Upcoming Events of Interest

Wednesday, February 15

LAEDC Annual Economic Forecast
7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Marriott Los Angeles Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

The LAEDC Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook is the premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on L.A. County and the surrounding areas. Join us on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Marriott Los Angeles Downtown for the release of the 2012-2013 Economic Forecast Report.

Tuesday, June 19

2012 Greater Los Angeles Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® (EOY) Awards
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Greater Los Angeles Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® (EOY) Awards.

Over the last 25 years, we have recognized entrepreneurial business leaders through this prestigious awards program. Successful CEOs, whether original high-growth company founders or current transformational leaders, make great nominees. They can be large public or privately held company CEOs, multigenerational family business CEOs or divisional CEOs. If you lead a high-growth or innovative company, or have been inspired by a successful entrepreneur, consider a nomination for the 2012 Greater Los Angeles award.

Submit your nomination here: www.ey.com/us/eoy/greaterla.

Thursday, January 12

NAWBO-LA Presents ... Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay with Dr. Beverly Kaye
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90049.

Organizations of any size can benefit from this informative presentation based on the research and book of Dr. Beverly Kaye. Dr. Kaye lays out practical, low cost or no cost strategies that talent-focused leaders can apply to “hang on” to good people within their organization. According to her studies, leaders must:

• Support professional development
• Build strong interpersonal relationships
• Create a positive work environment

Participants in this presentation will walk away with tools that will help them to:

• Retain Employees
• Attract talent
• Build an engaging workforce environment

* Dr. Kaye will be signing and selling copies of her book, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, after the event.

Thursday, January 19

TOWN HALL Los Angeles Presents ... What Does Los Angeles Need to Create Jobs? Ask…
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

In his first public address on job creation and economic development, Austin Beutner, Mayoral Candidate 2013 - City of Los Angeles, will explain how "it will take new ideas, real world experience and proven leadership to put Los Angeles back to work."

Thursday, January 26

Economic & Entrepreneur Summit
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pasadena Convention Center.

Pasadena Foothill WIB and Pasadena City College presents the 2012 Economic & Entrepreneur Summit: "Gateway to Business Success." Please register at www.pasadena.edu/cec

Wednesday, February 1

WIT-LA Presents: The Annual State of the Port
Registration and cocktails from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program from 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles (near LAX)

As with tradition, WIT-LA will begin the new year with an address from our U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. Attendees will be apprised of a general briefing of the state of our local ports, as well as 2012 directives from CBP Headquarters. This important update will provide the international trade community with a better insight of what should be expected from CBP in the future. We will also hear of some innovation measures to help us be better prepared in our business.

Registration - $45 Member Early Bird (Until Jan 18th) $50 Members (after Jan 18th); $60 Non-Members and Walk-ins. Spouses and guests are welcome.

Friday, February 3

Land Use Law and Planning Conference: Updates, Trends, and Assessments
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90071.

UCLA Extension’s annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference is the leading source of information on California land use legislation, case law, and the emerging issues that frame land use and development practices in the nation’s most populous state. The program’s unique cross-disciplinary approach explores the full range of perspectives drawn from the land use planning, legal, development, and environmental communities, and demonstrates how these factors influence the day-to-day work of planners, developers, environmental regulators, and attorneys.

Join us on February 3 for a review of the important issues of the past year and a look at what’s ahead for 2012.

Now in its 26th year, the UCLA Extension conference offers a big-picture view of land use law and planning practice, with knowledgeable speakers providing succinct and provocative updates on core state and federal case law and legislation as well as practice pointers on basic land use law and planning issues. The conference is essential for attorneys, planners, environmentalists, and developers who need to know how land use law and planning is changing and affecting their interests.

Register now!

Friday, February 17

Business Without Borders presents: 2012 Global Economic Outlook
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Four Seasons Los Angeles, 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Global economic conditions worsened in 2011 and the outlook for the year ahead remains uncertain. The euro-zone's ongoing financial stress is adding to an already unstable business environment causing credit to continue to tighten. Will we see an end to the euro-zone or will the latest rescue strategy work? Can the resilient growth in the US last and if so, will it be enough to improve investor and consumer confidence? As the US unemployment rate slowly begins to decrease, will firms accept this as a signal to begin investing and hiring in earnest? Find out when the Economist Intelligence Unit presents the Global Economic Outlook.

Members may register online at http://businesswithoutborders.economist.com/registration.html or may contact Lynne Clement on 603-742-4501 or via email at lynneclement@eiu.com.

Wednesday, February 22

VITA Global Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The Valley Economic Alliance, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Second Floor, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403.

Please join us for the first series of the 2012 VITA Global Networking Breakfast Series, the topic will be "Navigating the Legal Parameters of Doing Business in Mexico." Our speakers for this presentation will be Stephen Hall, Robert Hall & Associates Jeffery J. Daar, Daar & Newman, Law Firm.

Price: $20.00 VITA Members and $25.00 Non-Members. To register or for additional information, please call Darcy Winters at 818-379-7000 x109 or e-mail dwinters@economicalliance.org

Saturday, February 25

Japan Trade and Investment Mission
Saturday, February 25 - Saturday, March 3.

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles— Long Beach will be leading a trade and investment mission to Japan, focusing on U.S. exports and foreign direct investment attraction into Los Angeles County. We will host business conferences as well as visit individual companies to discuss their U.S. expansion plans. Please join us on an important trade and investment mission as we work towards building a stronger, greener Los Angeles County economy.

For more information, contact:
World Trade Center Association Los Angeles—Long Beach
350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 272
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: +1 (213) 680-1888 or +1 (562) 495-6075
Fax: +1 (213) 680-1878 or +1 (562) 495-1501
Vance.Baugham@laedc.org, Lianne.Chua@laedc.org, or Greg.Moore@laedc.org

Wednesday, March 7

ULI Los Angeles presents: 12th annual Urban Marketplace
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012.

ULI Los Angeles is proud to invite you to the 12th annual Urban Marketplace, bringing together real estate industry professionals to learn best practices and solidify relations with key professionals and leaders at the forefront of revitalizing the inner city. Urban Marketplace's continued relevance is greater this year than ever before as Southern California cities and public agencies are squeezed for operating funds and the need for smart growth and balanced approaches to meet unmet building needs continues to be a priority.

A must attend event for those involved with urban development and redevelopment projects throughout and around Los Angeles County, Urban Marketplace convenes the leaders, planners and deal makers who contribute to the vitality of our urban fabric. Learn how deals are being structured, partnerships are forged and innovation is leveraged in this new economy. In just a half-day, you can get the ideas and connections to make your next deal. Don’t miss out on the:

• Leader dialogue on the urban development challenges think tank series
• 20+ intimate roundtable discussions on the most pressing topics facing our business today
• Exhibitor marketplace and networking with the who’s who of urban development in Los Angeles

For more information, please visit http://uli-la.org/urbanmarketplace or call ULI Los Angeles at 213-542-4694.