Long Beach Economic Partnership
Long Beach is a model city for inclusive innovation and economic growth fueled by diverse people, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
A Message from LBEP
June 27, 2025—Today, the Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) announced that Leah Goold-Haws, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of her decision to step down from her position, effective July 31, 2025, to pursue other opportunities. The board graciously accepts her resignation and wishes her the best in her pursuit of a new endeavor.
Ms. Goold-Haws has announced plans to return to consulting, where she will serve both national and international clients. In fact, she began her tenure with LBEP as a part-time consultant in 2022 and transitioned to the role of full-time CEO at the end of that same year. Together with the LBEP board, partners, and stakeholders, Ms. Goold-Haws led the organization as it grew brand recognition, financial contributions, data-led strategies, innovative programs, and increased business attraction events and services.
LBEP Pillar Strategies
Business & Industry Growth & Retention
True to our mission to promote Long Beach as a great place to live, work and invest, LBEP is focusing on the city’s priority industry sectors
Long Beach Attraction & Promotion
The city's marketing and promotion supports tourism, investment and economic growth while enhancing the quality of life for our residents and communities.
Technology & Future Focus
With an eye towards the future, Long Beach believes in the power of innovation, technology and sustainability as aspects of economic growth.
In 2024, LBEP will be restructuring our board officers and positions. If you would like to be a part of this important work, attend our bi-monthly meeting, special events and activities to find out more.
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Research & Reports
Part of LBEP’s mission is to conduct industry-specific research and provide it to the members of the organization,
and the business community at large.
LBEP in 2024
As we head into 2024, LBEP’s Pillar Strategies have been reconfigured to better represent a broader array of activities and objectives.
LBEP is launching multiple industry sector committees aligned with the priority sectors of the city and the Mayor’s Strategic Growth Council. These Committee Members, made up of experts from Long Beach and the region, will provide further insight, advice and expertise, to the efforts of The Partnership.
Upcoming Events
There’s a major event hosted by or in conjunction with The Organization throughout the rest of the year. If you’re considering joining LBEP, these events offer incredible opportunities to understand the organization and what we do.
Latest Past Events
2025 Long Beach Site Selector Conference
The Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) in partnership with the City of Long Beach Economic Development Department and Visit Long Beach will once again host the annual Long Beach Site […]
2024 Annual Economic Forum
440 Elm 440 Elm Ave., Long BeachJoin Us For the 2024 Annual Long Beach Economic Forum, October 24th - Bringing together over 300 civic and business leaders, the forum provides one of a kind economic data […]
SelectUSA Investment Summit
From selectusasummit.us: THE HIGHEST-PROFILE EVENT IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by […]
