News Archive
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One of LA’s Most Prominent Mexican Chefs Goes Fast-Casual in Long Beach
2/19/2019
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Restaurant Weeks Makes Return in Long Beach
2/14/2019
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Business Corridor Improvement Pilot Program Brightens Up Norse Village
2/11/2019
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CSU Long Beach And Long Beach City College Partner With Industry To Prepare A Skilled Future Workforce
2/11/2019
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Building A Better Long Beach: Final Four Industrial Buildings To Complete Douglas Park
2/11/2019
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Long Beach’s First Distillery, Portuguese Bend, Set to Open in April
2/8/2019
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This Monthly Pitching Competition in Long Beach Hopes to Kick Off a Bigger Startup Community
2/8/2019
Currently, in 30 cities around the world, Founders Live hosts regular pitching competitions in each city and live-streams them, allowing anyone to watch local entrepreneurs everywhere from Long Beach to Harare, Zimbabwe, share the story of their startups.hange that. ![]()
Wells Fargo Grant To Advance Long Beach Everyone In Movement
2/7/2019
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Food Will Take Flight at The Hangar at the Long Beach Exchange this Month
2/6/2019
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City Council Approves $9.5 Million Purchase for Year-Round Shelter
2/6/2019
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Long Beach Grand Prix Announces New Title Sponsor
2/5/2019
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City Partners With Tech Company To Develop App For Small Businesses
1/28/2019
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City reveals location of year-round homeless shelter with goal for 2020 opening
1/28/2019
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Long Beach Port Has Big Goals for Rail Expansion
1/25/2019
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LBCC now accepting students for classes that could lead to port jobs
1/24/2019
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Port Of Long Beach Breaking Records, Getting Greener
1/23/2019
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After $25M Renovation, One World Trade Center In Long Beach Sees Upswing
1/17/2019
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Growing Long Beach
1/14/2019
Through a unique program offering 0% interest loans – half crowd-funded and half paid with matching dollars – Long Beach baker Arturo Enciso was able to raise $10,000 to help meet growing demand for his homemade breads. ![]()
Crews break ground on 271-unit, mixed-income residential project in Downtown
1/14/2019
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Long Beach Moves Into Phase 2 Of Economic Inclusion Initiative
1/14/2019
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Long Beach Builds In 2018; More Developments To Come In New Year
1/4/2019
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Long Beach Port Likely Set Cargo Record In 2018, But Not All Is Rosy As Trade War With China Continues
1/3/2019
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Graduation Rates Increase for Cal State Long Beach, LBCC and Long Beach Unified in 2018
12/31/2018
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Laserfiche unveils massive plan for new headquarters in Los Cerritos
12/21/2018
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Forbes: A Taste Of Long Beach, California
12/20/2018
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Workers Break Ground on 34-room, Five-Story Boutique Hotel in Downtown
12/20/2018
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Eclectic, Scenic, Professional, Entertaining, Delicious: Downtown’s Business Districts
12/17/2018
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New And Existing Downtown Businesses Supported By A Variety Of Local Programs
12/17/2018
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Downtown: Transforming Into ‘An Even Better Version Of Itself’
12/17/2018
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Long Beach Civic Center Development Progressing Ahead Of Schedule
12/17/2018
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Downtown Dining Scene Experiences Influx Of Locals And Visitors
12/17/2018
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Apartments And Retail Spaces In High Demand Downtown
12/17/2018
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Collective Retail Spaces Are On The Rise In Downtown
12/17/2018
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Myriad Of Industries Shape Downtown’s Business Community
12/17/2018
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Royal Treatment: How Urban Commons Is Restoring The Queen Mary
