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SketchyMedical founding team from left to right: Aaron Lemieux, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Andrew Berg, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, Bryan Lemieux, Co-Founder and Senior Content & Creative Advisor, Saud Siddiqui, M.D., Co-Founder and CEO

Medical Education Startup Secures $30 Million

West L.A.-based online education company SketchyMedical has received a $30 million investment from TCG.

By James Cutchin

GoodRx’s Co-CEOs Doug Hirsch and Trevor Bezdek.

GoodRx Stock Soars on Opening Day

GoodRx Holdings Inc. reaped a bonanza as it began life as a public company last week.

By Howard Fine

LA Properties Included in $700 Million Industrial Portfolio Deal

A partnership of PGIM Real Estate and Perlmutter Investment Co.’s IAC Properties has acquired a 30-property industrial portfolio.

By Hannah Madans

SCE workers trim trees around the utility’s power lines.

Edison Settles Thomas Fire Claims for $1.2 Billion

Southern California Edison said it has settled insurance companies' claims from the 2017 Thomas Fire.

By Howard Fine

Skanska’s work includes an extension of 98th Street to the 405 freeway.

LAX Awards $335 Million Ground Access Contract

Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that oversees Los Angeles International Airport, took a major step forward this month on roadway and utility improvements that are part of a $5.5 billion plan to improve ground access to LAX.

By Howard Fine

2300 Pellissier Place is nearly 256,000 square feet.

LA Food Bank Pays $52 Million for Industrial Site

An industrial building in the City of Industry has sold for $52.1 million to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

By Hannah Madans

Plant-Based Startup Daring Foods Raises $8 Million

Fitness App Maker Zwift Secures $450 Million in Funding

LA, Long Beach Ports Report Big Gains for August

L.A. County Unemployment Falls in August

Southwest to Become Dominant Carrier at LA Airports

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In This Week's Issue

In Commercial Real Estate, Women Still Face Uphill Climb

There are far fewer women in commercial real estate than men, especially in high-ranking roles, according a recently released report.

Jewelry Stores Shine Despite Covid-19

Although Covid-19 has left many L.A. businesses reeling, jewelers said they have been relatively unaffected as online activity kicked up to compensate for lagging in-person sales.

Executive Coaches See Increased Demand During Pandemic

Although, as a rule, their names do not appear on a company’s executive roster, executive coaches have long been a staple at companies of all sizes and areas of enterprise, from corporate giants to tech startups.

Southwest to Become Dominant Carrier at LA Airports

Angelenos seeking alternatives to Los Angeles International Airport will soon find Southwest Airlines Co. has become the dominant player at the other regional airports serving L.A. County.

SPAC Attack: Investment Vehicles See Surge in Popularity

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are in the midst of their biggest moment yet.

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Medical Education Startup Secures $30 Million

West L.A.-based online education company SketchyMedical has received a $30 million investment from TCG.

By James Cutchin

GoodRx Stock Soars on Opening Day

GoodRx Holdings Inc. reaped a bonanza as it began life as a public company last week.

By Howard Fine

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A partnership of PGIM Real Estate and Perlmutter Investment Co.’s IAC Properties have acquired a 30-property industrial portfolio.

LA Properties Included in $700 Million Industrial Portfolio Deal

A partnership of PGIM Real Estate and Perlmutter Investment Co.’s IAC Properties has acquired a 30-property industrial portfolio.

By Hannah Madans

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September 23, 2020

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Please join us for our 14th annual CFO Awards where we will recognize all nominees and honor L.A. County’s top finance professionals for their ongoing efforts and contributions to their organizations. Our elite panel of industry experts will discuss the ever-changing economic climate, the evolving role of the CFO, the current state of financial affairs, and the overall impact to businesses in Southern California.

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