Consular Corps Information Packet

Welcome to California!

Over the past several years, the California Chamber of Commerce International Affairs Department has answered many questions, particularly for Consular Corp members newly posted in our state, about how the U.S. and California governments work, and what the CalChamber has to offer our international guests. 

As a direct result of these inquiries, we have compiled this information into one handy information packet. In it you will find detailed information regarding the California Chamber of Commerce, our international activities, specific operations within the California government directed at international guests, and a guide to understanding the U.S. Government.  We hope you will find this information useful as you transition into your new position.

If you have questions or comments, please e-mail them to international@calchamber.com

All best wishes in your international endeavors.

1. About the CalChamber
1. Helping California Do Business (About Us)
2. CalChamber in the News
3. CalChamber Facts
4. CalChamber Staff
1. Allan Zaremberg (bio), President & CEO

2. Executive Team
5. Board of Directors
6. Government Relations
7. CalChamber Committees
8. Sponsorship/Partnership Opportunities for Businesses
9. Advocacy
1. Return on Investment
2. 2011 Major Victories
3. 2011 Job Killers
4. 2011 Job Creators 
10. Products and Services for Businesses
1. CalChamber Store
2. Human Resources / HRCalifornia
11. Communications
1. Press Releases
2. Daily Headlines
3. Inside the Capitol
4. Alert - weekly newsletter
12. Products and Services for Businesses
2. About the CalChamber’s International Activities
1. International Affairs
1. Susanne Stirling (bio), Vice President, International Affairs
2. Abby Browning (bio), Assistant, International Affairs
2. 2011 International Trade Overview
3. www.calchamber.com/international
4. CalChamber Trade Portals
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Chile
4. China
5. Colombia
6. European Union
7. Germany
8. Hong Kong
9. India
10. Indonesia
11. Israel
12. Japan
13. Mexico
14. Panama
15. Peru
16. Russia
17. Singapore
18. South Africa
19. South Korea
20. Spain
21. United Kingdom
5. Council for International Trade Update (CITU)
1. Latest Edition
6. Exporting Guide
7. Partial Listing of International Forums
8. California Coalition for Free Trade
1. Membership Form
2. Current Coalition Members
   
3. About our California Government
1. Constitutional Officers & Legislature Pictoral Roster
2. Executive Branch Organizational Chart
3. Websites
1. Governor Jerry Brown
2. California State Senate
3. California State Assembly
4. US and State District Maps
1. Assembly
2. Senate
3. Congressional
5. Contacting Your Legislators: Protocol
6. How to Write a Lobbying Letter
7. Guide to Reading a Bill
8. Life of a Bill
9. California Initiative Process - CA Secretary of State's Office
10. Tips on Talking with the Media
11. CalChamber’s Political Action Committees
12. Secretary of State’s Political Reform Division
13. Secretary of State’s International Business Relations Program
14. California State Government Programs
1. Governor's Office of Economic Development
2. California Department of Labor
1. California Business Investment Services
3. California Energy Commission
1. Global Energy Connection
4. California Environmental Protection Agency
5. California Department of Food and Agriculture
1. International Trade Services
6. California State Senate Office of International Relations
7. California Community College Network - Centers for International Trade Development
15. California State Legislature’s Office Glossary of Legislative Terms
4. About California
1. California: Quick Facts
2. CalChamber: Economic Advisory Report
3. California: Find Yourself Here Magazine
4. California: Road Trips Brochure
5. About U.S. Government
1. U.S. Government "Ben's Guide"
1. United States of America: Quick Facts
2. Branches of Government
1. The Executive Branch
1. The President’s Cabinet
2. The Legislative Branch
1. U.S. Congress
1. U.S. Senate
2. U.S. House
2.  How Laws are Made
3. National Vs. State Governments
1. Exclusive Powers
2. Powers Denied
4. Election of the President and Vice President
1. General Election
2. Election of Representatives
3. Election of Senators
5. Judicial Branch
1. Supreme Court
6. Citizenship
7.  U.S. Government Glossary
2.  U.S. Government Information and Website Links
1. California Congressional Delegation Pictoral Roster
1. California Congressional Delegation Committee Assignments
2. The White House
1. U.S. Department of State
2. U.S. Department of Commerce
3. U.S. Trade Representatives
3. U.S. Senate
4. U.S. House of Representatives
5. Thomas : U.S. Library of Congress
6. U.S. Supreme Court