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Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
Sustainable Home Improvement
Guest article by Courtney Chatterson, Office of Sustainability Beginning this month, you will hear a lot about all the ways one can all help to protect the planet as Earth Day approaches on April 22. One of the biggest impacts individuals can make is through...
read moreDoggy (and Owner) Etiquette
It is springtime in Downtown Long Beach, and folks are eager to get outside and enjoy the amenities of our fair city. Surely, the growing population of Downtown dogs feels the same; Canines are always grateful when owners take them out to see the sights and smells,...
read moreGetting to Know DLBA’S Clean Team Members
They have been called Downtown Long Beach’s beautifiers, groundskeepers, stewards - even litter removal engineers. Stakeholders refer to this crew as “unsung heroes” tackling less than glamorous tasks with determination while keeping our bustling Downtown looking...
read moreDLBA Committee Member Spotlight: Rhonda Love and Michael Gold
DLBAs eight committees offer Downtown stakeholders a chance to make their voices heard and to help shape the direction of Downtown Long Beach. As part of our monthly series, DLBA would like you to meet two new committee members, Rhonda Love and Michael Gold, whose...
read moreGreen Business Academy & Green Business Certification
Since implementing its free-of-charge Green Business Certification program in 2018, the City of Long Beach has recognized 56 businesses for their adherence to sustainable business practice guidelines laid out by the California Green Business Network (CGBN). By...
read moreDowntown Discussions “Supporting Women in the Workplace”
In celebration and recognition of Women’s History Month, Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s March Downtown Discussions virtual event addressed the topic, “Supporting Women in the Workplace”. On March 30, a panel of Long Beach businesswomen, moderated by the National...
read moreDLBA Staff Highlight: Stephanie Gonzalez
Stephanie Gonzalez, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Placemaking Manager, is continuously focused on improving Downtown public space and public assets. Over the past year, she has been working diligently to help Downtown businesses adapt to Health Orders...
read moreAn Inside Look at DTLB’s Mass Vaccination Center
As part of its sweeping efforts to inoculate residents and workers against COVID-19, the City of Long Beach has established multiple COVID-19 vaccination sites, including mobile clinics. By far the largest of these sites is located at the Long Beach Convention &...
read moreOutdoor Dining Returns to DTLB
As local COVID restrictions begin to loosen, restaurants are reopening for outdoor dining. Sunny, lively Downtown Long Beach is the perfect location for waterfront Sunday brunches, Pine Avenue quick lunches, and East Village upscale dinners. Here’s what you need to...
read moreA Launchpad for Entrepreneurs: 1 Million Cups
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has entered the third year of its partnership with 1 Million Cups, a free nationwide program begun in 2012 by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation that convenes on the first Wednesday of every month. Designed to help...
read moreDLBA Committee Member Spotlight: Cynthia Lujan
A broad spectrum of Downtown stakeholders is represented in the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA)'s many public-facing committees. As part of its monthly series, DLBA would like to introduce Placemaking Committee member Cynthia Lujan, an active and engaged member of...
read moreDLBA Staff Highlight: Austin Metoyer
Austin Metoyer, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA)'s Economic Development and Policy Manager, has been a dedicated champion for the economic wellbeing of the Downtown community since he joined the organization in 2016 as Research & Policy Manager. What set...
read moreAn Integral Part of DTLB: Women in Business
According to the latest American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, the number of women-owned firms in the U.S. continues to climb, and is now estimated to have surpassed 9.4 million enterprises – 30% of all businesses in the country. This growth is...
read moreGuest Perspective: The Pandemic’s Impact on Restaurant Workers
Guest Perspective by Justine Nevarez I was laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic, but I’m one of the lucky ones. I’m not saying navigating through the pandemic was easy, but I certainly recognize that I didn’t have it nearly as bad as most of my restaurant...
read moreLong Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to Address Air Quality, Sea Level Rise, and More
After four years of research, development, and community outreach, the City of Long Beach has created a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The document addresses a broad spectrum of climate change issues and has several provisions that will directly affect...
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