Business owners on the Westside of Long Beach have an upcoming opportunity to connect and potentially shape the future of their commercial community. The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) is setting forth this gathering to consider the creation of a business association dedicated to the betterment of the West Long Beach area. The networking event is planned for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Casa Chaskis, located at 2380 Santa Fe Ave., as cited from the City of Long Beach press release.
Designed to open dialogues between local business owners and City representatives, the event is part of a broader initiative named the Westside Promise, which targets economic revitalization and job creation. As reported in the press release, the event, inviting business owners along the Santa Fe Avenue corridor, spans from Anaheim to Willow Streets to contribute their voices. The city, having been thoroughly involved with the businesses of this corridor, is eager to engage with those who RSVP online to galvanize this stretch into a more vibrant marketplace.
Earlier in the year, the EDO facilitated a Westside Long Beach Economic and Market Study that involved over 40 businesses, residents, and stakeholders. The study's goal, as outlined in the city's announcement, was to discuss market conditions and strategies to foster economic development and surge investments in West Long Beach. The upcoming business networking event is a follow-through to pave the way for realizing these strategies by rallying the business community around a shared vision of growth and innovation.
For entrepreneurs interested in this opportunity or seeking further details, reaching out to Kyle Smith, Business Improvement District Program Manager at EDO, is encouraged. He's available at 562.570.7623 or via email at [email protected]. Chelsey Magallon, Public Affairs Officer of EDO, can be contacted for media inquiries at 562.570.3863 or [email protected]. The city appears committed to inclusivity for those interested stakeholders in collaboration, as per the press release, through a direct invitation.
