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The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presented this year’s prestigious Most Business-Friendly City Award to the City of Long Beach at the Eddy Awards® on November 8. Mayor Rex Richardson accepted the award on behalf of the City and all our partners.

“This award reflects Long Beach’s dedication and support in creating a strong, supportive, and inclusive environment for businesses who call Long Beach home,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are committed to growing our local economy, advancing a culture of ease, speed, and predictability, and creating opportunities for all to thrive here in Long Beach.”

The Eddy Awards is a distinguished gala event, encompassing a reception followed by a dinner, organized in support of LAEDC’s mission for reimagined Los Angeles regional economy – growing, equitable, sustainable, and resilient – that provides a healthy and high standard of living for all.  Each year, more than 600 of the region’s leading business, government, civic, and education leaders attend this annual event.

“This award recognizes the high level of service the City provides to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors.” Economic Development Director, Bo Martinez said. “Economic Development programs provide technical assistance, access to capital, business activation, and the BizCare hotline to help entrepreneurs navigate City systems and resources. We are here to roll out the red carpet, not the red tape.”

The mission of the Economic Development Department (ED) is to create equitable economic opportunities for workers, investors, and entrepreneurs. ED works to implement the Grow Long Beach Initiative and Economic Development Blueprint 2.0, guiding plans that will continue to elevate the City of Long Beach, diversifying Long Beach’s targeted industry and growth sectors, growing local talent and educational excellence, and building an economy where everyone thrives. Information on programs and resources for entrepreneurs and business owners can be found at www.longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment or by contacting the BizCare Hotline at 562-570-4BIZ (4249) or 4Biz@longbeach.gov.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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