Trending...
- BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products - 105
- First Partner Siebel Newsom launches California's first Social Health Council to strengthen community connection - 102
- California: Governor Newsom statement on compromise to address wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and create stronger accountability - 102
Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has taken a proactive step towards promoting safety and security in its local businesses with the launch of the Safe & Secure Long Beach Grant Program. This new initiative, led by the Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO), aims to assist small businesses in improving storefront safety through security upgrades.
According to Mayor Rex Richardson, "In Long Beach, we believe that safe businesses mean safe neighborhoods." With this in mind, the Safe & Secure Program is a direct investment in the hardworking business owners who contribute to the city's vibrant and welcoming commercial corridors. By providing them with the necessary tools to protect their storefronts and employees, the city hopes to build a stronger and safer community for all.
The Program offers financial assistance for small businesses to install security cameras, floodlighting, alarm systems, and other eligible security improvements. These upgrades are designed to improve visibility and enhance protection for employees, customers, and storefronts. Eligible improvements may also include security fencing on a case-by-case basis, as long as they comply with applicable City codes and permitting requirements. Businesses with storefronts up to 1,500 square feet can receive grants of up to $750 for essential security upgrades.
More on The Californer
Interested businesses can apply for the grant online until funds are exhausted. The funding will be provided as a reimbursement after eligible security improvements are installed. To be eligible for the grant, applicants must operate a publicly accessible storefront within Long Beach and hold an active business license with the City. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on longbeach.gov/safesecurebiz.
Bo Martinez, Director of EDO, believes that local businesses play a crucial role in fueling Long Beach's economy and contributing to its thriving neighborhood marketplaces. He states that through the Safe & Secure Program, business owners can make strategic investments in safety and security that support business growth while strengthening commercial corridors and promoting vibrant business districts throughout the city.
The Program is funded through a $350,000 allocation from the City's Redevelopment Agency (RDA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Additionally, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's office has contributed an extra $50,000, bringing the total program funding to $400,000. Supervisor Hahn emphasizes the importance of supporting local small businesses and their role in creating a sense of community. She states, "Sometimes better lighting, security cameras or an alarm system can make a real difference." She is proud to help Long Beach fund this new program and enable businesses to make practical improvements to protect their employees, customers, and storefronts.
More on The Californer
The Safe & Secure Program is just one aspect of the City's broader efforts to support small business resilience and promote safe and vibrant neighborhood business districts. For more information and resources for small businesses, interested parties can visit longbeach.gov/bizcare or contact the BizCare Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or email BizCare@longbeach.gov. With this new grant program in place, Long Beach is taking a proactive approach towards creating a safer and more prosperous community for all its residents.
According to Mayor Rex Richardson, "In Long Beach, we believe that safe businesses mean safe neighborhoods." With this in mind, the Safe & Secure Program is a direct investment in the hardworking business owners who contribute to the city's vibrant and welcoming commercial corridors. By providing them with the necessary tools to protect their storefronts and employees, the city hopes to build a stronger and safer community for all.
The Program offers financial assistance for small businesses to install security cameras, floodlighting, alarm systems, and other eligible security improvements. These upgrades are designed to improve visibility and enhance protection for employees, customers, and storefronts. Eligible improvements may also include security fencing on a case-by-case basis, as long as they comply with applicable City codes and permitting requirements. Businesses with storefronts up to 1,500 square feet can receive grants of up to $750 for essential security upgrades.
More on The Californer
- SEEAG receives $40,000 AgWest Farm Credit Grant For Southbank Learning Farm
- California's legal cannabis market generates $8.4 billion for Californians as state cracks down on illicit operators
- California: Governor Newsom announces CalGuard has seized $534 million in deadly fentanyl, helping keep drugs off the streets as crime falls statewide
- Indiewood Film Festival Highlights Phillip E. Walker's Appearances at Fifteen September 2026 Events
- Decisynx Announces Vauryn AI Learning Companion With Global Release Planned for 2026
Interested businesses can apply for the grant online until funds are exhausted. The funding will be provided as a reimbursement after eligible security improvements are installed. To be eligible for the grant, applicants must operate a publicly accessible storefront within Long Beach and hold an active business license with the City. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on longbeach.gov/safesecurebiz.
