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LAEDC hosts a number of events and webinars each year and we welcome you to join us!

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Can California Survive Another Drought?

City Club Los Angeles 555 S. Flower Street, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Water is a Serious Business! Wednesday, July 2, 2014 | 12pm Lunch | 12:30pm Program Featuring Jeffrey Kightlinger, General Manager Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Southern California has invested $12 billion over the past 10 years to lower demand, expanding the region’s storage network and placing into reserve water supplies in wet years. In … Continued

2014 Export Workshop Series

LA Law Library 301 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, FL, United States

Grow your business through Exports. Ten international trade workshops will be presented from March 6, 2014 through July 24, 2014 plus two supplemental MCLE classes. To register, www.lalawlibrary.org/classes or contact Jean Coronel at [email protected]

LAEDC Summer Mixer – Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Stadium Los Angeles, CA, United States

LAEDC looks forward to seeing members at the LAEDC Summer Mixer, on Monday August 25, 2014 from 6-8pm.  There isn't a game, but rather it is a chance to rub elbows at the friendly confines of Bank of America's "Retired Numbers Plaza," with some special guests and libations.  The event is RSVP only.  Please contact … Continued

SBA Administrator Maria Contreras Sweet

ROW DTLA 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California

Members are invited to participate during Administrator Maria Contreras Sweet's visit with the LAEDC on Thursday, September 4 at 8 am. Please RSVP to attend this intimate round-table conversation where the Administrator will discuss the SBA's commitment to creating conditions for small business to secure contracts, the Scale Up America Program, SBA One and any other questions … Continued

LAEDC Members Only

Executive Committee CEO Series: Lunch with Gil Cedillo

ROW DTLA 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California

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

LAEDC Board of Governors Meeting

California Club 538 South Flower Street, Second Floor Dining Room, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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

Workforce Development Committee

Los Angeles Trade Tech College 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

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

LAEDC WATER COMMITTEE

Metropolitan Water District Offices 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

  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

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.