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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.

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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

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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

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Erin Bromaghim

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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

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