Focuses On Issues Critical to Job Creation and Economy

(February 25, 2010) The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday unveiled CalChamber2010.com, a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind website offering voters videos and side-by-side comparisons of the gubernatorial candidates’ stance and history on issues most important to the state's economy and job climate. 

“Perhaps never before has the economic health of our state been so important to voters as in this election season," said Allan Zaremberg, President and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce. “CalChamber2010.com is designed to educate voters about the candidates’ stance on issues critical to job growth and renewed prosperity in our state. Now, more than ever, voters understand the role that a vibrant economy plays in enhancing quality of life for California’s working families. CalChamber2010.com will be the go-to site for the California Governor's race this year." 

CalChamber2010.com combines non-partisan, factual, independently-sourced research with cutting-edge online tools. By visiting the site, voters can examine each candidate’s track record and viewpoints using videos and other material. Throughout the course of the campaign season, CalChamber2010.com will continually be updated with breaking developments.

At CalChamber2010.com voters can: 

• Get full in-depth information on each of the candidates;
• Find out where candidates stand in nine major issue areas including
  o   Budget & Spending  
  o   Jobs & Economy
  o   Taxes
  o   Education
  o   Health Care
  o   Environment & Energy
  o   Water
  o   Public Safety
  o   Housing & Transportation;
• Share customized comparisons on Facebook, Twitter and email; 
• E-mail questions and comments directly to the various campaigns;  
• Explore the “Video Vault” and search by issue archived clips of each candidate; and  
• Place an “IssueTracker” widget on blogs, websites or Facebook profiles.