Mini Medical Program Inspires Young Students to Pursue Careers in Medicine
Via AV PRESS: QUARTZ HILL, Calif. (KABC) -- Did you ever dream of being a doctor when you were a kid? Many kids drop this idea because they didn't get the proper guidance. Now, one local community came up with a way to plant this seed early with a mini medical school....
Valencia Honored at AV EDGE Summit
Via AV PRESS: LANCASTER — After 20 years of living in the Antelope Valley, Aaron V. Valencia said he finally considered himself a local Thursday morning. Valencia, the founder and CEO of Lost Angels Career Center, was honored Thursday by The Antelope...
AV EDGE To Honor Local Leadership
Via AV PRESS: The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will announce the 2026 Navigating Change Award recipient during this year’s Spring Business Summit, taking place March 19 at the Antelope Valley Fair and Event Center....
AV EDGE Seeks Navigating Change Award Nominees
Via AV PRESS: LANCASTER — The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise is accepting 2026 Navigating Change Award nominations. The annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout the community,...
Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) Now Accepting 2026 Navigating Change Applications
Lancaster - The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is now accepting 2026 Navigating Change Award nominations. The annual Navigating Change Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership across the community,...
Workforce Development Discussion Planned at Forum
Via AV PRESS: PALMDALE — Workforce Development and Retention will be the main topic next week at the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) 2025 Fall Forum, presented by the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster. The event is...
AV EDGE 2025 Economic Development Achievement Award Recipient is John Smelzer!
November 2025 The Economic Achievement Award is a leadership award presented by the Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE). This year’s recipient was celebrated during our recent Fall Forum, which took place on November 6th, 2025, at the...
Medtrans Expands in Antelope Valley with New Lancaster Facility
Via LA TIMES: Los-Angeles-based medical transportation services provider Medtrans has expanded its presence in the Antelope Valley holding official ribbon-cutting for its new, expanded facility at 42515 Wall Street in Lancaster earlier in September. This...
AV EDGE Welcomes Ghazarossian As New Board President
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise, better known as AV EDGE, hosted its annual installation event Thursday in the Antelope Valley Harley Davidson Legacy Hall at the AV Fair & Event Center. ...
Summit Features AV Health Care Talk
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise, or AV EDGE, Spring Business Summit last Thursday included a health care panel where panelists discussed health care in the Antelope Valley and the need to...
Pilot Shares Lessons From Thunderbirds Career
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — At first glance, there may seem to be little in common between the gasp-inducing precision flying of the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team and the efforts of business people and community leaders firmly on the...
Mac Laren-Gomez Honored at Summit
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) Board of Directors President Martin Tompkins and Executive Director Drew Mercy presented the Navigating Change Award to recipient Kathy Mac Laren-Gomez at...
3 Finalists Named for AV EDGE’s Change Award
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — The recipient of the 2025 Navigating Change Award from the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will be selected from three finalists — Dave and Kathy Gomez, Kevin Harbour and Dan Jacobs, the AV...
The Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) Announces 2025 Navigating Change Award Finalists
Antelope Valley, CA - The Navigating Change Award is a leadership award presented by the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE). This year’s recipient will be celebrated during the Spring Business Summit, which will take place on...
The Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) Announces the 2025 Spring Business Summit Date and Keynote Speaker
Antelope Valley, CA—The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) will host the annual Spring Business Summit on March 20, 2025, at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon. This year’s keynote speaker will be Col....
Nominations Open For Annual AV EDGE Awards
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: LANCASTER — The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is accepting 2025 Navigating Change Award nominations. The annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership...
AV EDGE Now Accepting 2025 Navigating Change Award Nominations
Lancaster - The Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is now accepting 2025 Navigating Change Award nominations. The annual Navigating Change Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout the...
AV EDGE Honored For Aiding Economy
Via ANTELOPE VALLEY PRESS: The Antelope Valley Economic and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) was recognized for its exceptional contributions to the local economy and community by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation’s Eddy Award for Strategic Engagement...
AV EDGE Receives the 2024 LAEDC Strategic Engagement Partners of the Year Award!
Lancaster, CA - The Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) was recently recognized at the LAEDC’s 29th EDDY Gala with the coveted Strategic Engagement Partners of the Year award. AV EDGE shared the 2024 award honors with Long Beach...
AV EDGE 2024 Economic Achievement Award Recipient is Mark Bozigian!
October 2024 The Economic Achievement Award is a leadership award presented by the Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE). This year's recipient was celebrated during our recent Fall Forum, which took place on October 29th, 2024, at the...
AV EDGE Announces Comprehensive Site Selector Interactive Tool Now Available To Public
September 2024 Lancaster, CA - The primary goal of the Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) is to showcase the Antelope Valley region's investment benefits and economic opportunities to a wide array of industries and businesses. As part...
AV EDGE 2024 Navigating Change Recipient is Regina Rossall!
March 2024 The Navigating Change Award is a leadership award presented by the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE). This year’s recipient will be celebrated during the Spring Business Summit, which will take place on Friday, April 5,...
2024 Spring Business Summit
April 5, 2024 7:00am-1:00pm @ AV Fair & Event CenterFeaturing our Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed NASA Astronaut, Mike Massimino!Stay up to date on the latest innovations in our area. With updates from experts in the fields of: Aerospace Education Energy Healthcare...
Updated Key Note Speaker Announcement For 2024 Spring Business Summit
Antelope Valley, CA - Earlier this month, the Antelope Valley Economic Development & Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) announced that the annual 2024 Spring Business Summit will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the AV Fair & Event Center from 7:00 AM to 1:30...
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