5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
By CalChamber -October 5, 2022 In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws employers should know and prepare for: SB 1162; AB 152; AB 1949; AB 1041; and SB 1044. The California legislative session has finally come to a close, and this year there are a number of new labor laws that will really affect employers, Roberts says in kicking off the podcast. Unless stated otherwise, these
BEAST Athletics Client Highlight
Binary Exercise and Sports TrainingLos Angeles, Cahttps://www.beastathletics.org/ Follow on Instagram View the full interview here. Arthur Romero is the founder of Binary Exercise and Sports Training (BEAST), a non-profit organization that trains local kids in the San Gabriel Valley. Arthur recognized a lack of coaches who genuinely care about the kids and community. “One of the reasons I started BEAST is to bring people together and offer opportunities to the youth as far as sports training, sports
Federal Reserve Fights Inflation, Walks Line Between Soft Landing, Recession
The EconomyBy Dave Kilby -September 28, 2022 The Drumbeat of a Recession Is Growing Louder, But It Is Probably Not Here Yet We are sure in an odd place, economically speaking. Job growth is solid, and households keep spending money. Yet the world seems to think we are in a recession. Question: What is the opposite of a jobless recovery? A recession without layoffs? Is that a recession? We are also in a quirky time with data continuing to be volatile due to the ebbs and flows of consumption and supply
Governor Vetoes 3 CalChamber Opposed Bills, Signs 8 Supported Bills
By CalChamber -September 26, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 8 California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills and has vetoed three opposed bills. More than 20 CalChamber priority bills and one job killer bill remain to be decided on. Governor Newsom has until Friday, September 30 to sign or veto the bills remaining on his desk. Vetoed Oppose Bills The Governor has vetoed the following CalChamber-opposed bills:AB 1880 (Arambula; D-Fresno): Would have increased health care costs for employers by
A Glendora, CA Entrepreneur's Guide to Harnessing Innovation for Business Development
As an entrepreneur, you can use technology in many ways to give your business a competitive edge. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence, cutting-edge developments make it easier than ever to streamline processes and reduce redundancy at the workplace. Even small businesses without large tech budgets should consider getting tech tools. As Winman reveals, continual investment in innovation helps to boost productivity, enhance efficiency, finetune quality, and boost customer service. Discover how
How to Start a Media Company
Watch the video here If you are looking to take content like a blog, youtube channel, or a news company to the next level and turn it into a full-fledged business, there are some specific things you need to take care of. Many content creators start as a hobby but have no idea what it takes to turn their passion into a legitimate business. In this start-up guide, I will show the 5 steps to get your media business started and what you need to know to operate as a legitimate business. So let’s get
Accounting 101: Cash Flow Statement
View the video here Are you worried you’re running out of cash for your business? Do you find your business doesn’t have money to pay your bills or do you run short on cash for payroll? In this video, I’m gonna show you how to create a cash flow statement to better manage how your business is spending money. Keeping track of finances is hard for many small business owners and many of our clients get overwhelmed for fear of messing up their accounting. What if you could have a simple document that was
Summer Sensation: Flex Your Commute with the 10-Trip Pass
Update on COVID Paid Sick Leave
By CalChamber -September 6, 2022 AB 152 (Committee on Budget) COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave passed the Legislature on August 31 and awaits action by the Governor. The bill establishes the COVID-19 Relief Grant Program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to help qualified small businesses or nonprofits with grants up to $50,000 to reimburse COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave provided between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Continue
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector Notifies Property Owners of Defaulted Prior Year
Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, is in the process of mailing approximately 83,000 Statements of Prior Year Taxes with the attached Special Notice to Los Angeles County property owners. The statement alerts property owners that they have unpaid Annual and/or Supplemental Secured Property Taxes for prior year(s), and their property may become subject to the tax collector’s power to sell. If residential or agricultural property remains tax defaulted for more than five years, and commercial
CalChamber Tags Rushed Climate Change Bill a Job Killer
By Ben Golombek The California Chamber of Commerce has labeled a last-minute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction proposal a job killer. The bill, AB 2133 (Quirk; D-Hayward), was gutted and amended on Tuesday, 8 days before the end of the legislative session, to require statewide greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to at least 55% below the 1990 level by December 31, 2030, which is a dramatic increase from the State’s current goal of 40%. A coalition of more than 110 organizations, including
AB 257 Amendments Raise Significant Concerns, Including Whether the Council’s Broad Authority is Con
By Ashley Hoffman For the first time ever, an unelected council will both set sweeping standards for a specific industry’s wages, hours, and working conditions that prevail over existing laws and have the power to repeal or amend laws and regulations created by the Legislature or a regulatory agency. Earlier versions of the bill would have also established statutory, mandatory joint liability within the franchise industry. AB 257 (Holden; D-Pasadena) underwent a significant number of amendments on
Employee Retention Credit Qualification Workshop Review
Click the image below to view the presentation regarding ERC qualifications. ERC Revenue Test Form (Template to determine eligibility for ERC under the revenue test)
Inspiring Conversations with Tracy Lopez of Active 7 Fitness
Today we’d like to introduce you to Tracy Lopez. Hi Tracy, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. I live in Glendora, California. I’m a wife, mom and business owner that loves to dance. I started dancing at the age of three from hip hop, Hawaiian, tap, jazz, ballet, you name it, I did it. During my childhood I had a dance agent and performed all over; from dancing in the Joffrey Ballet Nutcracker to TV shows, movies and music videos. After
SoCalGas Breaks Ground on First-of-its-Kind Technology to Produce Clean Hydrogen for SunLine Transit
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced the official groundbreaking on the construction of a first-of-its-kind advanced hydrogen generation system at SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, California. The project, called H2 SilverSTARS, will produce hydrogen from renewable natural gas (RNG) and help fuel SunLine’s fleet of 17 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.At scale, this demonstration project has the potential to provide clean hydrogen at any location adjacent to a natural gas pipeline, which
Kiwaniannes Celebrate Local Merchant - Andrews Inc.
