Energy Storage will get us out of this Mess

So here we are again, with blackouts in California, but the cause is new.  We are starting to see the need to shore up one critical piece of our renewable energy strategy: energy storage.  It is only by adding enough energy storage that we can support peak load after the sun has set.  Some people […]

New Eyes on LA Economy 

The Greater LA region is a real tapestry of economic activity and diversity, with industries ranging from satellites to salsa, digital media to automotive design, lifesciences to logistics, and frankly there’s no place like it.  That’s why we are thrilled at Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to welcome a new Chief Economist, Steven Banks […]

International Trade Outlook to Explore L.A. County Trade with China

If you are interested in the international economy, please plan to join us at the 9th Annual International Trade Outlook, scheduled for June 5th, 2014 in Long Beach.  There is a lot to discuss, such as the forecast for trade volume and the Panama Canal’s potential affect on the LA County trade sector.  In addition, […]