Partnering with the City of Long Beach
Global Connections. Local Impact. Shared Success.
As a globally connected, innovation-driven city, Long Beach actively supports partnerships that expand opportunity, attract investment, and strengthen our local economy. Through the Office of Global Engagement and Protocol, we serve as a bridge between international partners and the City's economic priorities, aligning collaboration with the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint, the City's 10-year vision to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive economy where everyone thrives.
The blueprint identifies key focus areas that guide Long Beach's approach to growth and partnership:
- Small Business is Big Business
- Engines of Growth
- Economic Equity and Inclusion
- Digital Equity and Inclusion
- Talent Recruitment and Retention
- Business and Industry Expansion, Attraction and Retention
- Real Estate Development
- Economic Partnerships
- Quality of Life
The Office of Global Engagement and Protocol facilitates connections between international delegations, trade missions, and investors with the City's Economic Development Department , the Port of Long Beach , higher education institutions, and key regional partners to explore opportunities aligned with these focus areas.
Long Beach plays a vital role on the world stage as:
- A Global Trade and Logistics Hub: Home to one of the busiest seaports in the Western Hemisphere, Long Beach is a gateway for international commerce and a leader in sustainable trade infrastructure.
- An Innovation and Growth Center: With its leading/key sectors of aerospace and aviation; ports and logistics; healthcare and hospitals; housing and education and the creative economy: Long Beach offers fertile ground for international companies and entrepreneurs seeking to invest or expand their operations.
- A Leading Filming and Special Event Destination: Long Beach is renowned for its scenic locations and state-of-the-art venues, making it a favored city for international film productions, festivals, and large-scale events that highlight the city's vibrant culture and hospitality.
- A Premier Venue City for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games: As the largest venue city outside Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Long Beach will showcase its world-class facilities, cultural diversity, and hospitality on a global stage - creating unique opportunities for international partnerships, tourism and economic growth.
- A Welcoming Diplomatic Partner: Our office supports inbound delegations, bilateral partnerships, and city-to-city collaboration, aligning shared priorities in sustainability, smart cities, and inclusive development.
Whether you're exploring trade partnerships, planning a site visit, or considering Long Beach for investment, we're here to help navigate the process and make connections that lead to long-term success.
To learn more about partnership opportunities, please fill out the International Visitor Request Form and submit it to 2028Games@longbeach.gov . We look forward to exploring how we can work together to advance shared goals and global prosperity!
