One of the primary objectives of the Long Beach Economic Partnership is to work with stakeholders in promoting and elevating the visibility of the City of Long Beach as an ideal location for doing and growing business. LBEP collaborates on messaging and outreach that markets the city’s goals including to; sustain existing businesses, grow new and upcoming business, and expand citywide economic opportunities including through entrepreneurship, small business and tech startups.
The marketing and promotion of the city supports tourism and investment, establishes Long Beach as a place to do business, promotes economic growth and enhances the quality of life for our residents and communities.
As part of this objective, LBEP hosts, participates in or sponsors multiple events each year including:
- All Ready Here – Annual Site Selectors Conference
- Select LA – Annual Foreign Direct Investment Conference
- World Trade Week – Annual International Trade & Investment Summit
- Long Beach Annual Economic Conference