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Tech Startups - Apply by August 13th for Long Beach Accelerator and Access to Capital
Application is open now at www.lbaccelerator.org/apply Final Deadline: August 13, 2021. The cohort is expected to begin in December 2021. About the Long Beach Accelerator — The Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) is not your typical accelerator. It was established with the entrepreneur in mind with full support from the city, private investors, and Cal State University Long Beach. Here is what selected entrepreneurs will receive:Potential for access to $100K in capital to support them through
Official Statement by City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department Regarding the Updated Guidance for Congregate Facilities and Health Settings
Official Statement by City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department Regarding the Updated Guidance for Congregate Facilities and Health Settings The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced new guidance for healthcare settings and other high-risk congregate settings, including new mask and testing requirements, for the prevention of spreading COVID-19. As it has continued to do throughout the pandemic, the City will be aligning with the new State guidance. The updated Health
Chamber Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the November 2020 General Election
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Ballot Measure Voter Guide for November 3, 2020 ElectionStatewide Ballot MeasuresProposition 15: Increases Funding Sources for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Would amend the CA State Constitution to require commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture, to be taxed based on their market value. If passed, the measure would be one of
Long Beach Area Chamber Urges Congress to Provide Further Funding for COVID-19 Aid Package
The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to include additional emergency support in the next coronavirus aid package for 501(c)(6) organizations, such as trade and professional associations. This was request was to mitigate the financial impact of the crisis for all business organizations. The Chamber request $25 billion in aid for these associations that face financial losses from canceled conferences and events; eligibility for associations to access small business interruption loans that