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

28th Annual Eddy Awards

SoFi Stadium 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA, United States

The Eddy Awards is a cocktail reception, dinner, and awards gala to support the fulfillment of the LAEDC’s mission of reinventing our economy to collaboratively advance growth and prosperity for … Continued

Giving Tuesday 2023

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be a part of a collective effort and join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in reinventing our economy to collaboratively … Continued

Webinar: Unlock Business Growth with LAEDC

Zoom

Discover the path to growth and innovation in North Los Angeles County! Join us for an exclusive webinar and connect with Ricky Michel, Regional Manager on the Business Assistance team … Continued

Quarterly Economic Briefing – December 2023

Zoom

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 … Continued

Future of Sports & Entertainment

UCLA Nimoy Theater 1262 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles

Join us for the Future Forum of Sports & Entertainment: Making Los Angeles the Global End Zone on January 23, 2024. We’ll discuss the realities of becoming a global sports … Continued

2024 Economic Forecast

Intercontinental Hotel Downtown LA 900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

LAEDC’s annual Economic Forecast is a highly anticipated event that offers a valuable look ahead at projections for the national, state, and local economy, all with global implications. Attendees will learn … Continued

Webinar: No Cost Resources for your Business

Zoom

During this webinar, we will discuss available, no-cost resources specifically for Hollywood businesses like access to capital, workforce, utilities, cleaning, safety, permitting, JEDI Zone, and more. Learn who to contact … Continued

Board of Governors Meeting

Save the date for our Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday, March 26th, where you will have the opportunity to meet our new members, engage in conversation with the business … 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.