Contents

Message From The President 4

Mission 10

Join Us 12

Membership Benefits 16

Corporate Sponsors 18

Testimonials 22

Why We Matter 30

WBA Chambers 31

Who We Are 32

Member Directory 35

ON THE COVER:

Pictured on the cover is the Executive Members and Advisors.

Photo courtesy of TiffaneyAnn Photography

While every effort has been made to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, neither the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce nor MetroMedia accept any liability for errors or omissions.

Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber

of Commerce

2201 N. Lakewood Blvd, D670

Long Beach, CA 90815

562-225-3198

info@lbglcc.org

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Message From the
President

My Loving Family, Friends & LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

By the time you read this, I will have passed the torch from being President to being Past President—and somebody else will be filling my shoes. The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce will be under new leadership, vision, and brand-new board. Nothing thrills me more than envisioning the future of our Chamber as we continue to grow and expand, and I’ve proud to have been a bridge from one generation to the next.

Never in a million years could I have imagined I would have been in a leadership role for an LGBTQ+ organization—or creating a certified LGBTBE® digital marketing agency, Keen Social—or fathomed advocating for LGBTQ+-owned businesses for the past six years.

I grew up in a small town in Texas and was born and raised Catholic (I still practice and attend church to this day). When I was younger, I did not know any other out LGBTQ+ individuals within my family’s and friend’s circles. As I grew up, I struggled with my identity tremendously. When I was in college, I came close to committing suicide. I could not envision a world where I could be gay and be successful—or thrive—or EXIST.

Luckily, the internet came about, and I was fortunate enough to find another gay person online, with whom I am still friends to this day—Justin Hutson. He helped me understand that I was not alone. Luckily, my family has been nothing but supportive, and I have been fortunate to have a great support system. However, unfortunately, not all LGBTQ+ individuals are so lucky. This is why our Chamber is so important; we are a community.

When I began my business, I thought I might have to go back into the closet as a business owner because being out would hurt business. Luckily, I joined our Chamber, and because of our past leadership—President Joe Mendez and VP Michelle Windhausen—I was introduced to an entire world of successful LGBTQ+ individuals. We could be out, proud, and successful! I hope that sharing my story will help somebody who is simply struggling with their identity or has dreamt of starting their own business.

Additionally, we must not forget our history. In the 1980s, Long Beach gay bars were being persecuted and raided by the police; thus, the gay bar owners created our organization. Today, our fight does not end because Congress passed a bill allowing us to marry whomever we love, which is fantastic—but we must keep fighting; we must remain vigilant.

From having the City of Long Beach recognize LGBTQ+ certified businesses with the help of State Senator Lena Gonzalez – to getting the City of Irvine also to recognize LGBTQ+ certified companies in 2022 – to joining forces with Ellie Perez, Visit Gay Long Beach, and Councilwomen Mary Zendejas and having our city recognize Safe Spaces Alliance – to lobbying the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to increase their spend goal to of 1.5% beginning in 2024 (That is $600 million per year in spend for LGBTQ+ diverse suppliers in the state of California!) – to having our Chamber be recognized as 2019’s “Rising Chamber” by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), I am beyond proud of our recent accomplishments and advocacy efforts.

Join our Chamber as an LGBTQ+ business or ally to continue creating a community and safe space for the new generation. From education and programming—to marketing and promoting—to networking—to procurement opportunities, I implore you to learn more about how you can support, not only each other, but our LGBTQ+ business community.

God Bless and thank you for this amazing opportunity for the past six years to represent the Chamber—and more enormous thanks to my entire board, advisors, members, sponsors, and VP, Lance Whitmier

Peace, Love & Prosper Y’all,

Esteven Eduardo Gamez

Join Us

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

WHY JOIN THE LONG BEACH LGBTQ+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

Business owners, working professionals, and allies of the LGBTQ community should join our Chamber for the networking opportunities, the educational opportunities, and to build a strong and powerful community. If you are looking to market your business, build relationships, support your community, and advocate for LGBTQ small business owners, entrepreneurs and equality in business, then the LBGLCC is the right place for you!

