Words to inspire you from L.A.’s top female executives.
In Honor of International Women’s Day 2019, today we take the opportunity to celebrate women while recognizing their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic,…
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A.M. Briefly: All Your News In One Place
HAPPENING IN L.A. Downtown Los Angeles is undergoing a transformation that hasn’t been seen since the Roaring Twenties according to the New York Times. Already an…
Recent study finds nearly half of our jobs are at risk to automation. Should we be concerned?
According to a recent study conducted by The University of Oxford, up to half of the jobs in the U.S. could be done by machines “over the…
A.M. Briefly: All Your News In One Place
FROM LAST WEEK Sen. Kamala Harris’ kicked off her Democratic nomination for president this past week in Nevada. See more from the San Francisco Chronicle on…
Biggest Takeaways from the LAEDC’s 2019 Economic Forecast
REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2020 LAEDC ECONOMIC FORECAST On February 20th, the LAEDC hosted the 2019 Economic Forecast at the Omni Hotel in Downtown LA. One…
Biggest Takeaways from Future Forum: The Future of the Business of Aging
On February 6th, the LAEDC hosted our latest Future Forum, at Cross Campus Downtown LA, where we took a deeper dive into what 2030 might look like.…
S&P 500 posts best January since ’87, but is it sustainable?
The S&P 500 advanced nearly 8% last month. Apple and Nike enjoyed positive returns in January, and according to KNX1070’s Frank Mottek, Boeing traded above $400 per…
A pioneering national network of home care is using this one virtue to reshape their industry.
Starting a company with the minds behind massively successful and innovative companies like Google and Comcast gets people’s attention. “When are you going to license…
Biggest Takeaways from R.E.D Talk: The Future of the Talent Ecosystem in LA County
On January 25th, LAEDC hosted our latest R.E.D Talk, at Cross Campus South Bay, where entrepreneurs and innovators discussed the challenges of cultivating a diverse and inclusive…
How many Americans have $0 saved for retirement?
Did you know? A 2016 study showed 1 in 3 Americans has $0 saved for retirement. This alarming trend affects us all! While your family’s…
Google, Netflix, Amazon, and Apple are planning on becoming millionaires of a different kind
Four companies in the upper echelon of 2018’s Fortune 500 are rapidly growing their footprint in Los Angeles. By 2022, four of the largest and…
Recap: DME Council Meeting with Viacom Executives and Community Colleges
On December 7th, LAEDC’s Digital Media and Entertainment (DME) Council convened administrators and educators from regional community colleges; industry and government stakeholders; and Viacom leaders…
American Airlines Fuels Cargo Movement
Did you know that American Airlines, the 2018 Eddy Corporate Award Honoree, is the number one cargo carrier at LAX behind FedEx? For their efforts…
American Airlines Honored for Economic Contributions
American Airlines, the 2018 Eddy Awards Corporate Honoree, made history in 1959 when an American Airlines Boeing 707 launched the first transcontinental commercial jet trip…
Jodie Lesh Fiscal Year-End Letter 2018
LAEDC Year-End Letter 2018 By Jodie Lesh In 2016, I had the honor of serving on the LAEDC’s strategic planning committee to help chart a…
The Future of Healthcare Innovation–Recap
Business, government and education leaders came together at CSUDH’s campus for a deep dive on the Future of Healthcare Innovation. Attendees heard from our panel…
LAEDC Applauds the Extension of the California Film & Television Tax Credit
LOS ANGELES, CA (JUNE 27, 2018) — The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) applauds Governor Jerry Brown and the California Legislature for extending until 2025 the…
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,…
New LAEDC Chairs Named
LAEDC Names Eric Rowen of Greenberg Traurig as Incoming Chair, and CSUN President Dianne Harrison as Vice Chair LOS ANGELES, CA (June 20, 2018) –…
Arcadia + LAEDC, Chairman’s Series at the Santa Anita Park
On March 7, 2018, the City of Arcadia the LAEDC co-hosted the Chairman Series at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia’s Mayor, Peter Amundson, presented the city’s vision…
LAEDC CEO Meets with Prime Minister of Canada
Bill Allen, CEO of LAEDC, welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Los Angeles on February 9th prior to his speech at the Reagan Library.…
“See Arcadia. Above & Beyond”
“See Arcadia. Above & Beyond.” That is the motto which spurred both vision and action in Arcadia, leading to the City’s recognition as the “Most Business…
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…
LAEDC 2017 Year In Review
We accomplished a great deal this year thanks in large part to our members and supporters. View our 2017 highlights here.