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

WATER COMMITTEE: Felicia Marcus, Chair, CA State Water Resources Control Board

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

Please join us as we host Ms. Felicia Marcus, Chair to the California State Water Resources Control Board. Details upon RSVP  /  RSVP: [email protected] As we all know, the state of drought in California is unprecedented and calls for immediate actions to find alternative ways to ensure the conservation of water for the present and future generations. On … Continued

LAEDC SUMMER MIXER

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

The LAEDC Invites you and a guest to our summer mixer  JOIN US AT DOWNTOWN LA'S GREENBAR CRAFT DISTILLERY REPRESENTING THE WORLD'S LARGEST PORTFOLIO OF ORGANIC & HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS. 08.05.15 | 6pm-8pm Greenbar Craft Distillery 2459 E 8th Street Los Angeles, CA RSVP to [email protected] or for more details. *Please note this is a members only event and … Continued

CHAIRMAN’S SERIES: City of Long Beach Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia

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

Join us for a intimate discussion with Mayor Robert Garcia. Details upon RSVP  /  RSVP: [email protected] Dr. Robert Garcia, 37, is an educator and the 28th Mayor of Long Beach. Mayor Garcia has taken a leadership role in economic development, education, and investing in technology. Mayor Garcia has been a member of the public policy … Continued

Global Diaspora Conference

"Exploring Investment & Trade Opportunities in Emerging Economies" September 2, 2015 at USC Galen Center - 3400 S.Figueroa St, Los Angeles,CA 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Network, participate and learn about innovative programs that enable the Global Diaspora to invest in emerging economies such as Africa, Asia and Latin America. For more information: http://globaldiaporaconference.eventbrite.com

U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit

Announced last November by President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping in the historic U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change, the U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit is a celebration of ambitious action and constructive cooperation on climate change and clean energy at the city and state levels. The Summit will take place one week before President … Continued

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING – September 16, 2015

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

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday, September 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 am at the California Club. You must RSVP to attend. Please note that the next Board of Governors meeting does not meet again until January! Our guest speaker is Mr. Barry Quarles, President and Research Director … 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.