Los Angeles Business Journal

What should business owners be thinking about long before a sale or transition is on the table?   The Los Angeles Business Journal is proud to welcome Ronald Munman, Managing Director – Wealth Partner at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, as a speaker at our upcoming State of Business Readiness executive breakfast.   Ronald will join our “Keeping More of What You’ve Built + What’s Next?” panel, a practical conversation for business owners who want to be prepared for what comes next, whether that’s years down the road or sooner than expected.   You’ll learn what to start thinking about now to keep more of what you’ve built, protect your personal and business wealth, avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions when the time comes. The conversation will cover tax, wealth and estate planning, succession planning and transaction structuring.   Even if you’re not thinking about selling today, the decisions you make years in advance can have a significant impact on your options and the value you ultimately walk away with.   Friday, October 30 | 8:30–11:30 AM | Sheraton Universal Hotel Register Today: https://lnkd.in/dqQ7HJ-A Thank You to Our Sponsors: J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, Montminy & Co., Morton Wealth

The countdown is on! Have you registered? We’re just around the corner from the 2026 CFO of the Year Awards, and there’s still time to secure your seat! Join the Los Angeles Business Journal on Thursday, September 17 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown as we celebrate the chief financial officers and finance leaders shaping the future of business across the region. From financial strategy and risk management to growth and operational leadership, these honorees are helping their organizations navigate today’s complex business landscape and we’re looking forward to celebrating them together. The energy is building. The seats are going fast. Have you registered? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gs-pAs5S A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors for helping make this celebration possible: Fifth Third Bank, GCX, Marsh McLennan Agency, RSM US LLP Banc of California, BMO, City National Bank, Conexus, CSUN David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, PNC, Poms & Associates PwC, Tutor Perini Corporation, Wells Fargo, Bobrick, Cresa, Century Group, Deloitte, EisnerAmper, EverBank, EY, Flagstar Bank, Forvis Mazars US, GHJ, Inter-Con Security, Keslow Camera, Inc., Mozilla, SAG-AFTRA United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Vaco, Yusen Terminals LLC #LABJCFOAwards #CFOoftheYear #LosAngelesBusinessJournal #LosAngelesBusiness #FinanceLeaders #BusinessLeadership

Community Champions: A playbook for building businesses in Los Angeles J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Banking team brought entrepreneurs and business leaders together in Los Angeles for its Business Leaders Symposium. Keynoting the event was three-time Olympic short track speedskater Apolo Ohno, who is now an entrepreneur and investors. See the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gihFMnVD Sponsored By: JPMorganChase #JPMorganChase #CommunityofChampions

Have your submitted your nominations for the Top 100 Bankers Awards? NOMINATE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gb3XCaqQ This is your last chance to nominate for the 2nd Annual Top 100 Bankers Awards. Honorees will be featured in a special publication and celebrated at an exclusive reception where we’ll unveil this year’s Top 100 Bankers, along with recipients of our specialty awards. Know a banker or bank making a difference? Start your nominations today! Have questions about the nomination process? Reach out to events@labusinessjournal.com. #LosAngelesBusiness #Banking #FinancialLeaders

LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE: Top 100 Bankers Awards Event details: https://lnkd.in/gAHxuj9n Time is running out! We’re officially in the LAST WEEK to nominate for the 2nd Annual Top 100 Bankers Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the banking professionals and institutions shaping the future of Los Angeles’ financial industry. Honorees will be featured in a special publication and celebrated at an exclusive reception where we’ll unveil this year’s Top 100 Bankers, along with recipients of our specialty awards. Organizations may submit up to five individual nominations. To qualify for a specialty award, the organization must also be nominated as a Top 100 Banker. Know a banker or bank making a difference? Start your nominations today! Have questions about the nomination process? Reach out to events@labusinessjournal.com. #LosAngelesBusiness #Banking #TopBankers

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from the 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards and it’s time to celebrate the incredible healthcare professionals, leaders, innovators and organizations who are making a meaningful impact across Los Angeles. Congratulations to all of our 2026 nominees! See event details and register to join the celebration here: https://lnkd.in/gV2Np5X3 From clinical leadership and patient care to innovation, community impact and operational excellence, this year’s nominees represent the people and teams helping move L.A.’s healthcare industry forward. We’re excited to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate the work they’re doing every day to strengthen our healthcare community. Thank you to our Sponsors: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, City of Hope, L.A. Care Health Plan, UCLA Health, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, Health Net, Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Legacy Concierge, Men's Health Foundation, Pear Suite, PIH Health, Southern California Medical Center #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareLeadershipAwards #HealthcareProfessionals #HealthcareLeaders #LosAngelesHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareCommunity #LALeaders