12/17/2018
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Expansion To Enhance Aquarium’s Reputation On A ‘National Scale’
12/17/2018
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How the Queen Mary Became a Mini Music Festival Hot Spot in 2018
12/17/2018
Since its arrival more than 50 years ago, the Queen Mary has been a busy events venue and hotel, hosting dozens of concerts through the years as well as annual events such as Christmas-themed happenings and Dark Harbor during Halloween. ![]()
Professional Services Executives Are Keen On Downtown Long Beach
12/17/2018
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Community And Diversity Bring New Businesses Downtown
12/17/2018
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Holiday Shoppers Add To Fabric Of Downtown's Small Business Community
12/15/2018
Entrepreneur Laurie Gray lives and works downtown, and she says that’s where she does all of her holiday shopping, too.“I hardly ever leave downtown,” the owner of The Pie Bar (450 Pine Ave.) said, noting that there’s no real reason to go far from home since everything she needs is right in her own backyard. ![]()
These Four New Restaurants are heading to the Long Beach Exchange in Early 2019
12/7/2018
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Long Beach, CA: More Than L.A.'s Kid Brother
12/6/2018
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Despite Steep Competition, Hospitality And Tourism Industry Continues To Grow
12/3/2018
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Long Beach Enters New Partnership To Promote Trade With Canada
12/3/2018
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Where to shop local in Long Beach on Small Business Saturday
11/21/2018
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Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl Aircraft and LauncherOne Rocket Complete ‘Flawless’ Test Flight Over SoCal
11/19/2018
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Alamitos Bay Parking: Why It’ll Get Worse, and What the City is Doing About It
11/17/2018
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Building Parklets in Long Beach Could Face Fewer Obstacles as city Looks to Streamline Process
11/14/2018
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Long Beach Unveils new Career Resource Center to Help Job Seekers
11/13/2018
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The Breakers Hotel To Be Reborn In 2020
11/5/2018
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Historic mosaic mural unveiled to the public shows parts of Long Beach’s vibrant past
10/27/2018
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Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket paired with ‘Cosmic Girl’ 747 aircraft at Long Beach Airport
10/26/2018
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Long Beach Mayor Discusses Airport, breakwater in 2028 Olympics Preview – and Hints City May Land More Sports
10/25/2018
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Local Agency Provides Skills Training For Job Seekers: Pacific Gateway Connects Employers With Workers In Training
10/22/2018
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Long Beach College ‘Promise 2.0’ Guarantees Transition For LBCC Students To CSULB
10/22/2018
Partners in the Long Beach College Promise, an initiative that prioritizes Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) students for acceptance to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and provides them a tuition-free year at Long Beach City College (LBCC), announced new enhancements to the program with Promise 2.0 taking effect next fall. ![]()
Local Women In Business Optimistic About The Future
10/22/2018
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Improved Prices Lead to Strong Investment From Area Oil And Gas Operators
10/22/2018
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Small Business Showcase: Atlantic Avenue, North Long Beach
10/22/2018
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Height wars in Long Beach continue: Report details 30-story hotel project
10/19/2018
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Hospitality Industry A Big Plus For City Coffers - Local Hotels Bring In A Record $28.6 Million In Transient Occupancy Tax
10/8/2018
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Shoreline Gateway, soon to be Long Beach’s tallest tower, breaks ground
10/4/2018
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Portuguese Bend, Long Beach’s first distillery, breaks ground and releases renderings
10/4/2018
Portuguese Bend, the endeavor announced last year from the owners of Lola’s and The Social List, Luis and Brenda Navarro—and their third dive into gastronomy, offering the city its first Made In Long Beach spirits, has officially broken ground. ![]()
NDC GAF Assists a Long Beach, California Coffee Roasting Business Expand Operations.
