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/ 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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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506198.htm Media Alert: Embargoed 2007-2008 LAEDC Economic Forecast Results Coming Soon http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505438.htm About 600 business, political and community leaders are expected to attend the The LAEDC Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook. It is Southern California's premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas. The Economic Forecast event at the Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles is attended by the region's top business, civic and political leaders. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505438.htm USC Provides Economic Output of $4 Billion In Los Angeles County - Students Account For More Than $406 Million - According to New Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487858.htm The first time study reveals that the University of Southern California (USC) is also the City of Los Angeles' largest private employer, providing jobs for 26,446 people during the last fiscal year. In addition, USC's economy activity in turn produced another 16,318 non-USC jobs in the regional economy. (PRWeb Dec 6, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb487858.htm A High Profile SoCal Delegation To Discuss Quality of Life Bond Issues Coming up Nov. 7th http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb460573.htm A group of key business and community leaders and former California governors create unique single public policy voice for regional solutions. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb460573.htm LAEDC Study Reveals Los Angeles County Has a 'Hidden' Auto Industry and Its Sizable http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451169.htm This multi-faceted industry includes design and marketing as well as local car sales. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451169.htm LAEDC Names El Segundo as the 'Most Business-Friendly City' in LA County http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb447451.htm 2006 Eddy Awards also go to City National Bank and Toyota for five decades of business leadership in Los Angeles County. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb447451.htm 2006 LAEDC Eddy Winners Announced (Embargo Until 8:30 PM) -- New Category -- 'Most Business-Friendly City' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446961.htm LAEDC Celebrates 25th Anniversary with new “Most Business Friendly City” Award Category and 2006 Eddy Awards also go to City National Bank and Toyota For five decades of business leadership. (PRWeb Oct 5, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb446961.htm LAEDC Announces Finalists for Most Business-Friendly City Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419603.htm Five LA County cities are named finalists for LAEDC "Eddy" Award recognizing best practices in economic development. (PRWeb Aug 2, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419603.htm A Quiet Boom in Southern California: Economy Remains Steady with Solid Performance in 2006 Despite the Leveling Off in the Housing Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb410436.htm The LAEDC is releasing its entire “2006-2007 LAEDC Mid-Year Economic Forecast Update,” Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at a breakfast event at the Marriott Hotel, Grand Ball Room, downtown Los Angeles. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Jack Kyser will explain what's driving the “quiet boom” in the economies of Los Angeles, the region and California. The LAEDC Forecast updates the industry ratings. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb410436.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation 2006-2007 Mid-Year Forecast To Be Release Wednesday At Business Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb410042.htm Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presents its 2006-2007 Mid-Year Economic Forecast update covering 13 areas in LA County, North and South Orange County, and four areas in the Riverside-San Bernadino area. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2006)

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