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LAEDC Announces Most Business-Friendly City Finalists and Honorees for 27th Annual Eddy Awards®
LAEDC Announces Most Business-Friendly City Finalists and Honorees for 27th Annual Eddy Awards® Winners will be Announced LIVE on November 9th at SoFi Stadium LOS ANGELES – September 1, 2022 … Continued
The Power of Procurement
A Proposed Minimum Wage For Private Healthcare Facilities In The City Of Long Beach
Member Spotlight: Justin Erbacci, Los Angeles World Airports
LAEDC President and CEO Bill Allen to retire in January
LAEDC President and CEO Bill Allen to retire in January Longest serving CEO transformed the organization during 17-year tenure LOS ANGELES – August 8, 2022 – The Los Angeles County … Continued
A personal note from our CEO, Bill Allen
Member Spotlight: Steve Olson & Halé Behzadi
Letter to LAEDC Members from Outgoing Chair, Rudy Medina
Colleagues, as my year as Chair of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation draws to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to work … Continued
Together For LA Report Announcement
On Friday, June 24, The Together for Los Angeles (TFLA) Collaborative for Small Business Recovery released a report that outlines its work to accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continued
Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 LA500
Each year, the Los Angles Business Journal publishes its LA500, a list of the most influential people in Los Angeles. LAEDC is proud of our members who have been honored … Continued
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Punita Patel, Npower
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
Press Release – ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES: WORLD ENERGY PARAMOUNT RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT
LAEDC Economic Impact Report States World Energy’s Renewable Fuels Project in Southern Calif. Will Drive Down Carbon Emissions Globally, Improve Air Quality Locally, and Generate Clean Energy Jobs – Agency … Continued
Advanced Alternatives: World Energy Paramount Renewable Fuels Project
The Future of Entertainment Recap
On June 8, 2022, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, with the support of California State University Dominguez Hills, hosted its Future Forum: The Future of Entertainment – The … Continued
Member Spotlight: Travis Kiyota, East West Bank
Travis Kiyota is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Affairs for East West Bank. As a member of the Bank’s senior leadership team, Mr. Kiyota leads the Bank’s public … Continued
Member Spotlight: Winston Damarillo, Talino Labs
Winston Damarillo is the Founder and CEO of Talino Venture Labs, a global venture studio of inclusive fintech startups that bridge the financial inclusion gap for underserved, underrepresented groups around … Continued
Economic Development Week 2022
As our region collectively and collaboratively responded to the pandemic to provide economic opportunity, especially in those communities most disproportionately impacted, LAEDC celebrates Economic Development Week and will be sharing … Continued
Small Business Week 2022
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. Small businesses are vital to the Los Angeles County economy, and to celebrate this week, we’d like to highlight a few in our … Continued
Member Spotlight: Justin X. Thompson, Nixon Peabody
Justin X. Thompson is a partner at Nixon Peabody who represents clients across the spectrum of the real estate industry, from acquisition, financing and development to leasing and disposition.
88 Cities Recap: Reimagining the Future of Cities
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit held on Wednesday, April 27th, convened leaders of our local governments to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities our communities face.
Success Story: BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA)
BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA) BriteWorks is a woman-owned Latinx business, providing commercial cleaning and janitorial services to businesses for 25 years. LAEDC has provided assistance to BriteWorks on incentives, workforce, … Continued
Success Story: Tete Snacks (Carson, CA)
Tete Snacks (Carson, CA) A food kiosk located near the South Bay Pavilion Mall’s movie theatre generated daily customers until the COVID-19 shopping mall closures. The owner, Sami Pinillos, contacted … Continued