News
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!
Stay Informed DTLB Advisory: Election 2020 Emergency Preparedness
In light of the upcoming election, please be advised of the following emergency preparedness information. Given the contentious nature of next week's election, it is reasonable to assume that the outcome could cause some public unrest. DLBA is in frequent...
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Shop Small Saturday on November 28 and Support DTLB Businesses
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is always looking for new ways to encourage people to support Downtown businesses. With the seasons changing and Shop Small Saturday coming up, DLBA is honing its marketing efforts around holiday shopping and dining. For those...
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Downtown Scene Giveaway
To help everyone get in the holiday shopping spirit, we are launching a new giveaway competition to encourage shopping and dining in DTLB! One lucky winner will receive a $200 gift card to a DTLB establishment of their choice! To enter, simply: Sign-up for our...
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Los Angeles Magazine Campaign to Promote Downtown Long Beach
As the holidays approach, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is pleased to announce an advertising partnership with the go-to publication for dining and day trip recommendations in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles Magazine. Through online advertising, social media...
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Downtown Fitness Loop Is Up and Running Once Again
After a six-month closure due to COVID-19 concerns, the Downtown Fitness Loop has re-opened, enabling exercise enthusiasts to partake of its varied scenery and opportunities to work out for free on a variety of sturdy, high-quality fitness equipment. The Loop, which...
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DLBA Extends Free Small Business Consulting Program
Starting and maintaining a small business is a huge challenge. To do so in the midst of a global pandemic is that much tougher. Help for Downtown small businesses is available right now; P.A.C.E., a coaching program created in 2019 by Downtown's Fuller Management...
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DLBA Staff Profile: Research & Public Policy Analyst Morris Mills
Morris Mills, affectionately known as Mo by his friends and colleagues, is the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) Research and Public Policy Analyst. His job is to conduct research and provide analysis on the Downtown Long Beach economy, including real estate...
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DLBA Board and Committee Member Profiles: John Keisler and Hilda Sanchez
This month, Downtown Scene highlights DLBA Board Member John Keisler, a City of Long Beach official who is focused on the development and prosperity of Long Beach. The November newsletter also marks the beginning of our profiles of DLBA Committee Members, starting...
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Q&A Part 2: Candidates for Long Beach’s Second Council District
In October, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) presented the first of two parts of a Q&A session with Long Beach Second Council District (CD2) candidates Cindy Allen and Robert Fox. In advance of election day on November 3, DLBA is releasing the second part...
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Guest Perspectives: DLBA Board Chair Alan Pullman and Past Chair Silvano Merlo
The following perspective pieces were written by Alan Pullman, the new Chair of the DLBA Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2020-21, and Past Chair Silvano Merlo, who served during Fiscal Year 2019-20. Both include reflections upon the past fiscal year, which ended in...
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New CEO Guides Aquarium of the Pacific Through Uncharted Waters
(Photograph of Pacific Visions by ©2019 Tom Bonner) Dr. Peter Kareiva, Aquarium of the Pacific's (AOP) new President and CEO, realized that his job would include some unprecedented conditions when he began the interview process during the first months of the COVID-19...
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Introducing the Staff of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to introduce you to our talented, hard-working team. Each DLBA team member brings a unique expertise and a passion for making Downtown a healthy, safe, and prosperous place for businesses, visitors, residents, and...
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Sneak Peek: Downtown Long Beach Q3 Retail Snapshot Report
Fulfilling its role as an information source for the Downtown business community and those who wish to join it, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) will present its Downtown Long Beach Q3 Retail Snapshot Report later this month. Since 2017, DLBA has created...
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Micro-Mobility Program Returns to Downtown
After being suspended in late March due to COVID-19 concerns, the Long Beach BikeShare and E-scooter Micro-Mobility Programs are back, providing convenient, emission-free transportation and exercise alternatives for Long Beach residents and visitors in Downtown and...
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Q&A: Candidates for Long Beach’s Second Council District
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is dedicated to providing timely information to its stakeholders regarding issues of importance to them, including local elections. In both the October and November editions of Downtown Scene, DLBA is including a two-part...
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