LAEDC drives action in support of a reimagined Los Angeles regional economy
that is growing, equitable, sustainable and resilient,
and provides a healthy and high standard of living for all.
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LAEDC continues to help small businesses through the pandemic, in collaboration with partners profiled in a recent report from ISD.
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LAEDC’s Bill Allen on Inside the Issues discussing the tough conditions for local small businesses
Visit our 40th Anniversary page for the Eddy Awards, Economic Forecast, 88Cities events
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VerdeXchange will help LA region focus on sustainability opportunities under new administration
LA’s VerdeXchange conference, January 25-26 occurs amid changing federal priorities, with billions in federal stimulus for electric vehicles and clean/green technologies expected. LA has a growing and competitive green economy,...
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Urgent read - Business recovery resources and capital - PPP is back, and more!
If you operate a small business, or know people who do, this is the week to apply for NEW grants, forgivable loans, and other key resources that will restore your...
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Tell a friend: LAEDC hiring for economist, business assistance, policy roles
LAEDC is seeking four candidates for important roles, to join our team and support our vision of a reimagined Los Angeles regional economy that is growing, equitable, sustainable and resilient, and...
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Business recovery webinars from LAEDC support small business
LAEDC has posted a series of great webinars to help businesses reinvent, address challenges and recover. Topics include: Dominate the Market / Grow Your Online Sales; Building an Online Store; Como Aumentar tus Ventas en Redes Sociales, ...
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Playa Las Tunas restaurant, one of many businesses receiving LAEDC assistance
LAEDC's team continues to assist -- at no cost -- businesses struggling during the pandemic. One great story is Playa Las Tunas restaurant, which had trouble accessing capital.
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CA Relief Grants available for small business: next round starts Feb 2
UPDATE 1/14/21: First round has closed, and the second round has been announced. State of California has opened up two rounds of grants to small businesses, under the program name California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.
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LAEDC research note on restaurant jobs at risk
Latest analysis of restaurant jobs at risk in LA County due to health restrictions, from LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics
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Fledgling filmmakers get advice at meeting of Digital Media & Entertainment Council
This quarterly meeting of LAEDC’s Digital Media & Entertainment Industry Council featured a keynote presentation by Larry Laboe, Co-founder and Executive Director, New Filmmakers Los Angeles.
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Business Recovery Webinars posted: improve cash flow, operations, marketing
As part of the Safer at Work campaign, and LAEDC’s continuing commitment to help at-risk businesses reinvent and survive, new tutorials have been posted to help small businesses manage tight...
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Essential Frontline Workers during COVID explored by LAEDC in new CCW report
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical importance of essential workers. LAEDC analyzes the occupations, trends, wages, and equity issues in our essential industries
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LAEDC Economic Update for LA County
January 25, 2021 11:00 amDuring this 30-minute webinar featuring Shannon Sedgwick and Bill Allen, attendees will gain insights on jobs, industries and recovery
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e4 Mobility - non-vehicle technology companies in LA's EV market
February 11, 2021 10:00 amAction packed discussion of opportunities in emerging apps in the ZEV space and how they reinforce widespread ZEV access…
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LAEDC Economic Forecast: a Tale of Two Recoveries
February 17, 2021 8:30 amTrusted analysis of LA's economic crisis to help you make choices, as we talk recovery, equity, resilience, sustainability, shared…
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Workforce Development meetings at CCW
March 01, 2021 8:00 amCenter for a Competitive Workforce convenes community colleges with industry in meetings to support program development and work based…
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88 Cities Summit: convening government and economic development leaders
March 25, 2021 8:30 amLeaders across LA County convene to share and create solutions to economic development challenges our cities and unincorporated communities…
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Business Survival Workshops: October and November dates!
March 31, 2021 8:00 amBuild your book of business back, reinvent your marketing, and manage capital during the economic crisis
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Select LA Investment Summit - Save the Date
June 02, 2021 12:00 amSelect LA provides international and local companies with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s investment ecosystem with actionable insights…
