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About Global LA

Fortifying L.A.’s Legacy for the 21st Century

The mission of Global LA is to attract international businesses, entrepreneurs, students, and nonprofits to fortify Greater L.A.’s communities, create jobs, and contribute to a resilient economy.
 

Together with our partners and members, Global LA will enable a more equitable, vibrant, generative economy that grows and thrives as a result of an increasingly international and diverse population.

As the host of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28, Global LA, and a broad network of partners are ready to support new businesses that will help deliver the games and secure LA’s Olympic legacy for the 21st Century.

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Who We Are

Global LA is a public-private partnership established by the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles and supported by L.A.’s most dynamic businesses, dedicated civic leaders, and economic development organizations. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 and a project of Community Partners.

Attracting Investment & Securing Our Future

L.A. has a global reputation for being at the forefront of cutting-edge industries. Our people and businesses set trends, anticipate economic opportunities, infuse innovation and creativity into everything they build. 

 

Angelenos ask 'how big are your dreams and how can I help?'.  These are the type of people that call L.A. home and are seeking to support international companies integrate into our local business community.

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What We Can Offer International Investors

  • Connect you with local agencies and partner organizations that can facilitate your plans to operate from L.A.

  • Guide you towards information and associations that are specific to your industry.

  • Make direct introductions to service partners, potential clients and supply chain companies.

  • Support visiting government and business trade missions to the area.

  • Collaborate on industry and country strategies to build mutually beneficial pipelines of new partnerships and opportunities.

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Partner Organizations

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Our Team & Advisory Board.

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Global LA is a small and growing team working alongside the region’s most dynamic business executives, dedicated civic leaders, and iconic entrepreneurs.

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Terri Batch

President & CEO

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Ambassador Crystal

Nix-Hines (retired)

Board Co-Chair

Attorney

Former US Permanent

Representative to UNESCO

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Carol Leslie Hamilton

Board Co-Chair

Attorney

​Former Public Delegate of the US to the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN

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Erin Bromaghim

Board Member

Deputy Mayor of International Affairs, City of Los Angeles

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Danny Acosta

Board Member

Partner and

Managing Director,

Boston Consulting Group

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Stephanie Graves

Board Member

CEO

Lee Andrews Group

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Michael Kelly

Board Member

Founder/CEO The Sconset Group & Executive Director,
Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University

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Michael Mahdesian

Board Member

Chairman of the Board, Servicon

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Dr. Carl Frederick Martin

Board Member

Founder/CEO, Compton Performing Arts Academy

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Martha Montoya

Board Member

CEO, Agtools Inc.

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Yolanda "Cookie" Parker

Board Member

Executive Advisor/Philanthropist

Community Activist

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Quentin D. Strode

Board Member

CEO, Vermont/Slauson Economic Development Corporation

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Jay Tsao

Board Member

President & CEO, Logisticom, Inc.

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Stanley E. Washington

Board Member

Founder/CEO, Pantheon Business Consulting, LLC

1000 N. Alameda St.

Suite 240

Los Angeles, CA  90012

 

Ph: (213) 245-1238

Email: info@global.la

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Global LA is a public-private partnership dedicated to attracting international investment to the greater Los Angeles region to create economic opportunity for all. We are funded by grants, partners, and members. Global LA is a 501(c)(3) project of Community Partners.

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