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Wrigley Business Improvement District Feasibility Stakeholder Meeting 2/6/2025 Join us for a feasibility meeting to learn about and provide input on the potential for developing a new business improvement district to represent the Wrigley business corridor.
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Applications Now Open for Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program 2/6/2025 We're now accepting new applications for our Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2025.
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Next Steps Announced for Long Beach Bowl Amphitheater 1/21/2025

We're excited to announce next steps and details for the highly anticipated Long Beach Bowl, the city’s first-ever amphitheater to be located along the beautiful Downtown waterfront!

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Jaime Gutierrez Appointed Executive Director of Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network 1/15/2025 Jaime Gutierrez will oversee the Department's Workforce Development Bureau and the City’s adult and youth employment centers, WorkPlace and Future LB.
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Westside Long Beach Economic and Market Study Event Postponed 12/23/2024 The presentation originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Silverado Park has been postponed. Information regarding a new event date will be forthcoming.
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$250,000 Awarded to Business Improvement Districts 12/23/2024

The grant funding will enable BIDs to continue to facilitate and expand existing programs and services, customizable to fit the unique priorities of each district.

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Provide Input on Economic Development Workforce Local Plan 12/11/2024

Residents, local service providers, employers and other stakeholders are encouraged to participate in updating our 2025-2028 Local Plan.

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Second Cohort of the Long Beach Public Service Corps 12/3/2024

The program provides local college students and recent graduates with hands-on experience working in City government and exploring careers in public service.

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Shop Local for Small Business Saturday Nov. 30 11/25/2024 As the holiday season draws near, residents are encouraged to support local businesses by participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, 2024.
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City Celebrates Reopening of East Anaheim Plaza 11/21/2024 A cherished center of connection, essential services and economic opportunity in Cambodia Town reopened following a fire in December 2022.
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Department Unveils New Legacy Business Program 10/31/2024 The new program will recognize and champion longstanding establishments that have helped shape Long Beach into the vibrant community that it is today.
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$85,000 Awarded to Startups and Micro-Entrepreneurs 10/11/2024 Twenty-nine Long Beach startups and micro-entrepreneurs have been awarded $85,000 in grants to help launch or grow their business.
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$266,000 Awarded to Small Businesses 9/19/2024 $266,000 in grants have been awarded to 29 businesses that have successfully completed the Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program.
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Vacancy to Vibrancy Real Estate Map Now Available 8/29/2024 Check out the new interactive mapping tool for business owners, entrepreneurs and prospective businesses to access data on real estate available for lease or purchase citywide.
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Urban Planning and Design Internship Program 8/29/2024 College students are encouraged to apply for a paid internship program focused on fostering collaboration through real-world learning experiences for college students interested in pursuing careers in urban planning and civic engagement.