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2006 Eddy Awards also go to City National Bank and Toyota For five decades of business leadership.

What: 2006 Eddy Awards Sold-Out Crowd of 700 LA’s Top Business, Government and Civil Leaders To Honor “Most Business Friendly City”

*Media Need To RSVP – for advanced interviews in VIP Room (Call 818-340-5300 -- before 3:00 PM; later 818-618-9229 ask for George McQuade)

Who: Five finalists city mayors and civic leaders will be available for interviews Burbank, El Segundo, Lancaster, Long Beach and Santa Clarita.

Eddy Awards 2006 Celebrating 25 Years of Economic Development Leadership

When: Tonight, October 5th, 2006 5:45 -6:30 p.m. (ADVANCED NEWS MEDIA INTERVIEWS - IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND CALL FOR PHONE INTERVIEWS)
6:30 p.m. — Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. — Dinner & Awards Program

Where: The Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City /Los Angeles (310) 228 1234

Background:
The Eddy Awards were introduced by the LAEDC in 1996 to celebrate business and community leaders who demonstrate exceptional contributions to positive economic development in the region. This year, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, as well as introducing a new award category, “Most Business Friendly City.”

The LAEDC is a private, non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization, whose mission is to attract, retain and grow businesses and jobs in Los Angeles County. Since 1996, the LAEDC has helped create or retain more than 122,680 jobs, representing $5.6 billion in annual salaries and $136 million in tax revenues to support schools and local government.

(Editors: Media please call for advanced interviews or if you would like to attend contact George McQuade, (818)-340-5300 or 618-9229 at MAYO Communications & MAYO PR)