Jan 30, 2023 | DLBA, Economic Development, News
“It is my job to help Downtown businesses launch and grow,” said Stephanie El Tawil, DLBA’s new Economic Development & Policy Manager, who developed this knack for making the complex seem simple during her many years of experience in workforce...
Jan 30, 2023 | Economic Development, Events, News
As the country celebrates Black History Month, we in Long Beach are watching history in the making: Rex Richardson, inaugurated last month, is settling into his role as our city’s first Black Mayor. Last September, DLBA’s own Austin Metoyer became the...
May 14, 2020 | Economic Development, News
Results of the COVID-19 Economic Impact survey – a joint effort of the Down-town Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Council of Business Associations – have revealed deep economic...
Aug 1, 2019 | DLBA, Downtown Scene Newsletter, Economic Development
Four adjoining businesses on First Street in Downtown Long Beach’s East Village have discovered a like-mindedness that is benefitting the entire planet. The four shops—The Academy Denim and Tailoring, BYO Long Beach, Burke Mercantile and 3 Women—are...
Jul 3, 2019 | Economic Development, News
Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Small Business Grant program is in its third year of supporting passionate entrepreneurs. The DLBA, in an ongoing partnership with the California State University Long Beach’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship,...
May 31, 2019 | Economic Development, News
The Pine Avenue Corridor is, among many other things, the epicenter of Downtown Long Beach fitness. Gyms and fitness centers abound; Polarity Fitness, KP Pilates Plus, Anytime Fitness, Groundworks, 10th Planet Long Beach, Gold’s Gym, DG Boxing #2 and DTLB...