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The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 was a watershed moment. In cities all over the world, people reacted by taking to the streets and demanding immediate and comprehensive change to address systemic racism and associated social inequities affecting...

Downtown businesses affected by the civil unrest of May 31 are eligible to receive financial assistance through DLBA’s Storefront Recovery Grant Program, thanks to donations from local benefactors and the efforts of DLBA’S Economic Development Department. Roughly 100...

You may have noticed the many construction cranes silhouetted across the Downtown Long Beach skyline. They are working symbols of the Downtown construction boom, which accelerated following the creation of the Downtown Plan in 2012 and continues on schedule, despite...

DLBA continues its monthly Board Member Profiles series by highlighting three uniquely talented and experienced Board members who, along with their colleagues, pool their abilities in the unrelenting quest to improve and support Downtown. "Downtown Long Beach is...

This June, after over a year of planning and analysis, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) put its new pressure washing vehicle to work. The new truck allows DLBA and its partner, Block by Block, to maintain a weekly, five-day sidewalk cleaning schedule with...

Due to the continued effects of COVID-19, conducting business online has become more important than ever. Thankfully, you don’t have to be too tech-savvy to set your business up for success in a digital world. Follow along to learn how you can establish an online...

As the economy reopens and restrictions are slowly relaxed, Downtown bicycling activity is bound to increase. DLBA's Public Safety Team wishes to use June – National Safety Month – to remind cyclists of six simple guidelines to ensure safety for themselves and their...

The series will evolve beyond the pandemic to serve as a space for community dialogue and information sharing. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has long served as an educational and informational resource for the Downtown small business community. Programs such...

Since the Safer at Home orders were issued by Governor Gavin Newsom in March, the DLBA Board of Directors has been working nonstop to address the needs of Downtown businesses and help them navigate this unprecedented situation. This month, Downtown Scene highlights...

We all know that one picture is worth a thousand words. For Downtown small businesses participating in DLBA's Gift Card Giveaway campaign over the last few months, one picture on DLBA’s Instagram page was worth thousands of positive words and well-needed public...

Long Beach businesses that boarded up their storefronts in March did more than protect their assets: they also created blank canvases on which Long Beach artists were able to render beautiful and inspiring murals at sites throughout the City. Thanks to COVID Cover-Up,...