The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) will launch the third edition of its DTLB Food Series on July 31, and for the first time, the program is being delivered entirely in Spanish. This free, six-week educational initiative supports Spanish-speaking food and beverage entrepreneurs with tools and resources to build sustainable businesses in Long Beach.
“This third edition of the DTLB Food Series is more than just another workshop series — it’s an intentional effort to reach the entrepreneurs who often face the highest barriers,” said Stephanie El Tawil, Economic Development & Policy Manager at the Alliance. “By offering the entire program in Spanish, we’re not only providing resources — we’re making sure the local Latino food community is fully seen, heard, and supported.”
The series runs weekly from July 31 through Sept. 4, 2025, covering topics from licensing and menu development to branding and procurement. Graduates of the program will also have the opportunity to showcase their businesses at The Weekly Crave, a vibrant Downtown Long Beach pop-up event celebrating local culinary talent.
Applications for participants are open through July 31. For more information, visit the webpage here.
WHAT
The DTLB Alliance invites media to attend the opening orientation of the DTLB Food Series. The July 31 Orientation & Panel will feature a welcome from organizers, an overview of the six-week program, and a roundtable with entrepreneurs who participated in earlier editions.
The launch of the Spanish-language DTLB Food Series marks a significant moment in inclusive economic development. It reflects the recognition that language-accessible programming is essential to unlocking the full potential of Long Beach’s diverse entrepreneurial community.
WHEN
Thursday, July 31, 2025
6 – 8 PM
WHERE
Downtown Long Beach, CA 90802
Exact location to be emailed to those who RSVP,
validated parking available.
WHO
- Program participants (local Spanish-speaking food entrepreneurs)
- Stephanie El Tawil, Economic Development & Policy Manager, DTLB Alliance
- Dina Feldman of Feel Good Kitchen and co-organizer of the Series
- Guest speakers and past cohort panelists
MEDIA RSVP / INTERVIEW REQUESTS
Contact Asia Morris at AsiaM@dtlb.org to RSVP and/or schedule interviews.
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About: The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to cultivate, preserve and promote a healthy, safe, and prosperous Downtown. The DTLB Alliance is recognized as the voice of Downtown Long Beach by the City of Long Beach and the State of California. By balancing the interests of the residents, as well as businesses, the organization creates tangible progress by way of vested interest and solidified partnerships across local, municipal, and commercial lines. For additional information, visit www.downtownlongbeach.org and follow on Facebook @downtownlongbeach, on “X” (formerly Twitter) @dtlballiance and Instagram @dtlballiance.