Groups Join to Promote International Ties

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. and the World Trade Center Assn. of Los Angeles-Long Beach have joined forces to promote the region’s international ties. As of April 1, the WTCA will become a subsidiary of the development corporation. The merged organization will provide a one-stop shop for business assistance and international trade services. Lee Harrington, the corporation’s president and chief executive, will preside over the group, which will continue to operate offices in Los Angeles and Long Beach.