Membership Overview

On the most basic level, everyone benefits from a strong regional economy—workers, employers, even visitors. Your support of the LAEDC enables us to continue our mission of attracting and retaining jobs and businesses in LA County and provides you with better infrastructure and higher quality of life. Some specific benefits of LAEDC membership include:

• Public Policy
  The LAEDC plays a vital and unique role as the foremost local organization focused on the overall health and vitality of our regional economy. Part of that responsibility requires that we from time-to-time provide input on and stake a position on certain key policy issues that affect, or have the potential to affect the Los Angeles County economy.
• Civic Leadership
  Members are key supporters and articulators of the LAEDC’s mission. LAEDC membership provides public and private sector leaders with an opportunity to keep informed about the major issues facing our region, as well as a platform to influence critical issues affecting economic growth and quality of life in Southern California.
• Local & Global Contacts
  Members enjoy direct connections with other public and private sector leaders across a variety of industries who share a common interest in the future of the region. Members also benefit from the close working relationships the LAEDC enjoys with its 17 strategic and regional partners, who represent key local and international organizations and associations.
• Board of Governors Meetings
  The LAEDC Board of Governors meets regularly. Meetings keep the members informed of critical organizational issues and timely regional information, as well as provide an opportunity for Board of Governors members to connect with each other on a regular basis.
  
  The Board of Governors consists of committees that focus on critical strategic issues for the region. Board-led committees address key topics related to regional prosperity and engage members in organizational stewardship.
• Strategic Advisory Committees
  Participation in LAEDC Strategic Advisory Committees is a key member benefit. Committees address topics related to regional prosperity including: Infrastructure, World Trade, Green Economy, Land Use, Workforce Development and Business Friendly.
• Special Events & Opportunities
  The LAEDC’s Annual Eddy Awards is attended by more than 700 leading business, government and community leaders. LAEDC also offers special programs and private member events that focus on topics of regional interest.
• Economic Research & Other Resources
  Members have preferred access to LAEDC’s economic research department for regional statistics, demographics, industry trends and more. Members also receive e-EDGE, an informative weekly economic news digest, a bi-monthly e-Newsletter and the Business Leader newsletter.

Why invest in the LAEDC?

Frank Clark, Executive Director, LAXTEC Corporation:

"The LAEDC provides the opportunity and forum for business leaders to share issues and ideas relevant to their industries--the common objective being the development of a vibrant local economy."

Paul Rokich, Managing Director, Southern California Region Field Sales, FedEx:

"I think this is the best organization of its kind I’ve ever been associated with and hope that more LA businesses come to understand the critical nature of the LAEDC’s work."

Robert Ciesla, C-17 Follow-on Program Manager, The Boeing Company

"The LAEDC and the leadership of its staff continue to dedicate themselves to supporting sound public policies and programs that help Boeing and its workforce and supplier/vendor networks thrive in Southern California. As Boeing continues to provide world class airplanes, such as the C-17 and 787, along with next generation satellites and technology platforms, the talent of the LAEDC staff remains a critical resource in helping find ways to strengthen Southern California's business climate."