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Empowering Growth: The Impact of Corporate Giving on Economic Development
By Melissa Kham, Vice President – Strategic Relations At the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), we believe that a thriving economy should benefit everyone in our region, regardless … Continued
Partner Spotlight: Delta Air Lines
Member Spotlight: Dr. James Limbaugh, WLAC
Commercial Real Estate Rental Debt Owed by Small Businesses In Los Angeles County
Giving Tuesday 2023
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 – Los Angeles – Last … Continued
City Spotlight: City of El Segundo
LAEDC Statement on death of Senator Dianne Feinstein
LAEDC Releases 2023 Annual Report
Announcing Finalists for the Most Business-Friendly City Award!
Summer Member Mixer 2023
Our First 6 Months: Reflecting on the first six months with Stephen Cheung as CEO of LAEDC
Quarterly Economic Briefing: May 2023
88 Cities Summit Recap 2023
Last week, more than 200 elected officials, city managers, business, education, and nonprofit leaders gathered at LAEDC’s annual 88 Cities Summit. This convening provided a space for local government leaders … Continued
LAEDC hosts U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai
Member Spotlight: Gerard Orozco, Jacobs
Spotlight of Black-Owned Businesses 2023
Member Spotlight: Steve Olson & Halé Behzadi
Spotlight of Black-Owned Businesses
LAEDC is always looking for ways to help grow our local economy by helping to grow our small businesses.
New Report: Pathways to Economic Resiliency outlines economic recovery recommendations
County of Los Angeles has released a report prepared by LAEDC, with analysis of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and recommendations for a recovery that creates more widely shared equity.
Maximum acceleration in ZEV policy: e4 meeting highlighted collaboration
Participants explored policy priorities and agreed that LA’s ZEV industry is ripe to accelerate even further because of the new federal administration and our governor and state budget, priorities and policies.
ZEV automotive technician career opportunity strong, says Tesla at E4 meeting
Talent pipelines and diversity were discussed at the e4 meeting Nov 12th, on the topic of Cool Jobs in a Hot Industry: Tesla and ZEVs. The meeting’s purpose was to advance equitable access to well-paying jobs
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 them afloat through the pandemic. … Continued