Brandon Richardson, Author at Long Beach Post

Brandon Richardson

Brandon Richardson is a business reporter, covering everything from real estate and healthcare to the airport and port to city hall and the economy. He is a Long Beach native who has been with the Business Journal since graduating from Long Beach City College in spring 2016 with an associate’s degree in journalism. He is an avid record collector and concert goer.

Sep 30 3:03 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

City names new director of economic development

Brandon Richardson

Ralph “Bo” Martinez has over 20 years of experience in economic development and most recently served as deputy town manager of Parker, Colorado. He will start his new role on Oct. 24.

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Sep 29 8:17 am shared from Long Beach Business Journal

Construction on 6-building West Gateway project set to begin next year

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The project, slated for a 5.6-acre surface parking lot north of the Hilton Long Beach, includes 756 residential units.

Sep 28 2:28 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

Developer proposes 21-story residential tower at former Long Beach Cafe property

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The proposal includes 203 residential units on the site of the popular diner that shut down over two years ago.

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Sep 27 4:53 pm shared from News

City leaders to consider sale of Community Hospital; plans for wellness center move forward

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After years of trying and failing to keep the East Long Beach facility open, the City Council will vote on whether to sell the property for $0 to operator MWN Community Hospital LLC in order to satisfy the requirements of a risky lease deal that required the city to cover operational losses.

Sep 26 4:37 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

Airport traffic slumped in August but remains within 10% of pre-pandemic levels

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Year-to-date, Long Beach Airport passenger volumes are tracking 10.7% behind the same period in 2019.

Sep 26 3:33 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

City’s 4th Grocery Outlet location to open Thursday with giveaways

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The first 100 customers will receive a gift card worth anywhere from $5 to $500.

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Sep 21 10:18 am shared from Long Beach Business Journal

North Long Beach industrial property to be redeveloped into large warehouse

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The property sold for nearly $51 million earlier this year. Now, the city’s Planning Commission is slated to consider the redevelopment proposal during its Oct. 6 meeting.

Sep 20 12:26 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

SpinLaunch raises $71M for ongoing launch system development

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After nine successful test flights using a scaled-down version of its launch system, the company is preparing to build its full-sized Orbital Accelerator.

Sep 20 9:00 am shared from Long Beach Business Journal

Preserving the past: Work begins on Long Beach Airport’s historic terminal building

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A $16.7 million renovation and preservation project is now underway in the historic building, which will restore, preserve and modernize the facility.

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Sep 16 2:48 pm shared from Long Beach Business Journal

Long Beach unemployment unchanged in August amid statewide recovery slowdown

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Statewide and national unemployment both increased 0.2 percentage points to 4.1% and 3.7%, respectively.