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Written By: Christopher Luna Editor-In-Chief: Rick Gibson At the USC Latino Alumni Association Scholarship Gala, alumni, students, and university leadership gathered to celebrate five decades of impact — and the responsibility of continuing to expand opportunity for future generations. “Scholarships are not charity. They are opportunity infrastructure.” — Ray López-Chang A sense of pride and optimism filled the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday Marc

Photo Caption: The Normandin Family Editor-in-Chief: Rick Gibson Publisher & CEO: Christopher Luna On February 26, 2026, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce convened a sold-out Leaders & Legacy Dinner, bringing together top executives, public officials, and community leaders shaping Silicon Valley’s future. The evening spotlighted the region’s responsibility to lead in an era defined by rapid AI advancement and economic transformation. Through a forward-looking fireside chat wi

Editor-in-Chief: Rick Gibson Publisher & CEO: Christopher Luna The California African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) Economy Summit convened on January 28, 2026 at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, uniting business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community partners around economic empowerment. The event centered on small-business growth, access to capital, infrastructure, innovation, and California's economic future, with panel discussions offering pract

Congratulations to Ron Frierson on being named the next President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. A well-deserved milestone for a leader who has dedicated more than two decades to building a stronger, more equitable, and more prosperous Los Angeles. Ron's journey is one of rare breadth — from leading the Business Team in Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office, shaping policy for one of the world's largest metropolitan economies, to driving large-scale economic development a

We welcome Babatunde Cole, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, whose leadership continues to expand the power of meaningful connection, strategic alliances, and long-term community impact. Babatunde has built his career at the intersection of financial strategy, legacy planning, executive relationship development, and ecosystem building. With a strong background in financial services and trust and estate planning collaborations, he has become known for bringing together