WHAT IS THE LONG BEACH LGBTQ+ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The LBGLCC is a group that is dedicated to protecting and promoting the local LGBTQ business community. Our primary goal is to help our members grow, to provide opportunity, and to create a strong LGBTQ and Allied business community. Our organization hosts networking luncheons, after hours networking events, workshops, and other activities - all with the aim of connecting local business owners. You may be interested to know that according to a 2012 study conducted by the Schapiro Group, 49% of consumers were more likely to think favorably of a local business if it was a member of the local Chamber — and 80% were more likely to purchase a product or service from a Chamber member. As an added bonus, the LBGLCC members can offer special discounts to our fellow members. The members in our community see true value in their membership and the work that we are doing to create a strong community. We are an affordable Chamber that will foster connections, provide education, and promote your business.

Membership Benefits

We At The LBGLCC Welcome ALL Business Owners, Working Professionals, and Allies of
the LGBTQ+ Community!

Benefits of an LBGLCC Membership

• Community

• Networking & Promotion

• Education & Programming

• Advocacy & Inclusivity

• SEO Boosts to your website

• Digital Directory Listing

• New Member Newsletter Announcement

• Social Media Posts

Membership Packages:

• Individual Membership (1–3 Employees): $175

• Small Business Membership (4–10 Employees): $350

• Medium to Large Business (+10 Employees): $750

Corporate Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum:
$10,000

• All the benefits of the Bronze:

• Website Banner Ad

• Newsletter Announcement

• Use of LBGLCC in all approved advertising and literature

• Signage at LBGLCC events throughout the year

• Co-Sponsored Programmed Content at Event

• (1) 2 FREE Registration for you, your employees or guests for any LBGLCC event during the year

• Prominent Advertising on the Carousel Ad of the HomePage

• Logo featured with LBGLCC logo at every event and every cosponsored event

• Priority to reserve an exclusive presentation slot at one of our monthly member events during the year

• 1 Zoom/Facebook LIVE event talking about your support in the LGBTQ+ business community and anything Diversity & Inclusion Related

• Boosted Facebook Post with Recorded Facebook LIVE Video

• Inside Full-Page Directory Ad (Valued at over $1,000)

Gold:
$5,000

• All the benefits of the Bronze:

• Website Banner Ad

• Newsletter Announcement

• Use of LBGLCC in all approved advertising and literature

• Signage at LBGLCC events throughout the year

• Co-Sponsored Programmed Content at Event

• (1) 2 FREE Registration for you, your employees or guests for any LBGLCC event during the year

• Prominent Advertising on the Carousel Ad of the HomePage

• Logo featured with LBGLCC logo at every event and every cosponsored event

Silver:
$2,500

• All the benefits of the Bronze:

• Website Banner Ad

• Newsletter Announcement

• Use of LBGLCC in all approved advertising and literature

• Signage at LBGLCC events throughout the
year

• Co-Sponsorship of 1 Mixer OR Programmed
Events

• (1) 2 FREE Registration for you, your employees or guests for any LBGLCC event during the year

Bronze:
$1,500

• Website Banner Ad

• Newsletter Announcement

• Use of LBGLCC in all approved advertising and literature

• Signage at LBGLCC events throughout the year

Event Member Mixer: $300

• Social Media Ads

LGBTBE CERTIFICATION: WHY SHOULD I GET CERTIFIED?

You work hard for your business, and NGLCC’s exclusive LGBT Business
Enterprise (LGBTBE) certification works hard for you, giving you a competitive
advantage to succeed.

Our Network Is Ready To Do Business – As an LGBTBE, you’ll have access to the full network of NGLCC, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, which features more than 200 corporate and government partners expressly looking to do business with certified LGBTBEs. Plus, our 1000+ LGBTBEs cut across all industries, from construction to apparel to technology to professional services, and are seeking B2B opportunities and strategic partnerships with other LGBTBEs like you!

LGBTBEs Stay In Business Longer – Thanks to increased resources and opportunities, certified LGBTBEs stay in business longer than the average American small business – over twice as long, according to NGLCC’s “America’s LGBT Economy” Report.

LGBTBE Certification Scales With Your Business – Certification can benefit your business at any size. Our LGBTBEs range from sole proprietors to multinational LGBT-owned corporations, with revenues in the hundreds of millions!

The LGBT Consumer Is Looking for You – The LGBT community spends more than $917 billion every year on goods and services, and they are more than 75% likely to change brands when they know they are LGBT inclusive. Stand out as a go-to supplier in your community by advertising your LGBTBE certification.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR LGBTBE CERTIFICATION?

