Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization focused on equitable economic growth in the Los Angeles region. We use research to advance key industries, provide business assistance, collaborate with educational institutions to develop a robust workforce, and provide government officials with economic data to ensure the continued growth of L.A. County.

LAEDC implements a strategic plan to transform the region through a human-centered economic development lens, focusing on inclusivity and collaboration. We launch our 5 Pillar Strategy for Economic Development to engage more communities, organizations, and voices in regional economic development.

Our 5 Pillar Strategy includes:

- Economic Research from the Institute for Applied Economics

- Industry Clusters

- Business Assistance

- Foreign Direct Investment through the World Trade Center Los Angeles

- Workforce Development

SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LOS ANGELES: BECOME A MEMBER OF LAEDC

Membership with LAEDC directly supports our mission. It allows you to partner with like-minded organizations and an expert team of economic development professionals and economists to promote innovation around economic and workforce development, small business assistance, and Los Angeles’ leading and emerging industry clusters.

As a member of the LAEDC, you’ll join the Board of Governors as your company’s representative and enjoy a plethora of LAEDC membership benefits. Opportunities are also available to join our Executive Committee and other board committees.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR LAEDC MEMBERSHIP? JOIN LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LOS ANGELES WITH PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL INDUSTRIES!

LAEDC Membership is open to any business, educational institution, nonprofit organization, or local government looking to advance opportunity and prosperity for all in LA County. Our members are diverse and represent various industries, including banks, law firms, aerospace, bioscience, manufacturing, cybersecurity, entertainment studios, community-based organizations, colleges, school districts, athletic teams, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and more. We offer several levels of LAEDC membership varieties to help represent our communities within the 88 cities and unincorporated areas of LA County. 

WHAT ARE LAEDC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS? JOIN LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE OUR ECONOMY IN LOS ANGELES  

Join other thought leaders to drive the 21st-century economy in LA County. LAEDC membership benefits include placing your organization at the head of the table alongside industry leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials.