Permitting reform: sexy? Not so much. Important? Crucially. Red tape trips up so many critical housing, transportation, renewable energy & climate resilience projects — and this is a problem we can FIX. Here I talk to my colleagues about why it’s so important that we do.

Such a privilege to meet with Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo Montano to discuss the Sonora Plan and how we can partner together on this clean energy transition

New Research Brief: California Leads the Nation in Women-Owned Businesses advocacy.calchamber.com/2025/03/26/new… #Womeninbusiness

A new research brief was presented at the Women’s Leadership Forum & Reception, which brought together elected officials, local influencers and business leaders from across the state. The research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national

The #AffordabiltyAgenda not only calls out policies that will hurt Californians in their pocketbooks, but celebrates the efforts to reduce costs and alleviate affordability concerns.

The CalChamber has expanded its executive team with the hiring of seasoned communications strategist John Myers (John Myers) as the new senior vice president, communications and external affairs. In this expanded role, Myers will not only be responsible for the organization’s

Great new addition to our team John Myers!

What a great day in Sacramento at the California Business Outlook! Thank you to CalChamber for always hosting such a dynamic and insightful event—bringing together a powerful network of changemakers and dignitaries dedicated to California’s continued growth.

Congrats to the next President Pro Tem - Senator Monique Limon. Look forward to working with you on building continued success for all of California!

.Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know. This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful. Trump and his shock troops are out of control. This must end now.

Statement from CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera Jennifer Barrera advocacy.calchamber.com/2025/06/12/sta…

In rare bipartisan move, California’s Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Republican Minority Leader James Gallagher release joint statement after MN lawmaker shootings. “We call on everyone to take down the temperature.”

Congratulations Heath Flora! We are excited to continue working with you in this new role! Thank you Assemblymember Gallagher for your leadership

Proud to be a CSUB Alumni!

New report finds 2024 reforms to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (#PAGA) have improved the system for employers and employees in first 18 months. More money to employees, faster settlements, lower penalty exposure for employers. #PAGAReform advocacy.calchamber.com/2025/11/19/new…