About Global LA
Fortifying L.A.’s Legacy for the 21st Century
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Connect you with local agencies and partner organizations that can facilitate your plans to operate from L.A.
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Guide you towards information and associations that are specific to your industry.
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Make direct introductions to service partners, potential clients and supply chain companies.
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Support visiting government and business trade missions to the area.
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Collaborate on industry and country strategies to build mutually beneficial pipelines of new partnerships and opportunities.
Partner Organizations
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.
Ambassador Crystal
Nix-Hines (retired)
Board Co-Chair
Attorney
Former US Permanent
Representative to UNESCO
Carol Leslie Hamilton
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Board Co-Chair
Attorney
​Former Public Delegate of the US to the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN
Erin Bromaghim
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Board Member
Deputy Mayor of International Affairs, City of Los Angeles
Danny Acosta
Board Member
Partner and
Managing Director,
Boston Consulting Group
Stephanie Graves
Board Member
CEO
Lee Andrews Group
Michael Kelly
Board Member
Founder/CEO The Sconset Group & Executive Director,
Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University
Michael Mahdesian
Board Member
Chairman of the Board, Servicon
Dr. Carl Frederick Martin
​Board Member
Founder/CEO, Compton Performing Arts Academy
Martha Montoya
Board Member
CEO, Agtools Inc.
Yolanda "Cookie" Parker
Board Member
Executive Advisor/Philanthropist
Community Activist
Quentin D. Strode
Board Member
CEO, Vermont/Slauson Economic Development Corporation
Jay Tsao
Board Member
President & CEO, Logisticom, Inc.
Stanley E. Washington
Board Member
Founder/CEO, Pantheon Business Consulting, LLC