Port of Long Beach Names Two New Division Directors
Jake Schuchmann and Taleah Quemada were promoted to lead the port's maintenance and survey divisions within its engineering services bureau.
Long Beach Business News
Across Long Beach, coverage here takes in corporate expansion, retail closures, startup funding and commercial market activity. This page documents the organizational changes and economic shifts shaping the local business climate.
People
Long Beach Names Dr. Cliff Okada City Health Officer
Board-certified family physician and HIV specialist Dr. Cliff Okada takes on the role for the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.
Industry
Live Poll
Do you expect prices for everyday goods to rise over the next year?
Supply Chain Pressure Forces Narrower Planning
Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka described mounting supply chain strain at an ASCM CHAINge conference panel in Long Beach.
Philanthropy
Long Beach Veteran Receives Donated Vehicle
A South El Monte veteran was surprised with a new car to honor his military service.
Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Do you prefer supporting family-owned local restaurants over larger or newer dining options in your area?
Mama Quach's Kitchen Opens in West Long Beach
A family-run restaurant replaces a former neighborhood staple to celebrate traditional recipes.
Jobs
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to manage technology budgets effectively and avoid costly delays?
Long Beach Proposes $6.5 Million Tech Contract Increase
The city looks to extend its mainframe support agreement with Kyndryl through 2029.
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Long Beach reporting spans regional commerce, enterprise growth, commercial real estate leasing and company leadership changes. It covers the landscape across the city and the communities around it. The port infrastructure serves as a unique anchor for the economy and dictates how local commerce shifts in response to global trade conditions. Fluctuations in industry demand and physical expansion plans remain the most frequent drivers of new developments.