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DLBA's Public Safety Team is beginning the new year by introducing the Empower People Campaign, a program designed to raise awareness, at the street level, of local organizations that help people experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness. "The idea behind this...

The kaleidoscopic Pike Ferris wheel at dusk.....Boats shrouded in mist......Dramatic portraits of buildings old and new: This is some of the visual poetry of Downtown Long Beach captured in pictures by participants in this year's DTLB UNFILTERED photography contest,...

A Safety Perception survey conducted by DLBA over the last few years shows that Downtown residents, visitors, workers and business owners have an increasingly positive view of Downtown Long Beach. They also have a greater awareness of the duties performed by the DLBA...

During its December board meeting, Downtown Long Beach Alliance presented its annual report, a transparent and in-depth look at the inner workings of the DLBA team and its achievements in 2019. "Looking back on 2019 we cannot help but feel overwhelming pride in a year...

Meet Alex, Andrea, Rosy and Rodrigo, emigres to the United States who have established successful new businesses in Downtown Long Beach. These entrepreneurs came here for different reasons but they all sing the same praises of DTLB's diversity and the warm welcome...

The Long Beach Art Walk, a second-Saturday tradition in the Downtown's East Village, is enjoying a steady rise in attendance and popularity since the Arts Council of Long Beach assumed leadership of it last May and expanded it throughout the Downtown. The event, which...

A winter shelter providing beds, meals and essential services for homeless individuals will be opening in West Long Beach on December 7. The facility, located at 1718 Hayes Avenue, will be open from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. seven days a week through March 31. According to...

Spending time shopping, dining and sight-seeing this holiday season in Downtown Long Beach is a richer and more rewarding experience than ever. Over 40 businesses throughout the neighborhoods that make up the Downtown are participating, offering specials throughout...

Holiday traditions awaken the echoes of the past.  The Downtown Long Beach Alliance, implementing its Holiday Décor program for the sixth year, has festooned many areas of Downtown with lights, garlands, wreaths and bows, creating a warm, walk-enhancing look which...

A successful summer of events in Downtown is already building anticipation for next year’s exciting lineup of events.  This summer's DLBA-sponsored events featured historic business participation and large crowds enjoying music, art, food and incredible weather with...

If you are an entrepreneur looking to start a business in Downtown Long Beach, DLBA can facilitate success for you every step of the way.   DLBA, the City of Long Beach and their partners have created a multi-faceted small business success "tool kit" in which...