10/1/2018
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Helping Prepare The Workforce Of The Future – The Port Of Long Beach Becomes College Promise Program Partner
9/24/2018
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Small Long Beach businesses could thrive with new law permitting the sale of home-cooked food
9/21/2018
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Long Beach Airport on board to become the nation’s most sustainable
9/20/2018
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New Solar-Powered, All-Electric Townhomes Open In Downtown Long Beach
9/19/2018
LONG BEACH (CBSLA) — New townhouses up for sale in downtown Long Beach come with smart appliances, and no gas bills. ![]()
Details revealed for 97-unit mixed-use project in Long Beach
9/18/2018
Long Beach could see not one, but two large residential projects within blocks of each other move forward this Thursday. ![]()
Long Beach immigrants create thousands of jobs, pay millions in taxes, new report finds
9/18/2018
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In Long Beach, Plus Development plans 120-unit mixed-use complex
9/18/2018
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Cal State Long Beach ranks third best Western public university
9/13/2018
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From donuts to beauty supplies and videos—these locals need your money to grow their small businesses
9/12/2018
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Aquarium of the Pacific’s whale-shaped expansion begins to take form in Downtown Long Beach
9/11/2018
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Necessary Skillsets For The Future Workforce – Long Beach Employers Concur That Effective Communication Is A Top Priority
9/10/2018
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Shoreline Gateway, Soon to be Long Beach’s Tallest Tower, Breaks Ground Next Month
9/10/2018
The second phase of one of the largest developments in Long Beach, at Ocean Boulevard and ![]()
$30-Million ‘Dual-Brand’ Hotel Expansion Breaks Ground Near Long Beach Airport
9/6/2018
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California Craft Beer Summit is coming to Long Beach (and bringing the West Coast’s largest beer festival with it)
9/6/2018
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Wireless charging is now a reality for Long Beach’s battery electric bus fleet
9/6/2018
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Mapping Downtown Long Beach’s Sudden Development Boom
9/4/2018
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Building A Better Long Beach
8/30/2018
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40-Story Skyscraper Would be Long Beach’s Tallest
8/29/2018
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Long Beach Airport Soon Will Have a Whole New Look. Take a peek
8/29/2018
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Addressing Employment Inequality in the City of Long Beach
8/29/2018
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LBUSD High Schools See Academic Accomplishments Aplenty
8/28/2018
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Mayor unveils plans to build on city’s largest undeveloped parcel
8/28/2018
That was the message from Mayor Robert Garcia on Tuesday as he highlighted nearly six dozen construction projects on the way in a presentation called “Building a Better Long Beach.” ![]()
Assistance For Minority-Owned Businesses: Long Beach Agencies Expanding Education And Outreach Efforts To Help Firms Succeed
8/27/2018
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Long Beach Office Building Acquired for $35.8M, Sets Record
8/23/2018
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First look at Long Beach’s “8 by ’28” projects, coming as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games
8/20/2018
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Music, The Ocean And History: How Queen Mary Became One Of California's Hottest Concert Venues
8/15/2018
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The Beacon, Long Beach’s Latest Affordable Housing Complex, Begins to Take Shape
8/6/2018
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Port of Long Beach Headed for Record Breaking Year as Trade War With China escalates
7/31/2018
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Talking Business With The City Council: Councilmember Lena Gonzalez, 1st District
7/30/2018
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Port Supports Maritime Excellence Center At Long Beach City College
7/30/2018
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Long Beach Apartment Boom: Experts Agree All Indicators Remain Positive
7/30/2018
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Rents Continue To Increase For All Commercial Real Estate Markets
7/30/2018
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Long Beach Developer Ensemble Is Playing Off The City’s Positive Momentum
7/30/2018
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Strong Demand To Live, Work In Long Beach Prices Increase Across Real Estate Markets
7/30/2018
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Grad Rates Up for Sixth Straight Year
7/26/2018
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What You Might Not Know About Long Beach
7/26/2018
