Building bridges between Los Angeles and the world, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (IVCLA) plays a crucial role in creating international connections; cultivating local innovation; and activating global potential. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this …
Facilitating Global Connections and Commerce | Stephen Cheung, President, World Trade Center Los Angeles
As Southern California celebrates World Trade Week (WTW), which for more than 90 years has brought focus to the important role international commerce has played in shaping our region, we’re joined by Stephen Cheung, President of …
Advocating for the Arts | Gustavo Herrera, Executive Director, Arts for LA
In California, the Arts contribute an exceptional amount to not only the cultural and creative capital of the state, but to its overall economic activity and well-being. With $650.3 billion in annual output in California, the …
Roses & Lemons, An Inside Look at DTLA | Hal Bastian, Executive Vice President, Major Properties
For nearly 40 years, the Downtown Breakfast Club has served to recognize, foster, and encourage the orderly and planned growth of Downtown Los Angeles. The group consists of individual representatives from all major sectors, including real …
Revitalizing the Urban Core | Jessica Lall, President & CEO, Central City Association of Los Angeles
Representing just 1% of the land mass of the City of Los Angeles, Downtown LA (DTLA) is emerging, in some sense, as “the Center of It All.” Attracting billions of dollars in investment over the past …