Author: Gary Toebben

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are essential to the economic health and well-being of the Southern California – as well as the

*UPDATE: Since the drafting of this column, we have received word that the initiative effort led by Michael Weinstein has stopped collecting signatures, but may try

What gets measured gets managed, ” management guru Peter Drucker once said.  In the fourth year of a historic drought, Drucker’s statement is especially relevant.

Last month, a group of activists calling themselves the “Coalition to Preserve L.A,” led by Michael Weinstein with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, filed papers to

Chambers of Commerce across America were often formed to champion major infrastructure improvements. For the L.A. Area Chamber, that project was the Port of Los

It is a core tenant of every action we take at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce that the best commodity is a job.

It was exciting news yesterday that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations among Pacific Rim nations have resulted in a final agreement. If ratified, this treaty would

As we approach the final days of the legislative session, Governor Brown has released a framework for a transportation funding package. We urge legislators to use

Public opinion polls show that Californians are concerned about jobs. They are also concerned about climate change and there is a tail-wind of support behind