•  Be at least 51% owned and operated by an LGBT person or persons who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents

•  Exercise independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise

•  Have its principal place of business (or headquarters) in the United States

•  Be formed as a legal for-profit entity in the United States

QUESTIONS?

Contact our team at supplierdiversity@nglcc.org or 202.234.9181

nglcc.org/get-certified

READY TO GROW?

HERE’S HOW!

1. Visit My.NGLCC.org to start your business profile (Tell us more about you & your business)

2. Submit supporting documents

(Once you begin your business profile, an NGLCC team member will reach out to help you through this step)

3. Complete a site visit with an NGLCC trained site visitor

(The site visitor will corroborate the information in your application and learn more about your business in the process)

4. National Certification Committee review

(Our National Certification Committee meets monthly & will review your application to certify your business as an LGBTBE)

Testimonials

MARY ZENDEJAS

COUNCILWOMAN, FIRST DISTRICT

CITY OF LONG BEACH

On behalf of the first district in the City of Long Beach, congratulations on your membership directory and recent 30 year celebration of service! Thank you to the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for your hard work on promoting equality, inclusivity, and diversity in our City. Your special organization strives to make a strong impact for LGBTQ+ businesses and allow individuals in the community to live openly without discrimination. LGBTQ+ and allied businesses contribute greatly to local and national economies, which enables economic prosperity and equality for everyone.

As your first district councilwoman and a strong ally, I am honored to be a part of the 2023 Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Directory. It is very important to build an environment in which will accommodate all groups of people regardless of their sexual orientation or ability. Representation and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community matters. I am beyond proud of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for many years of determination towards positive social change for Long Beach!

Mary Zendejas

Councilwoman, First District

City of Long Beach

Testimonials

Kathryn Couch

Gift Strategist

Tinsel & Bow

As an LGBT BIPOC Woman-owned Business it’s important to align ourselves with initiatives that work to promote underrepresented entrepreneurs. Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has been a champion in the community by connecting us with other like-minded business owners and sponsors. It has been one of the best decisions I have made for myself both personally and professionally. There are so many great workshops and opportunities for networking which have been instrumental in growing my gifting business. The events are fun and informative, and there is a real sense of community within the group.

Tina Del Otto

Energy Consultant,
Sungrid Solar

I am so proud and honored to be a part of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. I am currently a member representing our local solar company, Sungrid Solar. My goal is to help every home and business owner to “go green”; my connections and relationships with the wonderful people I’ve met within the Chamber have helped to facilitate that endeavor. The friendships I’ve made have been invaluable to both my business and personal life!

Reece
Johnson

Owner, Bloom Parlor

As a business owner, Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce has been an outstanding resource both professionally and personally. With a very active board, the chamber provides many in-person events that creates a value for the members and partners. In a growing community, LBLGBTQ+CC is an important organization for the future growth of LGBTQ+ professionals networking within and outside of our community.

I have been a member of the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for more than a decade and love the community and activities that it offers. Year to year I meet new people and learn about their businesses and inform them about mine. Networking with professionals like me and being a part of the LBLGBTQ+ community is what I want to support, therefore I highly recommend joining or renewing your membership today. See you at a future event!

Lauren Boland

Broker/Owner

LBL Mortgage and Jenlar Surety Bonding

The Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is a must for any business owner who wants to connect and grow their business. I have two certified business: LBL Mortgage and JenLar Surety Bonding. Recently, I had the opportunity to go to Unity Week in Washington DC as a member of the LB LGBTQ+ CC which opened doors for my new venture JenLar Surety Bonding. I now realize that a world exists outside of the local area for me to expand my businesses. I am amazed of all the opportunities that are in front of me because of LB LGBTQ+ CC. I highly recommend you become a member!

Why We Matter

OPPORTUNITY

We empower our local LGBTQ and Allied small business entrepreneurs and professionals by creating opportunities for marketing, networking, education, and procurement. We create events and networking opportunities for our members to help grow their business and expand their network. We host workshops and seminars in partnership with our Corporate Sponsors where our members are able to develop their business skills and expertise.

SUPPORT

We are a proud affiliate organization of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce which provides LGBTBE certification to LGBT business enterprises and advocates for the LGBTQ business community on a national scale. Through the NGLCC we are able to connect our members that are LGBT suppliers with corporate partners to incubate entrepreneurial success and ensure LGBT inclusion and spend in business. We are also an affiliate organization of the Western Business Alliance, a group of all NGLCC affiliate organizations that are located in the Western Region of the U.S. We review best practices and how best to shift the focus of the financial impact our LGBTQ businesses contribute to local and national economies.

