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…
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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…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – NOVEMBER 2024
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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. …
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – MAY 2024
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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…
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…
Shaping LA’s Future: Allison Clark Is Setting a Vision for Economic Growth for LA County and Beyond
Shaping LA’s Future: Allison Clark Is Setting a Vision for Economic Growth for LA County and Beyond In the bustling world of economic development, Allison…
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…
Janice Levy: A Driving Force in LAEDC’s Strategic Relations
As the Director of Strategic Relations at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Janice Levy plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s outreach…
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…
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Takes Over Field at SoFi Stadium for the Eddy Awards® Gala
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ambassador Jane Duke of Australia, Community Coalition and Delta Air Lines Honored. Long Beach Named Most Business-Friendly City 2023 November 9, 2023…
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…
A Letter from Steve Olson, LAEDC Board Chair
Dear LAEDC Board of Governors, our community, and our partners: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as the Board Chair of the…
Member Spotlight: Monica Banken, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
This month’s member spotlight is Monica Banken. Ms. Banken is a policy deputy for Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the Fifth District.…
A Just Transition to a Green Economy Recap
To tackle pressing environmental challenges like climate change and pollution, our local regional economy, including the private sector, needs to transition towards a greener, resilient,…
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Grace & Michelle Cho
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in…
Member Spotlight: Schenae Rourk, Redwood Resources
Schenae Rourk, an advocate and leader, is President and CEO of Redwood Resources, a strategic consulting firm providing outreach, marketing, procurement and business equity services…
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: Ron Frierson, Amazon
Ron Frierson serves as Director of Economic Development of the U.S. West Region at Amazon. In his role, Ron leads the team that supports and…