Welcome to our latest newsletter! Keep reading for information on our upcoming Equity Summit, a New York Times feature and much more!
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New York Times Article Highlights Developments in Long Beach
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The recently published New Times article highlights the incredible growth that Long Beach is experiencing as a result of over three dozen development projects, valued at around $3.5 billion. The City has been able to attract new businesses through improvements to infrastructure,
new zoning regulations, a streamlined plan review process and increased police presence. As a result of these efforts, many developers have been eager to do business in Long Beach, and companies like Virgin Orbit and Mercedes-Benz have found new homes here. “We’ve got the welcome mat out,” Mayor Garcia said. “We’re constantly meeting with folks, hosting forums for development interest.” Read full article
here.
View
map of current development projects.
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The Economic Development Department, in partnership with the Office of Equity, LA LISC, and the Long Beach Downtown Development Corporation,
presents: The ‘Everyone In’ Economic Equity Summit, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center on May 17, 2018 from 8:30am- 4:00pm. The summit will bring together local business leaders, community leaders, policymakers, and philanthropic partners for a day-long conversation that explores innovative approaches to building a more inclusive Long Beach economy that benefits every Long Beach resident. Register
here.
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Artemus Lab Wins 2018 Innovation Challenge Awards!
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On April 12th, four finalist teams faced off at the CSULB Innovation Challenge. Teams delivered their pitches to judges and answered questions about their target customers, revenue projections, and competition. The winning team was Artemus Labs, who will receive $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in services to help market their Python prosthetic liner.
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Local Job Fair Helps Long Beach Businesses Fill Positions Just in Time for Summer
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Our Workforce Development Bureau, Pacific Gateway, in partnership with The Long Beach Hospitality Alliance, hosted its 2
nd
annual job fair to fill hotel, restaurant and other tourism positions throughout the city. The April 25
th
event also included career workshops that gave insight into careers in hospitality, best practices in customer service and how to prepare for interviews. Pacific Gateway provides workforce development opportunities all year long. Services include: job training, recruitment and layoff aversion. Visit their
site
for more information on business assistance services.
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Upcoming Workshops & Events
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oin the DLBA on May 2nd as they host Kaufmann Foundation's, 1 Million Cups.
Each month, two local entrepreneurs present their startups to an audience of peers who offer feedback and advice.
Entrepreneurs will also have an opportunity to network and discover solutions.
Click
here
for event details or to sign up to present.
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Join Poly High school's Pacific Rim on May 16th for their 10th Annual Fast Pitch. Students will pitch their ideas at local businesses through out downtown Long Beach. For event details and information on how to become a sponsor, click
here.
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The SBDC at LBCC presents: "Creating an Effective Business Plan" This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of setting measurable strategies and tactics to help achieve these goals.
Date:
5/17/2018
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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