Maria Salinas

This May, the Chamber is celebrating the 100th year of World Trade Week. To learn more about the history of global trade in the Los Angeles region, please check out our timeline: lachamber.com/world-trade-we… Be sure to register for the event below: lachamber.cventevents.com/event/f5479789…

Great visit with @SBA_Kelly for @LAAreaChamber #AccessDC delegation visit, speaking on SBA programs, disaster recovery, and ongoing needs for wildfire recover.

It was an honor to accept the inaugural Nancy Pelosi Public Servant of the Year Award from the @SF_Chamber and @LAAreaChamber.   By working together to fight for our communities, expand opportunity and advance our values, we make it clear what public service is all about.

Chamber President & CEO @LAChamberMaria and San Francisco Chamber President & CEO @rodneyfong hosted a fireside chat with Senator Adam Schiff, who encouraged the delegation to stay engaged and keep California moving forward. #ACCESSDC @SenAdamSchiff

The Chamber was honored to have Senator Alex Padilla speak to the ACCESS D.C. delegation this evening. He shared his vision for a strong and competitive California economy. @AlexPadilla4CA #ACCESSDC

Thank you @SecDuffy for joining us for #AccessDC.

Great to kick off #AccessDC!

@GDAYUSAofficial brought the excitement for @Brisbane_2032 to #LA. Great discussion on the city-to-city cooperation, hosted by @AustralianAmer1

Join us as we welcome our 2026 Board Chair, Andy Park, the first Korean American to hold the position. Andy is the Los Angeles Office Managing Partner at @EYnews, bringing deep business expertise and a strong commitment to Greater Los Angeles.

Thank you, George L. Pla, for your leadership as Board Chair during a pivotal year for the Chamber—guiding major transformation and elevating our influence at City Hall and in Sacramento.

Proud to present the Civic Medal of Honor to George Kieffer, whose lifetime of service reflects the very best of civic leadership and commitment to the public good. A respected civic leader, George spent his distinguished legal career at @manatt.

Congratulations to Lew Horne of @CBRE, recipient of the Distinguished Business Leader Award—recognized for his leadership and lasting impact on Greater Los Angeles. A visionary executive who brings strategic excellence and deep civic commitment to his work.

Raul Anaya, Chamber Board Member and former Board Chair, and Head of Local Markets Strategy and President, Greater Los Angeles, accepts the Corporate Leadership Award on behalf of @BankofAmerica.

Everett Sands, CEO of @lendistry, this evening's Platinum Sponsor, and a partner in support of the Chamber’s Small Business Disaster Relief Fund, presents this year’s Corporate Leadership Award.

@MayorOfLA addresses the Chamber’s 2026 Inaugural Dinner, sharing her vision for Los Angeles and the road ahead.

@LAChamberMaria welcomes attendees and reflects on the leadership, resilience, and global opportunities redefining Los Angeles.

Today we honor an inspiring legacy #DrKing #MLKDay

The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles hosted an event featuring a presentation by the LA Latin American Young Leaders Delegation, supported by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (@JHLosAngeles).

Chamber President & CEO @LAChamberMaria penned an op-ed on why health care is essential to economic stability. Read Health Care Keeps Our Economy Alive here: labusinessjournal.com/commentary/ope…

Our opening panel, led by @LAChamberMaria, convened presidents and chancellors from @USC, @MSMU, UC Merced, @LoyolaMarymount, and @laccd to discuss preparing tomorrow’s workforce for an AI-powered world. Strong collaboration between academia and industry is key to student success