Join the LAEDC Board of Governors for a timely and dynamic convening of cross‑sector leaders advancing inclusive economic growth across Los Angeles County.
This quarter’s meeting will feature:
Cross-Sector Wildfire Resilience: Protecting Communities, Infrastructure & the Local Economy
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, their ripple effects on Los Angeles County’s economy are growing—from disruptions to power and water infrastructure, to impacts on small businesses, workforce stability, housing, and long-term investment.
This panel convenes leaders from LADWP, Bank of America, Farmers Insurance, The Somos Group, and the Latino Restaurant Association to explore how different sectors are navigating wildfire risk while working to protect and strengthen the region’s economic future.
Moderated by: Efrain Escobedo, President & CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management
The Future Starts Here: Education, Innovation & Opportunity in LA’s Next Economy
In this fireside conversation, President Beong‑Soo Kim, Interim President of the University of Southern California, will share his vision for USC’s evolving role in driving inclusive economic growth across the region. From preparing the next generation of workers and leaders to advancing cross-disciplinary research and innovation, President Kim will speak to how higher education can serve as a catalyst for regional prosperity—especially amid the shifting dynamics of artificial intelligence, workforce disruption, and economic inequality.
Join the LAEDC Board of Governors for a timely and dynamic convening of cross‑sector leaders advancing inclusive economic growth across Los Angeles County.
This quarter’s meeting will feature:
Cross-Sector Wildfire Resilience: Protecting Communities, Infrastructure & the Local Economy
As wildfires become more frequent and intense, their ripple effects on Los Angeles County’s economy are growing—from disruptions to power and water infrastructure, to impacts on small businesses, workforce stability, housing, and long-term investment.
This panel convenes leaders from LADWP, Bank of America, Farmers Insurance, The Somos Group, and the Latino Restaurant Association to explore how different sectors are navigating wildfire risk while working to protect and strengthen the region’s economic future.
Moderated by: Efrain Escobedo, President & CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management
The Future Starts Here: Education, Innovation & Opportunity in LA’s Next Economy
In this fireside conversation, President Beong‑Soo Kim, Interim President of the University of Southern California, will share his vision for USC’s evolving role in driving inclusive economic growth across the region. From preparing the next generation of workers and leaders to advancing cross-disciplinary research and innovation, President Kim will speak to how higher education can serve as a catalyst for regional prosperity—especially amid the shifting dynamics of artificial intelligence, workforce disruption, and economic inequality.
