City of Long Beach Business Brief 3.26.21
Welcome to the Economic Development Department's Business Brief! We are continuing to ensure you are updated on the latest business resources and news.
Accelerate Long Beach
On March 18, 2021 the Long Beach Economic Partnership for Accelerate Long Beach, hosted an economic forum, where they explored the trade and logistics industry. 

We heard from Cal State University, Long Beach Office of Economic Research, City of Long Beach and Port of Long Beach officials, and from business leaders on how they're looking toward the future and planning for a post-COVID recovery.

If you missed out on the Accelerate Long Beach forum you can access it below!
Building a Better Long Beach
Mayor Robert Garcia presented the annual Building a Better Long Beach development update encompassing $386 million of new development and construction activity across the city with work underway or nearing completion for several major projects.

From North Long Beach to Downtown, the Westside to the East, nearly 75 developments were highlighted. Change is coming to many parts of the City with the transformation of many vacant lots along or near Long Beach Boulevard into affordable housing, corridor enhancements through whole block developments in North Long Beach and additional housing and infrastructure projects in Downtown and East Long Beach. In total, about 5,300 residential units are at various stages of development across the city, including about 1,800 classified as affordable. For more details on all the upcoming projects taking place in the city, watch the full presentation below.
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Long Beach Accelerator's Cohort
The Long Beach Accelerator cohort application deadline is April 2, 2021. The Long Beach Accelerator cohort is not your typical accelerator. It was established with the entrepreneur in mind with full support from the city, private investors, and CSULB. Program participants have access to $100K in capital to support them through acceleration and expansion. Cohort members have real government access to help navigate through the regulatory maze and provide resources and guidance at every level. They also have access to key university and industry partners and some of the largest markets in the world!
California Small Business Relief Grant
Round 5 for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program is now open!

Learn how to apply for round 5 of the $2 billion program that grants up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted due to the pandemic by joining in this Saturday, March 27 from 10AM to 11:30AM for a live webinar. To sign up for the webinar click here.
Deadline to apply for round 5 is Wednesday, March 31.
Paycheck Protection Program
The PaycheckProtection program application deadline is almost here! Not sure where to start? Connect with a local #smallbiz advisor or mentor, who can guide you through the application process.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2021.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/36BNuQl.
Contact the City of Long Beach BizCare Hotline for Immediate Assistance:

Phone number: 562-570-4BIZ (4249)
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City staff will respond to voicemails made after business hours within 24 hours.