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…
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Future of Tech Recap
June 8, 2023 – The LAEDC’s Future Forum, as part of LA Tech Week 2023, centered on the power of technology in driving innovation and…
LAEDC’s 2023 Economic Forecast Recap
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is proud to harness our convening power and research insight as a catalyst for economic growth with…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Shannon Sullivan, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The organization's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease…
Aerospace: Rocket Engines, Fighter Jets and Drones are Vital to the Valley Economy
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A note from our new CEO, Stephen Cheung
Dear Members and Partners: I wish you all a Happy New Year for the first time as President and CEO of the Los Angeles County…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Art Bilger, WorkingNation
WorkingNation's mission is to create and distribute powerful stories about the nation’s current and future state of work that educates, inspires, and connects people, thereby driving…
27th Annual Eddy Awards Recap
Last week, LAEDC hosted our 27th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, education, and business leaders during the last year. Close…
LAEDC Statement on Council Members Martinez, de León and Gil Cedillo
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) stands in solidarity with community groups asking for the resignation of Los Angeles Council Members Nury Martinez,…
LAEDC’s 2022 Annual Report
Thank you for being a valuable partner of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Below please find the LAEDC 2021-2022 Annual Report, which highlights the hard…
Summer Member Mixer 2022
On August 24th, LAEDC members gathered on the rooftop terrace of the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for LAEDC’s annual Summer Member Mixer. Guests enjoyed cocktails, networked, and…
The Power of Procurement
Women-owned small businesses make up a significant proportion of all firms in t he Los Angeles region with just over 20 percent of all businesses…
A personal note from our CEO, Bill Allen
Dear Colleagues, I wanted you to be some of the first to know that during the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's Executive Committee meeting…
Together For LA Report Announcement
On Friday, June 24, The Together for Los Angeles (TFLA) Collaborative for Small Business Recovery released a report that outlines its work to accelerate recovery…
Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 LA500
Each year, the Los Angles Business Journal publishes its LA500, a list of the most influential people in Los Angeles. LAEDC is proud of our…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Punita Patel, Npower
[image_with_animation image_url="65806" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] Punita Patel is a Business and Talent Development Leader with 10+ years of strategic partnership, career coaching, and…
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
[image_with_animation image_url="65781" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] WTCLA’s annual Foreign Direct Investment Report was published in the June 20th LA Business Journal’s LA’s Top 500…
Press Release – ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES: WORLD ENERGY PARAMOUNT RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT
LAEDC Economic Impact Report States World Energy’s Renewable Fuels Project in Southern Calif. Will Drive Down Carbon Emissions Globally, Improve Air Quality Locally, and Generate…
Advanced Alternatives: World Energy Paramount Renewable Fuels Project
[image_with_animation image_url="65708" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics has released their report commissioned by World Energy addressing the economic impact of…
The Future of Entertainment Recap
On June 8, 2022, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, with the support of California State University Dominguez Hills, hosted its Future Forum: The…
Member Spotlight: Travis Kiyota, East West Bank
Travis Kiyota is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Affairs for East West Bank. As a member of the Bank’s senior leadership team, Mr.…
Member Spotlight: Winston Damarillo, Talino Labs
Winston Damarillo is the Founder and CEO of Talino Venture Labs, a global venture studio of inclusive fintech startups that bridge the financial inclusion gap…