Los Angeles is entering a high-stakes period with the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics approaching, while local businesses face proposals that could rapidly raise labor costs in key sectors.

In this episode, Maria Salinas, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, offers a view from inside the business community as Los Angeles balances growth pressures with economic reality.

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