The seasons are changing, but Virtual Taste of Downtown is still here! We invite you to take a seat at our (virtual) table and enjoy the latest rendition of our monthly event, Virtual Taste of Downtown: Thanksgiving Edition.
Featuring a roundtable of local and regional experts in designing, operating, and programming public spaces, this webinar will examine COVID-19’s impact on public space in terms of use, access, and equity. Guest speakers will discuss lessons learned during the pandemic, creative solutions implemented to adapt to physical distancing, and how these experiences and initiatives could...
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s webinar series, Downtown Discussions, returns on January 8, 2021 with a seasoned and diverse panel of technology professionals who will discuss the topic of COVID-19 and the Digital Divide. The virtual event will examine how the pandemic has revealed the extent of the digital divide within Long Beach and urban communities, and how high-speed internet access is becoming a...
The Taste of Downtown: Virtual Valentine Edition will take place on Friday, January 29 from 6-9 PM, streaming from Facebook to uplift and connect businesses, residents, and the community at large. The event will encourage viewers to eat, drink, and shop local while their favorite Downtown businesses go live with their takes on celebrating love...
Workshop 1 – Saturday, February 6, 2021 Marketing and Branding. Presented by Kena Fuller, Fuller Management Corporation, and Karina Martinez, avana Creative The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), announces the return of its Winter Small Business Workshop Series. The Winter Small Business Workshop Series is another educational resource to help support small business owners in...
In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s February Downtown Discussions virtual event will address the topic, “The Black Experience in Long Beach: Past, Present, and Future.” On February 23 at 9 AM, a panel of local Black activists, faith leaders, municipal professionals, business owners, and community leaders will convene...
In celebration of Black History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s upcoming Virtual Taste of Downtown event will feature all Black-owned businesses based in Downtown, as well as performances by local Black artists. DLBA encourages the community to tune in on February 26, 6-9 PM, on Facebook @DowntownLongBeach for the streamed event showcasing the offerings...
Workshop 2 – Saturday, February 27, 2021 New Laws, New Year. Presented by Ashleigh N. Stone, Esq., Stone Law Firm, PC and Omar Herrera, Taxco The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), announces the return of its Winter Small Business Workshop Series. The Winter Small Business Workshop Series is another educational resource to help support small...
Workshop 3 – Saturday, March 27, 2021 Action Plan(ning). Pesented by Kena Fuller, Fuller Management Corporation and Ashleigh N. Stone, Esq., Stone Law Firm, PC The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), announces the return of its Winter Small Business Workshop Series. The Winter Small Business Workshop Series is another educational resource to help support small...
In celebration and recognition of Women’s History Month, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s March Downtown Discussions virtual event will address the topic, “Supporting Women in the Workplace.” On March 30 at 11 AM, a panel of local and national female business leaders will discuss the unique strengths and ongoing challenges faced by women in the workforce...
