LAEDC Board of Governors Meeting

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - President's Suite 3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA

Please join us for our All-Member BOG meeting on November 16th, where Carol L. Folt, President of University of Southern California, will join as guest speaker. You will also have the opportunity to meet our new members, hear an update on LA’s economy, and learn about our programmatic progress. Please note that we will not have … Continued

Gladeo LA Orientation Session 1

Zoom

These orientation sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the Gladeo LA platform, how to maximize this resource, and ask any questions. Gladeo LA is a career navigation platform for all Angelenos. To learn more, visit losangeles.gladeo.org/.

Holiday Member Mixer 2022

The Vista 633 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join your fellow LAEDC Members, staff, and guests for an in-person evening of enjoyable networking, drinks, and food at The Vista (54th Floor - US Bank Tower).  RSVP now for you and a guest! We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with you! This event is for LAEDC Board of Governors only. To learn … Continued

Gladeo LA Orientation Session 2

Zoom

These orientation sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the Gladeo LA platform, how to maximize this resource, and ask any questions. Gladeo LA is a career navigation platform for all Angelenos. To learn more, visit losangeles.gladeo.org/.

Future of Goods Movement

Port of Long Beach 725 Harbor Plaza, Long Beach, CA

LAEDC’s Future Forums series of four events each year is be an opportunity to take a deep dive into burgeoning industries like transportation, cybersecurity, digital entertainment, aerospace, and others. As technological innovation and globalization take the economy in new directions, this region is destined to be an incubator for business opportunities that were only an … Continued

Growing Your Business with Workforce Assistance Programs Webinar

Zoom

During this webinar we will discuss hiring programs, hiring tax credits, rapid response programs, and more! The discussion will be lead by Linden Johnson, District Manager of Business Assistance and Development at LAEDC, and guest presenter Arthur Monreal, Program Manager of the Baldwin Park and East San Gabriel Valley, America’s Job Center of CA.

Gladeo LA Orientation Session 3

Zoom

These orientation sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the Gladeo LA platform, how to maximize this resource, and ask any questions. Gladeo LA is a career navigation platform for all Angelenos. To learn more, visit losangeles.gladeo.org/.

Board of Governors Meeting

Loyola Marymount University 1 Loyola Marymount University Dr., Los Angeles, , CA, United States

Please join us for our All-Member BOG meeting  at Loyola Marymount University where you will have the opportunity to meet our new members, hear an update on LA’s economy, and learn about our programmatic progress. Please note that we will not have a virtual option moving forward for our meetings. This event is for LAEDC Board … Continued

Economic Forecast 2023

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles 711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, United States

Nearly three years since the world was turned upside down due to a global pandemic, we now find the economy in a state of limbo. The 2023 LAEDC Economic Forecast will focus on the impacts of a changing world, rising interest rates, and a possible recession. LAEDC's annual Economic Forecast is a highly anticipated event … Continued

Board of Governors Meeting

Quiet Cannon Banquet Facility 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, United States

Please join us for our All-Member BOG meeting  where you will have the opportunity to meet our new members, hear an update on LA’s economy, and learn about our programmatic progress. Please note that we will not have a virtual option moving forward for our meetings. This event is for LAEDC Board of Governors only. To learn … Continued

Future Forum – A Just Transition to A Green Economy

Los Angeles Central Library 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, California, United States

A Just Transition means greening the economy in a way that is as fair and inclusive and creating fair work opportunities that leaves no one behind. This Future Forum will explore a Just Transition to a Green Economy and how the current regional plan will impact economics, community, and the environment. Join us for an interactive conversation with … Continued

Select LA Welcome Reception

The 2023 Select LA Investment Summit is the premier international trade event that brings together global investors with business and government leaders from around Southern California. Join us at the Welcome Reception to network with peers the evening before the Investment Summit begins! Location to be announced!

About LAEDC Events

Future Forum Series

As technological innovation and globalization take the economy in new directions, the L.A. County region is destined to be an incubator for business development. Each Future Forum offers an opportunity to learn about trends, workforce demands, and most importantly, what the future holds for key industries. Past themes have covered the future of eSports, healthcare personalization, space commercialization, fintech, cybersecurity, and more, while featuring industry thought leaders.

The Eddy Awards- Annually each November

THE EDDY AWARDS

The Eddy Awards is the most prestigious awards program to recognize leadership in economic development in business, education, and government throughout Los Angeles County. The Most Business-Friendly City award is also presented live to recognize the importance of prioritizing job creation. This cocktail reception, dinner, and awards gala also supports the LAEDC’s mission to advance opportunity and prosperity for all.

Economic Forecast

The LAEDC Annual Economic Forecast has been a lightning rod for progress for the past decade. It’s L.A.’s most iconic forecast event. It’s a highly anticipated and publicly visible event, which offers attendees valuable insights on the economic projections for the regional economy. Each year the Economic Forecast Report is shared and distributed to our audience.

SELECT LA

World Trade Center LA’s Select LA Summit provides international and local companies with a comprehensive understanding of the region’s investment ecosystem with actionable insights that can guide key business decisions.

88 Cities Summit

LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit convenes leaders from local governments to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities our communities face. The LAEDC leads timely discussions around LA County’s region and what it means for municipalities and communities.

Quarterly economic briefing

LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics (IAE) will analyze the latest California unemployment data from the State’s Employment Development Department (EDD) and other economic development topics like key industries and jobs currently impacting LA County. This webinar is provided free as a public service for those in our region.

For information about upcoming events, please get in touch with  Riccardo Ruffolo.