Future of Clean Hydrogen Recap
We are in middle of a climate crisis and this year’s Future Forums series will look at the industries that will be necessary to help…
LAEDC Statement on Council Members Martinez, de León and Gil Cedillo
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) stands in solidarity with community groups asking for the resignation of Los Angeles Council Members Nury Martinez,…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Alejandra Santamaria, Univision
Alejandra Santamaria is the interim President, General Manager and Vice President, Director of Sales for Univision Los Angeles, part of TelevisaUnivision, the leading Hispanic media…
Press Release: LAEDC Announces Launch of Gladeo LA
LAEDC Announces Launch of Gladeo LA to Close Belief, Information, and Network Gaps between Job Seekers and Employment September 15, 2022 – Los Angeles –…
A Proposed Minimum Wage For Private Healthcare Facilities In the City of Baldwin Park
This report analyzes the potential economic implications of implementing a healthcare sector minimum wage increase to $25 per hour for covered private healthcare facilities in…
LAEDC’s 2022 Annual Report
Thank you for being a valuable partner of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Below please find the LAEDC 2021-2022 Annual Report, which highlights the hard…
Summer Member Mixer 2022
On August 24th, LAEDC members gathered on the rooftop terrace of the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for LAEDC’s annual Summer Member Mixer. Guests enjoyed cocktails, networked, and…
LAEDC President and CEO Bill Allen to retire in January
LAEDC President and CEO Bill Allen to retire in January Longest serving CEO transformed the organization during 17-year tenure LOS ANGELES – August 8, 2022…
A personal note from our CEO, Bill Allen
Dear Colleagues, I wanted you to be some of the first to know that during the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's Executive Committee meeting…
Letter to LAEDC Members from Outgoing Chair, Rudy Medina
Colleagues, as my year as Chair of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation draws to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude…
Together For LA Report Announcement
On Friday, June 24, The Together for Los Angeles (TFLA) Collaborative for Small Business Recovery released a report that outlines its work to accelerate recovery…
Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 LA500
Each year, the Los Angles Business Journal publishes its LA500, a list of the most influential people in Los Angeles. LAEDC is proud of our…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Punita Patel, Npower
[image_with_animation image_url="65806" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] Punita Patel is a Business and Talent Development Leader with 10+ years of strategic partnership, career coaching, and…
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
[image_with_animation image_url="65781" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] WTCLA’s annual Foreign Direct Investment Report was published in the June 20th LA Business Journal’s LA’s Top 500…
Press Release – ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES: WORLD ENERGY PARAMOUNT RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT
LAEDC Economic Impact Report States World Energy’s Renewable Fuels Project in Southern Calif. Will Drive Down Carbon Emissions Globally, Improve Air Quality Locally, and Generate…
Advanced Alternatives: World Energy Paramount Renewable Fuels Project
[image_with_animation image_url="65708" alignment="" animation="Fade In" box_shadow="none" max_width="100%"] LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics has released their report commissioned by World Energy addressing the economic impact of…
The Future of Entertainment Recap
On June 8, 2022, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, with the support of California State University Dominguez Hills, hosted its Future Forum: The…
Member Spotlight: Travis Kiyota, East West Bank
Travis Kiyota is the Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs for East West Bank, and the President of the East West Bank Foundation. In…
Member Spotlight: Winston Damarillo, Talino Labs
Winston Damarillo is the Founder and CEO of Talino Venture Labs, a global venture studio of inclusive fintech startups that bridge the financial inclusion gap…
Economic Development Week 2022
As our region collectively and collaboratively responded to the pandemic to provide economic opportunity, especially in those communities most disproportionately impacted, LAEDC celebrates Economic Development…
Small Business Week 2022
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. Small businesses are vital to the Los Angeles County economy, and to celebrate this week, we’d like to…
Member Spotlight: Justin X. Thompson, Nixon Peabody
Justin X. Thompson is a partner at Nixon Peabody who represents clients across the spectrum of the real estate industry, from acquisition, financing and development…
88 Cities Recap: Reimagining the Future of Cities
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit held on Wednesday, April 27th, convened leaders of our local governments to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities our communities face.
Success Story: BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA)
BriteWorks, Inc. (Covina, CA) BriteWorks is a woman-owned Latinx business, providing commercial cleaning and janitorial services to businesses for 25 years. LAEDC has provided assistance…