Long Beach business

Negotiation Fox Launches Training Program for Businesses and Nonprofits

Negotiation Fox today announced the launch of its negotiation training business.  The Long Beach based company will focus on bringing its training to the small business and not-for-profit sectors, which have been severely impacted by the global recession and traditionally can’t afford the training available to large corporations. Company founder, Nancy James Fox, maintains that [...]

Energy Conservation Efforts Save $29M For LBUSD

The Long Beach Unified School District’s 84 schools have earned Energy Star Certification as part of a conservation effort that has saved $29.1 million since 2003. The certification by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency is based upon an international standard for energy efficiency.  Buildings that earn the Energy Star use [...]

Let The Good Times Roll at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls February 3rd

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! First Fridays on February 3 lets the good times roll and welcomes Long Beach Mardi Gras to Bixby Knolls.  Enjoy Dixieland music, food, king cake, mask making, and plenty of beads to keep things festive. You are encouraged to stroll, dance, strut, walk, or skip while you follow Queen Rae and [...]

Long Beach City College Joins National Entrepreneurship Forum

Long Beach City College President Eloy Ortiz Oakley has joined the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum, a group of Community College Presidents committed to increasing the focus of entrepreneurship at community colleges. The Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum is a new major program of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).

The Deli News: Perfect Pizza for a Penny Pincher

How many of us hit Trader Joe’s once or twice a week to stock up? I am willing to bet, quite a few. Usually, it is right after work, and you are exhausted, and probably don’t feel like cooking. Well, I am here to tell you, there is an answer to your prayers. Right next [...]

Long Beach Airport Tops List With Lowest Airfares in California

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is pleased to announce the lowest airfares in the State of California and the second lowest airfares in the entire country, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which tracks the data nationally. “Long Beach Airport is known for exceeding expectations – very low fares, easy access, [...]

Ride a Bike to Trader Joe’s for Free Home Delivery in Bixby Knolls

Beginning January 28, 2012, and at no additional cost to the shopper, Pedaler Society will offer a grocery delivery service for residents residing within a one- mile radius of Trader Joe’s in Bixby Knolls. This service has been made possible by the Bike-Friendly Business District (BFBD) program in partnership with the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement [...]

Bonnie Lowenthal Honored by Business Leaders

California Small Business Association puts the Democrat from Long Beach on their list of legislators who have been helpful to small business. The California Small Business Association and the California Small Business Roundtable have honored Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal for her work on their behalf. “We are thrilled that so many members of the California Legislature [...]

League of Women Voters of Long Beach Examines the Initiative and Referendum Process

According to Janeice McConnell of the League of Women Voters of Long Beach Area, “The initiative process, often called the fourth branch of government, has reflected the political, economic, and cultural issues of the time. This is true since its inception over 100 years ago.” When did the initiative and referendum processes start? What was [...]

Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and Others Host Grand Opening of First Parklet in Southern California

Residents and business are invited to attend the grand opening of Long Beach’s first parklet at Lola’s Mexican Cuisine, today, Friday, January 20th at Noon.  Long Beach is the first city in Southern California to approve the parklet concept.  Three restaurants have been permitted to construct a parklet in a parking space in front of [...]

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