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SpaceX proposes using its Starship spacecraft as a lunar lander.

SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion NASA Contract

The next astronauts to land on the Moon will likely do so in a spacecraft designed by SpaceX.

By Elijah Chiland

Steve Sell, chief executive officer, Agilon Health.

Agilon Health Raises $1 Billion in IPO

Long Beach-based Agilon Health Inc. raised approximately $1.07 billion through its initial public offering.

By Howard Fine

L.A. County Adds 34,000 Jobs In March As Unemployment Rate Drops

L.A. County’s economic recovery continued in March as employers added 34,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dipped again.

By Howard Fine

Holiday Inn Location Sells For $35 Million

The hotel has 141 rooms.

By Hannah Madans

Therabody Acquires PowerDot for $34 Million

Health and fitness technology company Theragun Inc., doing business as Therabody, has acquired PowerDot Inc. for $34 million.

By Elijah Chiland

NantHealth Secures $137 Million Financing Package

Culver City-based NantHealth Inc. announced a $137 million financing package that will be provided by two of its existing investors.

By Howard Fine

Farmers & Merchants Bank Sees Profit Rise 41%

SpaceX Raises $1.2 Billion in Latest Funding Round

OpenGate Sells French Skylights Division

Virtualitics Raises $18 Million for Data Analytics Software

ArcLight, Pacific Theatres Are Closing Permanently

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In This Week's Issue

Cleared to Open, Many Indoor Venues Take Slow Approach

Indoor entertainment and sports venues in Los Angeles County may have a green light from the state to reopen to the public on April 15, but it could be a while before many building owners and operators welcome fans back.

Pain at the Ports as Cruise-Related Businesses Wait Out Pandemic

John Tallichet was looking forward to the opening of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge across the Back Channel at the Port of Long Beach.

Zwift Riding High Thanks to Demand

Zwift has raised a total of $620 million. The company plans to use this funding to further develop its app as well as Zwift-branded hardware, which it sells online.

MJW Investments Sees Growth Through Co-General Partnerships

Santa Monica-based MJW sees major growth in co-general partner arrangements.

Players to Know in LA’s Fast-Growing Professional Esports Industry

Most Los Angeles residents are well-acquainted with local teams like the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams — as well as the massive venues where they play their home games.

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SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion NASA Contract

The next astronauts to land on the Moon will likely do so in a spacecraft designed by SpaceX.

By Elijah Chiland

Agilon Health Raises $1 Billion in IPO

Long Beach-based Agilon Health Inc. raised approximately $1.07 billion through its initial public offering.

By Howard Fine

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Patrons dinning at outside of Urth Cafe in Pasadena. (Photo by Ringo Chiu).

L.A. County Adds 34,000 Jobs In March As Unemployment Rate Drops

L.A. County’s economic recovery continued in March as employers added 34,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dipped again.

By Howard Fine

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April 21, 2021

Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards

The Los Angeles Business Journal will honor the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them. From the tireless work of nonprofit leaders, teams and programs, to the efforts of individuals and companies who donate their time, funds, and efforts to improve the communities they serve - this program pays tribute to the Community of Business™.

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