Valley Industry & Commerce Association
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- Quote of the Week
- Holiday Gift Drive
- Members
- VICA Advocacy
- Bank of America Student Leaders Program: Apply Today!
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- Hot News
- Member Spotlight
- Media Mentions
- 2021 Government Handbook
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"T'was a month before Christmas, And all through the town
People wore masks, That covered their frown.
The frown had begun, Way back in the Spring,
When a global pandemic, Changed everything
As the world entered lockdown, To flatten the curve,
The economy halted, And folks lost their nerve.
It's true that this year, Has had sadness a plenty
We'll never forget, The year 2020.
And just 'round the corner, The holiday season,
But why be merry? Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house, And put up the tree,
Who will see it? No one but me.
But I gather the ribbon, The garland and bows,
As I play those old carols, My happiness grows.
Christmas is not cancelled, And neither is hope.
If we lean on each other, I kn0w we can cope.
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The spirit of giving is strong this time of the year, and VICA members are doing all they can to make sure that everyone can have a happy holiday season even with the current crisis.
This week, VICA member Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City made a large donation of hygiene and wellness items to Los Angeles Family Housing, just one example of our San Fernando Valley businesses helping those in need in our community.
If you or your organization have the ability, please consider donating to VICA's Holiday Gift Drive, which helps local non-profits in our community!
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VICA Thanks Our Renewing Members
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Action Alert: S. 4421 TREAT Act
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VICA strongly supports S. 4421 (Murphy), the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, which will provide temporary licensing reciprocity across state lines to medical practitioners. The TREAT Act is crucial to ensure that our health system is capable of handling national emergencies both now and in the future, and VICA needs you to voice your support to Congress!
The COVID-19 Public Health Crisis has shown that access to health care is crucial to the welfare and economy of our nation. The TREAT Act would allow healthcare professionals to bypass lengthy license requests while still adhering to safety measures. In doing so, the TREAT Act expands possibilities for treatment and provides important flexibility to accessing safe and timely health care in national emergencies.
The United States faces an unprecedented path forward from the COVID-19 crisis and allowing temporary licensing reciprocity for health care professionals will not only play an important role in our current recovery but will also help us prepare for future crises.
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Bank of America 2021 Student Leaders Program: Applications Now Open!
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Since 2004, the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized thousands of exemplary high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop students as the next generation of community leaders As a Student Leader, students will:
Word as a paid intern at a local nonprofit for 8 weeks. This internship is designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by the host organization.
Attend the week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. The week-long, all-expense paid Student Leaders Summit will be held from July 12-17, 2021. Conducted in Partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social, and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change.
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COVID-19
The number of patients admitted with COVID-19 in LA County has ballooned to 5,100 as Southern California reaches 0% ICU capacity.
Housing Market
Prisons
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for COVID-19, a rate four times higher than the general population.
Vaccine
A second vaccine by Moderna has been recommended by a CDC advisory panel for FDA emergency use approval, and is expected to be approved.
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Education
City of Los Angeles
Shutdowns
Unions representing teachers, nurses, healthcare, grocery, and hotel employees are calling for a strict one month shutdown in January for Los Angeles County.
Business Closures
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Spectrum News (PW: insidetheissues) | December 16
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Member Messages
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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 cathy@vica.com or call (818) 817-0545.
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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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