CCW article discusses blackouts, careers in renewable energy, pathways from community college
A post on the Center for a Competitive Workforce website explores demand for talent in the renewable energy industry. Read the piece at the CCW…
Category: 2025 – LAEDC
LAEDC Annual Report shows the personal impact of our collaborative work
At LAEDC, we serve the people of our region. Working collectively with our partners, we help create the jobs, the training opportunities, the better outcomes…
LA’s advanced mobility industry leadership to be center stage at CoMotion LA
CoMotion is the place to meet if you are involved or interested in advanced mobility vehicles, systems and solutions. For many years, LAEDC has fostered…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
Women of Mobility, Assemble!
On August 15th, the e4 Mobility Alliance is proud to announce that women leaders in LA’s Advanced Transportation industry will be convening and speaking about…
Big Takeaways from Future Forum: The Future of Manufacturing
On June 26th, 2019 the LAEDC and Cal State University Dominguez Hills continued their ongoing event series with the most recent Future Forum, hosted at…
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for June 27, 2019 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC…