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Supporting Small Business For Power and Economic Opportunity
In 2023, ArroyoWest engaged the LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics to partner on a research study to examine the potential of supporting small business workforce development as a means of promoting worker economic mobility, particularly for BIPOC Californians. The study was made possible through a grant received by ArroyoWest from the James Irvine Foundation. In the collaborative effort led by ArroyoWest,...
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| Report Size | 20.08 MB |
| Date Uploaded | May 6, 2024 |
| Last Updated | May 6, 2024 |
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Industry Clusters Study (2024)
LAEDC examines industry clusters in Los Angeles County to understand our regional strengths and weaknesses, and use this insight to build more informed economic development strategies while comparing our performance against that of other regions. This report presents a description of our private sector economy through the lens of clusters and regional competitiveness. The report provides details on...
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| Report Size | 70.27 MB |
| Date Uploaded | April 26, 2024 |
| Last Updated | April 26, 2024 |
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Addressing the Digital Divide in the City of Los Angeles
The digital divide, commonly defined as the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not, is an ongoing and pernicious issue that afflicts many people and communities across the City of Los Angeles. In this report, LAEDC analyzes the digital divide as it pertains to the City of Los Angeles and provides actionable information...
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| Report Size | 6.17 MB |
| Date Uploaded | March 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated | March 10, 2024 |
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BOOK OF GREEN JOBS: A GUIDE TO MIDDLE-SKILL CLIMATE-READY JOBS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, is home to nearly 10 million residents and a diverse workforce of over 4.6 million people. As the county undergoes a fundamental economic transformation towards greener business practices, it aims to enhance resource efficiency and reduce pollution, aligning with ambitious climate goals. The "Book of Green Jobs: A Guide to Middle-Skill...
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| Report Size | 4.84 MB |
| Date Uploaded | January 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated | January 23, 2024 |
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Commercial Real Estate Rental Debt Owed by Small Businesses In Los Angeles County
The purpose of this report is to provide the County of Los Angeles with an estimate of commercial rent debt accumulated by qualifying small businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic analysis is intended to aid the County in its efforts to create a commercial rent relief program for small businesses by providing insight into the extent of commercial rental debt owed in Los Angeles...
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| Report Size | 12.91 MB |
| Date Uploaded | November 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated | November 17, 2023 |
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Sports in the Los Angeles Basin
[real3dflipbook pdf="https://laedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LAEDC_LA-Sports-Council_FINAL_2023.10.13.pdf" The Los Angeles Basin (comprised of Los Angeles and Orange counties) is one of the two largest markets for collegiate and professional sports in the United States. The economic impact of the return of sports in the 2022 season will be detailed in this report. Read the 2022 SPORTS IN THE...
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| Report Size | 1.57 MB |
| Date Uploaded | October 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated | October 26, 2023 |
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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2023
Institute conducted the research and quantified the economic impact associated with foreign-owned enterprises in the state of California for the 2023 Foreign Direct Investment in California report which was released at the 8th Annual Select LA Investment Summit hosted by the World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA). ...
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| Report Size | 12.85 MB |
| Date Uploaded | August 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated | August 13, 2023 |
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2023 Economic Forecast
As Los Angeles County’s principal economic development organization, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) produces an annual forecast to assess and predict key national, state, regional, and local economic indicators. The forecast also deepens beneath those “headline” indicators to understand the key issues, pressing economic concerns, and longer-term trends that...
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| Report Size | 5.09 MB |
| Date Uploaded | February 24, 2023 |
| Last Updated | February 24, 2023 |
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Sports in the Los Angeles Basin
The Los Angeles Basin (comprised of Los Angeles and Orange counties) is one of the two largest markets for collegiate and professional sports in the United States. The partnership between the LAEDC and the Los Angeles Sports Council (LASC) quantifies the importance of sports to the Greater Los Angeles Region. ...
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| Report Size | 1.80 MB |
| Date Uploaded | November 9, 2022 |
| Last Updated | November 9, 2022 |
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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. ...
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| Report Size | 1.85 MB |
| Date Uploaded | September 8, 2022 |
| Last Updated | September 7, 2022 |
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