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LONG BEACH GAY AND Sapphic CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Prolonged Beach Gay and Sapphic Chamber of Commerce (LBGLCC) exists to promote the economic growth and advancement of our LGBT and allied business members, our non-profit organizational members and our corporate partners and their employees, through support, leadership, education and sustain . The Chamber was founded as the Long Beach Community Business Network in by a group of gay and lesbian business owners to serve as a networking and assist organization for LGBT-owned and LGBT-supportive businesses within greater Long Beach. In partnership with other LGBT and allied organizations in Extended Beach, LBGLCC contributes to the energy and quality of life within the city and surrounding communities. The LBGLCC is one of the Affliate National LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Southern California. We are also a member of a consortium of LGBT chambers known as The Western Business Alliance, which consists of 22 LGBT chambers from the Western USA and Canada.
Community Development
In June , the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a recommendation for City staff to work with community stakeholders to create a visioning process and feasibility blueprint for the LGBTQ+ Cultural District to educate visitors about the cultural and historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community, support the LGBTQ+ businesses and institutions, and invest in common improvements to ensure the LGBTQ+ community continues to thrive.
By designating the area as a cultural district, the City hopes to work with the society to educate visitors about the cultural and historical significance of the Queer community in the neighborhood, support the LGBTQ+ businesses and institutions in the district, and invest in public improvements to make certain the LGBTQ+ community continues to thrive.
Since the inception of this project, Capital staff has convened with stakeholders and the widespread to solicit feedback and develop concepts to aide guide a vision for the establishment of Queer Cultural District along the Broadway corridor. This area of the city is home to many of Lon
Long Beach Gayborhoods: Loving LGBTQ Life in this Coastal Community
Long Beach is a coastal California urban area that offers abundant sunshine, miles of sandy shores and beautiful blue ocean, and plenty to see and execute for visitors and residents alike.
A Small Long Beach History
The area that is presently Long Beach was initially settled as part of a large Spanish land grant in Eventually becoming incorporated as a capital and part of the state of California, it has always been a popular site for commerce and is in fact one of the largest shipping ports in the United States. Long Beach is known for its various waterfront attractions like the RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific among others. Long Beach is also recognizable for being a diverse, friendly, and eclectic community, with a strong tourism industry, a thriving, artsy LGBTQ society, a welcoming soul, and a hip, eclectic vibe.
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- Long Beach is known as one of the most walkable cities in the Merged States.
- Long Beach is the birthplace of over 50 Olympic athletes.
- Of the most populated
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Mission Statement
Vision: We envision The Center as the vital, central core for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Group. Mission: The Center provides training, leadership, social and support services to meet the needs of our diverse community.
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The Center serves over LBGTS per month. Our services span free HIV/AIDS/STD testing, Treatment Advocacy and Case Management, Peer Counseling, dozens of social/support groups and annual events.
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