Charity benefit to include wining and dining
May 6, 2013 by James
An evening of fine wine and dining can be enjoyed just 30 minutes away from Long Beach tomorrow evening.
The Charles Krug Winemaker Dinner will be [Read more]
British mayor to speak at conference
April 25, 2013 by James
Americans can reach across the ocean and connect with Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, in a live stream from the InnoTech digital conference tomorrow morning.
This is an opportunity to talk about tech scene in [Read more]
Robotic competition tests students’ skills
March 18, 2013 by Mark
Science, technology, and math skills will be tested when students from all over California, Chile, and Hawaii come to the Long Beach Arena to compete at the FIRST Robotics Competition.
The more than 1,500 expected high-school students will [Read more]
Revitalized North Promenade makes its debut
February 10, 2013 by Sarah
The new North Promenade in the downtown area of Long Beach was revealed to the public on Wednesday, February 6.
The downtown area located between Broadway Avenue and Third Street basked in the bright morning sun, showing off its new attire, which consists of a number of lush, drought-resistant plants along the path and tables, with chessboards set up waiting for players to enjoy a game.
Officials who were gathered for the celebration of the opening of the North Promenade report that the area was not always as attractive and inviting as it is now. Mayor Bob Foster said that the three blocks of the downtown area were previously unattractive, poorly lit, and not utilized. The area has now been revitalized, however, and Foster says:
“It really is a place that will attract people to downtown. It’s going to be usable, enjoyed, and it’s going to have great commercial activity.”
Revitalization of an area such as the North Promenade in downtown Long Beach likely means a boost in business and activity in the area. As new restaurants, retailers, and other businesses move into the area, local print companies may be kept busy with banner printing, postcard printing, and other printing services as these new businesses work to establish themselves in the area.
The revitalization of the area was funded by the city’s redevelopment agency, which is no longer in existence. Improvements included landscaping, gateway signs, new traffic signals, a dog area, furnishings, bike racks, and storm drain upgrades.
MemorialCare Medical opens urgent care center
January 11, 2013 by Sarah
MemorialCare Medical opened a new urgent care center in Los Altos on Wednesday, January 9, with Officials of MemorialCare Medical saying the new facility was created in an effort to improve convenient healthcare availability in [Read more]
Downtown businesses deck the halls in Long Beach
December 14, 2012 by Mark
Over three dozen businesses in the downtown Long Beach shopping district are decked out in their holiday best to welcome holiday shoppers and usher in the Christmas season. While these businesses have put on their finest holiday apparel for [Read more]
Long Beach becomes more business-friendly
November 23, 2012 by Sarah
City officials and the Long Beach Development Service Department recently announced some amendments to its policies regarding the opening of new businesses in the area. In an effort to be friendlier to businesses and [Read more]
Four area businesses find new home
October 12, 2012 by James
Four Long Beach businesses, Sweet Jill’s Bakery, Paris Tailors and Cleaners, Fingers and Toes Spa, and Saga women’s clothing, will all soon be located in a new building. When the [Read more]
Ability Center expanding product and service offerings
September 10, 2012 by Sarah
Ability Center, a provider of mobility products and services, has recently announced that it will soon be offering an even wider range of services and products to residents in the [Read more]
Long Beach Chamber hosts two networking sessions
August 13, 2012 by Mark
Networking is going to be the focus for Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce members, with a networking lunch and a breakfast being hosted in the coming days. With interesting guest speakers and [Read more]
