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Article: The heart of the city beats in downtown Los Angeles. (Meetings & Conventions)
- Article from:
- Los Angeles Business Journal
- Article date:
- September 20, 1993
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Downtown Los Angeles is Southern California's hub for shopping, dining transportation and entertainment. A bustling urban center with a labor force of 250,000, this revitalized area is quickly gaining an international reputation as a center for commerce and culture.
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