At the 5th Annual #ImmigrationSummit, LAEDC's President & CEO, Stephen Cheung, spoke on a panel regarding the importance of contributions from diverse immigrants to LA's economy including how they draw foreign direct investment to the LA region, and support 700,000 jobs.
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, CA 7,885 followers
Collaboratively Advancing Growth and Prosperity for All
About us
LAEDC drives action in support of a reimagined Los Angeles regional economy that is growing, equitable, sustainable and resilient, and provides a healthy and high standard of living for all. A public-benefit nonprofit celebrating its 40th year of working collaboratively to improve the lives of people through economic inclusion, LAEDC is a trusted partner working on behalf of the people of Los Angeles County.
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http://www.laedc.org
External link for Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- economic development, economic research, public policy, Los Angeles, business assistance, and workforce development
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633 West 5th Street, Suite 3300
Los Angeles, CA 90071, US
Employees at Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)
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Justin L. Adams, Ph.D.
Senior Economist, LAEDC
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Larry Solak
Strategic Account Executive / Partnership Manager
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Kelvin Dickerson
Senior Project Manager & Change Agent | Identifying innovative solutions, motivating high-performing teams, and building effective workflows for…
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Mevan Randeniya
Regional Manager Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) President, Bella Viz Apparels Inc- / Bella Screen Prints
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🚀 Let's talk about the future of aerospace, space commercialization, & beyond! Join us for our Future Forum on July 16th from 3:00pm - 5:30pm at The Bridge in #ElSegundo https://bit.ly/3zq8xql
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As the region continues to keep its finger on the pulse of innovation, the theme of the L.A. Area Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Summit will focus on leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way we do business. https://lnkd.in/gJxqki3u
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ANNOUNCEMENT! Today, the World Trade Center LA launched the 2024 California Foreign Direct Investment Report at the Select LA Investment Summit! This year the number of jobs in California supported by foreign businesses topped 800,000! The United Kingdom [flag] takes the top spot as the largest investor in California by number of jobs (113,292), with Japan continuing as the source of the highest number of foreign owned enterprises in the state (3,280). Combined, foreign businesses pay Californians a total of $10.6 billion in wages! Click here to read the report in full: https://bit.ly/3VMo24C
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🌟 2 Days to Select LA 2024 🌟 Announcing Our Concurrent Breakout Sessions 🚀 Partnership Ecosystems: Collaborations to support LA industries and Inside LA: What it Really Takes to do Business 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/gpCVT_FW for more information and to register.
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We are thrilled to announce that Stephen Cheung, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA), has been named one of the LA Business Journal's esteemed LA500 for 2024! This prestigious recognition highlights the most influential leaders in Los Angeles who have made significant contributions to their industries and the community. The LA500 is an annual list compiled by the LA Business Journal that showcases the top 500 most powerful leaders in the region. It includes individuals from diverse sectors such as finance, entertainment, real estate, technology, and more. Being named in this list is a testament to Stephen's exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence as a civic leader. Stephen joins an elite group of civic leaders in the LA500, underscoring the breadth of talent and dedication found in Los Angeles. Some of the other honorees in the Civic Leaders category include Mayor Karen Bass, Fesia Davenport, Gene Seroka, David Huerta and Earvin "Magic" Johnson. As Stephen continues to lead LAEDC into the future, we are excited to see the innovative projects and positive changes that will undoubtedly follow. His inclusion in the LA500 is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his hard work, perseverance, and influential role in shaping the future of Los Angeles. We invite you to join us in celebrating Stephen's remarkable achievement. Follow LAEDC's journey and stay updated on our latest initiatives and successes by following us on social media platforms. Congratulations, Stephen! Here's to continued success and many more milestones ahead.
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🌟 3 Days to Select LA 2024 🌟 Announcing Our Luncheon Presentations: 🚀 ‘Keynote Speakers and the FDI Report Launch’ 🔗 Visit https://lnkd.in/gpCVT_FW for more information and to register.
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🌟 4 Days to Select LA 2024 🌟 Announcing Breakout Session: 🌴 ‘Supply Chain Innovation: Revitalizing International Trade Post-Pandemic’ Explore the transformative innovations reshaping global supply chains in the wake of the pandemic. Register: https://lnkd.in/gpCVT_FW
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🌟 5 Days to Select LA 2024 🌟 Announcing Breakout Session: 🌴 ‘Global Vision, Local Realities: Exploring LA's Startup Boom’ Delve into the vibrant ecosystem of startups flourishing in the heart of Los Angeles County. http://selectla.org/agenda
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