Earthquake Guide Provides NEW Tips for Business, Gains Media Coverage
On the 25th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, several media outlets are covering the new guide, Preparing for Business Operations After Earthquakes, which LAEDC released…
Category: Business Assistance
Stephen Cheung Named EVP of LAEDC, in addition to role as President of WTCLA
Stephen Cheung has been named Executive Vice President of LAEDC in addition to his continuing role as President of LAEDC’s subsidiary World Trade Center LA.…
First of its Kind Earthquake Guide for Businesses Is Released by LAEDC
Specific recommendations likely to save many businesses and jobs in the region. Download the guide at laedc.org/EQ, or a Spanish version of the guide at laedc.org/EQS On…
LAEDC applauds appointment of Lenny Mendonca as Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Gov. Newsom
The LAEDC enthusiastically applauds the appointment of Lenny Mendonca to serve as Governor Gavin Newsom’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and as Director of the…
Business Affected by Wildfires?
LAEDC offers business assistance confidentially and at no cost for businesses experiencing challenges. Visit our Business Assistance page and contact one of our representatives. https://laedc.uw2.rapydapps.cloud/our-services/business-assistance-layoff-aversion/
SoCal Aerospace Council Featured Northrop Grumman Matchmaking Session
About 100 attendees attended the June 13th, 2018 meeting of SoCal Aerospace Council, 70% of which were aerospace companies. The event featured matchmaking sessions to…
Industry-College partnerships increasingly valuable source of workers and well-paying careers
As occupations in the Los Angeles economy increasingly require information-age technical skills, businesses are more frequently partnering with college systems to develop programs specific to…
Nominate Small Businesses for mini-MBA on Raising Capital and Growth Strategy
Deadline is fast approaching – 7/26!  Small businesses often have trouble getting bank loans and developing growth strategies, but ICCC is accepting nominations for a…
Site Selection: Why Aerospace Companies are Thriving — In California
Site Selection Magazine has published an article highlighting some of the reasons that the aerospace industry cluster is doing so well in Southern California. Site…
LAEDC Success Story-Sunbox
Sunbox, is a health food & beverage management service that makes it easy and affordable to eat healthy. The company offers businesses a low cost,…
California SmartMatch: Helping OEMs Find LA-based Suppliers
LAEDC has launched a new supplier matchmaking service to connect OEMs with small businesses in aerospace and advanced transportation industries in Southern California (read the…
Layoff Avoidance — and Soft Landings for Workers When Layoffs Are Unavoidable
Do you know of layoffs coming? As businesses evolve, sometimes layoffs occur. But those workers have a safety net with a phone call to LAEDC,…
Bioscience Incubator Space Thriving in LA, According to LA Business Journal
Los Angeles Business Journal reporter Dana Bartholomew discusses the rapid expansion of resources that help LA County’s growing bioscience / lifescience industry cluster, in the…
CA Competes Tax Credit Reauthorization is Supported by LAEDC
The California Competes Tax Credit remains one of the few incentives that we have available to incent businesses that are considering whether to come, stay…
AB 2463 (Quirk-Silva and Cervantes) Would Help Small Manufacturers
Track the progress of this bill here. AB 2463 would help small manufacturers with a Small Business Technical Assistance Program. Read LAEDC’s support letter below.…
Bolton & Company Hosts California Workers’ Compensation Webinar
On March 20, Bolton & Company explained ways businesses can reduce the cost of Workers Comp and avoid some common compliance pitfalls in the California…
Treasurer Chiang Presents New CBIG Website at LAEDC Board Meeting
New California Business Incentives Gateway connects California incentives to businesses. At the March LAEDC Board of Governor’s meeting, LAEDC members learned from Treasurer John Chiang…
LAEDC Success Story
LAEDC Success Story – Coffee Roasters, Altadena Unincorporated Coffee Roasters was established in 2013 to serve the local coffee community and local Los Angeles business…
California Aerospace Commission Would Support Local Industry and Jobs
LAEDC has issued a support letter for California AB 427 (Muratsuchi), which would establish the California Aerospace and Aviation Commission. Read the text of the…
Los Angeles Selected as Finalist by Amazon in Bid for HQ2
Amazon has announced that Los Angeles is one of the 20 finalist locations for the company’s HQ2 headquarters. Submitted in October 2017, the proposal for…
Site Selection in LA County Gets Easy
A new, comprehensive portal displays available commercial and industrial sites throughout the entire County of Los Angeles region. It has never been easier to identify…
LAEDC Saves 70 Jobs in Paramount
LAEDC Success Story CFR Rinkens in Paramount  CFR Rinkens provides global door-to-door shipping solutions for any cargo. They are known for their expertise in classic…
L.A. County Contracting Connections
L.A. County Contracting Connections  The County has adopted a 25% small business contracting goal as part of the Contracting Connections program from the Department of Consumer…
Finalists Announced for 2017 Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County
Winning Cities to be named at LAEDC Eddy Awards, alongside Honorees Mark Suster, Cedars-Sinai, Cal State LA Â Listen to LAEDC’s Bill Allen talk Eddy Awards…