CalChamber President Recaps Issues Facing California

California Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Allan Zaremberg talks about
constitutional convention, the state budget, the propositions and more during his opening remarks at the
2009 Business Summit.

VIDEO: Opening Remarks by Calchamber President Allan Zaremberg

Summit Spotlights Candidates for Governor, Presidential/California Political Analysis

Two 2010 gubernatorial candidates and NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd were just a few of the many guests to speak at the 2009 California Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, which marked its 22nd anniversary on May 18–19, 2009. Alert Article

Candidates for Governor in 2010 Tom Campbell (left) and Steve Poizner (center) speak at the CalChamber Business Summit on May 18. NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd provides an overview of the Obama administration's early days in office.	CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg (left) moderates a discussion on California’s changing political landscape by political writer Greg Lucas (center), California’s Capitol blog, and Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California.
VIDEO: Gubernatorial Candidates Steve Poizner and Tom Campbell	VIDEO: Panel Discussion on National and State Politics

CalChamber Chair Calls for Focus on Economy, Jobs

This year is "the perfect time to require that all legislative proposals are reviewed for economic impact," Frederick R. Ruiz, chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, told a statewide audience on the opening day of the summit. Related Top Story

"California's recent economic trends are moving in the wrong direction," Ruiz commented at the Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 19, calling for legislators to "do no more harm" and defeat the "job killers."

VIDEO or  PDF: Remarks by CalChamber Chair Frederick R. Ruiz. 

Governor Schwarzenegger Addresses Host Breakfast Via Video

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses the Sacramento Host Breakfast via video after he was called away at the last minute to meet with President Barack Obama.

The 83rd anniversary of the annual breakfast brought together 1,100 statewide leaders from business,agriculture, state government, education, and military.

VIDEO: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Addresses the Sacramento Host Breakfast