ADVOCACY

As a local organization, we strive to advocate for our Long Beach LGBTQ entrepreneurs and professionals. We attend community events, create strategic partnerships, and form relationships with officials in local government. We work towards creating a positive economic and social impact, and elicit political change that will create greater economic equality for the LGBTQ community here in Long Beach.

WBA Chambers

Who We
Are

Advocates Since 1992.

The Chamber was founded as the Long Beach Community Business Network in 1992 by a group of gay and lesbian business owners to serve as a networking and support organization for gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses with the greater Long Beach area. Since then, we have grown to include businesses from the surrounding areas as well.

In 2021, we changed our name to the Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to continue to reflect our greater diversity in terms of representation go our community.

Strong advocacy has allowed us to be successful in having our local government to recognize and legitimize our involvement in participating for public sector contracts and bidding opportunities.

Member Directory

Alphabetical

A

A Change of Space

(626) 437-9168

https://achangeofspace.co/

A Clear Path, LLC

(818) 400-9592

http://www.aclearpath.net

A-List Escrow, Inc.

(562) 987-2547

http://www.a-listescrow.com

Alura Workforce Solutions

(562) 800-0235

http://www.aluraworkforce.com

Aplos Healthcare

(512) 529-2055

https://aploshealthcare.com/

AT&T Services, Inc.

(925) 549-4562

http://www.attsupplierdiversity.com

B

BAG Travel

(562) 888-1946

https://www.bagtravel.net

Balloons by Tommy

(310) 415-3640

http://www.balloonsbytommy.com

Bandit Printing

(415) 730-0433

http://banditprinting.com

Baypoint Insurance Services

(949) 637-1575

http://www.baypointins.com

Beach Garden Social House Restaurant & Bar

(562) 432-1098

http://www.beachgardensocial.com

Beyond Thinking

(206) 914-7814

http://www.beyondthinkingwithcasey.com

Black Knight Patrol

(310) 406-7035

https://www.blackknightpatrol.com/

Bloom Parlor

(949) 613-4622

http://www.bloomparlor.com

Blu Fable LLC | Creative Content Agency

(310) 359-8354

http://www.blufable.com

Bravo Productions

(562) 435-0065

https://www.bravoevents-online.com

C

Camber Hill Coaching

(562) 243-4573

http://Camberhill.com

Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum

(562) 985-5761

Cary Schultz, CFA

(310) 831-4470

http://califanofinancialgroup.com

Casa Youth Shelter

(562) 594-6825

https://casayouthshelter.org/

CashChirp, LLC

(916) 905-2569

https://cashchirp.com/

CBE Enterprises llc

(562) 400-0736

Charles Jacobsen, Inc

1-310-815-9250

http://www.charlesjacobsen.com

City National Bank

(310) 888-6864

http://www.cnb.com

CM Marketing

(562) 277-1419

http://cmitchellmarketing.com

Coldwell Banker Realty-Joe Mendez

(562) 370-1000

http://www.LongBeachRealEstateRainbow.com

Comerica Bank

(562) 498-3336

http://www.Comerica.com

CorpChanges

(310) 809-2029

http://www.corpchanges.com

Cruise Planners/StPatricksTravel.com

(714) 245-0400

http://stpatrickstravel.com

D

DarDesign

(213) 375-5657

http://dardesigngroup.com

David England Photography

(562) 335-8373

http://www.davidenglandphotography.com/

Deckner Insurance Agency

(562) 685-8307

http://www.fflipacific.com

Desert Business Association

(760) 904-4589

http://DesertBusinessAssociation.org

Dr. Bach Ho

(949) 244-9550

http://www.bachho.com

Dutch’s BrewHouse

(562) 336-1326

http://www.dutchsbrewhouse.com

E

Edward Jones

(562) 425-1048

https://www.edwardjones.com/

Eleventh Hour

(310) 821-6900

http://www.11thr.com

EllieGirl

(562) 248-6107

https://www.elliegirlcreations.com

Elmer Team at Century 21 Masters

(562) 316-2915

http://www.melindaelmer.com/

Escarcega Technology Services, Inc.

(865) 712-5551

http://www.ets.vet

G

G-Medical Massage Spa, LLC

(213) 632-8180

http://www.g-spamassage.com

Gay For Good | LGBTQ+ Volunteer Network

(562) 684-8210

http://gayforgood.org

Glam Haus Los Angeles DBA Plantiitas

(562) 400-5452

http://Www.Plantiitas.com

Golden Gate Business Association

(415) 862-4422

http://www.ggba.com

Great Outdoors: Orange County/Long Beach Chapter

(657) 250-5466

http://www.greatoutdoors.org

Guardian - Tax Solutions

(626) 639-6695

http://www.9guardian.com

H

Homesmart Realty Group - Cruz Zavala

(562) 682-7005

http://WWW.cruz4homesnow.com

Hot Java

(562) 433-0688

I

Integrity Tax

(562) 483-3023

http://integritytaxlb.com

InterAct.Events

(714) 981-0603

http://interact.events/

Island Pitch

(562) 270-4844

https://islandpitch.com

ITO Solutions

(562) 427-9100

http://www.itosolutions.net

J

JenLar Corporation

(346) 268-7732

http://www.JenLar.com

K

Keen Social

(323) 601-6116

http://www.keensocial.com

Keir Jones Agency - State Farm Insurance

(562) 433-5573

http://www.lgbt-insurance.com

Keller Williams Pacific Estates - Chris Dutton

(714) 951-3250

L

LAGLCC

(323) 570-4697

http://www.laglcc.org

LBL Mortgage

(562) 294-4800

http://www.LBLMortgage.com

Linear MicroSystems, Inc.

(949) 273-5473

Long Beach Balloons & More

1-562-528-2911

http://longbeachballoons.com

Long Beach City College

(562) 938-4122

Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau

(562) 495-8348

http://www.visitlongbeach.com/

Long Beach Law, Inc

(562) 621-6300

http://longbeachlaw.com

Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

(562) 225-3198

http://www.lbglcc.com

Long Beach Symphony Association

(562) 436-3203

http://www.LongBeachSymphony.org

M

MetroMedia, Inc./Town Square Publications

(913) 951-8413

http://www.metromediapublishers.com

Mike Hernandez - Prudential Advisors

(562) 209-1364

My Bliss World, LLC

(818) 203-3225

http://myblissworld.com

N

Natalie Leighton

(707) 639-7954

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce [NGLCC]

(202) 234-9181

http://www.nglcc.org

New American Funding - Patty Gadd

(562) 708-1222

http://NEWAMERICANAGENT.COM/PATTYGADD

P

P3 Theatre Company

(954) 218-0299

http://www.P3Theatre.biz

Panatron, Inc.

(909) 629-0748

http://www.panatron.com

Pixelstack Media LLC

(949) 518-6614

Porter Gilberg

(951) 533-0048

https://www.lbglcc.org

Priority Title Felix Estrella

(888) 705-4455

http://www.prioritytitle.biz

Progressive Center for Health

(714) 669-8760

http://www.ProgressiveCenterforHealth.com

Q

Q Voice News

(562) 294-5996

http://QVoiceNews.com

Quiet Thunder Media

(424) 274-2047

https://quietthundermedia.com

R

RightSource Services

(888) 774-2201

http://rightsourceservices.com

Riviera Advisors, Inc.

(562) 856-5787

http://www.rivieraadvisors.com

Roman Seano, Realtor | Vylla Home

(562) 988-1111

https://RealLBC.com

S

Salon Benders

(562) 528-8804

http://www.salonbenders.com

Scary Good Coffee

(747) 236-3008

http://www.scarygoodcoffee.com

Shelbe Chang Stewart Realtor - HomeSmart Realty Group

(949) 232-5832

http://www.shelbechangstewart.com

SIGNFLOWS

(800) 846-8770

http://signflows.com

South Coast Chorale Inc

(562) 280-7142

https://southcoastchorale.org/

Space and Light Digital

(213) 537-0814

http://www.spaceandlight.la

SunGrid Solar

(562) 209-0275

http://www.gosungrid.com

Super Bloom Bakery

(510) 689-6432

http://superbloombakery.com

T

The Empanada Maker Restaurants, Inc.

(888) 275-5200

http://www.theempanadamaker.com

The Junior Ventures, Inc.

