Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/5918.xml The LAEDC, the Southern California region's premiere business leadership organization, is a private, non-profit 501C(3) organization established in 1981. LAEDC'S mission is to attract, retain, and grow business and jobs in Los Angeles County. Since 1995 through May 2005 the LAEDC has helped retain or create more than 100,000 jobs, providing $3.5 billion in annual economic impact from salaries and $65 million in annual tax revenue benefit to Los Angeles County. - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200609/50laedcblueLogo.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ USC Generates Big Bucks For the Economy - Nearly $5 Billion In Los Angeles County - Students Account For More Than $503 Million - New Study Says http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565044.htm The new report entitled "Economic Impact Analysis of the University of Southern California Annual Operations," released today shows that USC is responsible for $4.9 billion annually in economic activity in the L.A. region and beyond. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565044.htm LAEDC Report Sees Continued Unfavorable Trends for Southern California's Important International Trade Industry in 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2412794.htm Key measures of activity will decline again in 2009, but a modest recovery will get underway in 2010, according to the LAEDC (PRWeb May 13, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2412794.htm LAEDC Elects Lloyd Greif as 2009/2010 Chair of L.A. County's Premier Business Leadership Organization http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2360174.htm New elections of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) board of officers have been held and Lloyd Greif is the new chairman and Maura O'Connor has been elected Vice Chairperson of the 501 C nonprofit business leadership organization (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2360174.htm LAEDC Report Says New Business Expansions for Southern California Down Nearly 14 Percent in 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2289534.htm New leases, however, are still being signed in professional business services, logistics and warehousing, and entertainment industries despite labor turmoil (PRWeb Apr 2, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2289534.htm U.S., California and Southern California in Recession LAEDC Sees a Modest Recovery by Year-End 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2080324.htm Negative trends in most business sectors with some key industries including fashion, entertainment and finance facing changed business models. Expect a modest boost from the Federal stimulus package. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2080324.htm The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation to Release 2009 - 2010 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1907254.htm The LAEDC Forecast and Industry Outlook event will feature prominent speakers from the Housing, Retail, Tourism, Entertainment, and International Trade industries (PRWeb Jan 25, 2009)

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]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1907254.htm "Most Business-Friendly City" To Be Announced Out of Top 10 At LAEDC Eddy's -- The Walt Disney Company and Famed Real Estate Developer Rick Caruso, Americana at Brand and The Grove, Honored for Economic Development Leadership http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1560124.htm The Eddy Awards® is a gala to support LAEDC's mission to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs for the regions of LA County. Each year LAEDC recognizes individual business leaders and companies that make outstanding business contributions to Southern California. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1560124.htm LAEDC Wins International Economic Development Council Award for Its Business Retention and Expansion Efforts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501764.htm LAEDC selected as a winner for the newly created category. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501764.htm Economic Flaws Cited In State Plan To Fight Global Warming http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1487064.htm Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) Shares Concern with State Leaders on economic risks of AB 32 (PRWeb Oct 20, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1487064.htm Los Angeles County Embarks On Landmark Trade Mission To China http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363524.htm Supervisor Antonovich to Lead Delegation with World Trade Center Association LA-Long Beach and the LAEDC to Strengthen Vital Trade Pacts (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1363524.htm LAEDC Selects 10 Finalists for Most Business-Friendly City Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1345524.htm Ten L.A. County Cities Represent the Best in Economic Development Practices (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1345524.htm Southern California Will Dry up Without a Drought Solution, Says SCLC http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1149274.htm "Our local, regional water agencies and private water companies need to work together to devise and implement a regional water reliability strategy," Lee Harrington, Executive Director, SCLC (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1149274.htm Southern California Leadership Council Says Millions of Jobs and Billions of Dollars Are At Stake with AB 32 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1144834.htm "The Act sets a milestone goal of reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, with an ultimate goal of an additional 80 percent reduction by 2050," Lee Harrington, Executive Director Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1144834.htm California 2008-09 Economic Forecast -- Few Bright Spots Says LAEDC http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1107524.htm Study says Entertainment and International Trade uncertain, but trends in Foreign Direct Investment show major contributions to economy creating 359,000 LA County Jobs and $1 Billion in State and Local Taxes. