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…
Digital skills becoming increasingly essential for well-paying “middle skill” jobs, as highlighted by Brookings Institution and this article in Marketwatch. This one chart sums up what’s happening to America’s ‘good’…
This graphic shows just a few of the Los Angeles based high tech startups that have received funding through venture capital, IPO or other successful capitalization or exits. The increasing…
Propel L.A. – the Countywide Strategic Plan for Economic Development – launched last week with a bang! Starting with a surprise flash mob by RAISE Gospel-Pop group, the evening continued…
Ask investors, company heads, and other influentials what makes our tech sector special and they’ll sum it up this way: Creativity. So begins a profile of the Los Angeles high…
9/28/16 -LAEDC’s Future Forums provide a deep dive into emerging industries like virtual medicine, cyber security and digital entertainment. Come and hear about new innovations, workforce development, and industry demands of tomorrow.
The next e4 Mobility Alliance Symposium will feature three expert panels who will discuss how the rapid changes in vehicle technology effect the transportation-related workforce needs, training, and skills required to…
The 2016 SELECT LA Investment Summit is Southern California’s premier international trade event that brings together hundreds of global investors with business and governmental leaders from Southern California to…
LAEDC’s Innovation Director, Chris Rico, is featured in the Mashable article, Why 4 Emerging Tech Hubs are Luring Startups Away from Silicon Valley. In the article, Chris Rico calls L.A….
Deadline for application submissions is May 1, 2016. More information is available at 4c.laci.org.