Creating a cleaner, economically stronger and more livable L.A.
Today California is the world’s fifth largest economy, with Los Angeles leading the way in many of the leading industries in the United States. We also face serious challenges that threaten our businesses, our workforce, and the health and well-being of many communities.
Our Issues
Housing
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Solving the region's
housing shortage.
Transportation
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Advocating for a modern transportation network that connects communities.
renewable
energy
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Creating a renewable energy future that’s good for business.
Economic Development
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Improving the access and opportunities available to all Angelenos.
International Investment
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Promoting our diverse business community to an international audience.
News from the LABC
Majority of L.A. County voters say taxpayer money on homelessness isn’t spent effectively, Times poll finds
Los Angeles Times -- As homelessness has exploded in Los Angeles in recent years, taxpayers have been willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on housing, shelters and services to help get people off the streets. But a new poll shows that a broad majority of...
Los Angeles Business Council Statement on 2019-2020 State Budget
As California continues to seek solutions to the housing affordability and homelessness crises, the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) applauds Governor Newsom and the state legislature for passing a package of housing measures in the state budget.
2019 Architectural Awards Embrace Innovative Workspaces and Community Engagement
LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2019) — The Los Angeles Business Council today celebrated the winners of its 49th Annual Architectural Awards, honoring projects that bring people together and foster collaborative, memorable experiences among Angelenos. From a competitive pool of hundreds of submissions in 23 design categories, winning projects ran the gamut, from urban micro-living units to beachfront hotels.
Check out highlights of the 2019 Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit
This year’s summit featured prominent elected officials, policy makers, nonprofit leaders and academics discussing the mounting affordable housing crisis and its effect on the L.A. region.