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ADU Homes

A design-build company delivering affordable and sustainable accessory dwelling units that expand housing opportunities and multigenerational living.

Altar Society Brewing Co.

A craft brewery and restaurant creating locally inspired food and beer experiences that celebrate Downtown Long Beach's hospitality and community.

AMONDSON

A creative studio specializing in immersive entertainment, production design, and concept art, crafting experiences through innovative storytelling and design.

Anneise

A boutique clothing brand offering versatile apparel and fostering community connection.

Arts Council for Long Beach

A nonprofit arts organization advancing Long Beach's creative community through advocacy, education, public art, grants, and inclusive cultural programming.

Athena Advisors

A marketing consulting firm specializing in website design, digital marketing, and strategic marketing execution for aerospace and technology organizations.

BLANKSPACES

A coworking community providing flexible workspaces and resources that support entrepreneurs and small businesses in Downtown Long Beach.

cLAY ON FIRSt

Clay on First is a welcoming ceramics studio where beginners and experienced makers alike can explore pottery through classes, studio memberships, and handcrafted local ceramics.

Creative Class Collective

A cultural organization amplifying Long Beach's creative community through curated exhibitions, public programs, and collaborative arts initiatives.

CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab

An interdisciplinary research lab exploring immersive design, technology, and innovation through community partnerships.

Culture Cart

A Black-owned, women-led startup offering zero-emission pedicab services in Inglewood and Long Beach.

DyeLot Interiors

An Interior design studio creating bespoke hospitality environments that support, represent, and host communities.

ENVIRON.

A multidisciplinary firm offering services in architecture, design, urban design, branding, interior design, landscape design, space planning, and more.

Fehr & Peers

A transportation planning and engineering firm designing mobility solutions to communities.

Foot Work Records

An independent record shop celebrating dance music culture through curated vinyl, artist support, and events for connecting music lovers.

HabitaN

Habitan is an interior architecture design studio that transforms ideas into purposeful, sensory-driven spaces that speak true to your brand's core vision.

hell bent silversmith

A Latina-and-woman-owned jewelry studio creating handcrafted, long-lasting jewelry and sharing the art of silversmithing through in-person workshops.

Imprint Venture Lab

A business incubator supporting creative entrepreneurs by funding, mentoring, and accelerating innovative startups.

Innovation & Design in Architecture

A full service architectural design firm ⁣specializing in unique & iconic branding for the restaurant & retail ⁣industry.

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Supporting entrepreneurs and small business founders achieve their dreams

Intertrend

A multicultural agency that understands the intersection of culture, emerging trends, and the interaction between brands and consumers.

ISM Brewing

A craft brewery and restaurant serving hand-crafted beers and chef-driven cuisine in a welcoming community space.

J Graphix

A collective of local creators providing products and services to supporting and elevating the apparel industry community.

JAF Creative Solutions

A strategy consultancy advancing equitable development through community-centered planning, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive design solutions.

JLOOP

JLOOP is a homegrown Long Beach creative agency with 2 decades of demonstrated excellence in UX design and custom software development for mobile, desktop, television, and the web. A homegrown creative agency with 2 decades of demonstrated excellence in UX design and custom software development for web and mobile

Joel Thomas Design Works

A designer and maker working with wood creating handcrafted wood furniture, home goods, and functional contemporary art.

Kimley-Horn

A civil engineering and design firm providing planning, engineering, and infrastructure services for public and private projects.

KLBP-FM

A community radio station providing local programming and training to new broadcasters, expanding access to community media.

Landmark Theatre

A nonprofit performing arts organization producing live musical theater with professional casts, full orchestras, and educational programming.

LB Food Coma

A local food media platform uncovering the city’s best bites, hidden gems, and flavor bombs worth the food coma.

LBMA Downtown

A satellite gallery of the Long Beach Museum of Art presenting contemporary exhibitions and public programs in the East Village Arts District.

Library of technics

A design bookstore and living archive specializing in vintage books, objects, and media.

Loiter Gallery

A nonprofit art gallery transforming vacant spaces in Long Beach into exhibition venues that support local artists and community programming.

Long Beach Community Design Center

A nonprofit organization that provides pro bono design services to low-income and underserved communities, nonprofit organizations, and municipal agencies on economic development.

Long Beach Public Library – Creativity Lab

A public library program introducing young people to design, technology, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning.

Longbeachize

A digital publication covering Long Beach's food, arts, culture, and community by highlighting local stories and voices.

Makersville

A nonprofit makerspace providing shared tools, workshops, and creative programs for makers of all ages and skill levels.

Midnight Oil

A creative refuge where the community unwinds, indulges, and explores rotating themed experiences in a speakeasy setting.

Muse Bath Apothecary

A botanical wellness atelier crafting beauty rituals to muse the soul and handcrafted plant-based products.

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

A museum dedicated to Latin American and Latinx art through exhibitions, education, and cultural programming.

Neme Design Studio, Inc

A facade design and digital fabrication firm that turns design concepts into high-quality, buildable facade systems for architectural projects.

