Our Port is the busiest container port in North America and is responsible for over 260,000 jobs in a five-county area and future trade will generate 300,000 new regional jobs by 2010. Technology Technology is a rapidly expanding business sector for the City of Long Beach which has unlimited growth potential. More companies, big and small, are discovering Long Beach and taking advantage of available office space, strategic location, freeway accessibility, skilled labor and unmatched quality of life features. Industrial property, that has been scarce in recent years, will soon be available as Boeing develops 230 acres at the airport as an industrial park. The availability of this property will enable the City to attract companies who need to co-locate administrative staff and production people.
Long Beach has an opportunity to become the technology center of Southern California.
You can get a complete overview of how technology and business are converging in Long Beach by viewing the Mayor's Technology Development Initiative . Retail Since 1995, we have added or refurbished over two million square feet of retail venues at eight different locations throughout the City. Youth Programs Mayor Beverly O Neill, as a lifelong educator, has made youth her priority. Mayor O Neill has a lot in store for the youth of Long Beach. The pilot was in 5 elementary schools in Long Beach serving over 500 kids.