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The Insider's Guide to the Greater Los Angeles Business Network
👋 Good afternoon, Los Angeles! Welcome to The LA Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Los Angeles business community.
In today’s issue:
👍 New Tourism Campaign Announces ‘LA Is Open’
👀 Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix
⭐ Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking
💼 Top Job Postings and Job Seekers in LA
📈 Los Angeles organizations looking for video and multimedia, environmental engineering & consultation services, event production services, and more
✅ LA County Reopens $100,000 Grant Program for Chambers of Commerce, $104,000 in new grants approved for Palisades Fire rebuilding, and more
🔎 What are the top challenges of doing business in Los Angeles?
📅 Register for LA networking events
👨💻 And more …
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COMMUNITY
🍇 The LA Grapevine
The Business Buzz around Greater Los Angeles
New Tourism Campaign Announces ‘LA Is Open’ (Read)
Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix (Read)
Developer plans to add a hotel and hundreds of residences to L.A. Live (Read)
How Business Managers Helped Stars with Lost Homes and Million-Dollar Insurance Premiums After the L.A. Fires (Read)
Ford launches immersive Mustang experience with Hollywood cars and Marvel star Anthony Mackie (Read)
TikToker Shot In LA Immigration Stop Makes First Court Appearance (Read)
STRATEGY
⭐ Deep Dive
Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking
Will AI replace professional networkers? The answer may surprise you.
During a recent virtual networking session on Zoom, three unexpected “attendees” appeared in my waiting room:
Otter Notetaker
Bob’s Notetaking Service
AI Meeting Assistant
Yes… at a networking event!
Nice to meet you, Otter, Bob, and AI Meeting Assistant.
How can I help you today?
I guess networking isn’t just for humans anymore …
CAREERS
💼 LA at Work
Workplace Highlights in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles region added about 33,500 jobs in July 2025, translating to roughly a 0.7 % year‑over‑year gain, while the unemployment rate held at about 6.4 %. Entry‑level hiring is weak, especially for recent graduates: only about 30 % of 2025 graduates and 41 % of 2024 graduates found jobs in their field, as changes driven by automation and AI weigh on the market.
🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS
Business Development Manager- Integrated Solutions Western US ZONE at Danaher
💵 $155K/yr – $165K/yr |📍 Los Angeles, CA (Apply)Regional Sales Leader - Western Region at STAND 8 Technology Consulting
💵 $140K/yr – $200K/yr |📍 Los Angeles, CA (Apply)Senior Manager, Business Development at Vizio
💵 $108K/yr – $216K/yr |📍 South Gate, CA (Apply)
👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS
Paul Hendifar, Franchisee Owner
👉 Looking for franchise opportunities in Southern CA |📍 Los Angeles, CA (Profile)Sergio Romo, Vice President of Servicing
👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍Los Angeles, CA (Profile)RaeAnn Mosley, Independent Consultant
👉 Looking for Full-Time Opportunity |📍 Diamond Bar, CA (Profile)
SALES
📈 Los Angeles Leads
Who’s Buying in LA Right Now?
City of La Mesa needs Video and Multimedia Services (Link)
Environmental Engineering & Consultation Services needed at LACMTA (Link)
The City of West Hollywood is seeking qualified professionals for comprehensive event production services for Fan Zone activations during the World Cup in July 2026 (Link)
Olive Park Ballfield Netting needed by City of Orange (Link)
Construction of Watts Empowerment Center Studio at HACLA (Link)
SUPPORT
✅ Los Angeles Resources
Helpful Tools & Positive Developments for LA Professionals
LA County Reopens $100,000 Grant Program for Chambers of Commerce (More)
Steadfast LA and Banc of California Award Second Round of Small Business Recovery Grants to Ten Local Businesses (More)
$104,000 in new grants approved for Palisades Fire rebuilding (More)
Central Valley nonprofits receive grant money from Walmart (More)
Caruso’s Steadfast LA awards $400K to businesses (More)
KNOWLEDGE
👀 LA Insights
AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Los Angeles professionals
What are the top challenges of doing business in Los Angeles?
1. High Operating Costs - Commercial rents and property costs in LA are among the highest in the U.S.
2. Regulatory Complexity and Compliance - Stringent environmental regulations require investments in cleaner tech or sustainable practices.
3. Infrastructure & Logistics Challenges - Traffic congestion is a well-known problem in LA, driving up delivery times and costs.
NETWORKING
📅 LA Events
Top Networking Events in Greater Los Angeles
🤝 11/19 Startup Pitch & Networking Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA (Register)
🤝 11/20 Social Media Professionals Networking Happy Hour | Los Angeles, CA (Register)
🤝 11/20 LA Business Networking: Exclusive AI-Powered Event | Los Angeles, CA (Register)
🤝 11/21 Social Elite Connect 2025 | Los Angeles, CA (Register)
🤝 12/3 LAs Biggest Tech Startup And Business Professional Networking Soiree | Los Angeles, CA (Register)
🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual
Thank you for being part of our Greater Los Angeles business community!
Have a great rest of the week!
- Mike
👀 WHERE TO FIND ME
Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/