2026 88 Cities Summit @ Archer
EVENT RECAP: 88 Cities Summit The Summit Sponsors Videos Photos Program THE FUTURE OF LOS ANGELES IS ALREADY TAKING SHAPE. At LAEDC’s 2026 88 Cities…
The Economic Impact of Paramount Skydance in California
A $77 billion merger. The future of Hollywood production. Billions of dollars in economic activity potentially at stake. As California's entertainment industry navigates a period…
The Fires Are Over. The Recovery Isn’t.
The wildfires disrupted homes, workplaces, businesses and livelihoods across Los Angeles County. And while the fires may be over, people are still putting their lives…
LAEDC Announces Finalists for 2026 Most Business-Friendly City Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT Kelvin Dickerson | Sr. Communications Manager | (213) 236-4867 | [email protected] LAEDC Announces 14 Finalists for 2026…
2028 is Now. Don’t Get Left Behind!
LOS ANGELES 2028 The Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to Los Angeles. The bigger opportunity is what we build before they get here and…
IAE Releases Projected Economic Impacts of The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) analysis details the significant economic benefits that the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games could deliver for workers, businesses,…
IAE Releases The Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Sector
The Economic Power of Los Angeles County’s Nonprofits With approximately 335,000 employees, the nonprofit sector would rank as the fourth-largest employer in Los Angeles County —…
LAEDC Names Efrain Escobedo Board Chair
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** LAEDC Names Efrain Escobedo Chair of Board of Governors **Center for Nonprofit Management President and CEO will lead LAEDC’s Board…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – JUNE 2026
The U.S. economy entered the second half of 2026 in a period of transition. Economic growth remains positive, unemployment remains relatively low, and…
The Affinity Report Series: It Starts With Audacity
A reflection on the freedom to contribute and the responsibility to build together. Strong economies are built by recognizing assets, connecting them with purpose, and…
The Juneteenth Expansion of the Black Economic Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAEDC Releases Juneteenth Expansion of Black Los Angeles County Economic Report Highlighting Civic Leadership, Creative Enterprise, and Healthcare Innovation Expanded report…
Juneteenth Weekend: A Powerful Driver of Local Economic Activity
Juneteenth weekend is more than a moment of reflection and celebration — it is also a powerful driver of local economic activity across Los Angeles…
Member Spotlight: Unlocking the Skies Above Los Angeles
How Archer Aviation is building the next chapter of LA's aerospace legacy and why regional collaboration matters. By George Kivork | Archer Aviation The challenge…
Los Angeles County Life Sciences Market Entry Guide
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) has published a comprehensive resource for U.S. and international life sciences companies evaluating establishment…
LAEDC Los Angeles Wildfires: Economic Update #3
DOWNLOAD SLIDE DECK This brief provides a written synthesis of the findings presented in Los Angeles Wildfires: An Economic Update #3, delivered by the LAEDC…
2026 Select LA Investment Summit Recap
RECAP: 2026 Select LA Recap The Summit The Sponsors The Videos The Photos FDI Report LA Is Open: The 11th Annual Select LA Investment Summit…
Recap: Future Forum – Impact of the CSU5
FUTURE FORUM RECAP: Impact of the CSU5 The Forum Video + Photos It all starts with talent—and in Los Angeles, that talent is already being…
From Disruption to Direction: LA County’s Economic Outlook
What’s next for the Los Angeles economy? In this interview, Stephen Cheung, President & CEO of LAEDC, discusses the region’s growth despite a challenging 2025…
Sponsor Spotlight: Capital Group Private Client Services
When it comes to long-term impact, whether in financial markets or local communities, relationships matter. At Capital Group Private Client Services, our work centers on…
The 2026 Economic Forecast Recap
RECAP: 2026 Economic Forecast Recap Sponsors Videos Photos Report From Disruption to Direction: LA’s Economy After a Turbulent 2025 LAEDC’s 2026 Economic Forecast, held at…
LAEDC Releases the 2026 Economic Forecast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2026 LAEDC Unveils 2026 Annual Economic Forecast at “From Disruption to Direction” Convening Glendale, CA — The Los Angeles County…
LA County and LAEDC Release Second Public Update on Wildfire Economic Impact Study
New analysis finds wildfire recovery remains highly localized, with rebuilding of residential and commercial properties expected to generate thousands…
LAEDC Los Angeles Wildfires: Economic Update #2
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), in partnership with the Department of Economic Opportunity, held the 2nd in a series of four quarterly…
Sepulveda Transit Corridor: What’s at Stake for LA
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor (STC) Project is one of the most significant transportation investments ever proposed for Los Angeles, aiming to relieve severe congestion between…