Recap: Propel L.A. Launches!
Propel L.A. – the Countywide Strategic Plan for Economic Development – launched last week with a bang! Starting with a surprise flash mob by RAISE Gospel-Pop group, the evening continued … Continued
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Recap: Select LA Investment Summit 2017
World Trade Center LA (WTCLA) welcomed 350 attendees to the third annual Select LA Investment Summit, which took place in Downtown LA on June 15th, with a great reception the … Continued
Report: Foreign Direct Investment in SoCal, 2017 Edition
FDI is responsible for 439,000 jobs and nearly 10,000 firms in Southern California, according to the new World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) report, Foreign Direct Investment in Southern California, 2017. … Continued
Report: Trade & Logistics Industry in Southern California
LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics has released the report, Goods on the Move: Trade and Logistics in Southern California. The report looks at jobs, wages, economic impact, trends, and factors … Continued
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for June 15, 2017 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC publishes these announcements in keeping … Continued
Oil & Gas in California: The Industry and Its Economic Impact
The Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) commissioned the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to study the economic contribution of the oil and gas industry in California for the … Continued
Nominations Open for Most Business Friendly City in LA County
Good things happen when cities focus on helping employers create economic opportunity and jobs. Now it’s time for cities to be recognized for their business-friendly practices. Nominations open today for … Continued
Implementation Begins on Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Economic Development
June 8th kick-off will bring together region’s leaders, highlight partnerships between diverse community sectors, and include surprise elements to spark inspiration and a spirit of collaboration going forward LOS ANGELES, … Continued
LA Business Journal: Foreign Funding On Tap at Summit
LA Business Journal took a quick look ahead to the 3rd annual Select LA Investment Summit, in this article from the June 5th, 2017 issue. Read the article online HERE. … Continued
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for June 8, 2017 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC publishes these announcements in keeping … Continued
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for June 1, 2017 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC publishes these announcements in keeping … Continued
China Daily Highlights Needs of Foreign Investors, Previews Select LA Investment Summit
China Daily’s editorial team has published a preview of the June 14-15 Select LA investment Summit, quoting Steve Olson, Chair of World Trade Center LA about the top things overseas … Continued
State must keep the life sciences healthy: Guest commentary
As LAEDC continues to foster growth of the lifesciences / biosciences industry cluster in the Los Angeles region, we wanted to share excerpts of an article that LA Daily News … Continued
WIRED Magazine Envisions the Future of Driverless Cars
WIRED has published a special series of articles and videos on autonomous vehicles and other types of automation that are changing the future of work, with dramatic implications for workforce … Continued
SB 436 (Allen) Would Fund STEM Professional Teaching Pathway Act
LAEDC supports Senate Bill SB 436 (Allen) which would address the growing shortage of qualified science and math teachers by funding a demonstrated program to recruit, train and support additional teaching … Continued
LAEDC Addresses Joint Committee on the Arts with Otis Report Findings
LAEDC economist Kim Ritter-Martinez is scheduled to present to Senator Ben Allen and the California Joint Committee on the Arts this week, updating Sacramento lawmakers on the vital role our … Continued
Otis Report Defines Creative Economy in LA and California
The 2017 Otis Report on the Creative Economy was released May 18th, 2017 by Otis College. As in past years, LAEDC economists provided the data analysis, and LAEDC is grateful that Otis College … Continued
Report: LA Bioscience Industry Growing, Creating Jobs
LAEDC partner Biocom, which is celebrating one year of supporting the lifescience industry in Los Angeles, today published a report on bioscience / lifescience jobs and businesses, revealing a strong industry … Continued
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for May 18, 2017 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC publishes these announcements in keeping … Continued
Long Beach Mayor Garcia and Port Officials Give LAEDC Members a Tour and Conversation
May 10th, LAEDC Members networked with top leadership from Port of Long Beach, heard about the impressive economic revitalization of City of Long Beach from Mayor Garcia, and toured the harbor’s many … Continued
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Q& A: The Future of LA’s Advanced Transportation with the Co-Chair of the Advanced Transportation Center Q: What federal and/or state funding opportunities exist to support the growth of advanced transportation … Continued
Demographic Snapshots for LA County’s Five Districts
Want to see how the five districts in LA County compare on employment, household income, educational attainment, and more? Below, link to the PDF file that provides these useful infographics for … Continued
CEDA Board Meeting Conference Call Scheduled for April 27, 2017 at 10:30am
California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) will hold its regular public meeting Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:30am. The public can participate via telephone. The LAEDC publishes these announcements in keeping … Continued
Board of Governors Meeting, April 19 2017: Recap
LAEDC hosted 90 members and guests at our Board of Governor’s meeting on April 19th, with featured speaker LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. LAEDC Chairman Chris Martin welcomed our guests, … Continued