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DTLB Alliance Releases Microgrant Application for Community Events in Downtown
(LONG BEACH, CA – Sept. 4, 2024) The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to announce that the application process for its fall-winter season Community Events Microgrant Program is now open. In an effort to empower local initiatives and attract and...
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DTLB Alliance Announces Exciting New Webinar Series: ‘AI Marketing for Business’
Long Beach, CA (Aug. 29, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is thrilled to announce an upcoming free webinar series titled "AI Marketing for Business," designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the digital...
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Downtown Long Beach to Transform Pine Avenue into a Vibrant Community Space for ‘Summer on Pine’
Long Beach, CA (Friday, August 16) – On the heels of a successful Taste of Downtown, Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) and District 1 Councilwoman Mary Zendejas are excited to activate the heart of Downtown Long Beach with a series of community-driven...
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Taste of Downtown Throws a Party on the Waterfront, Celebrating 15 Years
Long Beach, CA (August 9, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to present the final Taste of Downtown event this summer, set to take place at the Waterfront Aug. 14 and 15. Media interested in attending and covering the event can RSVP in...
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The July DTLB Art Walk Set to be an All-Day, All-Night Art Fest
Long Beach, CA (July 10, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to present the DTLB Art Walk, the fourth in the quarterly series, that will take place on Saturday, July 13, throughout Downtown Long Beach’s unique neighborhoods. All art,...
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Taste of Downtown: Pine & Promenade, Details and Information
Long Beach, CA (May 30, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is pleased to present the next Taste of Downtown at Pine & Promenade. In a continued effort by the DTLB Alliance to activate streets for pedestrians and bicyclists, this year will...
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Community Collaborative Continues to Activate Historic Lincoln Park with New and Returning Summer Programs
Long Beach, CA (May 28, 2024) – Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance), on behalf of the Lincoln Park Collaborative, is excited to highlight both new and returning free programs and events this summer, all taking place in Downtown’s historic Lincoln Park. One of...
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DTLB Alliance Midyear Update Points to Enhancement Across the Downtown, Invites Public to ‘24-’25 Budget Forum
LONG BEACH, CA (May 9, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) released its midyear update, covering the time period from Oct. 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This period represents the mid-point of the organization’s fiscal year 2023-2024. "We've...
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Taste of Downtown Kicks Off 15th Year with “Sip, Shop & Stroll” – A Special Event in the Series
Long Beach, CA (May 7, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated Taste of Downtown series, kicking off with the special "Sip, Shop, and Stroll" event this Saturday, May 11 at 12 PM. Celebrating...
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3 Education Series Participants Selected to Receive $4K in Business Development Services
Long Beach, CA (May 1, 2024) – The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is excited to announce the selection of participants for its 2024 Education Series business development services. This year, participants were offered the opportunity to apply for tailored...
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Downtown Long Beach Alliance Announces Shorthand Change to “DTLB Alliance”
Long Beach, CA (April 23, 2024) – In a move to streamline communication and strengthen brand identity, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (hereafter referred to as the DTLB Alliance or Alliance) has announced an important update to its shorthand designation. While the...
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Community Members Recognized in 12th Annual Spirit of Downtown Awards
(LONG BEACH, CA – April 19, 2024) On Saturday, April 13, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance gave 5 awards (7 individuals) to Downtown Long Beach community leaders at the “DTLB Art Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition.” The honorees included the following: (1) Evelyn Avila,...
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DTLB Alliance Releases Midyear Update 2024
(LONG BEACH, CA – May 6, 2024) The Downtown Long Beach Alliance released the below midyear update, covering the time period from Oct. 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This period represents the mid-point of the organization's fiscal year 2023-2024. [embeddoc...
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“Spirit of Downtown” Honorees to be Awarded at DTLB Art Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition
MEDIA ADVISORY (LONG BEACH, CA – April 11, 2024) Media are invited to join the Downtown Long Beach Alliance as they announce and present five awards (to 7 individuals) for its annual Spirit of Downtown Awards, the organization’s highest honor given annually to those...
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Downtown Long Beach Alliance Announces 11 Community Events Microgrant Award Winners
(LONG BEACH, CA – April 9, 2024) - This weekend will kick off Downtown Long Beach Alliance‘s Community Events Microgrant recipients’ events, including The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach’s “Rainbow Connection Queer Prom” and Record Box’s “Covers” art show, both set to take...
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