Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) To Spotlight Bank President and National Los Angeles Newspaper Publisher.

This years LAEDC'S Eddy Awards fundraising dinner event honors two outstanding business leaders whose efforts have permanently impacted economic development in LA County: Liam McGee, President of Consumer Banking, Bank of America, and Monica Lozano, Publisher and CEO of La Opinión.

(PRWEB) September 25, 2004 --LAEDCs Economic Development Business Leadership Celebration.

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation To Spotlight National Los Angeles Newspaper Publisher and Bank President

What:
The 9th Annual Eddy Awards: A Celebration of Economic Development Excellence

When:
Thursday, October 7, 2004, 6:30 p.m. Hosted Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction 7:30p.m. Dinner and Awards Program
         
Who:   
Liam E. McGee, President Consumer Banking, Bank of America --confirmed
Monica C. Lozano, Publisher & CEO, LA Opinión -confirmed
John E. Bryson, Chairman, President & CEO, Edison Intnl -- confirmed
Tim Leiweke, President & CEO, Anschutz Entertainment Group
Michael A. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District
      
Where:    
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills Hotel, 90210

Background:   The Eddy Awards were introduced by the LAEDC in 1996 to celebrate business and community leaders who demonstrate exceptional contributions to the economic vitality and quality of life in the region. This years LAEDC'S Eddy Awards fundraising dinner event honors two outstanding business leaders whose efforts have permanently impacted economic development in LA County: Liam McGee, President of Consumer Banking, Bank of America, and Monica Lozano, Publisher and CEO of La Opinión. These two individuals exemplify the innovative leadership and passionate commitment to community that drives the success of our region.

Past Eddy award recipients have included Eli Broad, founder, The Broad Foundation; George Deukmejian, 35th Governor of California; Andrea L. Van de Kamp, Chairman of the Board and CEO Music Center; Edward P. Roski, President & CEO, Majestic Realty; Bill Huston, Chairman, Watson Land Company; Mayor Beverly ONeill (Long Beach); Former Mayor of Los Angeles, Richard Riordan; James A. Thomas, CEO, Thomas Properties Group; Timothy J. Leiweke, President and CEO, Anschutz Entertainment Group and Staples Center; Dr. Steven B. Sample, President, University of Southern California; and Dr. David Baltimore, President, California Institute of Technology. About 500 people, representing a variety of business, government and community groups are expected to attend.

(Editors: For advanced interviews and images call: George McQuade 818.340.5300 or 818.618.9229. For ticket information log onto www.laedc.org and for event info call 310-286-1285 ext. 3)

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