RECAP: 2025 Economic Forecast
LAEDC’s Economic Forecast 2025 provided an in-depth look at the forces shaping the regional and global economy in the year ahead. Industry leaders and economic…
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LAEDC Releases 2025 Economic Forecast Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAEDC Releases 2025 Economic Forecast Report: Rebuilding, Recovering, and Increasing Resilience in Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA – February 26, 2025…
Special Session: LA Wildfires Response Update
The LAEDC’s Board of Governors leadership Ron Frierson, Efrain Escobedo, Laurie Sewell, Hale Behzadi and LAEDC’s CEO Stephen Cheung called an emergency meeting to discuss…
SBA Disaster Loan Updates
LA Chamber’s CEO Maria Salinas and LAEDC CEO Stephen Cheung met with US SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman to discuss the emergency disaster resources that will…
29th Annual EDDY Awards Recap
Last week, LAEDC hosted our 29th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, nonprofit, and business leaders during the last year. …
Over $1.1 Million to be Distributed to 90 Grassroots Community-Based Organizations
Historic Milestone: Over $1.1 Million to be Distributed to 90 Grassroots Community-Based Organizations Driving Economic Progress in Los Angeles County through the California Jobs First…
Business Spotlight: Essential Merchandising
In celebration of Black History Month, Jaynessa Rose stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women-owned businesses, as she shares her remarkable…
LAEDC’s 2024 Economic Forecast Recap
On February 27, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) proudly released its 2024 Economic Forecast. This comprehensive analysis, prepared by the LAEDC's Institute…
Black History Month 2024
This #BlackHistoryMonth the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) honors the significant contributions of Black communities and emphasizes the ongoing importance of celebrating and learning from…
Member Spotlight: Thomas A. Parham, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D., is a family man who resides in the Southern California area with his wife, Davida. Dr. Parham is the 11th president…
City Spotlight: City of Glendale
This month’s city spotlight is the City of Glendale! The City of Glendale is one of the most business-friendly cities for several key reasons. Glendale…
Future of Sports and Entertainment Recap
January 23, 2024 - The LAEDC hosted Future Forum on Sports & Entertainment, "Making Los Angeles the Global End Zone” in partnership with California State…
City Spotlight: City of Long Beach
This month’s spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2023 Most Business-Friendly City award winner: the City of Long Beach Long Beach has an ideal location along the coast between…
City Spotlight: City of West Hollywood
This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2021 Most Business-Friendly City award winner: the City of West Hollywood! The City of West Hollywood is like no other…
City Spotlight: City of Monterey Park!
This month's city spotlight is LAEDC Member, City of Monterey Park! Centrally located within the San Gabriel Valley, Monterey Park offers a number of opportunities…
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…
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…
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…
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 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)…