EDO budget cuts and sustainable funding for small business programs
Long Beach
Summary
Economic Development is cutting two positions and losing one-time redevelopment money that funds award-winning small business programs. The department is betting on new revenue — amphitheater, advertising, kiosks, and a new enhanced infrastructure financing district — to keep programs alive.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Two positions eliminated; $100,000 one-time special advertising funding; amphitheater projected to net just over $2 million in FY 27.
Small businesses, workforce program participants, and waterfront visitors.
Reduced real estate and lease administration capacity; small business programs at risk without new funding.
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