Press Release: LAEDC Announces Launch of Gladeo LA
LAEDC Announces Launch of Gladeo LA to Close Belief, Information, and Network Gaps between Job Seekers and Employment September 15, 2022 – Los Angeles – Yesterday, the Los Angeles County … Continued
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A Proposed Minimum Wage For Private Healthcare Facilities In the City of Baldwin Park
This report analyzes the potential economic implications of implementing a healthcare sector minimum wage increase to $25 per hour for covered private healthcare facilities in the City of Baldwin Park. … Continued
LAEDC’s 2022 Annual Report
Thank you for being a valuable partner of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Below please find the LAEDC 2021-2022 Annual Report, which highlights the hard work of our dedicated staff … Continued
Summer Member Mixer 2022
On August 24th, LAEDC members gathered on the rooftop terrace of the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for LAEDC’s annual Summer Member Mixer. Guests enjoyed cocktails, networked, and caught up with colleagues and … Continued
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
Women-owned small businesses make up a significant proportion of all firms in t he Los Angeles region with just over 20 percent of all businesses in the Los Angeles region … Continued
A Proposed Minimum Wage For Private Healthcare Facilities In The City Of Long Beach
This study examines the potential economic implications of implementing a citywide healthcare sector minimum wage increase in the City of Long Beach for private healthcare facilities. Private healthcare facilities are … Continued
Member Spotlight: Justin Erbacci, Los Angeles World Airports
The transformation of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is bringing forth a reimagined, state-of-the-art experience for the tens of millions of travelers who fly in and out each year. With … Continued
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
Dear Colleagues, I wanted you to be some of the first to know that during the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's Executive Committee meeting on August 4th, I announced … Continued
Member Spotlight: Steve Olson & Halé Behzadi
This month, we would like to welcome and spotlight our incoming Chair, Steve Olson, and Vice Chair, Halé Behzadi. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Executive Committee provide leadership, … Continued
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
Punita Patel is a Business and Talent Development Leader with 10+ years of strategic partnership, career coaching, and curriculum and program design experience. Her mission in life is to inspire … Continued
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
WTCLA’s annual Foreign Direct Investment Report was published in the June 20th LA Business Journal’s LA’s Top 500 issue. Curious which country has the most foreign owned enterprises, jobs and … Continued
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
LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics has released their report commissioned by World Energy addressing the economic impact of the conversion of its Los Angeles-area refinery in Paramount, Calif., to the … Continued
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.