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$150
Presented in partnership with the City of Long Beach & the Port of Long Beach
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Port of Long Beach, City of Long Beach, CA
The 88 Cities Summit is LAEDC’s signature civic event, bringing together leaders from all 88 cities and unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County to collaborate on building a stronger, more resilient regional economy.
This year, we’ll dive into how local leadership, strategic coordination, and public-private partnerships can power inclusive growth across our region. Whether you’re in city government, business, or community development, this is the place to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of LA County.
Agenda at a Glance
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
Welcome and Morning Remarks
• Ron Frierson, LAEDC Board Chair
• Stephen Cheung, President & CEO, LAEDC
• Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach
• Tom Modica, City Manager of the City of Long Beach
Opening Plenary
Powering LA’s Energy Future
City-led Breakout Sessions (Choose Your Track)
Two buildings, two dynamic session tracks—pick your path for the morning!
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Track 1
Morning
• Cultivating Leaders for Thriving Cities
Midday
• Small Cities, Big Results: Economic Development 101
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Track 2
Morning
• Scaling Public-Private Partnerships: From Funding Resilience to Industry Cluster Development
Midday
• Reclaiming Spaces, Revitalizing Communities: Building the Future We Share
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Lunch & Closing Plenaries
Filmed in LA: Solutions to Keep Hollywood Local
The Economic Shockwaves: Immigration Enforcement and LA’s Regional Recovery
Closing Remarks:
Mayor Rex Richardson, City of Long Beach
President, Frank Colonna, Port of Long Beach, Board of Harbor Commissioners
More to Come!
This is just the start! Stay tuned for additional speakers, session details, and special announcements you won’t want to miss!
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$150
Presented in partnership with the City of Long Beach & the Port of Long Beach
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Port of Long Beach, City of Long Beach, CA
The 88 Cities Summit is LAEDC’s signature civic event, bringing together leaders from all 88 cities and unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County to collaborate on building a stronger, more resilient regional economy.
This year, we’ll dive into how local leadership, strategic coordination, and public-private partnerships can power inclusive growth across our region. Whether you’re in city government, business, or community development, this is the place to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of LA County.
Agenda at a Glance
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
Welcome and Morning Remarks
• Ron Frierson, LAEDC Board Chair
• Stephen Cheung, President & CEO, LAEDC
• Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach
• Tom Modica, City Manager of the City of Long Beach
Opening Plenary
Powering LA’s Energy Future
City-led Breakout Sessions (Choose Your Track)
Two buildings, two dynamic session tracks—pick your path for the morning!
⸻
Track 1
Morning
• Cultivating Leaders for Thriving Cities
Midday
• Small Cities, Big Results: Economic Development 101
⸻
Track 2
Morning
• Scaling Public-Private Partnerships: From Funding Resilience to Industry Cluster Development
Midday
• Reclaiming Spaces, Revitalizing Communities: Building the Future We Share
———
Lunch & Closing Plenaries
Filmed in LA: Solutions to Keep Hollywood Local
The Economic Shockwaves: Immigration Enforcement and LA’s Regional Recovery
Closing Remarks:
Mayor Rex Richardson, City of Long Beach
President, Frank Colonna, Port of Long Beach, Board of Harbor Commissioners
More to Come!
This is just the start! Stay tuned for additional speakers, session details, and special announcements you won’t want to miss!