(949) 506-6464

http://www.reverse-ca.com

The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach

(562) 434-4455

http://www.centerlb.org

The Strawberry Man Family of Books & Films

(415) 827-7142

http://thestrawberryman.com

The Westin Long Beach

(562) 436-3000

http://www.westinlongbeachhotel.com/

TiffaneyAnn Photography

(562) 212-9943

https://tiffaneyannphotography.com/

Tinsel & Bow Gifting

(310) 729-6970

http://tinselandbow.com

U

Urban Element Design

(310) 497-8484

http://www.urbanelementdesign.com

US Bank

(310) 699-4924

http://www.usbank.com

V

ValRick Travel Dream Vacations

(562) 452-7783

http://www.DreamVacation.com/fmendoza

Velada Consulting

(323) 314-4943

http://www.veladaconsulting.com

Visit Gay Long Beach

(562) 204-8686

http://https://visitgaylongbeach.com/

Y

Yee Lim Photography

(714) 300-8670

https://www.yeelimphotography.com/

Member Directory

Category

**Open for Business**

CBE Enterprises llc

Christine Evangelista

(562) 400-0736

300 w ocean blvd

6401

Long Beach , CA 90802

Accounting Services

Guardian - Tax Solutions

Helen Mathis

(626) 639-6695

100 N Oceangate, 12th Floor

Suite 201

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.9guardian.com

Advertising Services

CashChirp, LLC

Jas Hinchen

(916) 905-2569

115 S Court St

Crown Point, IN 46410

cashchirp.com/

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum

Amanda Fruta

(562) 985-5761

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90840

P3 Theatre Company

Jon Peterson

(954) 218-0299

2041 Orchard Drive

Unit D

Placentia, California 92870

www.P3Theatre.biz

South Coast Chorale Inc

Anthony Stokes

(562) 280-7142

241 Cedar Ave,

Long Beach, CA 90802

southcoastchorale.org/

Banks

City National Bank

Mark Morales

(310) 888-6864

1800 Century Park East

Suite 100

Los Angeles, CA 90067

www.cnb.com

US Bank

Martin Scott

(310) 699-4924

2615 Cherry Avenue

Signal Hill, CA 90755

www.usbank.com

Bar/Nightclub

Beach Garden Social House Restaurant & Bar

Benjamin Gutierrez

(562) 432-1098

1923 E. Broadway

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.beachgardensocial.com

Bar/Restaurant

Dutch’s BrewHouse

Jason Van Fleet

(562) 336-1326

4244 Atlantic Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90807

www.dutchsbrewhouse.com

Business Event Planning

InterAct.Events

Michelle Windhausen

(714) 981-0603

65 Pine Avenue

Suite 885

Long Beach, CA 90802

interact.events/

Chambers of Commerce

Desert Business Association

David Powell

(760) 904-4589

611 S. Palm Canyon Dr, #7556

Palm Springs, CA 92264

DesertBusinessAssociation.org

Golden Gate Business Association

Dawn Ackerman

(415) 862-4422

584 Castro Street

#528

San Francisco, CA 94114

www.ggba.com

LAGLCC

Marquita Thomas

(323) 570-4697

8424 Santa Monica Blvd. SuiteA508

West Hollywood, CA 90069

www.laglcc.org

Long Beach LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

Esteven Gamez

(562) 225-3198

2101 N. Lakewood Blvd

D, #670

Long Beach, CA 90815

www.lbglcc.com

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce [NGLCC]

Sam McClure

(202) 234-9181

729 15th Street NW, 9th Floor

Washington, DC 20005

www.nglcc.org

City

Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau

Troy Karnoff

(562) 495-8348

301 E. Ocean Blvd. Ste 1900

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.visitlongbeach.com/

Consulting

CorpChanges

Lisa Stumm

(310) 809-2029

2123 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90803

www.corpchanges.com

RightSource Services

Emilia Rogowska

(888) 774-2201

1434 E. 33rd St.

Signal Hills, CA 90755

rightsourceservices.com

The Junior Ventures, Inc.

