LAEDC has released its 2021 Economic Forecast, which frames the economic toll of the pandemic in terms of impact to LA’s people, and provides an employment outlook by industry so that we can collaboratively develop effective recovery strategies.
LAEDC’s Jessica Ku Kim spoke at the California Energy Commission (CEC) Workshop meeting (webinar) on August 19th on the topic of economic recovery related to the California clean transportation industry.
“Reinventing Streaming: What is Hot, Hot, Hot!” is the topic of LAEDC’s Digital Media & Entertainment Council meeting on June 12th (via Zoom). Sponsored by the Center for a Competitive … Continued
LAEDC CEO Bill Allen highlighted at-risk jobs and industries, and the need to help lower income people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the economic crisis caused by … Continued
LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics has published this analysis of general revenues of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, assessing the level to which the cities are vulnerable to … Continued
Uber Air, XOS Trucks and Ampaire talk about LA’s role in electric transit and explore talent pipelines with CCW
The LAEDC’s COVID-19 Economic Implications Briefing series continues next Monday, May 4th at 11:00 AM PDT. Bill Allen, LAEDC CEO, and the LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics (IAE) will discuss … Continued
On April 21, 2020, the LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics has published estimates for the Southern California economic conditions in May 2020, estimating a potential unemployment rate of 31.7% for … Continued
Zoom meeting: New regional bioscience asset map website will be demonstrated!
Voice of America’s globally syndicated interview HERE with LAEDC’s Stephen Cheung highlights the impact on local jobs when Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into LA fluctuates. WTCLA’s Mike Smith talks to … Continued
Global trade tensions didn’t dampen investor interest; in fact California’s pro-trade and pro-foreign investment environment were highlighted in contrast to federal policies at the 2019 Select LA Investment Summit. This … Continued
Happy Canada Day, one and all. A new report is now available that highlights the strong connections between our friends to the north and Southern California, including Foreign Direct Investment … Continued
Today, at the inaugural Los Angeles Sports Summit, a new report was released quantifying the economic impact of sports team activity in the greater LA region. The report also quantifies … Continued
Select LA brings together global investors with local business and government leaders to assist foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities and gain exclusive insights into market trends and deal flow throughout the Los Angeles region.
Specific recommendations likely to save many businesses and jobs in the region. Download the guide at laedc.org/EQ, or a Spanish version of the guide at laedc.org/EQS On the eve of the 25th … Continued
The LAEDC enthusiastically applauds the appointment of Lenny Mendonca to serve as Governor Gavin Newsom’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and as Director of the Office of Business and Economic … Continued
Beginning January 2019, Eric Mika, who leads government affairs for Canoo (formerly EVELOZCITY), a Los Angeles based electric vehicle (EV) and mobility services company that is creating subscription based mobility for … Continued
On November 16th, the LAEDC was excited to take part in “The Future of Work in California Townhall” featuring experts from the academic, industry and nonprofit sectors hosted at the Milken … Continued
Statement from Bill Allen, CEO of Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC): Companies with global aspirations often choose to locate in Los Angeles, and while some were surprised by … Continued
Cities of Azusa and Whittier Recognized as Los Angeles County’s “Most Business-Friendly” Cities at 2018 LAEDC Eddy Awards LOS ANGELES, CA – (November 8, 2018) Tonight at the 23rd annual Eddy … Continued
On November 2nd, InnovateLA held its annual kickoff event, launching its two-week countywide celebration through November 18th. LA’s most innovative students, companies and nonprofit organizations came together at the Water Garden, Santa … Continued
The LAEDC hosted its most recent Regional Economic Development (RED) Talk about trade and tariffs for about 100 attendees, presented by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Stephen Cheung, president of World … Continued
The October 18th R.E.D. Talk with Stephen Cheung, president of World Trade Center LA and industry panelists will analyze “what’s next” as our region faces the challenge of an escalating … Continued
Amazon Web Services, 19 Los Angeles Community Colleges, and Local High Schools Collaborate to Launch a Regionally-Recognized Cloud Computing Certificate Regional Industry-Education Partnership Reinforces Aim of LA Center for Competitive … Continued
