|
Events
|
Events
February | March | April | May
Featured Events
March 2-9 |
 Trade Mission to India
New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Contact Greg Moore at (562) 495-6075 or Lianne Chua at (213) 680-1888.
We will focus on how U.S. companies can take advantage of an early entry into India, an emerging “mega-market." |
Wednesday, February 20 |
 2008-2009 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook: Investing in Los Angeles County
7:00 a.m. Breakfast and Networking. 8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Presentations followed by Q & A. At the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown.
Don’t miss this special two-panel event, featuring the region’s most influential business leaders. Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG; William Witte, President of Related California; and Remco Waller, Chief Financial Officer of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, will discuss why their companies have invested in multi-billion dollar projects in LA County.
In panel 2, LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser is joined by Dr. Jay Bryson, Global Economist of Wachovia; Robert Bach, Chief Economist of Grubb & Ellis; and Leslie Appleton-Young, Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors, to discuss the health of the LA economy for 2008.
 top
|
February
Wednesday, February 20 |
2008-2009 Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook: Investing in Los Angeles County
7:00 a.m. Breakfast and Networking. 8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Presentations followed by Q & A. At the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown.
Don’t miss this special two-panel event, featuring the region’s most influential business leaders. Tim Leiweke, President and CEO of AEG; William Witte, President of Related California; and Remco Waller, Chief Financial Officer of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, will discuss why their companies have invested in multi-billion dollar projects in LA County.
In panel 2, LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser is joined by Dr. Jay Bryson, Global Economist of Wachovia; Robert Bach, Chief Economist of Grubb & Ellis; and Leslie Appleton-Young, Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors, to discuss the health of the LA economy for 2008. |
Wednesday, February 20 |
City of Compton: Enterprise Zone Roll-Out Seminar for Businesses
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Crytal Park Hotel, Compton. No charge to attend but seating is limited. RSVP to (310) 761-1431 or (310) 761-1452 or email to: rojones@comptoncity.org.
The Seminar will consist of panel presentations, Q & A sessions, and one-on-one discussions with experts in the field of taxation. Expert panelists will answer questions such as: How do I know if I am located in an EZ? Which employees qualify me for the hiring tax credit? And, how do I claim EZ tax incentives? |
Wednesday, February 20 |
Asia Society of Southern California: Democracy in Southeast Asia
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Los Angeles Marriott Downtown Hotel. Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 19. Fees - $55 for Asia Society & LAWAC members, $65 for Guests of members; $70 for General Admission. To register, please call LAWAC at 213-628-2333 or email reservations@lawac.org
Luncheon and discussion with His Excellency Kishore Mahbubani, former Ambassador of Singapore to the United Nations, Dean of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. |
Thursday, February 21 |
City of Long Beach International Trade Office: Fundamentals of Exporting
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus - Trailer- W 158 (4901 E. Carson St.), Long Beach. Fee: $45. To register, contact (562) 938-5018 or e-mail citd@lbcc.edu.
Learn the basic elements of exporting from getting started to getting paid: How to determine if this is the right business for you, The role of intermediaries, and Overview of the export process. Presenter: S. Ogo. |
Thursday, February 21 |
Japan America Society: JAS Members Meeting, Reception and Screening of "Hannari - Geisha Modern"
5:00pm - JAS Annual Members Meeting. 6:00pm - 99th Birthday Reception. 7:00pm - Screening of "HANNARI - Geisha Modern". At Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens (formally The New Otani) - Ballroom I, Los Angeles. Admission: Annual Members Meeting - FREE. 99th Birthday Reception - $25 JAS Members, $30 Non-members & Guests. Screening of "Hannari" - FREE
Please join us to meet our Board of Directors, Board of Governors, Honorary Officers, Staff, fellow Members and Friends of the Society. This meeting is open to the public. After the Annual Members’ Meeting, please join us for a special reception to celebrate the Society’s 99th Birthday! At 7:00pm, join us for a special free screening of "HANNARI - Geisha Modern." |
Friday, February 22 |
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership's Opportunities 2008 Conference: Opportunities Surrounding Transit Oriented Developments, Going Up & Going Green
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Pacific Palms Conference Resort, Industry Hills. Fee: $115 ($125 after Feb. 8). 5-pack: $500 ($550 after Feb. 8).
Opportunities 2008 will highlight the growing opportunities of business and development in the 31 cities that make up the San Gabriel Valley. Featured speakers include leading development executives and policy makers. This conference will build on the strengths and insights gained from last year's conference and is attended by more than 300 of the region's top business, civic and political leaders. Supervisor Michael Antonovich to keynote. |
Friday, February 22 |
Valley Industry and Commerce Association: Water & Our Economy
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Room 2-456, Union Station, Los Angeles.
LAEDC is proud to co-sponsor an event joining business leaders and experts from across the state for a round-table discussion about the increasing challenges of providing a reliable water supply, the immediate and long-term economic impacts, and what business leaders can do to be part of the solution. |
Wednesday, February 27 |
City of Long Beach International Trade Office: Export Documentation
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at CITD Office, Suite 110 (3950 Paramount Blvd.), Lakewood. Fee: $45. To register, contact (562) 938-5018 or e-mail citd@lbcc.edu.
Learn the basic export documentation requirements: Shipper’s Export Documentation, Commercial Invoicing, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Preparing Export Packing Lists, and Obtaining Export Licenses. Presenter: S. Ogo. |
Thursday, February 28 |
City of Long Beach International Trade Office: Automating Import Transactions
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at CITD Office, Suite 110 (3950 Paramount Blvd.), Lakewood. Fee: $45. To register, contact (562) 938-5018 or e-mail citd@lbcc.edu.
Learn about the new Automated Export System that allows for electronic filing of commodity and transportation information by the international trade community to the U.S. Government. This workshop is a MUST for processing future transactions in trade! Presenter: A. Sadhwani
top |
March
March 2-9 |
Trade Mission to India
New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Contact Greg Moore at (562) 495-6075 or Lianne Chua at (213) 680-1888.
We will focus on how U.S. companies can take advantage of an early entry into India, an emerging “mega-market." |
| Tuesday, March 4 |
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce: Luxury Summit 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Beverly Hilton. Members: $68. Non-members: $75.
The event will offer insight into the latest trends, forecasts and data in luxury consumerism (including luxury retail, hospitality, travel and more), and feature a panel discussion by internationally known experts. A panel consisting of known experts in the luxury market will be moderated by Donald Straszheim, Vice Chairman, Roth Capital Partners, LLC. |
Thursday, March 27 |
CHARO Community Development Corporation: 4th Annual Expo 2008
At the Montebello Quiet Cannon. To register, contact (323) 269-0751.
This "Growing your Business" Expo and Conference will include workshops on different tracks: financial strategies for growing your business, going gree, legal concerns for business owners, securing contracts, and growing your sales.
top |
April
May
|
