International Business Forum and Awards Recap

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Letter from the Publisher

Josh Schimmels

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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

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Inside This Supplement:

The Bullwhip Effect
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Seven Steps for a Financial Firm’s Digital Transformation
Remote working conditions have significantly hastened digital adoption by financial firms. The challenge now is to scale digital for digital transformation… Read More

Why is it so Challenging to Hire Tech Professionals?
COVID has completely changed the world, specifically because of the remote model which now allows technical candidates to work for any company, anywhere in the United States vs… Read More

Supporting Fit and Healthy Lifestyles Around the World
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Business Partners Team to Launch Global COVID-19 Workplace Challenge
This year, a group called Business Partners to CONVINCE (BP2C) launched the Global COVID-19 Workplace Challenge. BP2C is the private sector arm of the global, multi-sector CONVINCE (COVID-19 New Vaccine Information, Communication, and Engagement)… Read More

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