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When Opportunity Knocks: Cities Eager To Take Advantage Of Opportunity Zones
7/25/2018
In Downtown Long Beach, million-dollar homes, high-end condominiums and luxury apartments line Ocean Boulevard, just a few steps from the beach. The waterfront has high-rise hotels, towering office buildings and chic retail and restaurants. The city also has pockets of abject poverty that could benefit from a new federal program designed to bring investment and development into blighted areas ![]()
Long Beach Christens New Luxury Dining, Special Events Vessel MV Sir Winston
7/24/2018
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Long Beach Small Business Monitor: Key Challenge for LB Small Businesses Today - Finding Qualified Workers
7/23/2018
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Massive retail complex Long Beach Exchange adds Lululemon, SusieCakes to growing tenant roster
7/19/2018
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June Cargo Volume Up for Long Beach, Down for LA
7/17/2018
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Long Beach-Based Virgin Orbit to bring orbital launch to the UK
7/16/2018
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New Organic Food Option Opens In East Long Beach
7/16/2018
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Proposed Long Beach housing centered around transit system
7/13/2018
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Long Beach Multifamily Property Sells For $51M
7/12/2018
A 127-unit multifamily asset in Long Beach has sold for $51M, a sign that the city’s rental housing market outside of its downtown corridor is coming up, Stepp Commercial principal Robert Stepp said. ![]()
Long Beach resi complex sells for $123M; priciest trade there this year
7/12/2018
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BUSINESS BEAT: LBX Gets Fit With New Businesses; Entrepreneurs Go To Boot Camp; Cleaner Port Trucks Roll Out
7/12/2018
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More apartments added to plan for Long Beach Verizon building
7/11/2018
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San Pedro Fish Market moving forward with second, full-fledged location in Long Beach (massive trays of seafood included)
7/10/2018
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Engineering: Sector Booming Despite Tight Labor Market
7/2/2018
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Real Estate & Development News
7/2/2018
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HOW LONG BEACH PROTOTYPED A PARK USING CITYMART
7/2/2018
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Aviation/Aerospace: Commercial And General Aviation Remain Strong, Following Economy’s Lead
7/2/2018
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Business Improvement District Leaders Express Optimism Amidst Challenges
7/2/2018
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Construction: Sector Remains Strong Despite Workforce And Federally Induced Challenges
7/2/2018
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National, Regional Economic Outlook Positive For Remainder Of Year, Despite Trade Skirmishes
7/2/2018
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Beach Is in This California Town’s Name, but It Offers Much More
6/26/2018
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Long Beach Sees Historically Low Unemployment Rate
6/22/2018
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2U, Inc. Agrees to Acquire CritiqueIt, Inc
6/21/2018
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With Debut Of Flashy Fountains, Convention Center Improvements Come Full Circle – So What’s Next?
6/18/2018
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More Hotel Investment On The Way - Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Be Pumped Into Long Beach Market
6/18/2018
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Long Beach Tourism Professionals Upbeat As Summer Approaches
6/18/2018
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Education Series That Will Provide Long Beach Entrepreneurs the Tools and Skills Needed to Develop & Launch Green Tech Businesses Advances to The My LA2050 Activation Challenge Finals
6/18/2018
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Turkish, Vietnamese, Mexican and Canadian Cuisine to Land at LBX Development this Year
6/8/2018
More tenants were announced today by the East Long Beach development Long Beach Exchange (LBX), joining a diverse list of retailers already open for business. ![]()
Real Estate & Development
6/4/2018
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Long Beach partners with nonprofits for small business crowdfunding campaign
6/1/2018
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The Place Breaks Ground At The Streets Downtown
5/26/2018
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Local Resources To Develop A Successful Business From The Ground Up
5/21/2018
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Expanded Online Resources Give Businesses A Leg Up
5/21/2018
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Getting The Job Done: Pacific Gateway Initiatives To Address Long Beach Labor Market Needs
5/21/2018
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Virgin Orbit: Continuing The Legacy Of Aerospace Innovation In Long Beach
5/21/2018
