2014 Forecast LA
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The inaugural Forecast LA conference was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Loyola Marymount University. The conference showcased the results of the 2014 Los Angeles Public Opinion Survey of 2,400 adult residents and the 2014 Los Angeles Leaders Survey of 60 mayors conducted by StudyLA as well as the latest national, state, and regional economic forecast produced by Beacon Economics. With over 400 people in attendance, the sold-out event brought together the region's most dynamic leaders from all sectors to think about the issues facing residents today.
- 2014 Forecast LA conference publication
- 2014 Beacon Economics conference publication
Conference Program
Welcome
David W. Burcham, President, Loyola Marymount University
Opening Remarks
Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 2nd District
Presentations
National and State Economic Forecast
Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Regional Economic Forecast
Jordan Levine, Director of Economic Research, Beacon Economics
2014 Los Angeles Public Opinion Survey
Fernando J. Guerra, Director, StudyLA
Panel
- Moderator: Larry Mantle, Host, AirTalk on KPCC 89.3
- Aja Brown, Mayor, City of Compton
- Jeffrey Cooper, Mayor, City of Culver City
- Pam O'Conner, Mayor, City of Santa Monica
- Andre Quintero, Mayor, City of El Monte
- Fernando Vasquez, Mayor, City of Downey
Closing Remarks
Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles