Los Angeles Business Journal
More actions
The Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ) is a weekly print and digital business newspaper based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1979, the publication provides comprehensive news, analysis, and data regarding the economy, real estate, finance, technology, entertainment, and major corporate entities operating within Los Angeles County. The newspaper is a major economic chronicle for Southern California and is widely known for its annual rankings, most notably the "Book of Lists" and the "LA500."
History
The Los Angeles Business Journal was established in 1979 to fill a market gap for hyper-local, specialized business-to-business (B2B) journalism in the expanding Los Angeles metropolitan area. Over the decades, it evolved from a traditional print newspaper into a multi-platform media company encompassing digital news, specialized research databases, and regional corporate events. The publication is owned by California Business Journals, a regional media portfolio that also operates similar business-focused publications across Southern California, including the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, the Orange County Business Journal, and the San Diego Business Journal.
Coverage and Content
The LABJ delivers weekly economic reporting across major industry sectors driving the Los Angeles economy. Core coverage areas include: • Real Estate: Tracking major commercial, residential, and industrial developments, infrastructure changes, and high-profile brokerage transactions. • Finance and Banking: Reporting on local investment banking, venture capital funding rounds, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and regional banking trends. • Technology and Innovation: Documentation of the "Silicon Beach" tech ecosystem, aerospace engineering, biotech developments, and local startups. • Entertainment and Media: The business side of Hollywood, streaming services, studio real estate, and production infrastructure.
Signature Features and Lists
The publication is heavily relied upon by regional businesses for its proprietary research and data tables:
Book of Lists
Published annually, the Book of Lists is the paper's flagship reference guide. It ranks and compiles structural data on thousands of the top companies operating within Los Angeles County, categorized by industry sector, employee size, and revenue.
The LA500
An annual special edition featuring profiles of the 500 most influential business executives, civic leaders, innovators, and power brokers shaping the economy and culture of Los Angeles.
Other Special Editions
The newspaper produces routine thematic reports throughout the year, such as the Wealthiest Angelenos (tracking the region's billionaires), The Money Issue, and sector-specific deep dives into healthcare, law, and environmental sustainability.
Events and Awards
Beyond reporting, the publication hosts a recurring calendar of corporate recognition programs, economic panels, and networking conferences. Notable annual events include: • Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards • Women's Leadership Awards • Top 100 Bankers Awards • C-Suite Awards (recognizing outstanding CFOs, COOs, and CEOs)