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Hotel Industry Braces for Bankruptcies Amid Uneven Pandemic Recovery

Hotels had braced for a temporary disruption to their businesses during the pandemic, but that disruption has extended, and now the industry is getting a wake-up call.

Drought Not Drying Up Investor Appetite for American States Water

One might think a severe drought would be bad news for a company whose main business is supplying water to residential and business customers.

Arrowhead, Xencor Ink Licensing Deals Potentially Worth $1.5 Billion

Within the space of 24 hours last week, two local pharmaceutical companies inked licensing deals for drugs in development that could reap them up to a combined $1.5 billion if the drugs prove successful.

Bonduelle’s US Expansion to Focus on Providing Healthy, Convenient Foods

Bonduelle plans to expand the Irwindale-based company’s product categories.

Smaller Talent Agencies Stake Their Claims With Specialty Clients

Talent agencies, which advocate on behalf of creatives to production studios, have long been a part of the entertainment business.

Nearly 100 Local Executives Join LA Chamber's New CEO Council

C-suite executives from local companies and institutions spanning more than a dozen industries will make up the advisory council.

C-Sweet Aims to Help Women Executives Connect in New Ways

C-Sweet is a networking organization designed to help women executives in the C-suite understand the path up the corporate ladder and help women outside the C-suite learn how to advance in.

NAWBO LA Provides Education, Connections

In the 10 years Renee Young has been a business owner, the landscape for women entrepreneurs “hasn’t changed much,” she said.

Brand Agency’s Tailored Approach Is Paying Off

Public relations firm Brand Agency isn’t yet a household name, but with a client list that includes Amazon Studios, CoverGirl and Guess Inc., 36-year-old founder and Chief Executive Priscila Martinez is working to change that.