L.A. Area Chamber Applauds City Council Approval of L.A. Convention Center Expansion

by L.A. Area Chamber

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 19, 2025 - The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the Los Angeles City Council's approval of the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion and modernization project:

"We applaud the Los Angeles City Council for approving the long-awaited full expansion and modernization of the Los Angeles Convention Center. This project has the power to ignite our economy, drawing critical investment, tourism, and opportunity into the heart of our city while creating jobs, strengthening communities, and building long-term prosperity. As we prepare for the global stage in the years ahead, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this bold step affirms Los Angeles' leadership and commitment to innovation and inclusive economic growth," said Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy.