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"California is in the midst of a housing crisis due to decades of historical underproduction of supply when compared to demand."
- Governor Gavin Newsom discusses the California budget
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Assemblymember Luz Rivas Discusses San Fernando Valley Jobs
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Presenting sponsors Gil Canizales (
Anheuser-Busch), Ron & Mitch Kramar (
Kramar's Iron & Metal Inc.), Assemblymember Luz Rivas, presenting sponsor Eric Gutierrez (
Anheuser Busch), VICA Chair Lisa Gritzner (
LG Strategies), VICA board member and presenting sponsor David Meza (
Southern California Gas Company)
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On Thursday, VICA members met with Assemblymember Luz Rivas
for the first VICA After Dark of 2019. Members enjoyed appetizers and drinks hosted by
Anheuser-Busch
as they heard remarks from Assemblymember Rivas. Rivas discussed her experience in the first week of the new legislative session and excitedly told VICA members about her new committee assignments. Rivas also touched on her desire to bring businesses and jobs to her district. She expressed a strong interest in manufacturing, and an interest in connecting young people with jobs in this critical sector of our economy. The Assemblymember stressed the importance of working with the business community to create a thriving economy, saying, "If businesses are doing well, they are hiring more people - then our working families are doing well."
Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Anheuser-Busch, Kramar's Iron and Metal Inc. and the Southern California Gas Company as well as our co-sponsors the American Chemistry Council, City of Hope and the Southland Regional Association of Realtors, and our friends of VICA sponsor, Boething Treeland Nursery, Co.
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Click
here to view photos from the event.
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Sacramento Advocacy Day
Wednesday, January 23
Wednesday, February 13
Tuesday, March 19
Wednesday, April 10
VICA's regular advocacy
trips to the state capitol are crucial to ensuring the voice of the business community is heard by legislators. Join us for our first trip of 2019.
These member-only trips allow direct interaction with state elected officials and create the freedom for discussion on issues that are vital to our members. Don't miss this opportunity to be heard on how legislation affects your business.
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VICA Urges Teachers and School District to Avoid a Strike
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VICA and other Los Angeles business associations released an open letter to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) President Alex Caputo-Pearl urging further negotiation to avoid a teachers' strike. VICA stressed the devastating impact a strike would have on students, teachers, parents, and workers. VICA recommended that both parties work towards a resolution that is both fair to teachers and allows LAUSD to remain fiscally solvent. VICA also offered to lend a hand to help advocate for increased education funding from Sacramento.
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Click
here to view the full letter.
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AT&T and City of Los Angeles Unveil Earthquake Early Warning App
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Rhonda Johnson (AT&T) unveils ShakeAlertLA with Mayor Eric Garcetti |
VICA member AT&T and the City of Los Angeles unveiled ShakeAlertLA, an app designed to alert residents in Los Angeles County of an earthquake. The app sends notifications that an earthquake has occurred, potentially giving residents crucial moments of notice before shaking reaches them. Alerts will help residents take protective action by giving them notice to take cover and stopping public transit systems. After an earthquake, the app will help residents find emergency services and shelter.
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Click
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Friday, February 22, 2019
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sound Stage 29
Universal Studios Hollywood
VICA invites you to dinner with your state lawmakers!
VICA provides a rare opportunity for Valley business leaders to connect with state lawmakers and have a fun time during its annual State Officeholders Dinner.
Confirmed Speakers as of 1/11/19:
Senators
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Ben Allen
Steven Bradford
Bob Hertzberg
Assemblymembers
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Laura Friedman
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Statewide Elected Officials
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Controller Betty Yee
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Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety General Manager Frank Bush has responded to VICA's letter, and his response can be read here. The department is currently working on codifying the language in the temporary special event permit policy to clarify applicable building standards for a temporary event space.
Also, Councilmembers Nury Martinez and Joe Buscaino introduced a motion to address the issue on December 11, 2018. The motion can be read here.
VICA will continue to strongly advocate for a speedy resolution to this issue.
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Transportation Committee (01/08)
Hosted by The Garland
- Rani Narula-Woods, Senior Director of Metro's Office of Extraordinary Innovation, discussed the micro-transit and mobility on demand program.
- The committee also heard from Glen Becerra, who presented on renaming Metro's rail and bus lines.
- Karla Owunwanne, Community Affairs Manager at Lime, also gave a presentation on dock-free mobility systems
Non Profit Committee (01/10)
Sponsored by Child Care Resource Center
- VICA's Non-Profit Committee held its inaugural meeting this week with major San Fernando Valley non-profit organizations in attendance.
- Committee members discussed the objectives and priorities of the new committee.
- Arthur Rieman, from The Law Firm for Non-Profits, presented to the committee on the Attorney General's increased non-profit enforcement. Rieman provided an overview of charity regulation in California and discussed the Attorney General's recent enforcement initiatives against non-profits.
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The
Child Care Resource Center IDEAL Conference will take place on April 3-4 in Studio City, featuring prominent keynote speakers Shiza Shahid, Founder, NowVentures Co-Founder & Founding CEO, Malala Fund, Justin Wolff, Chief Giving Officer at Yoobi, and Warren Riley, President of NPO Solutions and 24 breakout sessions in advocacy, technology, research, fundraising and marketing. With multiple tracks, inspiring keynote presentation, panels, and networking opportunities to suit all levels and areas of responsibilities. Learn more at
www.theidealconference.com
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Member Messages:
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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VICA members can promote their business, events and news in VICA Weekly. Member messages are available for $50 per week or $175 for four weeks. Messages are text-based and may not contain more than 70 words. A logo may be added for an additional $5 per week. For more information or to schedule your member message, contact
Helene@vica.com
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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