The City of Pasadena's economic development division received a 2026 gold award from the International Economic Development Council for its 'Deep Tech, Create Futures, Not Bads' campaign; Economic Development Director David Klug credited Pasadena marketing agency Eco Factory.

The City of Pasadena voted July 7 to co‑apply with the Economic Development Corporation for a $12.5 million Economic Development Administration disaster supplement grant to expand and renovate the convention center. Supporters praised the EDC’s work; one councilmember said she would vote no and criticized pressure on colleagues.