LAEDC hosts a number of events and webinars each year and we welcome you to join us!
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 NOON Meet District 1 Council Member Gil Cedillo over an intimate lunch conversation with our Executive Committee & invited CEO's. Cedillo’s advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities is legendary. He has become the voice for society’s least, last and lost. His causes have ranged from becoming a formidable counterweight to Proposition 187 … Continued
MEET LADWP GM MARCIE EDWARDS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER NANCY SUTLEY NETWORKING: 7:30AM MEETING: 8:00AM-9:30AM Join us for a discussion about the goals and vision for LADWP under new leadership! Marcie L. Edwards is the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and is the first woman to lead … Continued
LET'S TALK WIOA & MANUFACTURING Hear an update on WIOA from Richard Verches, Executive Director, LA County WIB & LAEDC's Dr. Christine Cooper on California's Manufacturing Industries: Employment and Competitiveness. The LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics provides in-depth market intelligence and independent analysis on the key industry clusters that propel our regional economy. In addition, … Continued
2014 CA WATER BOND + DROUGHT UPDATE OCTOBER 2, 2014 8:00AM-9:30AM EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT… NOW IT’S OUR TURN! Join us for a discussion with Jacque McMillan, Principal Government and Regional Affairs Representative, MWD, as she gives LAEDC members an update on the 2014 CA Water Bond (Proposition 1). What does it really … Continued
Oct 6-12 is the first LA InnovationWeek, celebrating our regional strengths in creative, entrepreneurial, innovation www.losangelesinnovationweek.com
Theme: Education: Investing in LA County’s Economy. Learn more
Please join a small group of Los Angeles workforce system stakeholders- including WIBs, designated sector intermediaries, LA Area Chamber and other business leaders, labor representatives, our community colleges, etc. - to participate in a critically important, but time-sensitive, working group effort with the singular goal to develop and quickly issue our recommendations to the DOL … Continued
Learn about the newest projects at LAX! Discussion with LAWA's Chief of Airport Planning, Christopher Koontz. His presentation will cover the following: LAX is seeking to build an Automated People Mover (APM) system to connect the Central Terminal Area (CTA) to a new Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF), the Metro system at a new 96th Street … Continued
JOIN US! Meet District 15 Councilman Joe Buscaino over an intimate breakfast conversation with our Executive Committee & invited CEO's. DETAILS UPON RSVP SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP: Sunie [email protected] Joe Buscaino is a member of the Los Angeles City Council, elected on January 17, 2012 to fill the vacancy left by Janice Hahn, following … Continued
Executive Committee members, mark your calendars for our upcoming committee meeting. Executive Committee members make up the governing body of the LAEDC. This Committee is by invitation only. Should you be interested in being considered, please contact Elsa Flores, Vice President of Strategic Relations for more information.
Join us for dinner as we present the Most Business-Friendly City award, and honor both UCLA and Honda for economic development in L.A. County.
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.
