About OEBP

The Mayor's Office of Economic and Business Policy (OEBP) works to retain, grow and attract quality businesses and jobs to the City of LA. The office is integral to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's economic development goals of strengthening our communities while advancing Los Angeles's position as a world-class hub of creative and innovative business.

With direct oversight of 13 City departments, the OEBP helps coordinate City-wide support for business while promoting L.A.'s remarkable natural, technological, and human assets in the global marketplace. The OEBP is managed by Deputy Mayor Matthew Karatz. Click here for Deputy Mayor Karatz's bio.

Los Angeles is where the world creates and innovates and the OEBP can help your business find success here.

 

Contact Us

  • Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
    Office of Economic and Business Policy
    200 North Spring Street, Room 1300
    Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
    P: 213-978-0781
    F: 213-978-0780
    Email: jobs@lacity.org

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Business Team

The Office of Economic and Business Policy is a service office, and our primary customers are the many diverse businesses that call Los Angeles home. Through genuine assistance based on an acute understanding of the needs of businesses of all sizes, we will work to help your company stay in L.A. and thrive. Visit Business Services for information on starting and growing your business in Los Angeles.

For personalized assistance and support, please email us at jobs@lacity.org, or contact one of our specialist Business Team members below.

 

Staff

Find your business's OEBP Region

  • Marcella Ayala
    • Geographical Region: East Valley
    • P: 213-978-0674
  • Jessica Lall
    • Geographical Region: Downtown / Wilshire Corridor
    • Industry Focus: Tourism, Hospitality, Conventions
    • P: 213-978-0778
  • David Reich
    • Geographical Region: San Pedro / Wilmington, Harbor City / Harbor Gateway
    • Industry Focus: Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
    • P: 213-978-1587
  • Israel Rojas
    • Geographical Region: CleanTech Corridor Click here for more about the CleanTech Corridor.
    • Industry Focus: CleanTech, Energy, Environment, LADWP
    • P: 213-473-9781
  • Rogelio Navar
    • Geographical Region: West San Fernando Valley
    • Industry Focus: Aerospace
    • P: 213-978-2761
  • Chris Pearson
    • Geographical Region: South LA / West LA / Central
    • Industry Focus: Business Tax
    • P: 213-978-0743
  • Katherine Hennigan
    • Geographical Region: Hollywood Region
    • Industry Focus: Entertainment, Development Reform
    • P: 213-978-1008
  • Manuel Alfaro
    • Geographical Region: East LA Region
    • P: 213-978-0784
  • Stephen Cheung
    • Industry Focus: International Trade, Cleantech
    • P: 213-922-9721
  • Nicole àBeckett

    •                 Industry Focus: International Trade, Fashion & Apparel

                    P: 213-978-0331

  • Libby Williams
    • Managing Director, Office of Small Business
    • P: 213-978-0785
  • Ed Gipson
    • Managing Director, Housing and Homeless
    • P: 213-922-9782

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LA City Fellows Program

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