Who We Are

The Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to enhance the profile of the city of Long Beach, foster civic engagement and focus on economic and workforce development through business growth and retention. With a collaborative approach, LBEP brings together various organizations to provide essential access, support, resources, and guidance. By addressing the evolving needs of the greater region, LBEP aims to enhance, uplift, and drive economic prosperity for the community.

LBEP works directly with companies to understand their needs and assist them in their success. Examples include providing business services ranging from site selection to incentive programs, to industry focused initiatives and talent pipeline development, among others. 

In 2015, the City’s Economic Development Commission prepared an Economic Development Blueprint which recommended the formation of a public-private economic development corporation. The Long Beach Economic Partnership was established assuming the 501c3 non-profit entity previously known as the Downtown Development Corporation.

Founded in 2019, in response to the Blueprint for Economic Development as a vehicle to implement the City’s 10 year vision of Long Beach as the city of opportunity for workers, investors and entrepreneurs – the board of directors has seized the opportunity to advance this mission.

The Partnership comprises multidisciplinary sector leaders from our business, civic and institutional partners, the financial service sector, nonprofits, foundations, and agencies. LBEP is led by an all-volunteer board of directors, equally committed to the success of the City and those who live, work and engage in its many amenities and resources. 

The role of LBEP is an economic development corporation providing Long Beach with: 

• Research and Data Driven Decisions
• Messaging that Leverages Core Assets
• Implementing Place-Based Strategies
• Support Focused & Positive ROI Projects
• Focus on High Growth Sectors
• Build Out of Economic Foundational Jobs
• Localized Forecast Reports
• Industry Leadership, Profiles and Eco-clusters
• Build Up of Local Businesses, Recruiting Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups