Senator Portantino Honored by Biz Fed with Elected Official of the Year Award

Los Angeles, CA –Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the Elected Office of the Year in Supervisor District 5 by the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) for his significant contribution in policy development and community engagement on behalf of the local economy. The Senator received the award during the organization’s Business Makes Los Angeles County Work” Awards at the Japanese American National Museum.

“I am honored to receive this award from BizFed and proud to support and advocate on behalf of our local economy, including small businesses throughout my district and LA County,” stated Senator Portantino. “Small businesses are critical to the vibrancy of local economies because they generate a significant economic activity and increase local job opportunities.”

"We're honored to recognize Senator Anthony Portantino as one of our 2023 Elected Officials of the Year. The Los Angeles County business community is grateful to his staff for their grassroots, boots-on-the ground efforts. We know it takes a dedicated team – and a sprawling network of partners – to make headway on tough issues," the Los Angeles County Business Federation said in a statement.

The Los Angeles County Business Federation is a non-profit grassroots organization that unites and amplifies the voice of business. Its members represent 420,000 employers with 5 million employees in Southern California, representing a broad and diverse range of business sectors. BizFed's membership includes chambers of commerce, trade associations, minority business groups, business improvement districts, economic development organizations, educational institutions, public agencies, and top companies.

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