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The LAB To “Canvas” North Long Beach With Maker Culture
5/21/2018
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International Trade And The Port Of Long Beach
5/21/2018
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Investors spend nearly $1 billion on Long Beach apartments, outpacing Greater LA
5/21/2018
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Small-scale investors flocking to Long Beach seeking high returns
5/17/2018
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Long Beach's Everyone In Summit Seeks Economic Equity
5/14/2018
A rising tide is supposed to lift all boats. That doesn't seem to be the case with the current booming economy, though, and the Everyone In movement is trying to do something about that. ![]()
The Flourishing Industries Of Douglas Park: A Center For Economic Growth
5/7/2018
The companies located in Douglas Park represent a wide array of industries. Several hearken back to the aviation roots of the site. ![]()
CSULB Economic Forum: U.S. Approaching Record Economic Expansion; Long Beach Experiencing Development Boom
5/7/2018
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Across All Sectors, Real Estate Seeing Increased Pricing And Strong Occupancy
5/7/2018
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Hotel Market Study Predicts More Demand, Especially For Business Travel
5/7/2018
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Bringing ‘Something Special’ To Douglas Park: Long Beach Exchange Pays Homage To The Past While Looking To The Future
5/7/2018
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Internet Access May Soon Improve in Downtown, Northwest Long Beach
5/3/2018
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DLBA, CSULB Release Downtown’s 2018 Economic Profile
5/3/2018
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Trendy Long Beach Exchange development starting to take shape at Douglas Park
5/2/2018
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World Famous VIP Records Launching New Business Incubation Center to Help Start Up Small Businesses
5/2/2018
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New Affordable Housing Complex, Dedicated to At-Risk Populations, Proposed for Development in Central Long Beach
5/1/2018
The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC), the body that oversees and administrates the City of Long Beach’s affordable housing funds, has voted to approve an negotiation with Long Beach-based LINC Housing Corporation for the development of a massive property at the southeast corner of Magnolia and Pacific Coast Hwy. ![]()
Mayor Robert Garcia Has a Plan to Put Long Beach on the Tech Map
4/27/2018
If anyone is at the center of everything relevant in politics and culture today, it’s the 28th mayor of Long Beach, Calif., Robert Garcia. ![]()
After Years of Decline, a California Port City Sheds Its Past
4/24/2018
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Program Listens To Entrepreneurial Pitches In Long Beach
4/16/2018
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Local Leaders Discuss Expansion of Job Opportunities for Residents with Disabilities
4/3/2018
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Long Beach hotels, restaurants and other tourism sites plan second combined job fair
3/26/2018
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Long Beach Airport Sets Record For Passenger Numbers And Awaits Additional Improvements
3/26/2018
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BUSINESS BEAT: Survey 'Upbeat' For Small Businesses; Local Super Docs Named; Subs Help Cause; Cargo Numbers
3/22/2018
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Plenty to do in Carnival's Long Beach Home
3/15/2018
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Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Grand Reopening of Expanded Terminal in Long Beach
2/13/2018
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Long Beach Has 'Limitless' Opportunities for Developers and Brokers
2/12/2018
The Economic Development Department is preparing to launch its new “Limitless” campaign to showcase the city's real estate potential. ![]()
$100-million outdoor coastal mall replacing obsolete Long Beach hotel
12/26/2017
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Education and assistance are key when locating a business Downtown
12/18/2017
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More assistance resources than ever for long beach entrepreneurs
12/18/2017
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Who's Investing in Long Beach
11/6/2017
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Vice Mayor Richardson Launches “Everyone In” Initiative, Addressing Economic Inclusion
11/3/2017
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Educator-Turned Chocolatier Opens Gourmet Confection Shop on Long Beach’s Growing Decadent Row
10/11/2017
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Small Business Showcase: 4th Street’s Retro Row
10/9/2017
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The 2028 Summer Olympics is Coming to Long Beach
9/13/2017
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Downtown Long Beach Associates Launch Woman Owned Business Accelerator
9/1/2017
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