Seismic resilience for businesses gains larger focus
At a press event, in seminars, and through one-on-one business outreach, there is increasing focus on business steps to reduce risk. But are businesses acting?…
Recap: 88 Cities Summit drew three dozen cities, elected leaders, top advisors
Our Propel LA 2nd Annual 88 Cities Summit saw another event with great teamwork, energy and conversations around economic development issues that cities are facing.…
$750M gift to Resnick Institute illustrates LA’s role in global sustainability innovation
Caltech’s Resnick Institute, dedicated to research, development and innovation in global sustainability, received a $750 million gift this week to pursue climate change research, sustainable…
Report: Hong Kong’s connections to California’s economy are substantial
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has released a report in partnership with LAEDC, describing the many linkages and mutual benefit of trade, investment, culture…
Destination Crenshaw, SoLa Impact Fund excite LAEDC board members
City of LA Council Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson spoke at an LAEDC Board of Governors meeting focused on the amazing work being done to benefit South…
SoCal Aerospace Council highlighted Aerovironment, County’s Fair Chance initiative
Local public company Aerovironment talked about the future of autonomous flight, and County of Los Angeles described the Fair Chance hiring initiative and related incentives at…
LA’s economic challenges in the spotlight at 88 CITIES SUMMIT, Thursday Sept 19th
Propel L.A., a division of the LAEDC, convenes state and regional leaders to discuss vexing issues LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 – The second annual…
Welcome Message from 2019–20 LAEDC Chair Dianne F. Harrison, Ph.D.
I am honored to have been invited to chair the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation for 2019–20. As I assume this role, I want…
Finalist cities announced for Most Business-Friendly City Award
LAEDC Announces 2019 Finalists for Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County: Winners to be named at Eddy Awards, alongside Honorees Phil Washington, Citi, CSU…
Trade war increasing demand for industrial space on both sides of the Mexico border
LAEDC’s Stephen Cheung was quoted in National Real Estate Investor magazine, on the topic of warehouse space on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Please…
Resilience Month! Loads of events and new tools for organizations to cut their risk!
Workshops, webinars, new guides, and free resources… Make this the month you take action to protect your organization from earthquakes and other disasters! Sept 11: …
LinkedIn touts LA’s attractiveness to startups
LinkedIn has published an article, How Startups Learned to Love LA. LAEDC worked behind the scenes to assist the editorial staff. It’s an interesting read! …
Expanding Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits to Local Projects of Significance is Key to serving Low-Income Communities
Sacramento needs to expand its beneficial tax treatment of investments made in Opportunity Zones (OZs) beyond affordable housing and “green technology” projects only, allowing local…
Immediate Past Chair Eric Rowen thanks LAEDC members
Eric Rowen of Greenberg Traurig, LLP completed his term as LAEDC Chair on June 30th, but he continues his long tradition of service to LAEDC,…
Earthquake Prep: Take one step today to reduce risk to your business
Add your email address at the Resilient Business Challenge on OutsmartDisaster.com. This is the most important step you can take. LAEDC is raising awareness of…
Oil and Gas Industry in California: 2019 Report
LAEDC has published a new report, Oil & Gas In California: The Industry, Its Economic Contribution and User Industries at Risk. Download the report by clicking…
Recap: e4 Mobility Alliance Meeting on Women Advancing Transportation
On August 15th, LAEDC’s e4 Mobility Alliance convened business leaders from NEXT Trucking, Fisker, Canoo, Faraday Future, and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office around a…
LAEDC Eddy Awards to recognize Citi as the 2019 Corporate Honoree
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will honor Citi at this year’s Eddy Awards. The global bank is the 2019 Corporate Honoree; a…
LAEDC opposes AB 485 because it discourages logistics projects that create jobs (2019 Legis. Session)
LAEDC strongly opposes Assembly Bill (AB) 485 (Medina), as it did last year with AB 2853, which was an antecedent bill ultimately vetoed by then…
LAEDC Eddy Awards to honor California State University, Dominguez Hills
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will honor California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) at this year’s Eddy Awards. CSUDH is the 2019…
LA leads innovation in “heavy” transport, from drayage to garbage
An article decries a lack of electric garbage trucks, but they forgot about LA. New systems for organizing freight and drayage? Yeah that’s LA too.…
Meet Phil Washington at the LAEDC Eddy Awards
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will host its annual Eddy Awards on November 7, 2019, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority…
The Economist prepares to profile LA’s entrepreneurial scene, interviews Bill Allen
Haworth’s offices in DTLA served as a shoot location for an interview by The Economist this past month, as the media group explored the innovation…
LAEDC celebrates new funding for bioscience apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships
U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $12 million grant to West Los Angeles College/South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) collaborative that will be part…