LAEDC: Potential for 31.7% unemployment rate in LA County by May 2020
On April 21, 2020, the LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics has published estimates for the Southern California economic conditions in May 2020, estimating a potential…
California Competes Tax Credit – Applications March 9-30th & Informational Webinar
Businesses in California that plan to expand and hire in CA may apply for tax credits. There will be a webinar “workshop” to walk businesses…
LAEDC report: California and SoCal EV Industry is growing, giving region global competitive advantage
Southern California EV industry grows to 120,000 direct jobs; 276,000 in California, according to LAEDC report
Recap: 5G and Mobility industry discussion at e4 Mobility Alliance
Industry leaders, key stakeholders and local educators joined an insightful conversation around the next generation of wireless connectivity and trans…
Video: LA is at the center of renewable energy innovation – Bill Gross at VERDEXCHANGE
Idealab founder Bill Gross presented amazing breakthroughs in renewable energy and carbon sequestration at VERDEXCHANGE. View the video here. In this speech at VERDEXCHANGE, Bill…
LAEDC’s Bill Allen and USC President Carol L. Folt at VerdeXchange
Bill Allen sat with Dr. Folt to discuss her vision for making sustainability a core mission at USC, at this year’s VerdeXchange. Read more on…
LAEDC takes EV data to Sacramento to inform legislator decisions
LAEDC’s Judy Kruger and Collette Hanna traveled to Sacramento to provide testimony and analysis on key economic public policy issues, focused on EVs and Opportunity…
City of Angels has lost one of its brightest lights: Kobe Bryant
All of us on the staff of LAEDC are saddened to hear this tragic news. Kobe was one of LA’s biggest supporters and philanthropists. He…
LAEDC members enjoyed hearing from Councilmember Joe Buscaino at Board of Governors
LA City Councilmember Joe Buscaino discussed port automation and LAEDC’s Shannon Sedgwick previewed LAEDC’s Ocean Economy report LAEDC’s January Board of Governors meeting gave members…
VERDEXCHANGE is about to happen: Greentech and Cleantech leaders will be there
January 27-28, 2020 in Los Angeles, entrepreneurs, policy makers, utilities, investors and other leaders in green and clean tech will convene to gain the latest…
LAEDC study quantifies jobs from Metrolink plan to improve & extend commuter rail
LAEDC Study says Metrolink’s Plan to Rebuild SoCal’s Rail System Expected to Create 1.3 Million Jobs by 2050 SCORE to increase gross regional product by…
Inc. Mag highlights entrepreneurial activity in LA, in Surge Cities report
In the U.S., Los Angeles ranks No. 4 in Early-Stage Funding Deals ; 10 in Rate of Entrepreneurship For the 2020 Surge Cities index, Inc. and innovation…
SCAG features LAEDC Economic Update for LA County, preview of EV industry report
SCAG’s no-miss annual Economic Summit featured LAEDC economist Eric Hayes delivering an update on the economy, and Judy Kruger talked about LAEDC’s perspectives on the…
LAEDC Holiday Mixer fueled spirited conversation and great networking
LAEDC hosted a few hundred of our closest friends, partners and of course LAEDC members on December 4th for our annual Holiday Mixer. Conversations overheard…
LA’s VR/AR industry and digital media sector explored by The Economist
LAEDC CEO Bill Allen talks about LA’s innovation strengths in a great feature in The Economist, describing why Los Angeles is such a magnet for…
Senator Maria Elena Durazo meets LAEDC Board
Affordable housing, the Fair Chance Hiring initiative, and Senator Durazo’s priorities were the topics that engaged LAEDC members at our November 20th Board of Governor’s…
California EV sector driving growth of nation’s automotive industry, shifting future locus of the industry to California and Los Angeles
With 276,000 EV industry jobs in the state and 120,000 jobs in SoCal, EV adoption is only part of the story LOS ANGELES, CA (November…
Cities of Lancaster, La Mirada receive Eddy Awards, alongside honorees Citi, CSUDH, Phil Washington
LAEDC recognized Cities of Lancaster and La Mirada as the Most Business Friendly at the 24th annual Eddy Awards, where 600 attendees honored contribut…
CCW article discusses blackouts, careers in renewable energy, pathways from community college
A post on the Center for a Competitive Workforce website explores demand for talent in the renewable energy industry. Read the piece at the CCW…
LAEDC Annual Report shows the personal impact of our collaborative work
At LAEDC, we serve the people of our region. Working collectively with our partners, we help create the jobs, the training opportunities, the better outcomes…
LA’s advanced mobility industry leadership to be center stage at CoMotion LA
CoMotion is the place to meet if you are involved or interested in advanced mobility vehicles, systems and solutions. For many years, LAEDC has fostered…
Seismic resilience for businesses gains larger focus
At a press event, in seminars, and through one-on-one business outreach, there is increasing focus on business steps to reduce risk. But are businesses acting?…
Recap: 88 Cities Summit drew three dozen cities, elected leaders, top advisors
Our Propel LA 2nd Annual 88 Cities Summit saw another event with great teamwork, energy and conversations around economic development issues that cities are facing.…
$750M gift to Resnick Institute illustrates LA’s role in global sustainability innovation
Caltech’s Resnick Institute, dedicated to research, development and innovation in global sustainability, received a $750 million gift this week to pursue climate change research, sustainable…