Anthony Vigil

(949) 506-6464

3419 Via Lido #117

Newport Beach, CA 92663

www.reverse-ca.com

Velada Consulting

Kathia Velasco

(323) 314-4943

777 S. Alameda St 2nd Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90021

www.veladaconsulting.com

Contractor

Porter Gilberg

Porter Gilberg

(951) 533-0048

123 Example Street

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.lbglcc.org

Education

Long Beach City College

Mike Munoz

(562) 938-4122

4901 E. Carson Street (R-12)

Long Beach, CA 90808

Entertainment

Long Beach Symphony Association

John Cross

(562) 436-3203

249 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 200

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.LongBeachSymphony.org

The Strawberry Man Family of Books & Films

Nickolas Potter

(415) 827-7142

825 College Boulevard #102

PMB 312

Oceanside, CA 92057

thestrawberryman.com

Financial Services

Cary Schultz, CFA

Cary Schultz, CFA

(310) 831-4470

755 W 9th Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

califanofinancialgroup.com

Edward Jones

Carol Otters

(562) 425-1048

5929 Sunfield Avenue

Lakewood, CA 90712

www.edwardjones.com/

Mike Hernandez - Prudential Advisors

Michael Hernandez

(562) 209-1364

222 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. Suite 1750

El Segundo, CA 90245

Florist

Bloom Parlor

Reece Johnson

(949) 613-4622

27082 Pacific Terrace

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

www.bloomparlor.com

Gifts

Tinsel & Bow Gifting

Kathryn Couch

(310) 729-6970

6216 East Pacific Coast Highway

#275

Long Beach, CA 90803

tinselandbow.com

Hair Salon & Skin Care

Salon Benders

Cal Bigari

(562) 528-8804

957 E. 4th St

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.salonbenders.com

Health Professional

Aplos Healthcare

Creg Parks

(512) 529-2055

2308 Albatross St

Apt 7

San Diego, CA 92101

aploshealthcare.com/

Progressive Center for Health

Bonnie Berger

(714) 669-8760

14081 Yorba Street

Suite 105

Tustin, CA 92780

www.ProgressiveCenterfor
Health.com

Hotel and Resorts

The Westin Long Beach

Samantha Eng

(562) 436-3000

333 East Ocean Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.westinlongbeachhotel.com/

Human Resources & Staffing

Alura Workforce Solutions

Brian Burroughs

(562) 800-0235

5150 E. Pacific Coast HWY

SUITE 335

Long Beach, California 90804

www.aluraworkforce.com

Eleventh Hour

Jeff Ganter

(310) 821-6900

711 Hawaii St.

El Segundo, CA 90245

www.11thr.com

Riviera Advisors, Inc.

Jeremy Eskenazi

(562) 856-5787

PO Box 41446

Long Beach, CA 90853-1446

www.rivieraadvisors.com

Insurance

Baypoint Insurance Services

Pejmon Noori

(949) 637-1575

2242 Ohio Ave

Signal Hill, CA 90755

www.baypointins.com

Deckner Insurance Agency

Echo Faye

(562) 685-8307

235 E Broadway Ste 211

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.fflipacific.com

JenLar Corporation

Lauren Boland

(346) 268-7732

3780 Kilroy Way Suite 200

LONG BEACH, CA 90806

www.JenLar.com

Keir Jones Agency - State Farm Insurance

Keir Jones

(562) 433-5573

5150 E Colorado St

Long beach, CA 90814

www.lgbt-insurance.com

Priority Title Felix Estrella

Felix Estrella

(888) 705-4455

16882 Bolsa Chica Road

102

Hungtinton Beach, CA 92649

www.prioritytitle.biz

Interior Design

A Change of Space

Terre Griley

(626) 437-9168

1030 E OCEAN BLVD

UNIT 308

Long Beach, CA 90802

achangeofspace.co/

Charles Jacobsen, Inc

Michael Mirch

1-310-815-9250

308 W 14th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

www.charlesjacobsen.com

DarDesign

Dar Ritter

(213) 375-5657

246 Corona Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90803

dardesigngroup.com

Urban Element Design

Joseph Kenyon

(310) 497-8484

806 W 14th St.

Long Besch, CA 90813

www.urbanelementdesign.com

IT Consulting

ITO Solutions

Eric Gray

(562) 427-9100

2501 East 28th Street, Ste 106

Signal Hill, CA 90755

www.itosolutions.net

Law Firm

Long Beach Law, Inc

A. Stephanie Loftin, ESQ

(562) 621-6300

782 Pacific Ave

long beach, CA 90813

longbeachlaw.com

Life Coach

Beyond Thinking

Casey Tonnelly

(206) 914-7814

4835 E Anaheim St

#114

Long Beach, CA 90804

www.beyondthinkingwith
casey.com

Camber Hill Coaching

Camber Hill

(562) 243-4573

444 West Ocean Blvd,

#800

Long Beach, CA 90802

Camberhill.com

Dr. Bach Ho

Bach Ho

(949) 244-9550

18302 MOUNT STEWART CIRCLE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

www.bachho.com

Manufacturing

Escarcega Technology Services, Inc.

