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

Digital Presence and Strategies for Small Businesses

Together for L.A., powered by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation invites you to the "Digital Presence and Strategies for Small Businesses" Webinar on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 10:00am-11:00am PT. Learn about: - Digital education for business leaders - Quick and easy steps to perform an accurate: Google My Business Assessment - Website … Continued

LAEDC Summer Mixer for Members at Perch rooftop

Join LAEDC staff and your fellow LAEDC Members and guests for a real, in-person evening of enjoyable networking and libations, at the lovely rooftop bar Perch, in downtown Los Angeles.  We can't wait to see you there. Location: Perch, 448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Date/Time:  August 26th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Learn … Continued

California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Webinar

Together for L.A., powered by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation invites you to learn about "California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program" and upcoming application rounds on September 2, 2021 from 11am-12pm PT. The CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and non-profits … Continued

Connecting Minority Communities Grant Webinar

During this webinar, Scott Woods, Senior Broadband Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will lead a discussion on the grant requirements for the Connecting Minority Communities Grant, which provides $268 million  for higher education institutions to fund internet services and computer devices for students. Register here.  

5 Ways to Repurpose Your Content for Social Media

Together for L.A., powered by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, invites you to learn about "5 Ways to Repurpose Your Content for Social Media" on Thursday, September 16th at 11:00AM PT. Stuck with a blank page and blinking cursor? We all know the feeling. It seems as if every successful entrepreneur out there … Continued

LAEDC’s September Economic Briefing

Photo by Monstera from Pexels The next monthly installment of the LAEDC's Economic Briefing will be on Monday, September 20th at 11:00 AM PDT. Bill Allen, LAEDC CEO, and the LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics (IAE) Director, Shannon Sedgwick, will be offering insights into the ongoing ramifications and slowing recovery from the COVID-19-induced recession with … Continued

The Future of Transportation: Revolutionizing the EV Industry

Presented By Electricity is a transformative, domestically produced transportation fuel. From air to land vehicles to ridesharing and autonomous vehicles, electricity continues to revolutionize a booming industry in LA County. During this virtual event, The Future of Transportation: Revolutionizing the EV Industry, LAEDC will provide regional insights that will inform the EV ecosystem’s decisionmakers about … Continued

Surviving the Big One: A Small Business Guide Webinar

During the week of the Great ShakeOut, join Together for L.A. and the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society for a webinar on October 19th at 11am, led by Dr. Lucy Jones to build resilience in the face of the next earthquake or other disaster. Attendees will learn about their risks as a … 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.