The City of Glendale Earns the 2025 Eddy Award
We are delighted to congratulate the City of Glendale, California for being recognized as the Most Business-Friendly Large City at the 30th annual EDDY Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) on November 5, 2025. City of Glendale
Why the Eddy Award Matters
The EDDY Awards are among Southern California’s most prestigious honours in economic development. Each year they recognise cities, leaders and organisations that foster job creation, business attraction, streamlined processes and inclusive growth. L.A. County EDC+1
By winning the “Most Business-Friendly City” designation in the large-city category, Glendale is being acknowledged not only for its past achievements but for being a model of business-supportive governance, innovation and community-connected growth.
Glendale’s Path to Recognition
Glendale’s success is rooted in concrete initiatives and deliberate strategy. Key elements include:
- A dedicated Business Concierge Service, guiding companies through permitting and site-selection processes with one-on-one support.
- A free Human Resources Hotline providing local small businesses guidance on compliance, hiring and employee relations. City of Glendale
- The Artsakh Creative storefront-activation program, converting vacant spaces into incubators for makers, pop-ups and cultural-retail entrepreneurs. City of Glendale+1
- Tech-ecosystem building via events such as Glendale Tech Week and “Tech on Tap” meet-ups, which strengthen innovation and raise the city’s profile among startups and investors. City of Glendale
- Annual convenings like the “Let’s Grow Glendale” Small Business Summit, which bring business owners, resource providers and network-builders together to equip local enterprises. City of Glendale
As Community Development Director Bradley Calvert noted:
“Glendale has a strong economy that’s powered in no small measure by city government staff dedicated to making it desirable and pleasant to do business in our city… this honour is the result of many years of hard work and commitment by many teams.” City of Glendale
What This Means for the Business Community
For existing local businesses, this award further validates Glendale as a spot where vision and execution meet—where you can find the tools, the support and the infrastructure you need to grow.
For entrepreneurs and new ventures, the message is clear: Glendale is open for business, prepared to assist, and committed to a thriving ecosystem.
And for the community at large, the recognition reinforces economic stability, job creation and a vibrant commercial corridor that contributes to the quality of life.
An Invitation to Celebrate & Support
We invite all residents, business owners and community partners to join in celebrating Glendale’s achievement. Here’s how you can engage:
- Visit and patronise local businesses—especially the small and independent shops featured through Glendale’s activation programs.
- Attend upcoming business-community events (for example the next “Let’s Grow Glendale” Summit) and connect with entrepreneurs and resource networks.
- Share the good news on your social channels to spread community pride and let others know Glendale is a business-friendly place.
- Explore business-support services via “Choose Glendale” and consider how you might launch or expand in the city. ChooseGlendale
Once again—congratulations to the City of Glendale, its leadership, economic development staff and the entire business community. This recognition marks a milestone and signals that the best is yet to come. Let’s keep building together.