Kelly LoBianco, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, speaks about a$23.92 million grant her department received through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to advance sustainable and equitable economic growth. The funds will be used to start a five-year Life Science Industry Strategy and Action plan.

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Wave Staff Report

LOS ANGELES — The county Department of Economic Opportunity has received $23.92 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to advance sustainable and equitable economic growth.

The funds will be used to start a five-year Life Science Industry Strategy and Action plan to establish the region as a global leader in bio-innovation and create 10,000 high-quality, inclusive jobs

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