Long Beach Economic Partnership Relaunches World Trade Center Long Beach
09 Mayo 2024 - 3:45PM
Business Wire
Under the guidance of Long Beach Economic
Partnership, World Trade Center Long Beach is poised to become the
strongest and most reliable local trade-promotion entity, engaging
strategic partners at home and abroad to create jobs and drive
economic prosperity.
Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) has officially relaunched
the World Trade Center Long Beach (WTCLB). The announcement was
made by Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson during his remarks at the
World Trade Week Breakfast on May 1 at the Westin Long Beach.
Mayor Richardson expressed his confidence, stating, “The World
Trade Center Long Beach is poised to be one of the strongest and
most articulate Trade and Investment promotion agencies and serve
as a beacon for economic prosperity in the region, driving growth
and opportunity for our community.”
The announcement marks the fruition of LBEP’s historic MOU
(Memorandum of Understanding) with the Port of Long Beach to
relaunch WTCLB, marking a significant milestone for the City of
Long Beach and setting a course for enhanced economic prosperity
and global engagement. The relaunch plays a pivotal role in driving
regional trade and investment by expanding international market
access for Long Beach companies, attracting foreign investment into
high-growth industries, and establishing crucial connections to
global markets.
“At the Port of Long Beach, we welcome this relaunch as we
collaborate with the City and the Long Beach Economic Partnership
to bring more economic opportunities to Long Beach,” said Port of
Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero. “The World Trade Center Long Beach
will play a major role in the effort to boost Long Beach’s ability
to attract international trade and investment.”
The WTCLB represents a collaborative effort between Long Beach
Economic Partnership, the City of Long Beach, the Port of Long
Beach, Long Beach Airport, and other local and global strategic
partners. Together, these organizations are dedicated to convening
the private sector, government representatives, academia, and
philanthropy to facilitate connections, communication, and support
for local and foreign partners.
“The Long Beach Economic Partnership is dedicated to growing the
local economy and local jobs,” notes LBEP President / CEO Leah
Goold-Haws. “The Port of Long Beach is a major contributor to both,
not just locally, but regionally and nationally. Now is the right
time to launch this effort and capitalize on the importance of our
port complex, the innovation of our city, and the business growth
that comes from expanding imports and exports. LBEP is dedicated to
utilizing the recognition that comes from a World Trade Center to
increase opportunities for the city, including building
international relationships, growing foreign direct investment, and
building a resilient economy. The World Trade Center Long Beach is
actively recruiting its membership and advisory council and is
currently partnered with the Long Beach Port and the Long Beach
Airport.”
Renowned for its vibrant culture, strategic location, and
diverse economic landscape, Long Beach is poised to capitalize on
its strengths in trade, goods movement, and innovation. Long Beach
was recently named LA County’s most business-friendly city by the
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and
ranked California’s #1 city for foreign businesses by the Financial
Times - Nikkei ranking, making it the fastest-rising city in the
United States.
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About Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) LBEP is a
non-profit, action-oriented organization that works to grow the
economy of Long Beach and expand citywide economic opportunities
with a global vision. This is achieved through locally focused
partnerships, newsworthy events, and other actions that will
deliver on their vision for dependable growth. LBEP works directly
with companies to understand their needs and assist them in their
success, providing business services ranging from site selection to
incentive programs, industry-focused initiatives, and talent
pipeline development.
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