LAEDC honors one of its own

The Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. is giving one of its Eddy Awards to its own chief economist, Jack Kyser

The LAEDC announced Sunday it was honoring Kyser at its 12th annual awards show on Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, for his years as being the "go to" economist to explain Southern California to the world.

In their announcement, the LAEDC called Kyser the "godfather" of economists and noted:

"This is truly an honor no one could refuse him. Whenever anyone wants to know anything about the Los Angeles economy from runaway TV/Film production to fashion, housing and Wall Street issues, Jack Kyser is the man with the answers," said Bill Allen, president and CEO, LAEDC. "This is his silver anniversary as a business leader."

Kyser has been the chief interpreter and storyteller for the regional economy for the past 25 years. His annual forecast report has been ranked #1 by the Wall Street Journal and his analyses of key industry sectors and economic trends have helped both the public and private sectors better understand the diversity and dynamism of the greater Los Angeles area.