2021 International Business Forum and Awards (RECAP)

Letter from the Publisher

Josh Schimmels

THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL PROUDLY HOSTED THE FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM & AWARDS

Before launching into the virtual awards ceremony, the event brought together a diverse group of elite international business insiders and experts for a panel discussion about the ways companies can grow internationally, including insights on how, when and where to expand overseas, success stories, and how to navigate international expansion.

PANELISTS

Stephen Cheung President World Trade Center Los Angeles COO and EVP Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) “The business community here is forward looking and innovative. We are not tied to doing things the same way as before which is the community’s greatest strength.”

Debra J. Lodge Managing Director, Head of Corporate International Solutions HSBC USA “Los Angeles is at the forefront of innovation across so many industries. And with the world opening up post-pandemic, we are seeing an increasing trend of corporates expanding their operations overseas.”

Atul Sapra Principal, International Tax Services RSM “As Los Angeles is looking towards economic recovery from the devastating impact of the pandemic, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and international trade could bring good jobs to the region and will become an integral part of our recovery process.“

Chirag Shah Chief Financial Officer Cornerstone “With the increasingly global nature of today’s world, many businesses in Los Angeles can and should pursue international markets to make the most of their opportunity statement. To be successful at this endeavor, however, finding the right balance between globalization and localization is critical.”

HONOREES

PUBLIC COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Winner

BEYOND MEAT

PRIVATE COMPANY – ENTERPRISE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Winner

SCOPELY

PRIVATE COMPANY – MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Winner

GUMGUM

PRIVATE COMPANY – EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Winner

BEYOND LIMITS

RSM INTERNATIONAL TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Winner

INVESTCLOUD

GLOBAL TRADE LEADER OF THE YEAR

Winner

TRADE CONNECT AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES

HSBC SUSTAINABLE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Winner

CHG-MERIDIAN USA CORP

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Winner

SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARY OF THE YEAR

Winner

RSG GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LP

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

Winner

EAST WEST BANK

For the list of Finalists:

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