VICA's decision making process is based on our policy committees developing and recommending positions on a variety of legislative issues impacting business for consideration by the board of directors.

Pleas indicate with a click of button which of the following committees in which you want to participate:
Ambassadors

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Responsible for identifying and reaching out to businesses that would benefit from VICA membership and serving as ambassadors at our committee meetings and events.

Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays, 1/28, 3/24, 5/26, 7/28, 9/22, 11/17
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: VICA (Van Nuys)
Aviation

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Deals with issues related to the general and business aviation industry (aircraft manufacturers, local businesses that serve the airports, and aviation consultants).

Meeting Dates:
Wednesdays, 3/4, 6/3, 9/2, 12/2
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by:
Aerolease/Aeroplex Van Nuys Airport East
(Van Nuys)
Education

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Focuses on state budgeting for LAUSD and the LACCD, as well as the CSU and UC systems, in addition to the regulation of private, postsecondary educational institutions, early education and vocational training.

Meeting Dates:
Thursdays, 2/6, 5/7, 8/6, 11/5
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: VICA office (Van Nuys)
Energy, Environment, Manufacturing & Utilities

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Provides organizational guidance on environmental regulation, utility ratepayer protection, and public investment in clean and green technology and energy efficiency programs.

Meeting Dates:
Thursdays, 2/13, 5/14, 8/13, 11/12
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: VICA (Van Nuys)
Sponsored by: Metropolitan Water District 
Government Affairs

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The catch-all committee for public policy matters related to tax policy, government efficiency, election regulation and legal reform, among others.

Meeting Dates:
Wednesdays, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: VICA (Van Nuys)
Healthcare

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Deals with major state and federal legislation to interpret the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and medical litigation.

Meeting Dates:
Thursday, 3/12, 6/11, 9/10, 12/10
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by:
Mission Community Hospital (Panorama City)
International Affairs


Focuses on domestic and international policy priorities that affect foreign economic development or diplomatic relations.

Meeting Dates:
This committee will meet at least twice a year, or as needed
Hosted by: VICA (Van Nuys)
Labor & Employment

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Deals with labor regulations and policies that affect employers at a city, state and federal level, including wage, hour, scheduling, workers' compensation and other issues.

Meeting Dates:
Wednesdays, 2/5, 5/6, 8/5, 11/4
8:30 - 10 a.m. 
Hosted by:  Hilton Universal City
Land Use

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Provides policy guidance on community planning and development-related legislation and recommends commercial, industrial and residential projects of regional significance for VICA support.

Meeting Dates: 2/11, 4/14, 6/9, 8/11, 10/13, 12/8
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Hosted by: The Garland (North Hollywood)
Sports, Entertainment, Tourism & Hospitality

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Deals predominately with local and state issues that affect film and television production companies, prop houses, amusement parks and media providers.

Meeting Dates:
Thursdays, 3/5, 6/4, 9/3, 12/3
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: VICA office (Van Nuys)
Transportation

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Discusses local, regional, state and federal legislation and rulemaking affecting the L.A. Metro System, the 101, 405 and 5 freeways, and the municipal arterial street systems of the Los Angeles region.

Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays, 3/10, 5/12, 7/14, 9/8, 11/10
8 - 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by: The Garland (North Hollywood)
ABOUT VICA
Presenting the business perspective on behalf of employers in the
San Fernando Valley cities of Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Calabasas,
Hidden Hills, San Fernando and Santa Clarita.

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Valley Industry & Commerce Association (VICA)
16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel 818.817.0545 * Fax 818.907.7934 * www.vica.com