Gregory McWilliams

Provides commercial real estate services

The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a metropolitan planning organization serving six counties and 191 cities across a 38,000-square-mile region with nearly 19 million residents. Established in 1965 as a joint powers authority, SCAG develops and implements long-range regional plans such as Connect SoCal and the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, guiding sustainable growth, mobility, housing, and environmental quality. The organization manages federally funded programs including the Federal Transportation Improvement Program, carbon reduction initiatives, surface transportation block grants, and congestion mitigation and air quality improvement projects. SCAG operates regional offices and is governed by an 86-member regional council, supported by a general assembly and policy committees focused on community development, transportation, environment, equity, and economic resilience. Key initiatives include civic leadership programs, climate adaptation frameworks, economic recovery strategies, and transportation planning for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. SCAG also advances goods movement efficiency, fosters community connectivity, and provides resources, data tools, public engagement opportunities, and technical assistance to member agencies and stakeholders.

Chamber of Commerce

Provides integrated approach to attract, retain and expand business

Functions as a College/University

Engages in representing of business leaders

The Los Angeles Business Council is an organization dedicated to advancing economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life in the region. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. It represents business and civic leaders and focuses on areas including international trade, housing, transportation, energy, and economic development. The council emphasizes data-driven, coalition-based public policy solutions through its research arm, which partners with academic institutions to produce reports on housing, homelessness, sustainability, and workforce development. It fosters international investment and collaboration, promotes trade and sustainable growth, and advocates for environmental stewardship, renewable energy adoption, carbon-free energy planning, and clean transportation through research, advocacy, and public events.