LAEDC Industry cluster development

INDUSTRY CLUSTER INITIATIVES

LAEDC convenes industry leaders to learn about future market trends, technology advances, and hear what industry participants need. We use those ideas to advance connections, programs, and policies to increase business growth and hiring here in LA.

The industry story in the LA region is unique, comprised of many ecosystems unlike anywhere else in the United States. There are more electric vehicle and more gaming businesses clustered in LA County than any other location. There are innovative Biotech, Space, and Ocean robotics start-ups with supporting venture capital and market partners.  And there are large, mature industries including, Aerospace, Trade, and Entertainment & Digital Media which sets Los Angeles apart as the creative content capital of the world. Over a dozen distinct industries thrive in LA County, with networks of suppliers, talent pipelines, and related services & customers.

LAEDC’s work in five of the many export-oriented LA industries includes council convenings, new market access, VC and procurement match-making, policy development, and talent pipeline development. In addition to helping these industries grow, LAEDC’s industry council convenings also help underserved communities find opportunity in these well-paying industries to improve equity.     

LAEDC SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF OUR REGION’S EXPORT-ORIENTED INDUSTRY CLUSTERS

LAEDC industry councils include the SoCal Aerospace Council, the e4 Mobility Alliance for advanced transportation, the Bioscience Council, Blue and Green Goods Movement, and Digital Media & Entertainment (DME) Council.