City of Long Beach Economic Development - Government

Looking for free, robust data analytics to help support your small business?

Check out our Business Insights Tool to gather market and company data to help you make informed decisions and grow your business. This complimentary tool helps Long Beach City business owners along any part of their business journey by providing performance, marketing and demographic data 📈

Are you a small business owner in Long Beach City in need of technical assistance and business support? Our Business Navigators are available to provide free business advising services and more!

Get help with:
Grant and loan application assistance 📝
Business and financial accounting 📈
Marketing and communications ☎️
Operations 💻
Procurement and more! 🏦

Assistance is available in multiple languages.

For more info, visit: www.longbeach.gov/biznavigators

Meet Alex from our Business Development Team! Alex is the ultimate business wingman – helping Long Beach City small businesses soar to success! He enjoys collaborating with businesses owners and sharing valuable insights about City resources to help businesses thrive! 🚀

For business assistance, call ☎️ 562.570.4249 or email 💻 [email protected].

Receive support and recognition for your Long Beach City restaurant by using sustainable water devices to achieve exceptional water efficiency. Apply for the Certified Blue Restaurant program with Long Beach Utilities!

Visit: lbwater.org/blue

Yesterday, we hosted an orientation and resource fair for participating businesses of our Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program📈! Attendees were welcomed by our Director Bo Martinez and Mayor Rex Richardson. The Program will empower entrepreneurs with essential business support resources and more! Upon completion of the Program, selected businesses will receive $10,000 in grant funding to help grow their small business!

To learn more, visit the 🔗 link in our bio.

Become a registered vendor for the ! Register today as a vendor on POLB’s PlanetBids platform 💻 to receive notifications about potential procurement opportunities📝 . You can view available work contracts and submit bids.

For more information and to sign up, visit https://bit.ly/3n5QaRs

The DTLB Art Walk will take place on Saturday, July 13, throughout Downtown Long Beach’s unique neighborhoods. All are encouraged to attend, support local artists, visit and shop at participating downtown businesses.

Find event details at https://downtownlongbeach.org/event/downtown-long-beach-art-walk/

Employ local youth at your business this summer for free!

Pacific Gateway trains youth workers and covers their wages and workers' compensation and matches them with local businesses. They acquire valuable work experience and you get an extra set of hands at no cost to you. Win-win!

To sign up visit: arcg.is/0Kmmqj0

The Long Beach Resource Line ☎️ supports anyone in Long Beach who needs help finding local, City and community resources.

Connect with trained Resource Navigators for assistance with:

Housing 🏠
Food Access 🍒
Utilities 🔌
Transportation 🚗
Legal Aid 📝
Mental and Physical Health 🏥
& more! ➕

Call the LB Resource Line Monday to Friday from 9-5:30 pm at (562) 570-4246!

Complimentary sidewalk bike racks are being offered and installed by . Help promote biking to and from your business with a new bike rack!

Business owners can request one at the 🔗 link in our bio.

The City of Long Beach is encouraging residents and visitors to this Fourth of July weekend. Let’s have a blast without the risks 💥.

Fireworks are illegal in Long Beach and can cost you up to $20,000 in fines.

Report illegal fireworks here ➡️ longbeach.gov/fireworks

We are proud to announce that 25 Long Beach City businesses have been selected for the Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program. 🎉 The businesses selected will be connected with valuable resources and receive a $10,000 grant. 👏🏼

For more details about the Program, read the City’s press release ➡️ bit.ly/3XI2J5z

The Business Insights Tool is a free online resource that makes big data accessible for local small businesses. to benchmark performance, optimize marketing, analyze competitors, suppliers, & underserved markets.

Visit longbeach.gov/businessinsights to learn more!

“We faced an unfortunate incident where rocks were thrown at our establishment, shattering our windows. The cost of repairing windows can be quite expensive. However, thanks to the grant funding we received, we were able to cover the expenses of the window repairs, as well as invest in our products and serve our valued customers.” - Heather, Pixie Toys

The Visual Improvement Program grant is still open for applications! Visit longbeach.gov/smallbizgrants to receive financial relief of $1,500 for your business or nonprofit that has been recently impacted by vandalism or crime.

Looking to hire? will help cover the cost of on-the-job training for new employees hired! This service reimburses up to 50 percent of a new worker's wages while they learn key skills on the job 💹

For more details contact [email protected]

Interested in doing business with the city of Long Beach? Register on the Long Beach Buys platform to learn about bid opportunities and join the City’s database of registered vendors.

