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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!
New Pressure Washing Truck Maximizes Efficiency
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...
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Establishing an Online Presence
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...
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SECOND VIRTUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 26
DLBA's virtual food festival series is back for one night with new content and live entertainment After a successful first Virtual Taste of Downtown in May, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is continuing its online food festival series on Friday, June 26, with...
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National Safety Month: Remember These Safe Six Cycling Tips
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...
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‘Downtown Discussions: DLBA Webinar Series’ Addresses COVID-19 Impacts and Needs
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...
read moreChampioning Downtown-Minded Policies: Inside DLBA’s Advocacy Efforts
Throughout its existence, DLBA has been active at the local, state, and federal levels in its advocacy of programs that improve the quality of life and business environment in Downtown. Presented with a huge challenge this year in the form of the public health crisis,...
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DLBA Board Members Support Vibrance of Downtown
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...
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DLBA Gift Card Giveaway Uplifts Small Businesses
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...
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COVID Cover Up: Bringing Art to Boarded Storefronts
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,...
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IN PICTURES: Open Streets Demonstration on Pine Ave
On May 15, DLBA staff collaborated with Studio One Eleven and the City of Long Beach Public Works Department on a one-day parklet installation designed to illustrate how public spaces may be utilized to safely facilitate the re-opening of the Long Beach economy. The...
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IN PICTURES: Downtown Community Clean-Up
Late on the night of Sunday, May 31, DLBA was on the phone with community partners, residents, and various officials to coordinate cleanup efforts in Downtown Long Beach (DTLB) for the following morning. After a day full of peaceful protesting, dozens of businesses...
read moreTime to Build and Rebuild
TIME TO BUILD AND REBUILD The Greater Long Beach community and the individuals, organizations, and businesses that comprise it have a lot of hard work to do, and we must start now. One week ago, when looting broke out in our Downtown, we witnessed the destruction of...
read moreFree Health & Safety Posters for Downtown Businesses – Request Yours Today
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance is offering free health and safety posters for Downtown businesses that are open for pickup. The posters, designed by the City of Long Beach and donated by Minuteman Press, inform customers to wear face coverings and maintain physical...
read moreCitywide Survey Reveals Economic Impacts Associated with COVID-19
Results of the COVID-19 Economic Impact survey – a joint effort of the Down-town Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Council of Business Associations – have revealed deep economic...
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Announcing the Virtual Taste of Downtown, May 29-30
In the summer months, many Long Beach residents look forward to the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) annual food festival series, Taste of Downtown, during which visitors sample food and drinks from Downtown eateries while enjoying live music and shopping in...
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