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LAEDC report also shows L.A. County tops in manufacturing, employing 389,300 workers

Two reports released today. An Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook and In L.A. County, international trade, entertainment and tourism leads regional economy. A separate report shows striking economic and personal ties with Japan

*** Chief Economist Dr. Nancy D. Sidhu to discuss local and national economic outlook and release key country report on economic ties between Japan and L.A. County

LAEDC to Announce Most Business Friendly City In LA County at the 15th Annual Eddy Awards® and -Kaiser Permanente to be Honored for Business Leadership and Forever 21 Founder, Do Won Chang, to receive the Individual Eddy® Award

Sister cities will work together on development of renewable energy projects to foster economic growth

Twelve cities vie for coveted award in competition to be named as L.A. County’s “friendliest” city for businesses to thrive and create jobs

Founder of apparel brand Forever 21 to be honored for economic leadership in L.A. County

Los Angeles County’s entertainment, tourism and international trade sectors will lead a “measured recovery,” but housing remains an issue

Long Beach’s manager of economic development, Robert Swayze, joins LAEDC as Sr. Vice President of Economic Development on September 1st

LAEDC report forecasts two-way trade to grow by nine percent in 2010 with separate report showing striking economic and personal ties with China

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) will release its 2010 International Trade Reports next month

Despite a boost from California’s film incentive program, runaway TV/film production remains a significant threat

Allen selected as one of 30 innovative non-profit leaders in Southern California

Ripple Effect of Lost Revenues in Southern California Could Cost More Than 9,280 Jobs and $1.5 Billion in Economic Output, Along With Reduced Contributions to Guild and Union Pension Plans

The 10 L.A. County Cities Represent the Best in Economic Development Practices

MAYO earned a record 250 million media impressions last year alone in media campaigns and events

Negative trends in most business sectors. Some key industries--fashion, entertainment and aerospace--facing changed business models. Federal stimulus funding starting to arrive in Southern California.

The University of Southern California is globally recognized as one of America’s top research universities with highly sought after programs in business, medicine, law, cinematic arts, engineering, and communication, among others.

Key measures of activity will decline again in 2009, but a modest recovery will get underway in 2010, according to the LAEDC

Maura O'Connor is elected as vice chair of L.A. County’s Premier Business Leadership Organization

Santa Clarita wins top honors for cities with populations greater than 50,000, while Vernon wins for cities with less than 50,000 residents

LAEDC selected as a winner for the newly created category in the 2008 Excellence in Economic Development Awards competition

This multi-faceted industry includes design and marketing as well as local car sales