CCW 2020-2021 Annual Report
Each year, CCW has implemented new diverse and innovative strategies and initiatives to strengthen existing and to grow new partnerships between employers and community colleges, as well as many diverse … Continued
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LAEDC’s 2020-2021 Annual Report
Thank you for being a valuable partner of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Below please find the LAEDC 2020-2021 Annual Report, which highlights the hard work of our dedicated staff in a year … Continued
LAEDC Economic Briefing: August 23, 2021
Watch latest analysis from LAEDC CEO Bill Allen and economists from our Institute for Applied Economics
LAEDC Members Enjoyed In-Person Summer Mixer
Last Thursday evening, August 26th, LAEDC members gathered on the rooftop oasis of Perch to enjoy the evening and to catch up with colleagues after 18 months of not seeing … Continued
CPUC awards grant funding to LA Digital Equity Action League as the Regional Broadband Consortium for Los Angeles County
CPUC awards grant funding to LA Digital Equity Action League as the Regional Broadband Consortium for Los Angeles County Funding will support LAEDC and UNITE-LA in facilitating a collaborative regional … Continued
LA Wave article: Community colleges play vital role in minority communities
How do we improve diversity, equity and inclusion in key Los Angeles industries? An article in the Los Angeles Wave newspapers highlights the importance of our region’s community colleges, with … Continued
LAEDC Economic Briefing from July 19: Small business revenue still far below pre-pandemic level
Watch latest analysis from LAEDC CEO Bill Allen and economists from our Institute for Applied Economics
Tribute to Bob Bush
It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of our longest serving member and co-founder of the LAEDC, Bob Bush
Electrify America selects Long Beach-Wilmington for $25M investment in EV drayage trucks
LAEDC celebrates the Green City status announced on June 24th, which means significant EV drayage truck infrastructure investment is coming
Letter to LAEDC members from outgoing Chair, Steve Nissen
As my term concludes as Chair of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation for 2020–21, I would like to express my thanks for the privilege of serving in this … Continued
LA companies driving satellite 5G technologies, per experts at Future Forum
LA’s companies, technologies, and talent are leading the way as 5G gains global acceptance and opens many new capabilities related to Internet of Things (IoT) and expansion of consumer internet coverage.
Philanthropist McKenzie Scott lifts LAEDC member organizations and other LA institutions
Please join LAEDC in congratulating our members which were awarded grants this week: CSU Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Long Beach City College, Pasadena City College
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
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