For more information check the link in our bio or go to www.longbeach.gov/purchasing

Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week is still going until June 9!

In partnership with United Cambodian Community of Long Beach Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week pays homage to the unique foods of the city’s Cambodian community. Get a taste of Cambodian culture through special offers of $5, $10, $15 and $20 menus at participating restaurants and food businesses!

View participating businesses, including Sophy’s Cambodia Town Food & Music, and their offers at www.cambodianrestaurantweeklb.com

Join the City of Long Beach Economic Development Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 5th at 3pm! 📅

Get the latest updates on the Economic Development Blueprint, Grow Long Beach Initiative, West Long Beach Business Development Asset Study, and more. Don’t miss out – join us in person in City Council Chambers or tune in online at the link in bio! 💻

Hire youth for free this summer! ☀️

Pacific Gateway is currently looking for businesses to provide work experience to youth and young adults this summer. The best part? We pay their wages and workers compensation, so there's no cost to your business. By registering as a worksite, you’ll receive the support you need while helping our youth gain essential job skills.

🔗 To register as a worksite, visit the link in our bio

“The Visual Improvement Program grant helped with the repair costs and expenses of the damage to our front window. The grant funds allowed us security of the store for the customers, staff and others around the area. Having the financial support to quickly fix the damages helped a lot.” – Ocean Van, Coco Laundry

The Visual Improvement Program grant is still open for applications! Apply now to receive financial relief of $1,500 for your business or nonprofit that has been recently impacted by vandalism or crime.

Level Up applications are now closed!

We are reviewing applications and look forward to working with some incredible local businesses through this program!

🔗 Find more information at

Level Up The City of Long Beach is launching " Level Up LB: Extreme Small Business Makeover and Grant Program," a program designed to propel small businesses towards success and sustainability. This initiative offers entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to connect with essential support resources and undergo c...

Long Beach Recycles has joined with multiple partners to host fixit clinics in Long Beach! Bring a well-loved item to our upcoming fixit clinic and work with a volunteer fixit coach to troubleshoot, research, and use tools to figure out how to repair your item instead of recycling it or sending it to e-waste. Community members can bring toys, clothing, bicycles, small appliances, clocks, or other items as long as they're small enough to be carried into the clinic! *Note: one item per participant please.

💻 Register to attend our first fixit clinic on June 1 or apply to become a fixit coach at any events! Visit bit.ly/RSVP_LBFixitClinic to learn more.

This Thursday you're invited to the Small Business Summit hosted by the County of Los Angeles!

Discover business resources and connections to fuel your business’s success. 💼 Don't miss out - register today at bit.ly/LARegionSmallBizSummits2024!

Join the City of Long Beach Purchasing Division for information on how to do business with the City, held every third Thursday of the month 📅 on zoom 💻 . The webinar will overview the contracting processes, the Long Beach Buys platform, information on business licensing, and a chance to ask questions of City staff.

Link: https://bit.ly/3wrQK16

📍 Explore the opportunities with BizCare at the North Long Beach Higher Education Center!

Join us on Thursday, May 16 from 10am to 4pm. ⏰ Discover a wealth of small business support services tailored to help you kickstart or expand your own business or nonprofit. Technical assistance will be readily available for those interested.

Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

As a valued resident or business owner in Long Beach, we appreciate your feedback. Whether you use the city website, online bill payment services, or any of the Go Long Beach apps, your input helps us improve city services and ensure that residents have the best possible access to technology.

Sign up for an upcoming workshop at lbcity.info/tid26workshop and complete our community survey lbcity.info/tid26survey!

Make a splash in sustainability!

Dive into the Certified Blue Restaurant (CBR) program with Long Beach Utilities to receive recognition and support for your Long Beach restaurant, ensuring exceptional water efficiency with sustainable devices for a brighter, greener community. 💧

Visit: lbwater.org/blue

Own a small business? Start collaborating with the Port of Long Beach!

The Port relies on small businesses for various projects, from engineering to printing and catering. Register on the PlanetBids platform at polb.com/sbe for notifications about upcoming contracts. 💼

From the local barbershop, to diner, to the neighborhood theatre and beyond, long-time legacy businesses help make Long Beach, Long Beach. 💈

Long Beach Heritage's Long Beach Legacy Business Program recognizes and promotes longtime establishments that contribute to our city’s culture and identity.

🔗 Learn more about Legacy Businesses at lbheritage.org.