The Valley Economic Alliance hosted Heart of Giving on February 14th; a learning luncheon for non-profit organizations to explore new ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses. More than 10 non-profits were in attendance including New Horizons, MEND, VEDC, Tierra Del Sol, Los Angeles Jewish Home, AIA SFV, Cancer Support...
The Valley Economic Alliance collaborated with the Port of Long Beach for an educational workshop on how to increase global competitiveness through exporting on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the ITT Technical Institute in Sylmar, CA. International businesses that are new to exporting or have plans...
More than 100 entrepreneurs attended the San Fernando Biz Fair on January 24th to learn about resources and tools to help their business grow. The fair was hosted by The City of San Fernando Chamber of Commerce and co-hosted by The Valley Economic Alliance. Event...
Andrew Sweibel, International Vice President of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. presented "A Case Study in Exporting U.S. Made Products" on January 25th at Bobrick's headquarters in Van Nuys. Bobrick has been exporting products from its U.S factories for nearly half of its 110 year history. Global...
On April 20th, The Valley Economic Alliance hosted HealthX at Adventist Health Glendale's Main Auditorium. The health and wellness conference was lined up with presentations and demonstrations covering everything from the economic future of healthcare to kinesiology taping. Mayor Zareh Sinanyan welcomed HealthX back to Glendale stating, "Three major...
The Valley Economic Alliance and Los Angeles Valley College hosted the 2018 Health Expo and Career Fair at Valley College's Student Union Plaza on April 25th. More than 100 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees enjoyed the eventful day. The Health Expo promoted good nutrition, healthy eating and adopting an...
1,500 area students had a unique and exciting opportunity to explore careers in aviation at the 13th Annual "The Sky's the Limit: Aviation Career Day" on April 27th at Van Nuys Airport. The Valley Economic Alliance, Councilmember Nury Martinez, Clay Lacy Aviation, and Van Nuys Airport partnered and hosted...
The Valley Economic Alliance hosted Chief of Staffs of City Councilmembers for an economic development dialogue, outlining the services that the Alliance provides to the business community.Greg Krikorian, President and CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance along with Kenn Phillips, Vice President updated the Chief...
A packed networking reception at Fletcher Hall in Burbank’s Woodbury University preceded the Valley Economic Alliance (VEA) annual Board of Governors meeting, drawing industry leaders and local dignitaries on August 21, 2014. New leadership and a new CEO have united San Fernando Valley area businesses, putting the VEA’s finances...
The VITA Global Networking Breakfast held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 focused on how the Foreign Trade Zone can help your business. Gina Barro, Business Development Manager from the Port of Long Beach and Wayne Coleman, President & COO of FTZ Networks Inc. discussed the advantages...