Delivering Recovery Where It Matters Most
The recent wildfires have left deep scars across Los Angeles County—on our neighborhoods, our local businesses, and the people who pour their lives into them.…
Recap: Board of Governors / Winter Mixer 2025
BOG / WINTER MIXER RECAP: The Valuable Role Of Philanthropy The Panel Photo Gallery Edit Content The final Board of Governors meeting of the year…
Recap: Future Forum – The Use Of AI to Advance Healthcare
FUTURE FORUM RECAP: The Use of AI to Advance Healthcare The Forum Photos + Video Edit Content The LAEDC Future Forum titled “The Future of…
The 30th Annual EDDY Awards Recap
RECAP: 30TH ANNUAL EDDY AWARDS The Awards Sponsors Awardees Photos And Video Journal Edit Content Honoring 30 Years of Economic Excellence and Regional Impact On…
The Future of Sports Business With Stephen Cheung
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning back-to-back World Series titles — an achievement that has electrified fans across the region. Their championship run…
New Coalition Unites Black Leaders Across LA County
The Greater Los Angeles Black Leaders Collective (GLABLC) officially launched on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, bringing together some of the region’s most influential Black leaders…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – OCTOBER 2025
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LAEDC Los Angeles Wildfires: Economic Update #1
Wildfire Webinar Deck & Summary PDFs The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), in partnership with the Department of Economic Opportunity, held the first…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – AUGUST 2025
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Press Release: Catalyst Predevelopment Awards – Investing in LA’s Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Los Angeles Collaborative of the California Jobs First Initiative Announces $9 Million in Catalyst Predevelopment Grants for 26 Projects Selected projects…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – MAY 2025
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LAEDC Releases 2025 Economic Forecast Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAEDC Releases 2025 Economic Forecast Report: Rebuilding, Recovering, and Increasing Resilience in Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA – February 26, 2025…
CTBC Bank Contributes $300,000 to Support LAEDC’s Small Business Recovery Efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CTBC Bank Contributes $300,000 to Support LAEDC’s Small Business Recovery Efforts Following Los Angeles Wildfires LOS ANGELES, ( February 13, 2025)…
Special Session: LA Wildfires Response Update
The LAEDC’s Board of Governors leadership Ron Frierson, Efrain Escobedo, Laurie Sewell, Hale Behzadi and LAEDC’s CEO Stephen Cheung called an emergency meeting to discuss…
SBA Disaster Loan Updates
LA Chamber’s CEO Maria Salinas and LAEDC CEO Stephen Cheung met with US SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman to discuss the emergency disaster resources that will…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – NOVEMBER 2024
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29th Annual EDDY Awards Recap
Last week, LAEDC hosted our 29th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, nonprofit, and business leaders during the last year. …
LAEDC Announces Finalists for Most Business-Friendly City Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 28,2024 LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is excited to announce the finalists for…
Los Angeles Jobs First Collaborative Releases Regional Report Part 2
Los Angeles Jobs First Collaborative Releases Regional Report Part 2 to Guide Catalyst and Implementation Phases for Funding Community Projects through the California Jobs First…
Ron Frierson Assumes Chairmanship of LAEDC, Ushering in a New Era of Economic Development
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** *Los Angeles, CA – July 24, 2024* – The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) proudly announces Ron Frierson as its…
Halé Behzadi Concludes Term as LAEDC Board Chair, Reflects on Achievements and Future Prospects
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Los Angeles, CA** – July 9, 2024 – As Halé Behzadi’s term as Board Chair for the Los Angeles County Economic Development…
Stephen Cheung Honored in LA Business Journal’s Prestigious LA500
We are thrilled to announce that Stephen Cheung, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and World Trade…
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC BRIEFING – MAY 2024
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Over $1.1 Million to be Distributed to 90 Grassroots Community-Based Organizations
Historic Milestone: Over $1.1 Million to be Distributed to 90 Grassroots Community-Based Organizations Driving Economic Progress in Los Angeles County through the California Jobs First…