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A broad coalition of clean energy and climate leaders today announced their support for the Building a More Affordable California Act (Affordable CA), a statewide ballot measure designed to speed up delivery of critical infrastructure—including clean energy and climate projects—while lowering costs for Californians and keeping strong environmental protections in place.

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March 27, 2026

Registration Opens for California Business Outlook and Dinner: A Century in the Making

Registration has opened for the California Business Outlook and Dinner, an unparalleled evening of insight and connection.

March 27, 2026

Trump Administration Announces Funding for State Water Infrastructure

Central Valley water canals will receive much-needed funding from federal allocations announced last week by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

March 27, 2026

CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda

The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its annual Affordability Agenda, highlighting legislation that will either help businesses and consumers by cutting costs or will drive up costs despite the state’s high cost of living.

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March 20, 2026

Canadian Consul General: ‘People Trade’ Moves Economy

Personal connections are “people trade” that keeps trade and investment working and really moves the economy, the Consul General of Canada said at a recent international breakfast hosted by the CalChamber Council for International Trade.

March 20, 2026

CalChamber Urges Stronger Cost Containment in Cap-and-Trade Updates

The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to revise its proposed amendments to the state’s Cap and Trade Program, warning that the current draft risks undermining economic competitiveness, accelerating emissions leakage, and increasing costs for California consumers and businesses.

March 13, 2026

Inaugural Class Advances from Advocacy Academy

The Academy opened last fall with a half-day in-person meeting at CalChamber. The agenda that day included a look at “The Power of Chambers & the California Business Policy Landscape,” featuring welcome remarks from Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Josh Hoover. Other presentations included an overview of CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda from President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, legislative updates, and a deep dive into the evolving business policy climate.

March 13, 2026

Women’s Council Funds Scholarships for Future Women Leaders

Scholarships to support future women leaders of California will grow thanks to $50,000 raised through the CalChamber Women’s Leadership Council.

Attendees Celebrate Links, Look to Future Success

The connections, hard work and mutual support behind the success of women leaders were on display this week at the second annual Women’s Leadership Forum & Reception presented by the California Chamber of Commerce.

Barrera Joins State Water Plan Committee

CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera has joined a state advisory panel to help shape a new, multi-year water plan for California — a plan that will provide both clear water supply targets and benchmarks to ensure both action and accountability.

CSU Bakersfield Names CalChamber President to Alumni Hall of Fame

CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was inducted into the California State University, Bakersfield Alumni Hall of Fame last week. With Barrera (second from right) at the February 26 awards ceremony are (from left) CalChamber Board members Jennifer Haley (Kern Energy); Raji K. Brar (Countryside Corporation); Board President Maryam S. Brown (SoCal Gas); and Seth Oster (The Wonderful Company). See the CSU Bakerfield profile of Barrera.

California Remains Top Exporting State

California, despite the current uncertainty around last year’s tariffs, remained a top exporting state in 2025, according to trade statistics released in February by the U.S. Department of Commerce.