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LAEDC Success Story: 93 Jobs Saved

Techmer PM is a polymer materials designer in Rancho Dominquez. In business since 1982, the Company has produced engineered compounds for the plastics and fiber industries and 3D Printing for … Continued

Recap: LAEDC Member Mixer

LAEDC members and staff socialized poolside at the brand new Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on 7/26/17. During the event, Jodie Lesh, Senior Vice President of National Delivery System … Continued

2017 Eddy Awards Honoree: Mark Suster

How Mark Suster’s Passion and Talent Help Power Our Regional Economy Follow Mark Suster on Twitter: @msuster LAEDC is proud to recognize Mark Suster, Managing Partner of Upfront Ventures, as … Continued

LAEDC Success Story: 18 Jobs Saved

LAEDC Success Story American Shoe Manufacturing and Design, Inc. For several years, American Shoe Manufacturing and Design, Inc. has been manufacturing exquisite, custom-made ballroom, special occasions and street shoes for men and … Continued

LA’s Community Colleges Form Center to Inform Career Education Programs

In response to the growing concern about the fast transitioning economy and job markets, which are becoming increasingly more technical and specialized, LA County’s 19 Community Colleges have agreed to launch and co-invest in the region’s first Center for a Competitive Workforce, which will be housed at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).  The Center will deliver on the vision of the statewide Strong Workforce Program with new and better coordination by combining research on the supply of and demand for talent, which may incite changes across the state in how Strong Workforce is implemented.

Future Forum Recap: AI & Robotics

Business, government and education leaders came together at the ROW DTLA for the fourth installment of Future Forums – a series co-sponsored by CSU Dominguez Hills, whose focus is on … Continued