What does the future of healthcare look like for Los Angeles, and what will it take to continue delivering world-class care in an evolving industry? Join us on August 27 at the 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards for an important conversation with some of the region’s most influential healthcare leaders, including Peter L. Slavin, MD, President & CEO of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System. With a career spanning two of the country’s leading health systems, Dr. Slavin brings a valuable perspective on innovation, leadership and the evolving healthcare landscape — making this a conversation L.A.’s healthcare community won’t want to miss. Following the discussion, we’ll celebrate the 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards finalists and winners, recognizing the exceptional leaders, organizations and programs making a lasting impact across Los Angeles healthcare. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gV2Np5X3 Thank you to our Sponsors: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, City of Hope, L.A. Care Health Plan, UCLA Health, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, Health Net, Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Legacy Concierge, Men's Health Foundation, Pear Suite, PIH Health, Southern California Medical Center #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareLeaders #LosAngelesHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareProfessionals #CedarsSinai #HealthcareLeadershipAwards

Who’s Leading the Conversation on the Future of Healthcare? The future of healthcare in Los Angeles is being shaped by leaders who understand the challenges, opportunities and evolving needs of our region — and on August 27, we’re bringing those voices together. Meet George W. Greene, Esq., President & CEO of the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), who will serve as moderator for our 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards discussion. As moderator, George will help lead an important conversation with some of L.A.’s most influential healthcare leaders on the trends, challenges and innovations shaping the future of healthcare across our region. Following the discussion, we’ll celebrate the 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards finalists and winners, recognizing the exceptional leaders, organizations and programs making a lasting impact on healthcare in Los Angeles. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gV2Np5X3 Thank you to our Sponsors: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, City of Hope, L.A. Care Health Plan, UCLA Health, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, Health Net, Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Legacy Concierge, Men's Health Foundation, Pear Suite, PIH Health, Southern California Medical Center #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareLeaders #LosAngelesHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareProfessionals #HealthcareLeadershipAwards

What’s next for healthcare in Los Angeles? The people on the front lines of the industry have the answers. Hear from Kristen Cerf, President & CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, on August 27th as she joins an influential group of healthcare leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare across our region. With her work advancing equitable, high-quality care for more than 500,000 Medi-Cal members across Los Angeles and San Diego, Kristen brings a unique perspective on where healthcare is headed — and what it will take to create meaningful impact in our communities. Following the discussion, we’ll celebrate the 2026 Healthcare Leadership Awards finalists and winners, recognizing the leaders, organizations and programs making a difference across L.A.’s healthcare landscape. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gV2Np5X3 If you’re part of L.A.’s healthcare community, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Thank you to our Sponsors: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, City of Hope, L.A. Care Health Plan, UCLA Health, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, Health Net, Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Legacy Concierge, Men's Health Foundation, Pear Suite, PIH Health, Southern California Medical Center #LABJ #HealthCareLeadershipAwards #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareLeaders #LosAngeles #BlueShieldPromise #BlueShield

Despite ongoing market uncertainty, one thing is clear: there is still opportunity for those who understand where the market is moving.   That was a major theme in a recent Los Angeles Business Journal Real Estate Trends panel featuring CBRE's Barbara Perrier and John Anthony of Kidder Mathews, moderated by Josh Schimmels, MBA of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The conversation tackled some of the most pressing questions facing commercial real estate today, including the future of industrial demand, the outlook for office assets, access to capital, valuation trends, and the opportunities emerging across Los Angeles County.   Barbara and Anthony offered insightful views on a healthy industrial market, the impact of capital availability on transactions, stabilizing pricing, and outperforming submarkets in Los Angeles. Whether you're an investor, owner, developer, occupier, or business leader, this panel offers a valuable look at the forces shaping Los Angeles commercial real estate. The decisions being made today will have long-term implications for the office and industrial markets.    Take a few minutes to listen to the full conversation and hear directly from industry leaders on where the market is headed and where opportunities are emerging.   Listen to the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gm3WWj3H