Founded by the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee. The free, monthly gathering helps build startup communities on a grassroots level. We are very excited to present to our 1MC Community our February presenters! We'd like to welcome back...
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 of Library Lovers’ Month and Black History Month, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation is proud to host a free virtual celebration with Long Beach author Elise Bryant and Library Foundation Honorary Director Senator Lena A. Gonzalez. Elise’s debut YA novel, Happily Ever Afters, was released this year by HarperCollins as a lead title....
The California Conference for Equality and Justice (CCEJ) will host a virtual gathering for guests representing diverse communities of business, academia, government, community and faith-based organizations to welcome distinguished speaker Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, at the “Faith in Justice” 30th Interfaith Intercultural Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2020 at 8:30 am (Pacific Time). This year’s...
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...
On Saturday, February 27, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its nineteenth annual African-American Festival as a virtual online festival, streaming live from the Aquarium of the Pacific. Anyone can tune in for free from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This virtual event will feature African and African-American music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays....