Culver City获评2026年「最亲商小城市」：Eddy奖表彰其扶持本地企业的做法
位于加州洛杉矶县的 Culver City 市被洛杉矶县经济发展公司（LAEDC）评为2026年「最亲商城市——小城市组」。颁奖在11月4日（周三）于 Pasadena 的玫瑰碗体育场举行的年度 Eddy 奖典礼上进行，表彰该市扶持本地企业、吸引投资和扩大经济机会的做法。
市府表示，这项荣誉肯定了 Culver City 营造亲商环境的多项努力，包括反应迅速的市政服务、战略伙伴关系，以及面向各种规模企业的扶持举措。该市是多家主要娱乐制片厂、科技公司、独立商家和蓬勃发展的创意经济的所在地。
副市长 Bubba Fish 代表市府领奖时说：「Culver City 是一座小城市，而这正是我们的优势。我们认得每一家企业的名字，我们会接起电话，我们与他们并肩找出解决办法。」他表示，这项荣誉属于市府员工、企业主、创业者、员工、居民和社区伙伴。
市府推出的具体举措包括企业监察员（ombudsperson）服务、许可证费用报销计划、技术援助和场所营造（placemaking）等，目的在于减少障碍、支持现有企业并鼓励新的投资。
市经理 Odis Jones 说：「在 Culver City，经济发展不只是吸引企业，更是营造一个鼓励长期投资、支持就业创造、扩大经济机会的环境。」他表示，市府将继续与西区邻近城市、地区组织和商界领袖合作，交流经验、加强经济发展策略。
Eddy 奖由 LAEDC 每年颁发，表彰在洛杉矶县经济发展方面表现卓越的城市、组织和领袖。
（来源：Culver City市）
Culver City Named 2026 Most Business-Friendly Small City at the Eddy Awards
The City of Culver City, in Los Angeles County, California, has been named a 2026 Most Business-Friendly City — Small City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) at its annual Eddy Awards, held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, recognizing the city's commitment to supporting local businesses, attracting investment, and strengthening economic opportunity.
The city said the recognition highlights its efforts to foster a business-friendly environment through responsive city services, strategic partnerships, and initiatives that support businesses of all sizes. Culver City is home to major entertainment studios, technology companies, independent businesses, and a thriving creative economy.
"Culver City is a small city, and that is our strength. We know our businesses by name, we pick up the phone, and we work side by side with them to create solutions," said Vice Mayor Bubba Fish, who accepted the award on behalf of the city. "This recognition belongs to our city employees, business owners, entrepreneurs, workers, residents, and community partners who make our local economy work every day."
Initiatives advanced by the city include business ombudsperson services, permit reimbursement programs, technical assistance, and placemaking efforts, designed to reduce barriers, support existing businesses, and encourage new investment.
"In Culver City, economic development is about more than attracting businesses. It is about creating an environment that encourages long-term investment, supports job creation, and expands economic opportunity," said City Manager Odis Jones. He said the city would continue working with neighboring Westside cities, regional organizations, and business leaders.
The Eddy Awards celebrate excellence in economic development across Los Angeles County, recognizing cities, organizations, and leaders whose work contributes to a stronger regional economy.
(Source: City of Culver City)
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