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Small Businesses in Survival Mode
December 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Online Event
Cost: Free
CM Credits: 1
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Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and the activity centers of our neighborhoods, but they’ve been struggling like never before this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic recession. How can planners help to support their survival? Join us for a virtual panel discussion focusing on successful economic development strategies and placemaking programs that encourage social distancing. Panelists will include planners, business improvement districts, small businesses, economic development specialists, and finance specialists, primarily from Long Beach and other local communities, sharing their insights and experiences.
1.0 CM credit is pending for this event. Registration is limited to encourage a healthy dialogue. Please register here. Zoom meeting information will be emailed to you prior to the event.
Speakers:
Economic Development Panel:
- Fern Nueno, AICP, City of Long Beach, Project Manager (Moderator)
- Seyed Jalali, City of Long Beach, Economic Development Officer
- Alejandro Sanchez-Lopez, City of Long Beach, Planner
- Blair Cohn, Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, Executive Director
- Linda Nguyen, Vice President, Community Relations Senior Consultant, Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability
Placemaking and Outdoor Space Panel:
- Steve Gerhardt, AICP, Walk Long Beach, Executive Director
- Ricardo Light, City of Long Beach, Transportation Planner
- Alexis Oropeza, City of Long Beach, Current Planning Officer
- Mariah Hoffman, Micro Modula, Creative Director/Owner
- Marco Dorado, National Development Council, Assistant Field Director
