International Investment and Local Job Creation

The LABC is blazing a path forward, fostering international collaboration to advance common interests

In Los Angeles…

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Over 175,000 jobs in L.A. County are from foreign-owned enterprises.

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Over 30% of cargo enters the U.S. through the ports of L.A. and Long Beach.

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Welcoming the world to L.A. for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity to showcase our city.

Los Angeles has established itself as a global partner, with more foreign investment and international trade flowing into the city than ever before. Our global connections play a vital role in the strength of our economy and present growing opportunities for the business community.

Over the years, the LABC has played a leading role in mayoral delegations to cities across Asia, Mexico, and New Zealand as well as hosting convenings of world leaders in Los Angeles to explore mutual business interests and reinforce our strong global ties. By seizing opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other global powerhouses, the LABC is working to ensure L.A. remains a major player on the international stage.

Our Achievements

SEPTEMBER 2018

LABC signed an MOU with The Department of Foreign Affairs for Province (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam) to support investment and trade between all the provinces in Vietnam and L.A.

July 2018

LABC signed an MOU with the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam to formalize a shared commitment to tackling infrastructure issues and solar energy goals

July 2018

LABC represents L.A. business interests on Asian Trade delegation led by Mayor Garcetti

NOVEMBER 2017

Completed the last leg of the Tripartite Agreement between Los Angeles, Guangzhou China and Auckland New Zealand by participating in the Guangzhou Economic Summit

May 2016

LABC holds the first-ever Los Angeles and Mexico Economic Forum, exploring mutual business interests and opportunities between L.A. and Mexico

June 2015

Inaugural Tripartite Economic Summit was held in L.A., exploring a partnership between Los Angeles, Auckland, and Guangzhou to share expertise in urban design, architecture and sustainable technologies

NOVEMBER 2014

Led business delegation for Mayor Garcetti’s first trip to Asia in Shanghai and Beijing

March 2014

Led business delegation for Mayor Garcetti’s first international trip to Mexico City, establishing a relationship with ADI, the largest real estate association in Mexico