Bo Martinez, Director of EDO, believes that local businesses play a crucial role in fueling Long Beach's economy and contributing to its thriving neighborhood marketplaces. He states that through the Safe & Secure Program, business owners can make strategic investments in safety and security that support business growth while strengthening commercial corridors and promoting vibrant business districts throughout the city.
The Program is funded through a $350,000 allocation from the City's Redevelopment Agency (RDA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Additionally, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's office has contributed an extra $50,000, bringing the total program funding to $400,000. Supervisor Hahn emphasizes the importance of supporting local small businesses and their role in creating a sense of community. She states, "Sometimes better lighting, security cameras or an alarm system can make a real difference." She is proud to help Long Beach fund this new program and enable businesses to make practical improvements to protect their employees, customers, and storefronts.
More on The Californer
- Badanamu and Friends Live Brings Hit Animated Series to Stages Across the United States
- 54 Million Contract. New Chapter as AI Cybersecurity Platform Expands, Margins Surge & Management Signals Confidence. Cycurion, Inc: (NAS DAQ: CYCU)
- MommyAndMe.club Expands Parent-Child Class Directory to All 50 States and Washington, D.C
- Work 365 Deepens TD SYNNEX Integration with Automated Azure Billing
- A New Snapchat Alternative for Teens
The Safe & Secure Program is just one aspect of the City's broader efforts to support small business resilience and promote safe and vibrant neighborhood business districts. For more information and resources for small businesses, interested parties can visit longbeach.gov/bizcare or contact the BizCare Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or email BizCare@longbeach.gov. With this new grant program in place, Long Beach is taking a proactive approach towards creating a safer and more prosperous community for all its residents.
0 Comments
Latest on The Californer
- Steve Thompson Launches StickyHealth to Tackle the Retention Gap in the Growing GLP 1 Market
- 15,000+ arrests. 7,000+ stolen vehicles recovered. Crime Suppression Teams deliver results across California
- JiT Home Buyers Expands Local Presence to 18 Real Estate Markets Across the United States
- Pervaziv AI Expands Cortex Routing Architecture Across AI Models, Search and Engineering Skills
- Qscription Technologies Appoints Dr. Kimberly Beavers as Founding Clinical Advisor
- When Hope Feels Gone, Death2life Is Still Here!
- Mike Thomas, Film Critic and Co-Founder of FANtastic Horror Film Festival, Dies at age 72
- Governor Newsom visits CHP Academy, highlights next generation of officers and California's public safety progress
- New Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Released by AHA/ASA
- Autism Society San Diego Marks 60 Years of Inclusion and Impact With Diamond Anniversary Gala
- Decode Digital Works Launches Outlook & Predictions 2027
- Sebastian Stroeller Publishes "The MAP Language Canon" — The Complete Practitioner's Guide to Structural Conversation
- JOYA Health Launches JOYA Wellness to Expand Employer Benefits
- OneVizion Appoints Zebra Technologies CIO Matt Ausman to Board of Directors
- GLADYS Magazine Celebrates their 18 Year Anniversary!
- New Townhome Building Released at Heritage at South Brunswick, Offering Private Perimeter Setting and Water Views
- Top Social Media App for Teens — Locksy Is Changing How US Gen Z Connects
- Guru Dentistry Supports Local Heroes: Donation to Orange County Professional Firefighters
- Comics Veteran on Return of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters, 3-D Projects, Collaboration with Original 'Star Wars' Toy Engineer
- Best Teen Social Media App for Back to School 2026 — Your Friend Group Deserves Better Than a Feed