World Trade Center Los Angeles

???Exciting News!??? Los Angeles has been named one of the best cities in the world by?Resonance, and we couldn't agree more!???? ? At the WTCLA, we are thrilled to see our vibrant city recognized for its incredible livability, prosperity, and global appeal. With its strategic location, diverse economy, and expansive infrastructure, LA truly is the gateway to the world! ? From the iconic Hollywood Sign to the cutting-edge SoFi Stadium, the LA County metro area is a beacon of innovation and culture. With major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics ahead of us, we can’t wait to welcome the world to our shores. ? We’re proud to celebrate L.A.'s achievements every day, and to explore the endless opportunities for growth and success in this dynamic metropolis????? https://lnkd.in/ghbwam73 #selectLA #LosAngeles #LAadvantage #fdi #trade #CoalitionOfOne

???Date:?November 21st, 2024 ???Location:?Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce ???Time:?9 – 11 AM ???Hosts:?COO, Mr. Abdulla Al Hashimi, and Americas Director, Mr. Thierry Vantomme ? The WTCLA is co-hosting a roundtable discussion with a delegation from DP World, operators of the Jafza, to provide insights on how U.S. companies can establish/increase their exports to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.?Primary sectors of opportunity include manufacturing, mobility, and food & beverage – but any business looking to export is welcome! DP World will be available to answer any questions you may have about doing business in Dubai and utilizing the trade zone. ???? ???? ? If you are interested in taking part in this discussion,?you can register your attendance via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gvjzxcNs ? #FDI #selectLA #BeverlyHills #Dubai #Jafza #DPWorld

??????? LA meets Berlin! It was an honor to welcome Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin, and his visiting delegation from the transportation and mobility industry. ? ?? ?? Germany is a leader in mobility innovation, and ranks as California’s 5th?largest foreign investor: 1,352 German-owned companies support 65,831 jobs, paying $7.8 billion in estimated wages to Californians! ? ?? Thank you as always to our friend Consul General of Germany Andrea Sasse. Let’s continue to push together for a future of sustainability, equity, and resiliency for all! ? German Consulate General Los Angeles #CoMotionLA #selectLA #FDI #trade #Berlin #Germany

?? The WTCLA is grateful to have the opportunity to live and work on the ancestral lands of the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples in and around the Los Angeles region. And so it was our honor to welcome Supply Nation, Australia’s leading non-profit organization in uplifting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses through supplier diversity. ? ???? Australia is a close trading partner of our region, with 11,724 jobs in Los Angeles County supported by 378 Australia-owned companies, paying almost $1.3 billion in in wages to Angelenos. ? ?? Huge thanks to Chris Rees FAICD Kate Russell for organizing a visit to the WTCLA offices, and to Consul General Tanya Bennett for hosting a beautiful reception at the Australian Residence in LA. ? The Dreaming Food Group Message Stick Communications ? #FirstNations #SupplyNation #Australia #FDI #selectLA

LA’s competitive advantage is built on our robust industry clusters as well as our willingness to embrace transformation across all sectors. Generative AI is driving that transformation in so many innovative and exciting ways. ? LAEDC’s latest #FutureForum at Loyola Marymount University proved to be a great opportunity to spotlight some of the opportunities of generative AI toward building a sustainable, equitable and resilient economy for all. Stay tuned for the next one! ? #LAAdvantage #selectLA #FDI #innovation #industry #AI #economyforall

???? The WTCLA was honored to attend the Indonesia Investment Update hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles, where Consul General Purnomo A. Chandra provided opening remarks on the importance of US-Indonesia relations. ? ?? Indonesia’s GDP growth is projected to be 5.2%, higher than its G20 and ASEAN peers right behind India, with many initiatives in place to boost the green economy, blue economy, infrastructure, and downstream industries. In 2023, Indonesia contributed 25% of all green investment in Southeast Asia! ? ?? Tremendous potential for collaboration between LA and Indonesia on our shared commitment to a sustainable, equitable, and resilient economy for all! ? #Indonesia #selectLA #FDI #trade #LAadvantage

??Highlights from Long Beach!?? An incredible time at the Long Beach Economic Forum, hosted by our friends at the Long Beach Economic Partnership! A fantastic platform to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and explore new avenues for economic growth and collaboration in lead up to the 2028 Olympic Games. A privilege to hear a moving keynote speech from LaTanya Sheffield, USA Women's Track & Field Head Coach for the Paris 2024, and always great to hear from Long Beach champion Deputy Mayor Lucius Martin on the extensive economic activity in the city! Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the vibrant discussions, and let’s continue to shape the future together! Long Beach Economic Partnership World Trade Center Long Beach #selectLA #LongBeach?#FDI #trade #innovation #sustainability

?????It was our honor to host H.E. Andrei Muraru, Romanian Ambassador to the U.S., at the WTCLA offices in Downtown LA. The Romanian delegation had the opportunity to meet with a broad cross-section of the LA economic and business development ecosystem to pinpoint tangible opportunities for LA-Romania partnerships in several industries.? ? ?? With a population of just over 19 million and a GDP of $351 billion, Romania has enjoyed an impressive growth rate of 2.1% with a 225% increase in FDI since 2020 up to $12 billion in 2022. Romania is a strategic partner for the U.S. in numerous industries, including information technology, energy, and infrastructure. ? ?? Thank you to Consul General Lucia Sava and Simona Filip Racek, CGBP for organizing this fruitful discussion! Economic Development Collaborative USC Gould School of Law DRUVEN Bright Business The Marvin Group Marvin Engineering Company MacCarley & Rosen, PLC Larta Institute Investors Research Group THE UNION AND LEAGUE OF ROMANIAN SOCIETIES INC Milken Institute U.S. Commercial Service B&B Global Investments, Inc. Swift Engineering Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall World Trade Center Long Beach Shift Energy Holdings, Inc. SNS Global Pharma Port of Long Beach Photography: Cristian Coldea #selectLA #romania #coalitionofone

?????Welcome to Los Angeles Paul Rennie, OBE! It was a great pleasure to host our first meeting with the UK’s new Consul General in LA to refresh and continue WTCLA’s longstanding partnership with the British Consulate-General Los Angeles. ? ?? As of 2024, the UK is California’s largest foreign investor, supporting 113,292 jobs across 1,946 UK-owned establishments, paying $10.6 billion in wages to Californians. ? ?? Lots of work to do to seize all the opportunities of UK-LA trade and investment! ? #selectLA #UKinLA #coalitionofone

NEXT WEEK: On October 30th, LAEDC's Future Forum will focus on the future of industry competitiveness in Los Angeles. Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D. will host our keynote speaker Philip LaPolt and panelists La Mer Walker, Kayvon Moshiri, Frederick T. Wehrle, Nanda Kumar Ganesan and Sara Hariri in a discussion moderated by Vandana (Ana) Mangal, PhD. Registration is $25 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gYZDsifn Thanks to our sponsors: Loyola Marymount University, California State University, Los Angeles and California State University-Dominguez Hills.