Summary
The city's EDO department helped over 1,261 businesses this year with grants, loans, technical help and marketing. A new Safe and Secure program pays up to $1,500 for cameras and better locks to prevent break-ins.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hundreds of thousands in grant dollars already out the door, plus a new $750,000 federal grant for small business loans.
Small business owners, microentrepreneurs and sidewalk vendors across Long Beach.
Reduced real estate and lease administration capacity; small business programs at risk without new funding.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Economic Development Commission - Cancelled - Oct 7, 2026
The city's Safe and Secure Program for small businesses was slated for a presentation to the commission. Because the meeting was cancelled, local business owners will have to wait for a future session to learn about the program's support and resources.
Economic Development and Opportunity Committee - Oct 6, 2026
The city's EDO department helped over 1,261 businesses this year with grants, loans, technical help and marketing. A new Safe and Secure program pays up to $1,500 for cameras and better locks to prevent break-ins.
To fight break-ins, Long Beach may cover the cost to secure your business or vacant storefront
A new grant program is meant to help small businesses install cameras, lights and alarms. Landlords are also eligible. The post To fight break-ins, Long Beach may cover the cost to secure your business or vacant storefront appeared first on Long Beac...
Budget Oversight Committee - Special Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
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.
Economic Development Commission - May 6, 2026
The city added 20-plus businesses to its legacy business program (now 81 total) and reported big sustainability numbers from green-certified businesses. A $750,000 federal grant keeps the revolving loan fund going.
Economic Development Commission - Apr 1, 2026
The city is close to accepting a federal EDA grant — two and a half years in the making — to support its revolving loan fund for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Economic Development Commission - Jan 7, 2026
The city is launching a Safe and Secure program offering $500-$1,000 grants for security equipment, a West Side-specific Grow America revolving loan fund, microentrepreneur assistance, and a first-year business license fee waiver for new West Side businesses.
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