At their end-of-the-year party in June, the Glendora Kiwaniannes celebrated their fund-raising efforts for the year and local Glendora merchant, Connie Andrews. Andrews is the owner of Andrews Inc. clothing store which it has been in business for 50 years! Connie Andrews, the proprietor, has been a strong supporter of the Kiwaniannes especially helping the club with their Designer Bag Bingo event which will finally be held this November 5. Tickets go on sale on September 1. For details, visit the
Visiting Angels of Glendora recognized as a “Guardian Angel”
The Visiting Angels Foundation is proud to announce Visiting Angels of Glendora, California is now recognized as a “Guardian Angel” thanks to its support and commitment to the company’s non-profit initiative.Membership in the Guardian Angels is exclusive to Visiting Angels franchisees who pledge to donate $5,000 or more per year to support The Visiting Angels Foundation.The Foundation partners with community-based organizations dedicated to serving vulnerable seniors, and provides funding to these groups to
2022 Installation and Awards Dinner
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce held its 119th Annual Installation and Awards Dinner at the Glendora Country Club on June 22, 2022. At this year's event, several awards were given to deserving Glendora businesses and chamber members that were voted on by fellow members in the Glendora business community. The evening began with a State of the Chamber presentation by Joe Cina, President & CEO, describing many of the programs and services the Glendora Chamber offers. During Cina's presentation, he gave a
SoCalGas Champions Restaurant Recovery with Additional $525,000 in Support for the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
SoCalGas today announced a second $525,000 donation to the California Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. Last year, SoCalGas co- founded the Fund to help small businesses recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and was also a leading donor, committing $525,000 in 2021. Qualifying restaurants throughout SoCalGas’ service area are encouraged to apply for a $3,000 grant starting April 15th. These grants aim to support equipment upgrades, employee retention, and deferred
Two Portantino Affordable Housing Bills Pass Key Committee
Senate Bill 1177, introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to create an affordable housing regional trust between the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and SB 1067, which restricts parking minimums in cities, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. “SB 1177 helps tackle the affordable housing crisis with a long-term regional approach and provides three cities the opportunity to address affordable housing needs,” stated Senator Portantino.
Senator Portantino, SF Supervisor Safai, Gary Payton II, & Education Advocates Rally in Support of U
Senator Portantino, SF Supervisor Safai, Gary Payton II, & Education Advocates Rally in Support of Universal Screening for Risk of Dyslexia Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined San Francisco County Supervisor Ahsha Safai and Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors for a rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to support universal screening for risk of dyslexia. Also joining the rally were representatives from Decoding Dyslexia CA, California State Parent Teacher
Necessity of Communication
With passing time and increasing competition, an organization, however established it may be, needs to change in order to grow. For an employee, a change could mean different work culture, obsolete technical knowledge, or changing management techniques. Because of such reasons change is not a welcome alternative for many; such cases should be handled with utmost care and careful communication only.The role of communication in the success of any business function is a well-documented fact. Its efficacy is
Ribbon-cutting and one-year anniversary for Always Bee Fancy
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure to help celebrate a ribbon-cutting and one-year anniversary for Always Bee Fancy. Always Bee Fancy is a clothing boutique and clothing line in Glendora, CA. They offer a complete line of dresses, bottoms, tops, self-care, accessories, and much more at reasonable prices. They believe that every woman should feel beautiful and Bee Fancy without breaking the bank, no matter their age or size. Always Bee Fancy was represented by the owner Marcy Barba, staff,
SoCalGas, OPAL Fuels, and Young’s Commercial Transfer Showcase Conversion of Fleet to Renewable Nat...
SoCalGas, OPAL Fuels, and Young’s Commercial Transfer Showcase Conversion of Fleet to Renewable Natural Gas at World Ag ExpoYCT is a leading nationwide hauler and is transitioning its fleet to RNG-fueled trucks in the San Joaquin Valley TULARE, Calif. February 8, 2022 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), Young’s Commercial Transfer (YCT), one of the largest agricultural trucking companies in the United States, and OPAL Fuels, a leading producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG), are
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