But Los Angeles County, made up of 88 cities, is emerging as the dominant center for one rapidly growing economic sector in particular - International Trade. Projected growth remains robust. Estimates in 1999 were for 271,800 people employed in the business of logistics and the global supply chain with more than 3,250 establishments devoted to the movement of goods here in the region. Drawing upon the creative energy that pervades the region, LA has developed into an economic dynamo. There are 14 base industries that are so diverse and successful that they are responsible for the world's eighteenth richest economy and largest retail market in North America.
LA County is a global community.
Our international communities include the largest Asian population outside Asia and the largest Latino population outside Latin America. The mission of the WTCA is to facilitate international trade, providing valued services to local and worldwide businesses. USC as a whole has more than 20,000 alumni overseas. IEP also offers country-focused programs on doing business with Asian and Latin American countries such as Japan, China, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Argentina to provide valuable information and training for executives who seek to develop their business in those target countries. Meet manufacturers from Asia, Canada, Mexico, Latin America.