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Restaurants & bars get assistance from LAEDC as they adapt: Stories from Keep LA Working Program
As restaurants face unprecedented challenges this year, LAEDC’s team is assisting them with access to capital, e-commerce strategies, and analysis of their operations to keep…
Small businesses persevering, stories from the Keep L.A. Working Program
LAEDC continues to assist, confidentially and at no cost, the businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits of Los Angeles that are facing challenges, as part of our…
Local government policies are key to EV adoption: Findings from e4 Policy Committee meeting
Entertainment execs at Future Forum: COVID driving major change, new uses for gaming platforms
Build back your book of business, and gain tips for business survival: Free workshops
Are you wondering how your business can survive, and need answers about expanding your e-commerce, managing finances, and reinventing your marketing and business strategies? County…
ShakeOut reminds us the importance of preparedness and resilience
Use October 15th to have a short planning meeting with your management team to ask, Is our business prepared? We all know a 7.8 magnitude…
Center for a Competitive Workforce shows progress as partnership with LAEDC continues
LAEDC’s partnership with the 19 community colleges in the LA Basin continued to deliver results, facilitating industry-education partnerships and work-based learning opportunities, benefitting the very…
Building cross border relationships in a COVID world: Stephen Cheung on CivitasLA
Recap of WTCLA Virtual Tour: Los Angeles Opportunities in Sustainability
On September 24th, World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA), LAEDC’s subsidiary, hosted “Los Angeles Opportunities in Sustainability,” a program designed to help investors explore some…
Creating Art Through the Pandemic: Recap of LAEDC Digital Media & Ent Council
The struggles and innovation of the massive Arts sector in Los Angeles was discussed September 18th at LAEDC’s Digital Media & Entertainment (DME) Council, as…
LAEDC hiring several positions – please share on your networks
LAEDC seeking two economists, a program manager, two paid economics interns, and other positions As LAEDC increasingly provides assistance for the recovery efforts in LA’s…
KJLH interviews LAEDC’s Stephen Cheung about jobs in LA County
Where are the jobs in Los Angeles? Listen to this segment on RadioFreeKJLH. Big thanks to Dominique DiPrima for hosting this conversation. Stephen Cheung, LAEDC’s…
Overcoming challenges: stories of perseverance and assistance in LAEDC 2020 Annual Report
LAEDC’s annual report tells the stories of many businesses and their employees who have faced unprecedented crisis in 2020 and managed to move ahead. Read…
LAEDC adding two economists: Join our team
LAEDC is currently hiring for a Senior Economist and an Associate Economist to add additional capacity to our Institute for Applied Economics, doing the kinds…
New Go-Biz Initiative Looks to Support Smallest of California Small Businesses
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the California Rebuilding Fund, a new public-private partnership that will leverage government backed capital…
Clean Transportation Equity, Jobs, and Economic Recovery: LAEDC speaks at CEC Workshop
LA’s EV companies on the move: Canoo to go public on NASDAQ, Xos Trucks raises $20M
Two electric vehicle OEMs in LA County have this week announced major financial deals, extending the region’s investment in EV innovation. With a plethora of…
LAX subcontractor opps discussed at e4 “Women in Advanced Transportation”
LAEDC welcomes Lilly Rocha and Gene Hale to our Executive Committee
SUPPORT: Assembly Bill AB 326, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
AB 326 helps Californians afford EVs and supports well-paying jobs for Californians. July 27, 2020 Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Room…
Recap: Future Forum, the Future of Sports in Los Angeles, and impact on jobs, equity
SFV Business Journal recognizes LAEDC past and present leadership
CEO Bill Allen, past chairs Dianne Harrison, Bob Hertzberg, David Fleming recognized as “Icons of Influence” in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, a new…