Downtown Scene
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!
Pilot Program Offers Unique Housing Opportunities for Downtown
In an effort to help address the need for affordable living spaces in Downtown and Midtown, the City of Long Beach has approved a pilot program focused on the development of up to 500 micro-units - housing defined as dwellings measuring roughly 300 square feet. This...
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DLBA Staff Profile: Lauren Mayne
Lauren Mayne, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Social Media and Digital Marketing Coordinator, is well versed in the new, cutting-edge world of digital communications. Yet it was an old-school activity -- kickball -- that drew her to Downtown Long Beach....
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New Year, New Beginnings
Dear Community Partners and Friends, The new year offers many opportunities, and I am grateful that we are ushering in 2021 with hope. While I’ve learned that an organization should not build a strategy simply on hope, it is an attribute that one must embrace given...
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Merry Marketing: How to Stand Out During the Holidays
Guest Article by Karina Martinez, Founder & CEO, avana creative The holidays can be some of the best and most stressful times for small businesses. For many, it’s the one consistent month that never lets us down. For others, it’s the saving grace for the slower...
read moreGiving Back and Getting Involved During the Holidays
There are many ways to help those less fortunate in Downtown Long Beach this holiday season and throughout the year. Local charitable organizations are a great place to start for those looking to help the community with financial contributions or donations of...
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Board & Committee Member Highlights: Graham Gill and Fern Nueno
As this challenging year winds down, the work of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) continues. DLBA's Board of Directors remains engaged with the Downtown community on many fronts, as do DLBA's public-facing committees. As part of our ongoing series, we would...
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New DTLB Wayfinding Signage to Debut in Early 2021
Downtown navigation will have a stylish new twist next year thanks to new wayfinding signage gifted to the City by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA). Twelve contemporary-looking signs designed by the Playa Del Rey-based firm Selbert Perkins will provide Downtown...
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Crowdfunding DTLB: How You Can Support a Growing Woman-Owned PR/Branding Firm
UPDATE: avana creative's KIVA loan has been fully funded! To learn more about the KIVA program, click here. Did you know that the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Economic Development Committee is a Kiva Trustee? That means the Committee is able to endorse promising...
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DLBA Staff Highlight: Executive Assistant Kelsey Mader
A fast-paced, busy organization like the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) benefits greatly from team members who can assist its leaders and facilitate communication between multiple departments. That's where DLBA Executive Assistant Kelsey Mader comes in. "I knew I...
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Downtown Women Business Owners Selected for Accelerator Grants
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to present the winners of this year's Women-Owned Business Accelerator (WOBA) grants: Orsa Modica, owner of Modica's Deli; Maggie Stoll, sole proprietor of the clothing and gift shop Burke Mercantile; and the co-owners...
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Downtown Discussions Webinar Series Returns with Top Experts and Community Focus
The Downtown Discussions Webinar Series was created by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) last May to provide immediate assistance to Downtown businesses affected by COVID-19. Beginning December 4, and continuing on the first Friday of each month, the series will...
read moreStay 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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DLBA Virtual Tours: Public Safety Partners
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is offering the public an opportunity to get an inside look at the work of its public safety partners with a virtual tour series. DLBA's YouTube channel now features video tours of the Long Beach Rescue Mission and Long Beach...
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