City to push exports

With President Barack Obama setting a goal of doubling the nation's exports over the next five years, Los Angeles officials unveiled a program Monday designed to help businesses enter the international market. Daily News.

The Los Angeles Regional Export Council will aid local businesses -- with help from USC and UCLA business students -- in exporting their goods and services.

The export council will be made up of business leaders and academics who will develop a website, identify businesses that could become players in the export world and create a one-stop hub to connect businesses with new markets.