Salinas, Maria S. — Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

Salinas, Maria S

CEO

Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

THE LATEST: Under Salinas' leadership, the Chamber introduced a Covid-19 resource guide and is providing one-on-one advising for small- to medium-sized businesses on how to survive and thrive during the crisis. The organization is also championing new ways to address the deep-seated problem of homelessness in the region.

BACKGROUND: Salinas oversees L.A. County's largest business association, representing more than 250,000 businesses. An experienced entrepreneur and businesswoman, Salinas is the first Latina and first woman to lead the organization in its 130-year history. She stewards the Chamber's new initiative, "A Thriving Region for All," which seeks to amplify the voice of businesses while encouraging an inclusive economy. Salinas also serves on&the mayor's MEXLA commission and the board of the Pacific Council.

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