Downtown Long Beach Alliance and its president ‘have mutually agreed to part ways’
The news came amid a DLBA-led investigation into longtime president and CEO Kraig Kojian for alleged mistreatment of employees.
Downtown Long Beach Alliance president under investigation for allegedly mistreating workers
A letter from a former employee accused DLBA President Kraig Kojian of “workplace bullying and a toxic work environment, largely inflicted upon women workers.”
Postponed economic forum set to return in August with new format
Normally taking place in the spring, the annual regional economic forum hosted by Cal State Long Beach and the Long Beach Economic Partnership was postponed due to the ongoing global pandemic. Now, organizers are taking the opportunity to transform the forum into a quarterly event beginning in August.
DLBA, F&M bank to offer $1,000 micro-grants to struggling businesses
The bank and DLBA will offer 30 micro grants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Over 60 Percent of Downtown Businesses Expected to Expand in Coming Year, DLBA Reports
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has released this quarter’s Snapshot: Office Market, which covers the most recent activities in the downtown area’s commercial office space.
DLBA Launches Free Education Series for Entrepreneurs and Future Business Owners
Registration for the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s (DLBA) Entrepreneur and Small Business Education Series opened Friday, it was announced.
Downtown Long Beach Associates Hires New Communications Manager
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) has announced that their communications manager position will be taken on by new hire Hazel Quimpo, a Long Beach resident, who will manage traditional public relations tasks as well as develop the voice of the organization and continue the growth of its social media presenc
New Board of Directors, Executive Committee Installed at Downtown Long Beach Alliance
The Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), formerly the Downtown Long Beach Associates, has installed its new Board of Directors, in addition to voting in its new Executive Committee for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, according to the DLBA.
DLBA Placemaking Grant Awardee to Give Viewers a Chance to Step Back into Long Beach History
One of the most recent projects to stem from the Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA)’s Placemaking Challenge, where the organization gives tens of thousands of dollars in grants to turn the most innovative placemaking ideas into a reality, is entitled Step Back.
DLBA Announces Six Vacant Board of Directors Positions Waiting to be Filled
The Downtown Long Beach Associates (DLBA) announced today that downtown residents, commercial property owners and businesses interested in applying for one of six vacancies on the Board of Directors have until Friday, June 17 to submit an application.