For the fourth consecutive year, the city is a finalist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.'s Most Business Friendly City Award in the county for cities with a population of more than 60,000, it was announced today.
Grand prize winners will be announced at the 14th Annual Eddy Award Ceremony on Nov. 12. (The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. will also be honoring The Boeing Co. at the event as well.)
"Long Beach continues to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating a business-friendly environment," said Bill Allen, president and CEO of LAEDC. "The ability and commitment of our local governments to attract and retain good jobs is absolutely essential if our region is to regain its economic vitality and sustain our quality of life. For the fourth straight year in a row our judging panel was very impressed with the economic development efforts made by Long Beach."
"We're delighted that we have once again been honored as a finalist," said Robert Swayze, Manager of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs for the City. "We've worked closely with the LAEDC on many initiatives, and to be again named as a finalist by this premier organization is a great honor all by itself. Of course," said Swayze, "we hope this year Long Beach can be the bride, not the bridesmaid."
Grand prize winners will be announced at the 14th Annual Eddy Award Ceremony on Nov. 12. (The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. will also be honoring The Boeing Co. at the event as well.)
"Long Beach continues to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating a business-friendly environment," said Bill Allen, president and CEO of LAEDC. "The ability and commitment of our local governments to attract and retain good jobs is absolutely essential if our region is to regain its economic vitality and sustain our quality of life. For the fourth straight year in a row our judging panel was very impressed with the economic development efforts made by Long Beach."
"We're delighted that we have once again been honored as a finalist," said Robert Swayze, Manager of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs for the City. "We've worked closely with the LAEDC on many initiatives, and to be again named as a finalist by this premier organization is a great honor all by itself. Of course," said Swayze, "we hope this year Long Beach can be the bride, not the bridesmaid."
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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