Journalist Frank Mottek, “the voice of business news in Los Angeles,” will be the master of ceremonies at the March 20 Distinguished Journalists Awards Banquet sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

One of the first events of its kind in Los Angeles, The LAEDC’s annual Economic Forecast has long been a lightning rod for cultivating meaningful economic advancement within our city. For the past 10+ years, our region’s top influencers gather to ask the most pressing questions, take on challenging issues, and shape the relationships which keep LA strong.

An Intimate Valentine’s Evening with Dr. George Berci, MD, FACS, FRCS (Ed).

Surgeon / Researcher / Author / Inventor / Innovator of Endoscopic Surgery
and Social Injustice Survivor “Whoever saves One Life, saves the World” Dr. Berci’s invention saves millions. Please join us to honor him.

Luncheon with Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, one of the world’s most influential economic thinkers, Chief Economic Advisor to Allianz, former CEO of PIMCO and award winning author.

Come join the UCLA IS Associates for an elegant evening of celebration to honor this year’s Executive Leadership Award winners: John Wicker (Director of LA County Parks and Recreation), Jeff Dailey (CEO of Farmers Insurance) and Travis VanderZanden (Founder and CEO of Bird), and for their leadership in the exceptional application of Information Technology and Innovation to drive value within their organizations.