Business Development Center

A guide for doing business in Long Beach, including information on obtaining licenses, building permits, operating the business, taxes, federal and state employer requirements.

Bureau of Economic Development

Sponsors a variety of services in an effort to foster business development in the city of Long Beach.

Bureau of Workforce Development

Provides personnel information for employers.

Center for International Trade Development (Long Beach City College)

Provides information, training and counseling for businesses.

Long Beach International Trade Office (LBITO)

As the official International Trade Office for the City of Long Beach , the LBITO encourages and assists Long Beach-based companies penetrate new markets to enhance their sales internationally and/or to source products or raw materials internationally. The office also encourages internationally active companies to look to Long Beach as a base for global operations.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is the platform for business to provide leadership, education and advocacy so that the Long Beach area thrives in the 21st century.

Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce (JAYCEES)

The Jaycees is a community-involved, leadership training organization with state, national, and international affiliations.

City of Long Beach Speaker’s Bureau

With the Speakers Bureau, organizations of ten or more may have a City representative address their group on a variety of topics free of charge. Check out the list of topics of interest to business.

City of Long Beach: Business Licenses

Includes links for business license applications, building permits, state licenses, city zoning and regulations, information for home occupation businesses, and the Business License Tax Amnesty Program.