Hollywood Partnership Names VP Of Advocacy & Economic Development

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Hollywood Partnership has named Davon Barbour as vice president of advocacy and economic development. Barbour will lead research and development efforts for Hollywood Partnership as part of the organization's goal to better serve the local market.

Barbour previously directed the Community & Economic Development Division for Los Angeles County Development Authority, which administrated over $100 million in coronavirus relief programs. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Baltimore City Planning Commission among other leadership roles.

"I’m excited to get back into economic development at a neighborhood scale,” Barbour said. "It provides the opportunity to focus on a finite area and make a tangible difference. Though Hollywood has a global brand, we’re going to focus on what we can do to expand its appeal to Angelenos."

Among other projects, Barbour will oversee an initiative aiming to fill vacant Hollywood storefronts and diversify the mix of businesses.

"We’re thrilled to welcome an experienced industry leader to our team,” Kristopher "Kris" Larson, president and CEO of The Hollywood Partnership, said. "Davon’s expertise, work ethic, and passion are known across the place management industry, and we’re confident that he’ll provide a boost to the Hollywood storefront business community."

The Hollywood Partnership is a nonprofit that manages the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, which stretches along the Walk of Fame. The BID is funded by local property owners and handles beautification efforts, homeless outreach and security services.