"Business has the know-how, [consular] officials have the know-who. We need the know-how and the know-who together."
- Carlos Garcia de Alba, Mexican Consul General, addressing VICA's International Trade Committee
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Media Mentions
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Interest Rates Impact Real Estate, Markets Evolve to Keep Up with Ongoing Trends
November 5
Preview: Olympic Competitions Coming to Valley in 2028
November 9
Pasadena City College has 3 Finalists for President
November 10
CEO Conveys Holiday Look in Capital
November 12
Who's Money Is It, Anyway?
November 12
Local Leaders React to Amazon's HQ2 Decision
November 13
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VICA Advocates Against Anti-Housing Ordinances at Los Angeles County, City of Glendale
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On Tuesday, VICA advocated against new rent control ordinances at Los Angeles County and the City of Glendale. The interim rent stabilization ordinance passed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors imposes a 180-day moratorium on rent increases, caps rent hikes at 3 percent per year and imposes a moratorium on evictions without just cause in unincorporated areas of L.A. County. Additionally, after almost nine hours, the Glendale City Council could not come to a conclusion on a rent control policy. While they deliberate, they are poised to approve a temporary rent freeze on November 27. These new rent control ordinances will be devastating to the rental housing market, especially as California is already being suffocated by the housing crisis.
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VOTE: 2019 Board & Executive Committee Nominees and By-Law Change
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At VICA's Annual Meeting on December 14, VICA members will elect a new board and executive committee for 2019. Nominees from a diverse group of businesses and industries across the greater Los Angeles area were carefully selected to lead VICA in the coming year. Thank you to our nominating committee for their hard work, time, and consideration.
VICA members will also vote on a change to VICA's by-laws concerning the nomination of Board Members. Register for VICA's Annual Meeting >>
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Click
here to view the 2019 VICA Board nominees.
Click
here to view the 2019 VICA Executive Committee nominees.
Click
here to view the proposed change to VICA's By-Laws.
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Sponsor or Host a VICA Committee in 2019
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 VICA is looking for members to host or sponsor committee meetings or a board meeting in 2019. If your company can accommodate between 20 and 40 people comfortably, we may have a committee for you. As a host you will have an opportunity to say a few words of welcome and give members the chance to visit your site. You will also be listed on each agenda as the host and table cards will be provided at the meeting. If you have the financial wherewithal, but not a site, consider sponsoring the meeting at VICA. Please see the costs of sponsorships below. Your company would still get to welcome everyone at the meeting and would have their logo on the agendas.
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Los Angeles Department Executives
Thursday, December 6, 2018
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sportsmen's Lodge
12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
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Frank Bush
General Manager, Department of Building & Safety
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Doane Liu
Executive Director,
Department of Convention & Tourism Development
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Cat Packer
Executive Director and General Manager of the Department of Cannabis Regulation
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Michael Shull
General Manager,
Department of Recreation & Parks
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Leaders Forums give attendees the opportunity to converse with leaders in an intimate setting. On December 6, City of Los Angeles Department Executives will discuss issues in their departments that relate to our business community and take time to answer members' questions. Find out what to expect for 2019.
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VICA Successfully Urges CARB to Avoid Cap-and-Trade Market Instability
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On Thursday, VICA successfully urged the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to establish a reasonable price ceiling and cost containment mechanisms for the state's Cap-and-Trade program. VICA supported the 2017 cap and trade extension because it included cost containment features such as a price ceiling and 'speed bumps' to reduce market volatility. CARB's proposal on Thursday would have turned the cap and trade program into a punitive 'cap and tax' system, harming businesses across the state. VICA is relieved that the CARB board chose not to move forward with their harmful proposal and we look forward to working with CARB on a sensible implementation plan.
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VICA Supports Rapid Proven Approach to Fixing the Housing Crisis
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VICA has been a strong supporter of relaxed Acessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to help maximize the construction of these units, which have proven to be an immediate solution to the housing shortage. VICA supports the proposed City of Los Angeles Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, if amended to: allow for ADU construction in Hillside Areas except in substandard streets; allow the conversion of accessory or unpermitted structures to ADU's; and exempt single family lots which contain an ADU structure from rent control. The Los Angeles City Planning Commission will reconsider this item on November 29th.
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Friday, December 14, 2018
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Airtel Plaza Hotel
7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys
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International Trade Committee (11/13)
Sponsored by Daar and Newman
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Vaughn Lucas (JPMorgan Chase), Consul General Carlos Garcia de Alba, International Trade Chair Jeff Daar (Daar & Newman), and co-chair Claudette Moody (WSP-USA) |
Mexican Consul General Carlos Garcia de Alba presented to the committee on U.S. - Mexico trade partnership and California's relationship with Mexico. De Alba discussed the long history of trade between Los Angeles and Mexico, highlighting that Mexico has maintained a consulate in Los Angeles since 1886. De Alba also spoke on the importance of NAFTA, saying that over the last twenty four years, the agreement has been a win for all three countries.
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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
[email protected]
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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