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1107524.htm Question: Will High Energy Costs Hurt Key Local Industries? What is the Fallout from Labor Problems in Hollywood? Is There Any Good News Out There? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1092654.htm The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) plans to release its 2008 Mid-Year Economic Forecast on July 16th, which will include for the first time ever a Foreign Direct Investment study revealing investments in Southern California. Chief Economist Jack Kyser, senior vice president, LAEDC will present the forecast and Vice President Nancy Sidhu, LAEDC will present the FDI results. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1092654.htm LAEDC Says New Study on Foreign Direct Investment in LA County Reveals a Major Economic Impact http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939074.htm FDI Report finds 4,384 foreign firms operating in L.A. Modest growth in international trade activity in SoCal is expected this year, but the local customs district will stay number one in the United States. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939074.htm First-Time Study Reveals Foreign Direct Investment is A Major Contributor to LA County's Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930924.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation reports that the embargoed study is ready for the media to review, and a the link will be provided to writers and reporters who honored the embargo.Thanks for your cooperation. The study will be presented in Long Beach at the WTCA event. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930924.htm SoCal Business Leaders Urgent Call To Sacramento: The Water Supply Challenge Is A "Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914764.htm Southern California Leadership Council (SCLC) says there is a serious threat of real water shortages for much of the state because of the crisis in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. Failure of its strained ecosystem and its unstable levees from flood or earthquake only southern California, but users in the Bay area, San Joaquin Valley and the Central Coast. California's entire economy is at risk. (PRWeb May 4, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914764.htm LAEDC Study Shows Drop in SoCal Business Expansion Due to an Unstable Economy - Foreign Investments are Up http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb840484.htm A new Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Study On Expansion in Southern California reveals Business expansion has been declining in SoCal, but foreign firms continue to invest at a moderate pace. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb840484.htm World Trade Center, LAEDC Trade Mission to India Expect Results of $70M in Export Sales http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb811344.htm World Trade Center Association, LAEDC and Los Angeles County to capture $70 million in business development opportunity export sales in one of the largest economies in the world. (PRWeb Mar 29, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb811344.htm World Trade Center Association, LAEDC and City of Long Beach to Lead Joint Trade Mission to India http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb730073.htm LA County set to capture unprecedented business development opportunities in one of the largest economies in the world (PRWeb Feb 29, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb730073.htm Painfully Slow Growth for California and Southern California in 2008-2009, with "Spot" Recessions Says LAEDC Forecast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb711544.htm LAEDC Economic Forecast report also sees turmoil in housing, finance, and entertainment sectors. There will be two panels at the event beginning at 8 AM, at the Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles (PRWeb Feb 20, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb711544.htm LAEDC Launches New Jack Kyser Center for Economic Research http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb683933.htm The new center is named in honor of esteemed LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb683933.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation to Release 2008 - 2009 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb671303.htm Chief Economist and Sr. V.P. Jack Kyser to release critical data on economy. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb671303.htm SoCal Business Leaders: Water Supply Challenge Is A "Once-In-A Generation Opportunity" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575447.htm About 60 percent of California's water comes from imported supplies and Southern California is now facing extreme water supply deficiencies according to the Southern California Leadership Council (PRWeb Dec 10, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575447.htm Lancaster Named Most Business-Friendly City http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb567628.htm Lancaster Emerges as Winner of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC's) Annual City Recognition Award (PRWeb Nov 6, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb567628.htm Chief Economist Jack Kyser, "Godfather" of L.A. Economy, Earns Business Spotlight At LAEDC Eddy Awards® http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563031.htm LAEDC Eddy Awards® will Chief Economist Jack Kyser, Northrop Grumman and it will reveal the winner of "Most Business-Friendly City" award at the annual Gala event in Beverly Hills (PRWeb Oct 22, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563031.htm Northrop Grumman Honored for Business Leadership by LAEDC