LA Digital Equity Action League supports Governor Newsom broadband budget
Funding will help eliminate the digital divide for good in Los Angeles County and all of California. Join in support of this effort at LADEAL.org, pow…
LAEDC strongly supports Governor Newsom’s budget proposal for Broadband
“LAEDC applauds Governor Newsom’s proposed $7 billion investment over three years to expand broadband infrastructure, increase affordability, and enhance access to broadband for All Californians.…
LAEDC urges residents who can’t afford internet to apply for the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit
Federal benefit will dovetail with regional Digital Equity Action League (LA DEAL) effort to eliminate the digital divide for good
Businesses involved in recycling should setup operations in LA County’s RMDZ
LA County's RMDZ incentives make locating in LA County a great proposition for businesses that use recycled materials in their products.
LAEDC’s work with CCW is delivering transformative change for LA’s community college system & students
LAEDC is connecting community colleges with industry to inspire new programs, faculty professional development, work-based learning and jobs and local…
Well-paying careers are accessible: KPCC taps panelist Jessica Ku Kim of LAEDC to help job seekers
Gain advice on starting a new career to take advantage of in-demand occupations that pay well in Los Angeles County, via this panel of experts, record…
US Space Force is creating business opportunities: SoCal Aerospace Council recap
The tech needs of Space Force are creating opportunities for non-aerospace companies as well as startups of many types; engagement tools are increasin…
WTCLA report: UK companies in California support 111,430 jobs paying $9.4m to California workers
World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) has published a new report, United Kingdom Foreign Direct Investment in California, which finds that UK companies that have…
WorkingNation’s Art Bilger warns structural unemployment increasing due to automation
LAEDC board member Art Bilger says jobs are disappearing due to the unprecedented pace of automation, and investment is needed in workforce reskilling
88 Cities Summit provided solutions to digital equity, workforce and business recovery
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit provided cities with actionable strategies and examples of how economic development challenges are being solved.
Careers requiring no degrees featured by Working Nation, part of focus on future of work
Working Nation continues to highlight the changing nature of work as our economy transitions to a more automation and AI, trends eliminating many job …
Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant
Attend our webinar to learn how to apply Los Angeles County Regional COVID Fund Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery…
UK and Los Angeles collaboration on climate action creates opportunity: WTCLA event recap
As California sees federal support for sustainability, and the UK looks to California fresh from Brexit, both see opportunity in global collaboration …
State Treasurer Fiona Ma shares priorities with LAEDC members
Treasurer Fiona Ma shared wide ranging priorities including small business relief, film & television tax credits, affordable housing, diversity and eq…
Planning for the unexpected: Outsmart Disaster resources & strategies increase resilience
In this 2021 webinar, businesses and other small organizations gain valuable advice and steps to improve resilience and set the stage for a better rec…
LA’s role in mRNA, future of medical research & treatments discussed at Future Forum
“You will see an explosion of research on mRNA, which has now been proven effective and gained approvals, and LA will get its share of this money an…
LAEDC’s new report on LA’s industries shows region’s strengths
LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics published a must-see summary of the top industries in Los Angeles County, providing wages, employment levels a…
LA’s gaming industry, talent requirements explored at Digital Media & Entertainment Council
“Home Alone: Gaming Explosion During COVID” was the topic of the March 12th LAEDC Digital Media & Entertainment Council, where Michael Zhang, CEO …
EV charging companies talk future, jobs, equity at e4 Council meeting
E4 explored emerging companies, workforce opportunities and equity in non-vehicle EV companies which make electric cars more accessible: charging solu…
Regions Build Together: Housing report defines solutions for LA, California
LAEDC contributed to the new California Forward (CAFWD) report, Regions Build Together, which provides a list of recommended actions to address the affordable housing crisis…
Opportunities in Global Commerce: Middle Skill Jobs at LA Basin Air and Sea Ports
Center for a Competitive Workforce, has a new report about jobs in the seaport and airport industry in the Los Angeles Basin, to help community…
LAEDC releases 2021 Economic Forecast: A Tale of Two Recoveries
LAEDC has released its 2021 Economic Forecast, which frames the economic toll of the pandemic in terms of impact to LA's people, and provides an emplo…
New Report: Pathways to Economic Resiliency outlines economic recovery recommendations
County of Los Angeles has released a report prepared by LAEDC, with analysis of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and recommendations for a reco…
LAEDC supports funding of California Competes Tax Credit to retain & expand jobs
February 1, 2021 The Honorable Wendy Carrillo Chair, Assembly Budget Sub-Committee #4 State Capitol, Room 6026 Sacramento, California 95814 RE: California Competes Tax Credit Funding –…