
Who We Are
LBEP is an action-oriented organization that will sustain, grow business, and expand citywide economic opportunities with a global vision that is locally focused through meaningful partnerships. We firmly believe that a simple strategy, unwavering focus and deliberate actions will allow us to deliver on our vision for dependable growth.

Leah Goold-Haws

Ryan Altoon

Randal Hernandez

Debra Fixen
Ryan Altoon
Tala Baltazar
Todd Bauer
Garrett Bell
Alicia Berhow
John Bishop
Carolyn Caldwell
Suny Lay Chang
Jane Close-Conoley
Blair Cohn
Debra Fixen
Mark Guillen
Dan Vozenilek
Randal Hernandez
Julia Huang
Dennis Hum
Emily James
John Keisler
Peter Kosas
Debra Layton
Bonnie Lowenthal
Emilien Marchand
Silvano Merlo
Austin Metoyer
John Molina
Alan Pullman
Cameron Smyth
Mark Taylor
Adey Tesfae
Luis Toranzo
Jim Zehmer
Government Representatives
James Ahumada
Cindy Allen
Johnny Vallejo
Walter Larkins
Sharon Weissman
Mike Munoz
Jeremy Harris
Herlinda Chico
Jayme Wilson
Nick Shultz
Joel Perler

ABOUT LBEP
Long Beach Economic Partnership is comprised of multidisciplinary sector leaders from our economy, civic and institutional partners, the financial services 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.
Attracting New Business & Investments
Supporting Small Business Recovery & Resilience
Expanding Broadband & Technology Connectivity
Enhancing Workforce Recovery & Readiness
Supporting Efforts on Housing Affordability

During the pandemic, LBEP pivoted its focus to address the real time needs of the community by launching a microgrant program on June 1, 2020. LBEP provided funding to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, that had not benefited from PPP and EIDL and were operating in areas often underserved by business support programs.
COVID resiliency capital and financial training was provided to 135 Long Beach small business owners in traditionally under-resourced areas. This was made possible thanks to funding from Wells Fargo Bank, Union Bank, and Citibank, with their commitments to help minority and underserved businesses in Long Beach.
LBEP convened a strategic planning session in June 2022 with MIG, the LBEP Board of Directors, and our civic, institutional, community organizations, nonprofits and private enterprise to identify the path for the next three years.










