From Westwood office towers to Santa Monica logistics hubs, local companies are recalculating costs and strategies as geopolitical tensions ripple through their bottom lines.
Maria Chen's workforce solutions company is reshaping how Southern California businesses fill skilled positions—and proving that homegrown talent can compete on a national stage.
As mid-year arrives, employers across Los Angeles face a tightening labor market, rising wage pressures, and a workforce increasingly demanding flexibility—forcing a strategic reset for hiring and retention.
As tech hubs cluster around Downtown, Santa Monica, and Culver City, employers are competing harder for talent while junior workers see new pathways into six-figure roles.
From retail rents on Melrose to manufacturing costs in Vernon, Los Angeles companies face mounting pressure as global instability ripples through supply chains and investment markets.
Hotel occupancy rates, convention bookings, and venture capital flooding into hospitality tech paint a picture of a visitor economy in robust recovery mode.
With geopolitical tensions and shifting investment patterns making headlines worldwide, local business leaders explain what economic indicators really mean for Los Angeles companies and jobs.
As vacancy rates climb and rents fall across Downtown and West LA, commercial real estate data reveals shifting investment patterns that could reshape the city's economy.
As single-family homes near Silver Lake and Los Feliz breach $2 million, a new class of developers and investors is profiting from the city's pivot toward mixed-use density.
With venture funding reaching new milestones across Downtown and Santa Monica, economists break down what the numbers mean for Los Angeles startups and the broader regional economy.
Rising labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and supply chain volatility are reshaping the economics of restaurants and shops across Los Angeles in 2026.
As companies embrace hybrid models, LA's talent landscape is fragmenting—with winners in Downtown and Santa Monica losing ground to emerging hubs in the San Fernando Valley.
Hotel occupancy rates and dining revenues surge across the city, with West Hollywood and Downtown emerging as the biggest beneficiaries of pent-up international travel demand.
As demand for disability-friendly clothing surges, savvy business owners across Los Angeles are capturing a market that major retailers have largely ignored.
