Deborah Crowe is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has more than a quarter decade of experience in covering local and state government, education, politics, business and health care issues. She joined the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2005.
The Health Care & Biotech column gives the Business Journal's readers insight into the various issues faced by those industries, whether they are financial, competitive or regulatory issues. Coverage has looked at the potential impact of health care reform proposals on employers, innovative employee wellness programs being tried locally and efforts by companies to stay competitive by entering new business areas.
Deborah can be reached at 323-549-5225, ext. 232 or by email: dcrowe@labusinessjournal.com.
Recent Stories
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The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies continued to gain this week, in line with the larger markets.
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Ernst & Young Names Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
Ernst & Young LLP has announced the Los Angeles area finalists for its Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Tryperion Partners Raises $50 Million Fund
Tryperion Partners LLC, a West L.A. real estate investment and advisory firm announced Monday that it had closed its first $50 million fund.
Alexandria Real Estate Plans Stock Sale
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. late Monday said that it plans to pay down debt by selling 6 million new common shares in a public offering.
KPMG Scandal Delays Skechers’ Filing
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The Los Angeles Business Journal’s index of largest local public companies rose strongly for the week in line with the larger markets.
PennyMac Financial Raises $200 Million in IPO
Residential mortgage company PennyMac Financial Services Inc. raised $200 million in an initial public offering that began trading on Thursday.
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