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A Just Transition to a Green Economy Recap

Posted April 11, 2023

To tackle pressing environmental challenges like climate change and pollution, our local regional economy, including the private sector, needs to transition towards a greener, resilient, and climate-neutral economy. A Just … Continued

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Grace & Michelle Cho

Posted March 27, 2023

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. … Continued

Member Spotlight: Schenae Rourk, Redwood Resources

Posted March 24, 2023

Schenae Rourk, an advocate and leader, is President and CEO of Redwood Resources, a strategic consulting firm providing outreach, marketing, procurement and business equity services and sbe/dbe consulting. Known to … Continued

LAEDC’s 2023 Economic Forecast Recap

Posted February 27, 2023

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is proud to harness our convening power and research insight as a catalyst for economic growth with the release of its 2023 … Continued

Spotlight of Black-Owned Businesses 2023

Posted February 26, 2023

All year round, we encourage our community to support Black-owned businesses. To celebrate Black History Month, we’d like to highlight a few Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles County and encourage … Continued

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Ron Frierson, Amazon

Posted February 24, 2023

Ron Frierson serves as Director of Economic Development of the U.S. West Region at Amazon. In his role, Ron leads the team that supports and champions Amazon investment projects across … Continued

New Forecast Indicates Slowdown of Growth in GDP and Personal Income throughout California, LA.

Posted February 23, 2023

New Forecast Indicates Slowdown of Growth in GDP and Personal Income throughout California, LA. LAEDC Releases Annual Economic Forecast Report February 23, 2023 – LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los … Continued

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Shannon Sullivan, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Posted January 30, 2023

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The organization's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the … Continued

How sports helped drag L.A. out of pandemic unemployment rut

Posted January 10, 2023

Aerospace: Rocket Engines, Fighter Jets and Drones are Vital to the Valley Economy

Posted January 10, 2023

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Stephen Cheung to Assume Leadership of LAEDC

Posted January 10, 2023

A note from our new CEO, Stephen Cheung

Posted January 4, 2023

Dear Members and Partners: I wish you all a Happy New Year for the first time as President and CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. I'm excited … Continued

Holiday Member Mixer 2023

Posted December 21, 2022

We enjoyed celebrating the holidays with our members at our Holiday Member Mixer at The Vista in the US Bank Tower. PHOTO ALBUM Membership allows you to partner with like-minded … Continued

Member Spotlight: Dr. Narineh Makijan, LARC

Posted December 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) is the collective voice of LA County’s 19 community colleges with the goal of bridging the gap between LAC’s workplace and workforce. LARC is … Continued

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Art Bilger, WorkingNation

Posted November 20, 2022

WorkingNation's mission is to create and distribute powerful stories about the nation’s current and future state of work that educates, inspires, and connects people, thereby driving decision makers to scale solutions … Continued

27th Annual Eddy Awards Recap

Posted November 15, 2022

Last week, LAEDC hosted our 27th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, education, and business leaders during the last year. Close to 700 guests gathered at SoFi … Continued

Press Release: LAEDC Honors Local Community Leaders at 27th Annual Eddy Awards®

Posted November 10, 2022

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022 LAEDC Honors Local Community Leaders at 27th Annual Eddy Awards® El Segundo, Gardena and Santa Clarita Recognized as Most Business-Friendly Cities LOS ANGELES … Continued

Sports in the Los Angeles Basin

Posted November 9, 2022

The Los Angeles Basin (comprised of Los Angeles and Orange counties) is one of the two largest markets for collegiate and professional sports in the United States. The partnership between … Continued

Economic Briefing Webinar: Oct 24, 2022

Posted October 25, 2022

During each Economic Briefing webinar, LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics (IAE) will analyze the latest California unemployment data from the State’s Employment Development Department (EDD) and other economic development topics … Continued

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Brett Howroyd, ActOne Group

Posted October 21, 2022

Brett Howroyd is President of the ActOne Group. As a leader of a multi-billion dollar (USA$), award-winning, international workforce management, and technology enterprise, Brett serves as a solutions strategist and … Continued

Press Release: Los Angeles Coalition Awarded Phase 1 Funds for CERF Process

Posted October 20, 2022

Los Angeles Coalition of over 200 Organizations and Stakeholders Awarded Phase 1 Funds for CERF Process Coalition Will Prioritize Accessible, High-Quality Jobs in Sustainable Industries October 20, 2022 – Today, the … Continued

Future of Clean Hydrogen Recap

Posted October 18, 2022

We are in middle of a climate crisis and this year’s Future Forums series will look at the industries that will be necessary to help mitigate some of the damaging … Continued

LAEDC Statement on Council Members Martinez, de León and Gil Cedillo

Posted October 11, 2022

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) stands in solidarity with community groups asking for the resignation of Los Angeles Council Members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil … Continued

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Alejandra Santamaria, Univision

Posted September 23, 2022

Alejandra Santamaria is the interim President, General Manager and Vice President, Director of Sales for Univision Los Angeles, part of TelevisaUnivision, the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S. In … Continued

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A Just Transition to a Green Economy Recap

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Grace & Michelle Cho

Member Spotlight: Schenae Rourk, Redwood Resources

LAEDC’s 2023 Economic Forecast Recap

Spotlight of Black-Owned Businesses 2023

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Ron Frierson, Amazon

New Forecast Indicates Slowdown of Growth in GDP and Personal Income throughout California, LA.

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Shannon Sullivan, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

How sports helped drag L.A. out of pandemic unemployment rut

Aerospace: Rocket Engines, Fighter Jets and Drones are Vital to the Valley Economy

Stephen Cheung to Assume Leadership of LAEDC

A note from our new CEO, Stephen Cheung

Holiday Member Mixer 2023

Member Spotlight: Dr. Narineh Makijan, LARC

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Art Bilger, WorkingNation

27th Annual Eddy Awards Recap

Press Release: LAEDC Honors Local Community Leaders at 27th Annual Eddy Awards®

Sports in the Los Angeles Basin

Economic Briefing Webinar: Oct 24, 2022

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Brett Howroyd, ActOne Group

Press Release: Los Angeles Coalition Awarded Phase 1 Funds for CERF Process

Future of Clean Hydrogen Recap

LAEDC Statement on Council Members Martinez, de León and Gil Cedillo

LAEDC Member Spotlight: Alejandra Santamaria, Univision

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