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and provides a healthy and high standard of living for all.
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Need a little inspiration? LAEDC honored our essential frontline workers at the Eddy Awards. Their stories are wonderful and you’ll learn a bit about our work too! View video
Breakdown on the state of the Los Angeles County economy 10/19/20, offering public policy priorities: What happens next due to the pandemic for small businesses, for the real estate market, for residents.
Visit our 40th Anniversary page for the Eddy Awards, Economic Forecast, 88Cities events
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Small business assistance capacity increases at LAEDC; Utilize our resources
LAEDC’s business assistance team has been growing as we have hired additional staff to meet the greater demand from small businesses experiencing challenges during the pandemic. Our team is hearing...
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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
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Bioscience industry activity in Los Angeles County is increasing: State of the Industry event
Bioscience activity in LA County is up, with more jobs, more investment, more incubators and infrastructure, and new resources to aid collaboration
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The increasing need for university educated workforce in SoCal is explored in new report
Meeting the workforce needs in high-growth industries relies upon continuous collaboration between industry and educators, according to CSUN / LAEDC report
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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 them afloat through the pandemic. ...
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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 commitment to keep these businesses...
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Local government policies are key to EV adoption: Findings from e4 Policy Committee meeting
Industry experts offered next steps local governments can take to comply with Governor Newsom's EV order and support more EV adoption, at the e4 Mobility Alliance meeting held on October 22nd.
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Entertainment execs at Future Forum: COVID driving major change, new uses for gaming platforms
Future Forum: The Future of Entertainment explored ways in which production, content delivery and more have changed in Entertainment
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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 of Los Angeles WDACS and...
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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 earthquake is likely in the...
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Report launch: Essential Workers in Critical Infrastructure Industries during COVID
December 03, 2020 1:00 pmThis webinar will provide highlights from the new report, as part of LAEDC's partnership in Center for a Competitive…
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DME Council: "Ready for Action," Reemerging and Refocused Filmmakers
December 04, 2020 10:00 amHear what the film industry and its makers are doing to adapt and keep producing during 2020, with expert…
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Future Forum: Future of the Green Economy, a Path to Recovery?
December 15, 2020 11:00 am -
Business Survival Workshops: October and November dates!
January 01, 2021 8:00 amBuild your book of business back, reinvent your marketing, and manage capital during the economic crisis
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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…