New Balance

A global athletic footwear and apparel company designing performance products that combine innovation and craftsmanship.

Next Architecture

An architecture firm designing thoughtful, community-centered architecture that elevates urban environments.

Odeum

A 20-year-old Long Beach technology company providing video streaming platforms and custom apps for creators, organizations, and media companies.

ORALE

(Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment). A community organization advancing abolition, liberation, and empowerment through organizing, education, and advocacy.

Partake Collective

A shared commercial kitchen and business incubator to help food entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

People’s Architecture Office (PAO)

A multidisciplinary design practice working across architecture, urban design, product design, and public art with a focus on designing for the masses.

POJ STUDIO

A design studio connecting artisans with global audiences through handcrafted products that emphasize craftsmanship and preserve cultural heritage.

Poster Territory

A global design organization using poster exhibitions and public installations to promote cultural dialogue and bring civic engagement to social issues.

RDC

A full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary.

Renaissance High School

A public high school offering arts and design education that prepares students for creative careers and higher education.

SO.LO Arts Center & Cultural Playground

A contemporary arts center and cultural playground presenting interdisciplinary exhibitions and artist-led projects.

Sonoratown

A Mexican restaurant serving Sonora-style cuisine and handmade flour tortillas based on family recipes from San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

Space Beach Foundation

A community nonprofit bridging Long Beach’s growing space industry with local residents through culture, art, and education.

Studio One Eleven

An integrated practice of architecture, urbanism, and landscape architecture dedicated to revitalizing communities through innovative, community-focused projects.

Tanya Monique Jewelry

A metalsmith, jewelry artist, and Assistant Professor at Long Beach City College. A 2024 United States Artist Fellow in Craft, her work is held in major collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Houston.

The Ardent

An independent print publication covering food, film, art, and culture with a focus on Long Beach and Southern California.

The Elemental Shop

A retail shop offering metaphysical goods, holistic wellness products, and educational resources rooted in ancestral traditions.

The Ordinarie

A restaurant and gathering space serving American cuisine in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.

The Ravens and the Wolves

A tattoo studio fusing tattoos with fine art, specializing in custom tattooing by resident and guest artists in a gallery-inspired setting.

WILDFLOWER

Wildflower Beauty + Brows is a Long Beach boutique studio offering brows, lashes, permanent makeup, and fine-line tattoos. With a focus on intentional artistry, they help clients express their individuality through beauty and body art.

ADU Homes

A design-build company delivering affordable and sustainable accessory dwelling units that expand housing opportunities and multigenerational living.

Altar Society Brewing Co.

A craft brewery and restaurant creating locally inspired food and beer experiences that celebrate Downtown Long Beach's hospitality and community.

AMONDSON

A creative studio specializing in immersive entertainment, production design, and concept art, crafting experiences through innovative storytelling and design.

Anneise

A boutique clothing brand offering versatile apparel and fostering community connection.

Arts Council for Long Beach

A nonprofit arts organization advancing Long Beach's creative community through advocacy, education, public art, grants, and inclusive cultural programming.

Athena Advisors

A marketing consulting firm specializing in website design, digital marketing, and strategic marketing execution for aerospace and technology organizations.

BLANKSPACES

A coworking community providing flexible workspaces and resources that support entrepreneurs and small businesses in Downtown Long Beach.

cLAY ON FIRSt

Clay on First is a welcoming ceramics studio where beginners and experienced makers alike can explore pottery through classes, studio memberships, and handcrafted local ceramics.

Creative Class Collective

A cultural organization amplifying Long Beach's creative community through curated exhibitions, public programs, and collaborative arts initiatives.

CSULB Immersive Design Research Lab

An interdisciplinary research lab exploring immersive design, technology, and innovation through community partnerships.

Culture Cart

A Black-owned, women-led startup offering zero-emission pedicab services in Inglewood and Long Beach.

DyeLot Interiors

An Interior design studio creating bespoke hospitality environments that support, represent, and host communities.

ENVIRON.

A multidisciplinary firm offering services in architecture, design, urban design, branding, interior design, landscape design, space planning, and more.

Fehr & Peers

A transportation planning and engineering firm designing mobility solutions to communities.

Foot Work Records

An independent record shop celebrating dance music culture through curated vinyl, artist support, and events for connecting music lovers.

HabitaN

Habitan is an interior architecture design studio that transforms ideas into purposeful, sensory-driven spaces that speak true to your brand's core vision.

hell bent silversmith

A Latina-and-woman-owned jewelry studio creating handcrafted, long-lasting jewelry and sharing the art of silversmithing through in-person workshops.

Imprint Venture Lab

A business incubator supporting creative entrepreneurs by funding, mentoring, and accelerating innovative startups.

Innovation & Design in Architecture

A full service architectural design firm ⁣specializing in unique & iconic branding for the restaurant & retail ⁣industry.

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Supporting entrepreneurs and small business founders achieve their dreams

Intertrend

A multicultural agency that understands the intersection of culture, emerging trends, and the interaction between brands and consumers.

