Gov Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Hilda Solis join LAEDC Members at Board of Governors meeting
Chair Steve Nissen hosted the final meeting of LAEDC’s fiscal year, highlighting collaboration on equity, resilience and economic recovery
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New Report: Middle-Skill Occupations through the Lens of Race and Ethnicity
This new report published by LAEDC and partner COE for Labor Market Excellence explores workforce diversity and opportunities for more widely shared prosperity
Wells Fargo awards $1.25 million grant to Together for L.A., focused on diverse-owned small business
LAEDC and partners will expand assistance to women- and BIPOC-owned small businesses thanks to this generous grant from Wells Fargo
Congratulations to LAEDC Members recognized in LA 500 Influencers list
LAEDC is able to perform its mission thanks to the engagement of our Board of Governors, and we would like to congratulate all the leaders from LAEDC member organizations who … Continued
California still leads in FDI, but 2020 saw job losses, per FDI report from WTCLA
Foreign-owned firms in California employ over 700,000 workers, which is a major source of well-paying jobs for Californians. WTCLA’s latest FDI report explores the details.
Visual shows results of CCW college-industry engagement, from LAEDC’s work
Center for a Competitive Workforce, powered by LAEDC has been delivering amazing results this year. Take a quick look at the engagement happening between industry leaders and community college faculty … Continued
EV funding in Governor Newsom’s budget will create jobs, address climate change, address equity and grow local industry
The investment recognizes that moving swiftly to reduce GHGs is essential, positions CA to grow well-paying jobs, strengthens a future-forward competitive green industry, and provides health benefits for all.
LA Digital Equity Action League supports Governor Newsom broadband budget
Funding will help eliminate the digital divide for good in Los Angeles County and all of California. Join in support of this effort at LADEAL.org, powered by LAEDC
LAEDC strongly supports Governor Newsom’s budget proposal for Broadband
“LAEDC applauds Governor Newsom’s proposed $7 billion investment over three years to expand broadband infrastructure, increase affordability, and enhance access to broadband for All Californians. Eliminating the digital divide is … Continued
LAEDC urges residents who can’t afford internet to apply for the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit
Federal benefit will dovetail with regional Digital Equity Action League (LA DEAL) effort to eliminate the digital divide for good
Businesses involved in recycling should setup operations in LA County’s RMDZ
LA County’s RMDZ incentives make locating in LA County a great proposition for businesses that use recycled materials in their products.
LAEDC’s work with CCW is delivering transformative change for LA’s community college system & students
LAEDC is connecting community colleges with industry to inspire new programs, faculty professional development, work-based learning and jobs and local talent pipelines
Well-paying careers are accessible: KPCC taps panelist Jessica Ku Kim of LAEDC to help job seekers
Gain advice on starting a new career to take advantage of in-demand occupations that pay well in Los Angeles County, via this panel of experts, recorded April 28.
US Space Force is creating business opportunities: SoCal Aerospace Council recap
The tech needs of Space Force are creating opportunities for non-aerospace companies as well as startups of many types; engagement tools are increasing
WTCLA report: UK companies in California support 111,430 jobs paying $9.4m to California workers
World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) has published a new report, United Kingdom Foreign Direct Investment in California, which finds that UK companies that have invested in establishments and operations … Continued
WorkingNation’s Art Bilger warns structural unemployment increasing due to automation
LAEDC board member Art Bilger says jobs are disappearing due to the unprecedented pace of automation, and investment is needed in workforce reskilling
88 Cities Summit provided solutions to digital equity, workforce and business recovery
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit provided cities with actionable strategies and examples of how economic development challenges are being solved.
Careers requiring no degrees featured by Working Nation, part of focus on future of work
Working Nation continues to highlight the changing nature of work as our economy transitions to a more automation and AI, trends eliminating many job tasks.
Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant
Attend our webinar to learn how to apply Los Angeles County Regional COVID Fund Keep Our Shops on the Block: Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant Application period: April 5th … Continued
UK and Los Angeles collaboration on climate action creates opportunity: WTCLA event recap
As California sees federal support for sustainability, and the UK looks to California fresh from Brexit, both see opportunity in global collaboration on climate investment and innovation.
Congress extends Paycheck Protection Program applications through May 31, 2021
On March 25, 2021, Congress passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, delaying the program’s deadline to May 31 so more businesses can apply for forgivable loans
State Treasurer Fiona Ma shares priorities with LAEDC members
Treasurer Fiona Ma shared wide ranging priorities including small business relief, film & television tax credits, affordable housing, diversity and equity, the work of closing the digital divide and more.
Planning for the unexpected: Outsmart Disaster resources & strategies increase resilience
In this 2021 webinar, businesses and other small organizations gain valuable advice and steps to improve resilience and set the stage for a better recovery from a disaster like an earthquake.
LA’s role in mRNA, future of medical research & treatments discussed at Future Forum
“You will see an explosion of research on mRNA, which has now been proven effective and gained approvals, and LA will get its share of this money and research work.”