Pictured above: Arnold Ng next to LAEDC Board Chair Ron Frierson, VP Jermaine Hampton, Minal Mondkar of Aura Seating, Keynote speaker Director Tara Lynn Gray of CalOSBA, Stephen Cheung, CEO of LAEDC
Apex Commercial and Arnold Ng attend Los Angeles Economic Development to understanding local governments strategies for changing environments and implications for commercial real estate property owners and investors.
Apex was one of the few commercial real estate companies in attendance, participating in events with City Mayors, local Economic Development Managers and also Planning Directors for the purposes of building relationships and connections which will help clients in the future.
The 88 Cities Summit is an annual event organized by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to foster collaboration among the 88 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The 2025 summit took place on March 19 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, bringing together city leaders, economic development professionals, and key stakeholders to discuss regional economic challenges and solutions
Key Highlights from the 2025 Summit
- Theme: “The Power of Collaboration”
- Welcome Remarks: City of Torrance Mayor George Chen
- Keynote Address: Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
- Breakout Sessions: Focused on topics such as transforming communities through sports and entertainment, expanding digital infrastructure, building climate resilience for small businesses, and empowering the workforce of tomorrow.
- City Solutions Showcase: An interactive exhibit featuring economic development initiatives and business-friendly strategies
- Fireside Chat: Featuring winners of the Most Business-Friendly City Award.
The summit emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and regional cooperation in driving economic growth, workforce development, and business attraction. Key topics included infrastructure and broadband expansion, workforce development, climate and economic resilience, and business-friendly strategies. LA County EDC