ISM Brewing

A craft brewery and restaurant serving hand-crafted beers and chef-driven cuisine in a welcoming community space.

J Graphix

A collective of local creators providing products and services to supporting and elevating the apparel industry community.

JAF Creative Solutions

A strategy consultancy advancing equitable development through community-centered planning, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive design solutions.

JLOOP

JLOOP is a homegrown Long Beach creative agency with 2 decades of demonstrated excellence in UX design and custom software development for mobile, desktop, television, and the web. A homegrown creative agency with 2 decades of demonstrated excellence in UX design and custom software development for web and mobile

Joel Thomas Design Works

A designer and maker working with wood creating handcrafted wood furniture, home goods, and functional contemporary art.

Kimley-Horn

A civil engineering and design firm providing planning, engineering, and infrastructure services for public and private projects.

KLBP-FM

A community radio station providing local programming and training to new broadcasters, expanding access to community media.

Landmark Theatre

A nonprofit performing arts organization producing live musical theater with professional casts, full orchestras, and educational programming.

LB Food Coma

A local food media platform uncovering the city’s best bites, hidden gems, and flavor bombs worth the food coma.

LBMA Downtown

A satellite gallery of the Long Beach Museum of Art presenting contemporary exhibitions and public programs in the East Village Arts District.

Library of technics

A design bookstore and living archive specializing in vintage books, objects, and media.

Loiter Gallery

A nonprofit art gallery transforming vacant spaces in Long Beach into exhibition venues that support local artists and community programming.

Long Beach Community Design Center

A nonprofit organization that provides pro bono design services to low-income and underserved communities, nonprofit organizations, and municipal agencies on economic development.

Long Beach Public Library – Creativity Lab

A public library program introducing young people to design, technology, and creative problem-solving through hands-on learning.

Longbeachize

A digital publication covering Long Beach's food, arts, culture, and community by highlighting local stories and voices.

Makersville

A nonprofit makerspace providing shared tools, workshops, and creative programs for makers of all ages and skill levels.

Midnight Oil

A creative refuge where the community unwinds, indulges, and explores rotating themed experiences in a speakeasy setting.

Muse Bath Apothecary

A botanical wellness atelier crafting beauty rituals to muse the soul and handcrafted plant-based products.

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

A museum dedicated to Latin American and Latinx art through exhibitions, education, and cultural programming.

Neme Design Studio, Inc

A facade design and digital fabrication firm that turns design concepts into high-quality, buildable facade systems for architectural projects.

New Balance

A global athletic footwear and apparel company designing performance products that combine innovation and craftsmanship.

Next Architecture

An architecture firm designing thoughtful, community-centered architecture that elevates urban environments.

Odeum

A 20-year-old Long Beach technology company providing video streaming platforms and custom apps for creators, organizations, and media companies.

ORALE

(Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment). A community organization advancing abolition, liberation, and empowerment through organizing, education, and advocacy.

Partake Collective

A shared commercial kitchen and business incubator to help food entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

People’s Architecture Office (PAO)

A multidisciplinary design practice working across architecture, urban design, product design, and public art with a focus on designing for the masses.

POJ STUDIO

A design studio connecting artisans with global audiences through handcrafted products that emphasize craftsmanship and preserve cultural heritage.

Poster Territory

A global design organization using poster exhibitions and public installations to promote cultural dialogue and bring civic engagement to social issues.

RDC

A full-service, award-winning architecture firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary.

Renaissance High School

A public high school offering arts and design education that prepares students for creative careers and higher education.

SO.LO Arts Center & Cultural Playground

A contemporary arts center and cultural playground presenting interdisciplinary exhibitions and artist-led projects.

Sonoratown

A Mexican restaurant serving Sonora-style cuisine and handmade flour tortillas based on family recipes from San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

Space Beach Foundation

A community nonprofit bridging Long Beach’s growing space industry with local residents through culture, art, and education.

Studio One Eleven

An integrated practice of architecture, urbanism, and landscape architecture dedicated to revitalizing communities through innovative, community-focused projects.

Tanya Monique Jewelry

A metalsmith, jewelry artist, and Assistant Professor at Long Beach City College. A 2024 United States Artist Fellow in Craft, her work is held in major collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Houston.

The Ardent

An independent print publication covering food, film, art, and culture with a focus on Long Beach and Southern California.

The Elemental Shop

A retail shop offering metaphysical goods, holistic wellness products, and educational resources rooted in ancestral traditions.

The Ordinarie

A restaurant and gathering space serving American cuisine in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.

The Ravens and the Wolves

A tattoo studio fusing tattoos with fine art, specializing in custom tattooing by resident and guest artists in a gallery-inspired setting.

WILDFLOWER

Wildflower Beauty + Brows is a Long Beach boutique studio offering brows, lashes, permanent makeup, and fine-line tattoos. With a focus on intentional artistry, they help clients express their individuality through beauty and body art.