LAEDC Member Spotlight: Ellie Casson, Waymo
Ellie Casson is Waymo’s Head of City Policy and Government Affairs. Waymo began as the Google self-driving car in 2009, and is designing the Waymo…
Women’s History Month 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Los Angeles County Supervisors Sheila Kuehl (3rd District) and Kathryn Barger (5th District) – two of our LAEDC…
The Future of Cannabis Recap
While still in its infant stage, the cannabis industry is hitting its stride in popularity and rapid growth across the country.
Press Release: California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 2.0
California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 supported $21.9 billion in economic output and more than 110,000 jobs
Spotlight of Women-Owned Businesses
LAEDC is always looking for ways to help grow our local economy by helping to grow our small businesses. All year round, we encourage our…
CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0
The California Film and Television Tax Credit 2.0, enacted in July 2015 and sunsetting June 2020, has contributed almost $21.9 billion in economic output over…
Metropolitan Water District: Regional Recycled Water Program, An Economic Impact Study
This report was prepared by the Institute for Applied Economics of the LAEDC for the Metropolitan Water District.
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Linda Oubré
Linda Oubré, Ed.D., M.B.A., an accomplished leader in higher education and highly successful businesswoman, took office as Whittier College’s 15th president on July 1, 2018.…
WTCLA report: UK companies in California support 111,430 jobs paying $9.4b to California workers
WTCLA has partnered with the Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Los Angeles and LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics to better detail the economic…
LAEDC’s 2022 Economic Forecast
More than 350 people from the education, government, and business sectors joined the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) for the launch of their…
Spotlight of Black-Owned Businesses
LAEDC is always looking for ways to help grow our local economy by helping to grow our small businesses.
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Gene Hale
Gene Hale is the CEO of G&C Equipment Corporation one of the nation’s largest Black owned businesses. The company is engaged in the sale and…
Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund 2021 Los Angeles Community Champion: Morgan’s Naturals
Meet Morgan’s Naturals – a woman-owned small business started by Ashakia Morgan to provide inclusive and all-natural hair products.
Financial Football with Visa
LAEDC’s Workforce Development team partnered with Visa to host Financial Football on February 11th at NFL headquarters for high school students in the Los Angeles…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Rudy Medina, U.S. Bank
Rudy Medina serves as the Southern California Market President for U.S. Bank and is also currently the Chair of the Board for the LAEDC.
Future Forum: The Future of Esports
LAEDC’s Future Forum held on December 9, 2021, explored how LA’s companies, technologies, and talent are leading the way in the growing esports industry. In…
LAEDC-Led Coalition chosen as finalist in EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge
LAEDC-Led Coalition chosen as finalist in EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge Coalition will compete for up to $100 million to supercharge Southern California economy…
SCAG Regional Briefing Book with IAE Contribution Released
The Los Angeles region faced significant challenges over the past year and a half, with the COVID-19 pandemic halting economic progress and posing severe problems for the…
LAEDC 2021 Holiday Member Mixer
Last Tuesday evening, December 7th, LAEDC members, community partners, and guests gathered under the stars of Grand Central Market’s outdoor patio. Golden Road Brewing generously sponsored…
Small Business Saturday 2021
Small Business Saturday is a national shopping day that takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This shopping day encourages consumers to Shop Small and support…
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Jeff Wilson, Chevron
Jeff Wilson is the Manager of Corporate Affairs for Chevron Corporation representing Chevron’s subsidiary companies in the Los Angeles basin. In this role, Jeff leads…
26th Annual Eddy Awards Recap
Last week, the LAEDC hosted our 26th Annual Eddy Awards to recognize the work of local government, education, and business leaders during the past year.…
The Circular Economy and the Built Environment in the Los Angeles Region: Opportunities for Dutch Companies
The LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics recently released a market study commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs that maps the circular economy in…
Local Nonprofit Helping Small Businesses In LA County Find Grants To Stay Afloat
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