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A note from our new CEO, Stephen Cheung
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Art Bilger, WorkingNation
27th Annual Eddy Awards Recap
LAEDC Statement on Council Members Martinez, de León and Gil Cedillo
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) stands in solidarity with community groups asking for the resignation of Los Angeles Council Members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil … Continued
LAEDC’s 2022 Annual Report
Summer Member Mixer 2022
The Power of Procurement
A personal note from our CEO, Bill Allen
Together For LA Report Announcement
On Friday, June 24, The Together for Los Angeles (TFLA) Collaborative for Small Business Recovery released a report that outlines its work to accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continued
Los Angeles Business Journal 2022 LA500
Each year, the Los Angles Business Journal publishes its LA500, a list of the most influential people in Los Angeles. LAEDC is proud of our members who have been honored … Continued
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Punita Patel, Npower
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN CALIFORNIA, 2022
Press Release – ADVANCED ALTERNATIVES: WORLD ENERGY PARAMOUNT RENEWABLE FUELS PROJECT
LAEDC Economic Impact Report States World Energy’s Renewable Fuels Project in Southern Calif. Will Drive Down Carbon Emissions Globally, Improve Air Quality Locally, and Generate Clean Energy Jobs – Agency … Continued
Advanced Alternatives: World Energy Paramount Renewable Fuels Project
The Future of Entertainment Recap
On June 8, 2022, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, with the support of California State University Dominguez Hills, hosted its Future Forum: The Future of Entertainment – The … Continued
Member Spotlight: Travis Kiyota, East West Bank
Travis Kiyota is the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Affairs for East West Bank. As a member of the Bank’s senior leadership team, Mr. Kiyota leads the Bank’s public … Continued
Member Spotlight: Winston Damarillo, Talino Labs
Winston Damarillo is the Founder and CEO of Talino Venture Labs, a global venture studio of inclusive fintech startups that bridge the financial inclusion gap for underserved, underrepresented groups around … Continued
Economic Development Week 2022
As our region collectively and collaboratively responded to the pandemic to provide economic opportunity, especially in those communities most disproportionately impacted, LAEDC celebrates Economic Development Week and will be sharing … Continued
Small Business Week 2022
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. Small businesses are vital to the Los Angeles County economy, and to celebrate this week, we’d like to highlight a few in our … Continued
Member Spotlight: Justin X. Thompson, Nixon Peabody
Justin X. Thompson is a partner at Nixon Peabody who represents clients across the spectrum of the real estate industry, from acquisition, financing and development to leasing and disposition.
88 Cities Recap: Reimagining the Future of Cities
LAEDC’s 88 Cities Summit held on Wednesday, April 27th, convened leaders of our local governments to discuss the economic challenges and opportunities our communities face.
LAEDC Member Spotlight: Ellie Casson, Waymo
Ellie Casson is Waymo’s Head of City Policy and Government Affairs. Waymo began as the Google self-driving car in 2009, and is designing the Waymo Driver, an autonomous vehicle that … Continued
Women’s History Month 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Los Angeles County Supervisors Sheila Kuehl (3rd District) and Kathryn Barger (5th District) – two of our LAEDC members and long-standing supporters– about … Continued