Future of Sports and Entertainment Recap
January 23, 2024 - The LAEDC hosted Future Forum on Sports & Entertainment, "Making Los Angeles the Global End Zone” in partnership with California State…
City Spotlight: City of Long Beach
This month’s spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2023 Most Business-Friendly City award winner: the City of Long Beach Long Beach has an ideal location along the coast between…
Shaping LA’s Future: Allison Clark Is Setting a Vision for Economic Growth for LA County and Beyond
Shaping LA’s Future: Allison Clark Is Setting a Vision for Economic Growth for LA County and Beyond In the bustling world of economic development, Allison…
Personal Impact Story: JHale Guitars
Recently, our Business Assistance Team supported JHale Guitars, a musical instrument manufacturing business located in the Sherman Oaks region of the City of Los Angeles.…
Personal Impact: Wynstan USA
Wynstan USA is an Australian company established in 1968 and has wanted a Los Angeles County manufacturing presence for several years. Wynstan does have showrooms…
Personal Impact Story: Village Cleaners
Jung Wook Kwon owns Village Cleaners in Lancaster. She had some problems with applying for an Economic Opportunity Grant from Los Angeles County. What made…
Personal Impact Story: Universal Dyeing & Printing, Inc.
Universal Dyeing & Printing is a minority-owned business located in Downtown Los Angeles’s Fashion District. Universal Dyeing & Printing, Inc., is a fabric printer company…
Personal Impact Story: Flor Boutique
Flor Boutique is a women-owned business located in Downtown Wilmington, CA; this small business faced multiple obstacles during COVID; the business was closed due to…
Personal Impact Story: Charcoal Sunset Restaurant
Charcoal Sunset is the sixth restaurant that is part of Citrin Hospitality, specializing in dining experiences in the Metro LA and Westside cities portions of…
City Spotlight: City of West Hollywood
This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2021 Most Business-Friendly City award winner: the City of West Hollywood! The City of West Hollywood is like no other…
Empowering Growth: The Impact of Corporate Giving on Economic Development
By Melissa Kham, Vice President – Strategic Relations At the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), we believe that a thriving economy should benefit…
Partner Spotlight: Delta Air Lines
LAX serves as one of Delta’s most important coastal hubs and currently operates over 150 peak-day flights to 52 destinations across the globe, serving 19…
Member Spotlight: Dr. James Limbaugh, WLAC
We are thrilled to have Dr. James Limbaugh and West Los Angeles College as LAEDC members! West Los Angeles College is an accredited California Community…
Janice Levy: A Driving Force in LAEDC’s Strategic Relations
As the Director of Strategic Relations at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Janice Levy plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s outreach…
City Spotlight: City of Monterey Park!
This month's city spotlight is LAEDC Member, City of Monterey Park! Centrally located within the San Gabriel Valley, Monterey Park offers a number of opportunities…
Economic Development is Built with Partnership
By California Jobs First Los Angeles Consortia Chair Kevin Harbour and Vice Chairs Andrea Slater and Stella Ursua Economic development is a multifaceted process that…
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…
Giving Tuesday 2023
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be a part of a collective effort and join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in…
28th Annual Eddy Awards Recap
Last week, LAEDC hosted our 28th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, nonprofit, and business leaders during the last year. More…
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Takes Over Field at SoFi Stadium for the Eddy Awards® Gala
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ambassador Jane Duke of Australia, Community Coalition and Delta Air Lines Honored. Long Beach Named Most Business-Friendly City 2023 November 9, 2023…
City Spotlight: City of El Segundo
This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and three-time winner of the “Most Business-Friendly City” award: the City of El Segundo! Winning roots run deep in El Segundo. El…
The LAEDC Starter Guide to Business Preparedness in Southern California
Don’t wait until disaster strikes; act now to safeguard your business’s future. In today’s fast-paced world, Business Preparedness in Southern California is not just an…
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…