Jul 31, 2023 | Economic Development
Meet Ariel Meza, Business Navigator for DLBA’s Economic Development Team. Her key role is to connect with and support Downtown small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing them with an understanding of all available financial opportunities and technical...
May 11, 2023 | Economic Development, Public Realm
Pedaling a bike in Downtown, looking for an espresso shot, a bite to eat, or perhaps a new place to shop? More and more Downtown businesses are making your cycling excursions easier, thanks to bike racks, lenient bikes-on-patio policies, or simply their proximity to...
Apr 12, 2023 | Economic Development, Events, News
What makes a vinyl record so special? Despite the way digital technology makes it so easy to access and store music, many music lovers are gravitating back to vinyl. Sales of LPs have been steadily increasing for several years now and that’s for good reasons. People...
Mar 29, 2023 | Economic Development, Events, News
If it’s true that plants benefit from good vibes, then the greenery at 324 Elm Avenue in Downtown’s East Village is super healthy. Vida Plant Shop, which opened on North Pine Avenue during the pandemic, is now sharing space at its new address on Elm with...
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...
