FOUNDING CEO, TRACY HERNANDEZ DEPARTING TO LEAD NEW CALIFORNIA COALITION

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 27, 2025) – Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) announced today that BizFed founding CEO, Tracy Hernandez, will be stepping down

BizFed, CalAsian Foundation, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, World Trade Center Los Angeles & New California Coalition Embark on 2025 California Japan Trade Mission to Strengthen Investment, Export & Innovation Ties

SACRAMENTO, CA — September 24, 2025 A statewide delegation of California business and civic leaders will travel to Japan from September 28 to October 4,

BIZFED PROMOTES MITCHELL VIEYRA TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

BizFed Executive Vice President, Mitchell Vieyra (September 1, 2025 – Los Angeles) The Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) has promoted Mitchell Vieyra to Executive

BIZFED RELEASES 2025 PULSE POLL RESULTS: BUSINESS OPTIMISM PLUMMETS AS REGULATORY CONCERNS AND UNCERTAINTY SURGE AMONG SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUSINESS LEADERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5,2025 – LOS ANGELES, CA — In a comprehensive snapshot of the Southern California business climate, the Los Angeles Business Federation

BIZFED ROLLS OUT ALL NEW ADVOCACY ACADEMY

Free Hybrid Online and In-Person Mentorship and Advocacy Program Connects Entrepreneurs Like Compton Country Club Initiative Founder Chris Staples with Skills and Resources to Achieve

BizFed announces new award recognizing public-private impact

BizFed will honor one exemplary business or civic leader each year with the award during its annual Freshman Policymakers Reception.

BizFed promotes Sarah Wiltfong to Chief Advocacy Officer

Sarah Wiltfong’s enhanced role will pump additional muscle and mettle into BizFed’s coalition-building and policy efforts across all sectors of industry and the economy.

BizFed calls for guardrails as sales tax hike for L.A. County homelessness goes before voters

BizFed released the following statement from Founding CEO Tracy Hernandez in response to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors vote to approve a motion

Southern California, Central Valley business leaders join forces

Nearly 100 diverse business leaders participated in BizFed’s advocacy trip to amplify the broad business community’s priorities, presence and power in Sacramento.

Business federation honors top advocates

The nation’s top artists and performer vie for Oscars and Grammys; the region’s top business advocates are honored each year with Bizzis.

Coalition builder tapped to lead pro-business PAC

Mitchell Vieyra will serve as Director of BizFed PAC beginning Jan. 1, 2024.