Calendar of Events

Wednesday, August 6

British American Business Council, Los Angeles Business Networking Breakfast: "How to Use the J-1 Visa and Other Programs to Meet your Business Needs"
7:30 am - 9:30 am at The Regency Club (10900 Wilshire Blvd. 17th floor), Los Angeles. $45 BABC LA Members; $55 Non-Members. LAEDC Members pay BABC Member rate!

An informative session for Business and Human Resource Executives covering:US Business Visas Currently Available presented by David Hirson, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; BABC J1 Visa Program presented by Tony Vickers, former CEO of Computer People Inc.;US Business Visa - Human Resources Perspective and Considerations presented by Catherine Tober, Employee Relations Manager for Princess and CUNARD Lines.

Wednesday, August 6

60th Japan American Student Conference Business Day Reception
6:00 p.m. at Torrance Marriott South Bay, Torrance. Parking: $15 Valet; $12 Self. FREE - Reservations required! RSVP by email to jasc@iscdc.org.

JASC is a unique academic and cultural exchange program that alternates between the U.S. and Japan each summer. Prominent alumni include the late Prime Minister Miyazawa, Henry Kissinger, and more than 40 U.S. and Japanese company presidents. The JASC program is unique because they are planned and administered by the students themselves. This year the 36 American and 36 Japanese delegates will be in the U.S. from July 25 to August 21 visiting Reed College, UCLA, University of Montana and Harvard.

Thursday, August 7

Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance: Meeting of the Minds Symposium
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Antelope Vallye College. $20 registration. Breakfast will be provided. Seating is limited.

Create a blueprint for Antelope Valley's future economic success and be on the cutting edge of the leadership in the making.

Tuesday, August 12

Japan America Society: U.S. Subprime Crisis - Lessons From Japan's Real Estate Bubble Collapse
12:00-1:45 p.m. at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles Branch (950 S. Grand Ave.), Los Angeles. Please bring photo ID to enter the Federal Reserve Bank. Cameras and camera-phones are not allowed. Space is limited! Pre-paid reservations are required by Wednesday, August 6. $35 Members, $40 Non-members & Guests.

Panelists include David B. Green, CMB, Senior Vice President - Mortgage Division, Comerica Bank; Bradley A. Luster, President, Major Properties; and Mark Spiegel, Ph.D., Vice President, International Research & Director, Center for Pacific Basin Studies, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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September 5-7

American International Real Estate Expo & Conference
Los Angeles Convention Center.

Attend the 3 Day Conference with over 70 World Renowned Speakers from over 30 Countries who will bring latest trends, updates, latest information about 2nd Homes, Resorts, Marketing, Technology, Globalization, Economic Updates, Tourism, Investment Opportunities and Locations.

Monday, September 8

40th Annual Japan America Golf Classic
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start, 4:30 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction, 5:30pm Awards Dinner Banquet at Rolling Hills Country Club, (27000 Palos Verdes Drive East), Rolling Hills Estate. $300 Individual Participants. $60 Reception and Awards Dinner Only - Includes complimentary Raffle Prize tickets.

Since 1968 the Japan America Golf Classic has been a sold out event, drawing more than 100 participating companies and a full tournament of Japanese and American business people. It is a high profile event that fosters business relationship building between Japanese and Americans.

The tournament will be held concurrently with the 4th Annual Japan America Tennis Open that also takes place at RHCC. 12 noon start time. $125 Individual Player. $100 Individuals accompanying a golfer playing in the Japan America Golf Classic. $100 Per Player for two (2) or more.

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Friday, September 12

The 5th Annual San Gabriel Valley Awards Gala
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner and Awards at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia.

The Annual Awards Gala honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the San Gabriel Valley who are making a significant contribution to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Honorees to include John Fasana, Puente Hills Mall, Hafif Family Foundation, the Orchestra of Pasadena, Michael J. Viera, Ph.D., Tim Brick, Methodist Hospital, and Blaine Fetter.

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Wednesday, September 17

"Honor a Hero - Hire a Vet" Job and Resource Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Warner Center Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills.

Veterans are mission orientated, well-disciplined, and bring leadership, integrity and teamwork skills to the workforce.

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Wednesday, September 17

Open House - UCLA Extension at Figueroa Courtyard
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at 261 Figueroa Courtyard at 3rd, Downtown Los Angeles. Free of charge.

UCLA Extension is hosting a free Open House at our new Downtown Los Angeles location, Figueroa Courtard at 3rd. This drop-in anytime information session, between 5:30 and 8:00 pm and particiapnts can find out about courses, certificate programs and career continuing education credentials in business and management and more. A 10% discount on Fall courses will be given to all who enroll at the event.

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Wednesday, September 25

LA Area Chamber of Commerce: Access L.A. City Hall
7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall. Free and open to all L.A. businesses.

Don’t miss this year’s annual event to talk with city leaders, including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and members of the L.A. City Council face-to-face on critical topics facing businesses and Los Angeles.

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Monday, November 17

The 13th Annual Eddy Awards®
6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception and silent auction. 7:30 p.m. Dinner and program. At the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills.

Confirmed honoree: Rick Caruso, developer of The Grove and the Americana. Now accepting application for the Most Business-Friendly City Award in L.A. County.

The Eddy Awards® is a cocktail, dinner, and awards gala to support fulfillment of the LAEDC mission to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs for the regions of Los Angeles County. The Awards were introduced by the LAEDC in 1996 to celebrate individuals, organizations, and now cities that demonstrate exceptional contributions to positive economic development in the region.  

November 12-16

The Great Southern California ShakeOut

The Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

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