(May 10, 2007) The California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), a non-profit, nonpartisan think tank affiliated with the California Chamber of Commerce, has launched a new website.

The website can be found at www.cfcepolicy.org.

“California business has suffered from the absence of a credible source of accurate information on the benefits of a strong economic base and the adverse effects of many government policies,” said CFCE President Loren Kaye. “The sad fact is that no entity within the California public policy environment is charged with providing impartial, objective, comprehensive analysis of public policy proposals for their effects on the California business climate and economic base. Now this has changed. The California Foundation for Commerce and Education is filling the information void-elevating the policy debate and improving policy decisions.”

This website serves as an educational tool and will feature reports and publications produced by CFCE, as well as other publications, media and Internet reports relevant to the California economy and public policy. In addition, the site features a blog by Kaye that provides observations and commentary on California issues.

Earlier this year, the CFCE released results of a first-of-its-kind report on state business leaders' attitudes toward K-12 education. Education led the list of executives' concerns, but rated a "D" for quality.

The CFCE is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the California business climate and private enterprise through:

• Education of the public and policy makers on the virtues of private enterprise and strong economic base; 
• Accurate, impartial and objective research and analysis of public policy issues of interest to the California business and public policy communities; and
• Education and outreach efforts in support of the research and public policy findings and recommendations.

Contact: Loren Kaye