East Asia’s three biggest economies have surged into Latin America in recent years: China as a commodity buyer, infrastructure investor and dominant lender; Japan as an auto powerhouse; and Korea as a manufacturer, tripling its investment in five years. What impact does this growth mean for the U.S., the region’s historic economic partner, and Latin … Continued
Asian Financial Forum: After the Fall - The Path Forward for China’s Stock Market and Economy China’s economy is seemingly in turmoil. Markets are down, manufacturing is weak and the government has yet to provide a coherent explanation for August’s tiny devaluation. Many argue that the economy is descending into policy chaos and a hard landing. … Continued
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the District Export Council of Southern California for Discover Global Markets: Pacific Rim Consumers, a dynamic 2-day conference focused on consumer markets throughout Asia and the Pacific region. Find out what consumers are buying, and how to sell to them! Seating is limited, register today … Continued
The program will bring together businesses from the energy and power sector to highlight and present current and upcoming sector opportunities across the continent of Africa. Participants will be able to discuss opportunities to expand into the African sub-continent with local procurement officials from Benin and Ghana and leading private sector companies seeking U.S. partners. Click … Continued
Join ULI Los Angeles to meet Stephen Cheung, President of World Trade Center Los Angeles. The World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) is Los Angeles County’s leading promoter and facilitator of international trade and inbound foreign direct investment. WTCLA has led or assisted in the attraction of more than $1 billion of foreign investment into … Continued
The 2016 Latin American Business Conference will bring together respected and influential private and public sector leaders across multiple industries and disciplines to forecast what is to come as Latin America considers its future and returns to stronger economic growth; diversifies its industries and exports beyond commodities; stimulates innovation and technology advancements; leverages trade integration; … Continued
The U.S. State Department is leading a small trade delegation to India in mid-March focusing on clean tech/renewable energy and biotechnology. Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, will lead a delegation of senior executives from American companies to New Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. Through this roadshow, we will engage with … Continued
In celebration of the 10th anniversary summit, please join LA Business Council for the Special VIP Reception Tribute to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer as an added value to your Sustainability Summit ticket. Please click here for more information.
In 2014, California exported 173.8 billion in goods and services to foreign markets.. California is open to trade with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) and currently, it is the third largest U.S state exporter of goods to the GCC. However, international trade between California and the GCC has significant room to grow. For example, … Continued
Luxe City Center Hotel 1020 Figueroa Street Los Ángeles, CA 90015 Estados Unidos Thursday April 7, 2016 From 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM (PST) Confirmed Distinguished Speakers: Mayor of Los Angeles, The Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor of Mexico City and Head of Government, The Honorable Miguel Angel Mancera Ambassador Vilma Martinez, Chair, Port of … Continued
Now in its 29th year, Asia/Pacific Business Outlook (APBO) is North America’s premier event for business leaders who want to expand their trade and investment in the Asia/Pacific region. The USC Marshall School of Business and the U.S. Department of Commerce have been working together on APBO since 1988 to help exporters and investors take advantage of … Continued
Please join Cathay Bank, Latham & Watkins and PwC for a networking reception followed by a discussion led by Elizabeth Harrington of the Hurun Report on the opportunities and challenges Chinese business leaders face in the current economic environment. Please contact Bing Ni to RSVP for the event at [email protected] or at 1.626.582.7245.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
