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Adam Carolla: State should change approach to keep businesses in CA Funnyman Adam Carolla took on a more serious topic Wednesday at the Sacramento Convention Center. He suggested the state change its approach to keep businesses in California. Carolla spoke at the Champions of Manufacturing Summit -- and said for too long, the state has relied on its weather and beautiful scenery to attract companies. Share Shares Copy Link Copy

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WEBVTT GROVE AND HIS WIFE IS FROM GRASS VALLEY AND THEY ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD LATER THIS YEAR. ADAM COROLLA IS SUGGESTING THAT THE STATE CHANGE ITS APPROACH. WE CAN NO LONGER GET BY ON OUR GOOD LOOKS. WE HAVE TO FOCUS ON OUR BRAINS A LITTLE BIT. WHILE SPEAKING AT THE CHAMPIONS OF MANUFACTURING SUMMIT, COROLLA SAYS THAT CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN RELYING ON ITS WEATHER AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY FOR BUSINESS. BUSINESS DOESN'T HAVE A PERSONALITY. IT JUST WANTS TO MAKE MONEY. IT'S NOT, LET'S DO THE RIGHT THING. IT DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE RIGHT WING. IF IT'S TOO DIFFICULT, IT WILL PICK UP AND LEAVE Y. 'HE OWNS A NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING HIS POPULAR PODCAST.