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Business Spotlight: Essential Merchandising

In celebration of Black History Month, Jaynessa Rose stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly women-owned businesses, as she shares her remarkable journey from a humble home-based … Continued

LAEDC’s 2024 Economic Forecast Recap

On February 27, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) proudly released its 2024 Economic Forecast. This comprehensive analysis, prepared by the LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics, delves into … Continued

Black History Month 2024

This #BlackHistoryMonth the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) honors the significant contributions of Black communities and emphasizes the ongoing importance of celebrating and learning from the rich history of Black … Continued

City Spotlight: City of Glendale

This month’s city spotlight is the City of Glendale! The City of Glendale is one of the most business-friendly cities for several key reasons. Glendale offers a wide array of … Continued

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 University – Dominguez Hills and … Continued

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 LA and Orange County with … Continued

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 city in the world. In … Continued

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 to experience unique dining fare, … Continued

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 than 600 guests gathered at … Continued

Future of Bioscience Recap

October 19, 2023 - The Future Forum series, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of the region … Continued

City Spotlight: City of Lancaster

Last month we kicked off a new monthly City Spotlight to highlight the 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member, City of Lancaster! Situated an … Continued

Member Spotlight: Yvette Estrada, NBCUniversal

Yvette Estrada leads NBCUniversal’s public policy and advocacy efforts in California. As Director of Government Affairs, she develops and executes substantive strategies involving legislative, government relations, and political affairs activities … Continued

City Spotlight: City of Gardena

We are kicking off a new monthly City Spotlight to highlight the 88 Cities within Los Angeles County. This month's spotlight is LAEDC Member and 2022 Most Business-Friendly City award winner: the City of Gardena! Gardena is an active … Continued

Memo on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes

The Potential Impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes Written by Shannon Sedgwick, Director of the Institute for Applied Economics The iconic film and television production industry has deep roots … Continued

Future of Tech Recap

June 8, 2023 – The LAEDC’s Future Forum, as part of LA Tech Week 2023, centered on the power of technology in driving innovation and building an equitable economy. New … Continued

LAEDC’s 2023 Economic Forecast Recap

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is proud to harness our convening power and research insight as a catalyst for economic growth with the release of its 2023 … Continued