Central City Association of Los Angeles

Enhancing
Downtown L.A.'s Vibrancy

Increasing Investment
in the L.A. Region

L.A.'s Voice for Business

Upcoming Events

September 2017 Mixer

Tuesday, 9/26, 5 - 7 pm

Location: Karl Strauss
Join us for craft beer and appetizers and meet the brewpub team

October 2017 General Membership Meeting

Thursday, 10/19, 11 am - 1:30 pm

Location: JW Marriott
Tourism Panel and Showcase

Recent News

Perla Groundbreaking

September 21, 2017 Groundbreaking

Jessica Lall, CCA's President & CEO, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of Perla on Broadway.

Press Conference Supporting SB 384

August 18, 2017 Press Release

Today California legislators and Los Angeles nightlife supporters joined together in the Broadway Theater District in Downtown Los Angeles calling for the passage of a bill authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) to allow communities to expand nightlife in California.

LABJ's The LA 500: The Most Influential People in Los Angeles

July 31, 2017 Los Angeles Business Journal

Jessica Lall, CCA President & CEO, was profiled in Los Angeles Business Journal Presents The LA 500: The Most Influential People in Los Angeles.

CCA lets us leverage new business opportunities, keeps us up-to-date with current events and gives us a voice on issues that involve our community. With CCA's help, Downtown has become a world class center for business, art and entertainment.

Robert Jernigan
Managing Principal
Gensler

Some hear CCA and think Downtown. I hear CCA and think the future of Los Angeles County. From the sound stages of the entertainment industry to the Office of the Mayor, the voice of CCA can be heard across the city.

Melissa Patack
Vice President, State Government Affairs
Motion Picture Association of America

CCA is fantastic. The Ace development wouldn't have gone so smoothly without the work the staff put in to help us with our permits and entitlements. Everything they do is top shelf.

Jon Blanchard
Lead Developer
Atelier Ace

Starting with the development of STAPLES Center, continuing with L.A. Live and now with the plans for Farmers Field, there has been no better advocate for Downtown Los Angeles than CCA. Their efforts and support have led to the development of a vibrant and revitalized Downtown. Their work has resulted in a business climate that encourages additional financial investment and the continued economic growth of our region. We are grateful for their partnership.

Dan Beckerman
President & CEO
AEG - Anschutz Entertainment Group

CCA is a tremendous resource to Brookfield Properties in helping us to maximize the value of our real estate portfolio. Whether it is advocacy at City Hall, help with our office and retail leasing programs or special events, CCA adds value to our bottom line.

Bert Dezzutti
Executive Vice President-Western Region
Brookfield

CCA is one of the hardest working, results-oriented business organizations in Los Angeles County. They understand the unique needs of the entertainment industry and will use their mighty voice to protect our jobs, workers, and growth.

Juan Camacho
Vice President, Government & Public Affairs
FOX Entertainment Group

CCA is clearly the leader for the new Downtown. I have been involved with similar organizations and can say that working with CCA has been an all-around rewarding experience, both personally and professionally. It allowed me to participate in the metamorphose that is taking place all around us, creating a world-class center for business, art, and entertainment.

Chris Martin
CEO & Co-Chairman
AC Martin & Martin Project Management

CCA is a forward-thinking, visionary organization that is a connector. It really helps to position small organizations with key stakeholders that are really making the changes and bringing Downtown what it is today.

Carmen Zella
Executive Director
NOW Art L.A.

CCA gives me access to the most talented, most diverse, most accessible group of business people, social organizations and non-profits in all of Los Angeles. It’s a point of entry for me.

Tom Gilmore
CEO
Gilmore Associates

CCA is the primary reason we’ve actually survived the Great Recession. Without their advocacy and their support for small businesses like mine, we wouldn’t make it. I’m very grateful to the CCA

Sauli Danpour
President
Xyvest Holdings, Inc.

CCA's focus on economic growth and community revitalization in Los Angeles serves as an influential voice that we always listen to when we consider our approach to policy issues and community needs.

Janet Lamkin
California State President
Bank of America

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