That's not a typo. New figures reveal that the WGA Strike directly and indirectly has reached $3.2 Billion in overall economic impact. The LAEDC is hosting a forecast event Feb. 20th at the Marriott Downtown. Theme: "Investing in LA" Chief Economist Jack Kyser, LAEDC will talk about the WGA strike and other economic trends.
The Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. estimates that while $733 million in production spending has been lost, another $1.3 billion came from the caterers, florists, valets, hotel operators, restaurant workers, costume-house employees and others in lost income.

Teen TV drama airs Saturdays on WGN Superstation and stars Actor Timothy Woodward Jr. and the Dazzling Duo - Sabrina and Kelly Aldridge from MTV'S “8th And Ocean” and “Deck The Halls” are featured in one of the most talked about TV Weekend dramas.

Casting for the International English Language Reality TV Show was held late last year, Beverly Hilton hotel and brings three countries and 16 entrepreneurs together. Filming begins this week
in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The new research center is named in honor of esteemed LAEDC Chief Economist Jack Kyser. The senior V.P. at the independent organizational think tank is one of the most quoted in the media on the west coast.