Giving Tuesday 2023
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be a part of a collective effort and join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in…
28th Annual Eddy Awards Recap
Last week, LAEDC hosted our 28th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, nonprofit, and business leaders during the last year. More…
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Takes Over Field at SoFi Stadium for the Eddy Awards® Gala
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ambassador Jane Duke of Australia, Community Coalition and Delta Air Lines Honored. Long Beach Named Most Business-Friendly City 2023 November 9, 2023…
City Spotlight: City of El Segundo
This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and three-time winner of the “Most Business-Friendly City” award: the City of El Segundo! Winning roots run deep in El Segundo. El…
The LAEDC Starter Guide to Business Preparedness in Southern California
Don’t wait until disaster strikes; act now to safeguard your business’s future. In today’s fast-paced world, Business Preparedness in Southern California is not just an…
Sports in the Los Angeles Basin
The Los Angeles Basin (comprised of Los Angeles and Orange counties) is one of the two largest markets for collegiate and professional sports in the…
Future of Bioscience Recap
October 19, 2023 - The Future Forum series, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), plays a pivotal role in shaping the…
Staff Profile: Suli Kenyatta
As part of Digital Inclusion Week, we want to take the time to highlight our LAEDC staff member who is leading the charge on digital…
LAEDC Statement on death of Senator Dianne Feinstein
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation released the following statement after learning of the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. The Los Angeles County…
Personal Impact Story: Acrylatex Coatings & Recycling Incorporated
LAEDC worked with Acrylatex Coatings & Recycling Incorporated in the City of Azusa. Acrylatex specializes in collecting and processing latex paint into renewable products from…
City Spotlight: City of Lancaster
Last month we kicked off a new monthly City Spotlight to highlight the 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member,…
Member Spotlight: Yvette Estrada, NBCUniversal
Yvette Estrada leads NBCUniversal’s public policy and advocacy efforts in California. As Director of Government Affairs, she develops and executes substantive strategies involving legislative, government…
Institute for Applied Economics Quarterly Briefing – September 2023
September 11 – Every quarter, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's (LAEDC) Institute for Applied Economics delivers a snapshot of the region's economic pulse.…
LAEDC Releases 2023 Annual Report
Over the past year, we have faced and embraced a series of challenges that have also brought new opportunities for the revitalization of the Los…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Zach Sokoloff, Hackman Capital Partners
Zach Sokoloff is a Senior Vice President at Hackman Capital Partners, serving as Asset Manager of the firm’s Television City and Radford Studio Center projects. In…
City Spotlight: City of Gardena
We are kicking off a new monthly City Spotlight to highlight the 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2022 Most Business-Friendly City award…
Press Release: LAEDC Announces 28th Annual Eddy Awards® Finalists For Most Business-Friendly City Award
Winners to be Celebrated at SoFi Stadium on November 8th LOS ANGELES – August 23, 2023 – The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)…
Announcing Finalists for the Most Business-Friendly City Award!
We are excited to announce the finalists for the Most Business-Friendly City Award. This award recognizes those cities which are doing the most to encourage job creation, facilitate ease-of-doing-business,…
Memo on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
The Potential Impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes Written by Shannon Sedgwick, Director of the Institute for Applied Economics The iconic film and television…
Summer Member Mixer 2023
In late July, we hosted our joint Executive Committee meeting and annual Summer Member Mixer at the LINE LA Hotel in Koreatown. We were thrilled to be joined by members and their…
Our First 6 Months: Reflecting on the first six months with Stephen Cheung as CEO of LAEDC
The first six months of 2023 has been an intense, exciting, and exhilarating experience. Reflecting on my first six months as CEO of the LAEDC,…
A Letter from Steve Olson, LAEDC Board Chair
Dear LAEDC Board of Governors, our community, and our partners: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the Board Chair of the…
LAEDC Announces Appointment of Halé Behzadi of Citi Global Wealth as New Board Chair
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2023 LAEDC Announces Appointment of Halé Behzadi of Citi Global Wealth as New Board…
Member Spotlight: Monica Banken, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
This month’s member spotlight is Monica Banken. Ms. Banken is a policy deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the Fifth District.…