Economic Development

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  Whimsical Charm 
  Business Type: Retail
  Loan Amount: $9,500
  Trustee: City of Long Beach, Economic Development
  Number of Lenders: 147
  Use: Use Growth and expansion

  Fluffy's Sno-Balls LLC
  Business Type: Food
  Loan Amount: $8,500
  Trustee: City of Long Beach, Economic      Development
  Number of Lenders: 89
  Date Funded: 07/30/2021
  Use: Staff expansion


  AFG Hair Studio
  Business Type: Services
  Loan Amount: $9,500
  Trustee: City of Long Beach, Economic   Development
  Number of Lenders: 92
  Date Funded: 06/01/2021
  Use: Business improvements

  Crystal (3 Women)
  Business Type: Retail
  Loan Amount: $7,500
  Trustee: CSULB Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  Number of Lenders: 130
  Dates Funded: 9/05/19 - 10/07/2019
  Use: Materials, marketing, and laptop

  Phillip (Darlington Images)
  Business Type: Media Production
  Loan Amount: $7,000
  Trustee: Ironfire
  Number of Lenders: 63
  Dates Funded: 6/28/19 - 7/31/2019
  Use: Marketing and equipment 

  Krystal (Micho & Mary)
  Business Type: Cottage Food Business
  Loan Amount: $4,500
  Trustee: Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
  Number of Lenders: 76
  Dates Funded: 6/12/19 - 7/10/2019
  Use: Marketing and product development

  Crystal (Hakalau Studio)
  Business Type: Furniture Making
  Loan Amount: $7,500
  Trustee: CSULB Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  Number of Lenders: 73
  Dates Funded: 6/24/19 - 7/10/2019
 Use: Purchase of professional grade tools

  Natalie (Averyboo Arts)
  Business Type: Art Studio
  Loan Amount: $7,500
  Trustee: Bixby Knolls Improvement Association
  Number of Lenders: 111
  Dates Funded: 6/21/19 - 7/7/2019
  Use: Construction of new classroom and signage 

  Ossie (PICKL)
  Business Type: Tech Startup
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Downtown Long Beach Alliance
  Number of Lenders: 95
  Dates Funded: 5/28/19 - 7/4/2019
  Use: Office equipment & space, hiring employees, and marketing

  Emerald (Royal Gourmet Cookies)
  Business Type: Cottage Food Bakery
  Loan Amount: $1,000
  Trustee: Bixby Knolls Improvement Association
  Number of Lenders: 4
  Dates Funded: 6/3/19 - 6/4/2019
  Use: Purchase of new supplies

  Jeffrey (Motivations Personal Training Studio)
  Business Type: Fitness Studio
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
  Number of Lenders: 105
  Dates Funded: 4/11/19 - 4/21/2019
  Use: Purchase of new equipment

  Demitrius (Long Beach Farms)
  Business Type: Urban Farm
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: LB Fresh
  Number of Lenders: 128
  Dates Funded: 3/7/19 - 3/27/2019
  Use: Purchase of farm truck, updated irrigation , and marketing 

  Katie (SisterLB)
  Business Type: Retail
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Bixby Knolls Improvement Association
  Number of Lenders: 65
  Dates Funded: 2/6/19 - 2/13/2019
  Use: Purchase of new inventory, POS system and store repair

  Dr. Chavez (Gravity Ball Systems)
  Business Type: Exercise equipment
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: CSULB Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship 
  Number of Lenders: 148
  Dates Funded: 1/22/19 - 2/13/19
  Use: Creation of certification program and educaitonal videos

  Zhe (Lady Zhe)
  Business Type: Musician
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: ABC Black Foundation
  Number of Lenders: 156
  Dates Funded: 12/11/18 - 1/2/2019
  Use: Completion of music project

  Arturo (Gusto Bread)
  Business Type: Bakery
  Loan Amount: $10,000
  Trustee: LB Fresh
  Number of Lenders: 104
  Dates Funded: 11/12/18 - 11/13/18
  Use: Purchase of new baking equipment

  Jason (Dutch's BrewHouse) 
  Business Type: Brewery 
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Bixby Knolls Improvement Association
  Number of Lenders: 92
  Dates Funded: 10/22/18 - 11/9/18
  Use: Purchase of new brewing equipment

  Kristin (Colossus Bread)
  Business Type: Bakery
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: LB Fresh
  Number of Lenders: 123
  Dates Funded: 11/5/18 - 11/08/18
  Use: Purchase of new equipment, including van for delivery service

  Samantha (Little Brass Cafe)
  Business Type: Airport Cafe
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
  Number of Lenders: 115
  Dates Funded: 10/2/18 - 10/13/18
  Use: Expand business to include catering service


  Juan (Ambitious Ales)
  Business Type: Brewery
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association
  Number of Lenders: 75
  Dates Funded: 9/17/18 - 9/28/18
  Use: Construction of patio area and purchase of furniture

  Brandon (Donut Kingdom)
  Business Type: Donut Shop
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: United Cambodian Community
  Number of Lenders: 143
  Dates Funded: 8/4/18 - 10/1/18
  Use: Purchase of new equipment


  Steve (Broadway Video)
  Business Type: Video Rental Store
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
  Number of Lenders: 92
  Dates Funded: 8/15/18 - 9/25/18
  Use: Store repairs, marketing promotions, and inventory

   Deidre (Our Essence Beauty Supply)
   Business Type: Beauty Supply Store
   Loan amount: $10,000
   Trustee: Uptown Business Improvement District
   Number of Lenders: 175
   Dates Funded: 8/17/18 - 9/13/18
   Use: Purchase of inventory, digital marketing, and employee 

  Ashley (Ladie Kakes)  
  Business Type: Cottage Bakery
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA)
  Number of Lenders: 92
  Dates Funded: 8/2/18 - 9/3/18
  Use: Marketing materials, inventory, and equipment

  Lawrence (Charles & Company)
  Business type: Tea Company
  Loan amount: $10,000
  Trustee: Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
  Number of Lenders: 145
  Dates Funded: 7/16/18 - 8/19/18
  Use: Increase inventory, purchase of equipment, and marketing

  Tanai (The Salt Lounge)
  Business Type: Wellness Center
  Loan amount: $2,000
  Trustee: ABC Black Foundation
  Number of Lenders: 33
  Dates Funded: 6/11/18 - 6/28/18
  Use: Purchase of Himalayan salt chamber