Proud to amplify – and diversify – the voice of business
Today marks the final day of Black History Month. We want to recognize our leaders who step up every day of the year to amplify and diversify our chorus of business voices. Our friends at Los Angeles Business Journal summed up the significance of these equity-minded efforts in three words: “BLACK BUSINESS MATTERS.” In 2021, […]
100+ Business Leaders Join Forces on Sacramento Advocacy Trip
BizFed and BizFed Central Valley are proud to host their annual Sacramento Days event with the goal of amplifying the broad business community’s priorities, presence and power in the halls of the State Capitol.
Opinion: Antitrust bills threaten California businesses and economy
By Tracy Hernandez and Ahmad Thomas While this misguided U.S. House legislation targets large tech companies, consumers and small businesses will suffer As many California businesses continue struggling under the pandemic, members of Congress are pushing for antitrust legislation that would break up digital tools and online services that assist small enterprises. While this misguided […]
LA Daily News Op-Ed: ‘Bills will stifle innovation, consumers’
Federal antitrust bills threaten California businesses big and small
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP) By TRACY HERNANDEZ | and AHMAD THOMAS | PUBLISHED: January 24, 2022 at 3:25 p.m. | UPDATED: January 24, 2022 at 3:25 p.m. As many California businesses continue to […]
FOX & FRIENDS FIRST: BizFed’s Tracy Hernandez discusses smash-and-grabs
Early this morning, I joined Carley Shimkus on Fox & Friends First to discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly unveiled $300 million plan to combat retail theft. I told her our massive network of more than 400,000 businesses appreciate the governor’s efforts to lean in with additional resources for law enforcement and prosecution, but I pointed […]
If California is such an ‘anti-business’ state, why is its economy booming?
By MICHAEL HILTZIK BUSINESS COLUMNIST MAY 10, 2021 11:46 AM PT Is there anything that breeds more cognitive dissonance in the heads of business prognosticators than the performance of the California economy? The question is inspired by the release of yet another survey placing California in the basement among states as measured by their receptivity to business. […]
Have you taken the 2017 BizFed Poll?
Friday, April 14 marks the final day to take the 2017 BizFed Poll. We’re relying on each of you to communicate the priorities of your region and industry sector. Don’t get left out – take this 10-minute poll and make sure others from your network are taking the BizFed Poll as well! Simply visit bizfed.org/poll […]
