Voice of America’s globally syndicated interview HERE with LAEDC’s Stephen Cheung highlights the impact on local jobs when Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into LA fluctuates. WTCLA’s Mike Smith talks to … Continued
A post on the Center for a Competitive Workforce website explores demand for talent in the renewable energy industry. Read the piece at the CCW website: California blackouts fueling career … Continued
At LAEDC, we serve the people of our region. Working collectively with our partners, we help create the jobs, the training opportunities, the better outcomes for communities, families and individuals. … Continued
AB 485 (Medina) was signed into law this week, which will likely dampen job creation and hiring in California’s trade and logistics industry by forcing cities and counties to conduct … Continued
CoMotion is the place to meet if you are involved or interested in advanced mobility vehicles, systems and solutions. For many years, LAEDC has fostered the growth of our region’s … Continued
At a press event, in seminars, and through one-on-one business outreach, there is increasing focus on business steps to reduce risk. But are businesses acting? Utilize and share LAEDC’s new … Continued
Our Propel LA 2nd Annual 88 Cities Summit saw another event with great teamwork, energy and conversations around economic development issues that cities are facing. With over 20 speakers, robust … Continued
Caltech’s Resnick Institute, dedicated to research, development and innovation in global sustainability, received a $750 million gift this week to pursue climate change research, sustainable packaging and other important lines … Continued
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has released a report in partnership with LAEDC, describing the many linkages and mutual benefit of trade, investment, culture and cooperation between California and … Continued
City of LA Council Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson spoke at an LAEDC Board of Governors meeting focused on the amazing work being done to benefit South Los Angeles, revealing opportunities to … Continued
Local public company Aerovironment talked about the future of autonomous flight, and County of Los Angeles described the Fair Chance hiring initiative and related incentives at the SoCal Aerospace Council’s public … Continued
Propel L.A., a division of the LAEDC, convenes state and regional leaders to discuss vexing issues LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 – The second annual 88 Cities Summit convenes September … Continued
I am honored to have been invited to chair the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation for 2019–20. As I assume this role, I want to thank Eric Rowen for … Continued
LAEDC Announces 2019 Finalists for Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County: Winners to be named at Eddy Awards, alongside Honorees Phil Washington, Citi, CSU Dominguez Hills LOS ANGELES, CA … Continued
LAEDC’s Stephen Cheung was quoted in National Real Estate Investor magazine, on the topic of warehouse space on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Please read the article, Trade War … Continued
Workshops, webinars, new guides, and free resources… Make this the month you take action to protect your organization from earthquakes and other disasters! Sept 11: Creating a Safer LA County … Continued
LinkedIn has published an article, How Startups Learned to Love LA. LAEDC worked behind the scenes to assist the editorial staff. It’s an interesting read! Take a look HERE.
Sacramento needs to expand its beneficial tax treatment of investments made in Opportunity Zones (OZs) beyond affordable housing and “green technology” projects only, allowing local communities to best determine and … Continued
Eric Rowen of Greenberg Traurig, LLP completed his term as LAEDC Chair on June 30th, but he continues his long tradition of service to LAEDC, and for that, all the … Continued
Add your email address at the Resilient Business Challenge on OutsmartDisaster.com. This is the most important step you can take. LAEDC is raising awareness of this new no-cost state resource … Continued
LAEDC has published a new report, Oil & Gas In California: The Industry, Its Economic Contribution and User Industries at Risk. Download the report by clicking on the image.
On August 15th, LAEDC’s e4 Mobility Alliance convened business leaders from NEXT Trucking, Fisker, Canoo, Faraday Future, and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office around a dynamic conversation about the opportunities … Continued
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will honor Citi at this year’s Eddy Awards. The global bank is the 2019 Corporate Honoree; a category that recognizes strategic and … Continued
LAEDC strongly opposes Assembly Bill (AB) 485 (Medina), as it did last year with AB 2853, which was an antecedent bill ultimately vetoed by then Governor Brown. Similar to AB … Continued
