Microweddings, elopements, backyard shindigs: getting married in a pandemic
“Weddings can wait, but marriage can’t wait for a lot of people,” said Long Beach wedding planner Megan Papageorge.
A ‘Darwinian moment’ for Long Beach retailers struggling to reopen
The lockdown has underscored the divide between businesses who have built a strong online presence and those who haven’t.
‘Many of us have run out of money:’ With reopening months away, the beauty industry struggles to survive
Salons in California are likely months away from reopening legally. For owners and workers, this means a total loss of income, with no end in sight.
Delta temporarily suspends flights to Long Beach Airport
Starting next Wednesday, Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend flights to 10 airports nationwide, including Long Beach, until September.
City advisory panel wants to start reopening with some beaches now, businesses to follow
An economic advisory panel convened by the city says parts of Long Beach’s coastline should reopen almost immediately and a return to in-person service at restaurants could be just weeks away.
‘More than a paycheck:’ For independent hoteliers, survival is about family, identity
Independent hotels have become symbols of Downtown Long Beach’s transformation. Now, they’re facing their biggest challenge in recent history.
VIDEO: Helping small business owners cope with the pandemic’s mental health toll
Dr. David Godot offers a weekly support group aimed at helping small business owners process the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Forget backyards and greenhouses: Can cannabis grow in a pandemic?
The cannabis industry has seen increased sales since March. But the coronavirus lockdown is stunting the growth of new businesses entering the market.
New community development corporation allocates $250,000 to pandemic response
The new Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion is allocating funds to support food security, digital inclusion, small businesses and housing security.