at 12th Annual Eddy Awards® http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561550.htm Northrop Grumman, one of the largest private employers in LA County, is a $30 billion global defense and technology company with 120,000 employees--20,500 in Los Angeles County (PRWeb Oct 16, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb561550.htm LAEDC Announces Finalists: "Most Business-Friendly City" Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb554486.htm Six cities are finalists for LAEDC "Eddy" Award® Recognizing Best Practices in Economic Development (PRWeb Sep 18, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb554486.htm LAEDC Study of International Flights at LAX Finds $82.1B in Economic Output to Southern California Region http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553438.htm International flights at LAX create several hundred thousand jobs and contribute more than $82 billion to the regional economy (PRWeb Sep 13, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553438.htm Southland Economy Looks Good For Overall Growth, But Spotty Performance by Area and by Industry LAEDC Forecast Says http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540720.htm LAEDC is releasing is 2007-2008 Mid-Year Economic Forecast at an event at the LA Marriot in downtown LA. Housing will remain a drag through early 2009, while Hollywood and the ports face uncertainty because of labor contracts - will there be a strike? (PRWeb Jul 18, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540720.htm LAEDC Economist Awarded Inaugural Dr. Robert T. Parry Award for Exemplary Contributions to the Field of Economics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533055.htm "LAEDC is honored that our very own Nancy Sidhu is being recognized for her contributions to the local banking industry and to the understanding of the Los Angeles economy," said Bill Allen, president and CEO, LAEDC. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb533055.htm LAEDC Names Transportation, Logistics Consultant and Entrepreneur Al Shepetuk As The New President For CA Transp. and Logistics Institute (CALTI) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb532211.htm Shepetuk brings 30 years of experience as president of CALTI, which promotes careers in the transportation and logistics industry by implementing a demand-driven education curriculum to better prepare and train students for transportation and logistics careers. (PRWeb Jun 9, 2007)

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]]> Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb532211.htm Double-Digit Growth And Record Shipments Says LAEDC Trade Study On LA/LB Ports http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525475.htm International trade activity in Southern California is building to record levels in 2007 despite slower growth in the U.S. economy, according to a new study, "International Trade Trends & Impacts," released today by the World Trade Center Association - Los Angeles-Long Beach (WCTA LA-LB). (PRWeb May 10, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 10 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb525475.htm LAEDC Trade Study Finds LA/LB Ports Are Bursting At the Seams In Record Shipments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb523171.htm "The passage of bond proposal last fall provides resources for the urgently needed infrastructure projects in the region," said Vance Baugham, President of the World Trade Center Association, Los Angeles-Long Beach. (PRWeb May 1, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb523171.htm LAEDC Trade Study Finds LA/LB Ports Are Bursting At the Seams In Record Shipments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb522106.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation plans to release its study results on International trade on Tuesday May 1, 2007, which reveals records levels of goods movement at the two busiest ports in the country-Los Angeles Port and the Long Beach Port. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb522106.htm LAEDC Business Scan Provides Critical, Up-to-Date Data on the Los Angeles County Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518201.htm LAEDC's New Collection Of 15 Key Economic Indicators Gives Timely Insight Into The Key Sectors That Drive One Of The World's Largest Economies (PRWeb Apr 11, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518201.htm Manufacturing Remains Leading Provider of Jobs In Southern California Region Despite Mixed Trends http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514566.htm Los Angeles County loses jobs, but is still top manufacturing center in the United States (PRWeb Mar 27, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514566.htm LAEDC Elects Raymond Holdsworth as 2007 Chairman of Region's Premier Business Organization http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514094.htm The Governoring Board of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation has unanimously approved the election of Raymond W. Holdsworth as the new chairman of the LAEDC. Business and Civic Leader Holdsworth, Vice Chairman of AECOM, will build upon the successes of former Chair Rod Banks and continue to lead the LAEDC to new heights. (PRWeb Mar 24, 2007)

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]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514094.htm No Oscar For The Gloomy Motion Picture Industry Due to Labor Issues and Runaway Production and International Trade Has Some Risk, Says New LAEDC Forecast & Industry Outlook--Job Growth and Commercial Real Estate Are Hot http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506198.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presents its 2007-2008 Economic Forecast for the Southland with an industry panel focusing on such hot button issues as housing, entertainment, financial markets and what industries will be growing (PRWeb Feb 21, 2007)

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