

Episode 2: Investing Strategically in the Blue Economy with Stephen Cheung
Doing What Works by Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins
S1 · E2
Mar 6, 2025
20:18
Episode notes
In this episode of "Doing What Works: Exploring the Blue Economy," host Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins delves into the vast potential and challenges of the blue economy with guest Stephen CH, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation and the World Trade Center Los Angeles. Together, they discuss the importance of preparing LA County and Southern California for the growth of the blue economy, highlighting the need for coordination, collaboration, and strategic investment to capitalize on this emerging sector.
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Keywords
aquaculture
workforce development
economic development and blue economy
blue economy jobs
Stephen Cheung
LAEDC
World Trade Center LA
Port of Los Angeles
Port of Long Beach
community college programs
Southern California
international trade
sustainable supply chains
underwater robotics
regional economic development