Job creation and potential job loss news in Los Angeles and Southern California.
Reviving the economy through jobs is the message from chambers of commerce throughout the State and the California Chamber of Commerce.Los Angeles Chamber president Gary Toebben wrote this in a blog several weeks ago about jobs and the economy in Los Angeles. "The L.A. Area Chamber and other business groups have long argued that L.A.'s business climate, unlike our weather, is not conducive to business growth and job creation. As one local executive wrote in the Wall Street Journal this weekend, Los Angeles "is fast becoming a job-killing machine." It should pain every elected official and resident of Los Angeles to read these words. Unfortunately, the proof is in the pudding. L.A.'s business tax is among the highest in the state. The city's permitting process is lengthy and cumbersome. Business regulations are frequently changed, making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. "He stated five rules for job creation in Southern California:- Do No Harm
- Customer Service
- Don't Change Rules in the Middle of the Game
- Leverage Private Sector Expertise
- Keep Sights on Emerging Industries
Click here to read the complete blog post and how he elaborates on the five points above to keep businesses healthy and growing.Here is another news item about SB 696 that focuses on Southern California Air Quality Management District blocking emissions permits for businesses:Will blocked emissions credits in Los Angeles cause job loss?A state senate committee votes on Wednesday. SB 696 has passed one committee.
Business development experience is sought for this position in New York City."We-Care.com is hiring an experienced Business Development Director to work out of our Midtown Manhattan office. We’re looking for someone with experience closing large organizations. (Experience selling to large nonprofits is a plus.)"
The posting came from Kevin Lee, author of "Truth about Pay Per Click Advertising."
And now a bit about Kevin as summarized on his LinkedIn profile:
My goal is to help organizations leverage search marketing, particularly paid search. My weekly column in ClickZ.com has helped thousands, as have my 300+ speaking engagements. My company Didit has demonstrated that we can maximize PPC profits. If you feel your campaign has plateaued, reach out.Forward the post on the business development opening to the appropriate people.There's also the chance to network for job opportunities via Pink Slip Parties in New York and Los Angeles.If you have news of a job opening, or cash flow tips for companies, let me know and you can be featured.
BCS Staffing decided to take action regarding unemployment in the Los Angeles area. They host Pink Slip Parties which allow people who are unemployed to network with others and meet top recruiting firms in addition to Time Warner Cable and Colonial Life will showcase openings in a variety of industries and positions including:- accounting & finance
- human resources
- administrative
- real estate
- healthcare
- entertainment
- hospitality
- legal
The next Pink Slip Party is Tuesday, June 16 from 6pm to 8pm at the Blue Velvet Lounge, 750 S. Garland Avenue, Los Angeles 90017.RSVP at www.pinkslippartyla.comThe event is hosted by BCS Staffing.There is a $5 cover charge, parking is $6 and there is a cheese pizza special for $5.BCS Staffing president Beryl Smith said pink slip parties actually started in 1910 in New York when they met in taverns and provided a grass roots movement for the unemployed in that era.BCS Staffing is a boutique firm built on trust and experience. BCS Staffing, Inc. was founded in 2006 by Beryl Smith, a staffing professional with sixteen years of experience matching the right candidate with the right position.