Anna Escarcega

(865) 712-5551

6972 Laurelhurst Drive

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

www.ets.vet

Linear MicroSystems, Inc.

Denise Cocco

(949) 273-5473

14 Goodyear Suite 135 STE 135

IRVINE, CA 92618

Panatron, Inc.

Max Cherubin

(909) 629-0748

P.O Box 3029

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-3029

www.panatron.com

Marketing

Blu Fable LLC | Creative Content Agency

Shanell Gates

(310) 359-8354

1933 S Broadway

Ste 1130

Los Angeles, CA 90007

www.blufable.com

CM Marketing

Christopher Mitchell

(562) 277-1419

1724 Ximeno Ave

5

Long Beach, CA 90815

cmitchellmarketing.com

EllieGirl

Ellie Dote

(562) 248-6107

1101 N Los Robles Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91104

www.elliegirlcreations.com

Natalie Leighton

Natalie Leighton

(707) 639-7954

419 Cedar Ave

D

Long Beach, CA 90802

Massage Therapy

G-Medical Massage Spa, LLC

Giovanna Estocin

(213) 632-8180

1777 N. Bellflower Blvd.

203

Long Beach, CA 90815

www.g-spamassage.com

Mortgage Brokers & Lenders

Comerica Bank

Adalita Silva

(562) 498-3336

1650 Ximeno Avenue

100

Long Beach, CA 90804

www.Comerica.com

LBL Mortgage

Lauren Boland

(562) 294-4800

3780 Kilroy Way

Suite 200

LONG BEACH, CA 90806

www.LBLMortgage.com

New American Funding - Patty Gadd

Patty Gadd

(562) 708-1222

6621 E Pacific Coast Hwy

#160

Long Beach, CA 90803

NEWAMERICANAGENT.COM/PATTYGADD

Moving Services

A Clear Path, LLC

Regina Lark

(818) 400-9592

601 OLIVE AVENUE, UNIT I

#6

Los Angeles, CA 90802

www.aclearpath.net

Non-Profit Organizations

Casa Youth Shelter

Liz Crozer

(562) 594-6825

10911 Reagan St.

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

casayouthshelter.org/

Gay For Good | LGBTQ+ Volunteer Network

Anne Friedman

(562) 684-8210

n/a

Gay For Good HQ

Long Beach, CA 90815

gayforgood.org

Great Outdoors: Orange County/Long Beach Chapter

Lance Whitmier

(657) 250-5466

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

www.greatoutdoors.org

The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach

Carlos Torres

(562) 434-4455

2017 E. 4th Street

Long beach, CA 90814

www.centerlb.org

Personal Event Planning

Balloons by Tommy

Lisa Brubaker

(310) 415-3640

3640 Skypark Drive

Torrance, CA 90505

www.balloonsbytommy.com

Bravo Productions

Greg Jenkins

(562) 435-0065

65 Pine Avenue, Suite 858

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.bravoevents-online.com

Photography

David England Photography

David England

(562) 335-8373

720 W 4th St

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.davidenglandphotography.com/

Space and Light Digital

Afshin Taheri

(213) 537-0814

1330 W.11th Pl

Los Angeles , CA 90015

www.spaceandlight.la

TiffaneyAnn Photography

Tiffaney Vazquez

(562) 212-9943

115 Pine Ave.

Suite 450D

Long Beach, CA 90802

tiffaneyannphotography.com/

Yee Lim Photography

Yee Lim

(714) 300-8670

Santa Ana, CA 92704

www.yeelimphotography.com/

Printing

Bandit Printing

Vanessa Cota

(415) 730-0433

15222 Pipeline lane

Huntington beach, CA 92649

banditprinting.com

MetroMedia, Inc./Town Square Publications

Kathleen Anthony

(913) 951-8413

4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway Suite 314A

Fairway, KS 66207

www.metromediapublishers.com

SIGNFLOWS

JENN-JENN MARSHALL

(800) 846-8770

633 W. 5th St.

28th Floor

LOS ANGELES, CA 90071

signflows.com

Publications

Q Voice News

Phillip Zonkel

(562) 294-5996

235 E. Broadway 8th Floor

Long Beach, CA 90802

QVoiceNews.com

Real Estate

Elmer Team at Century 21 Masters

Melinda Elmer

(562) 316-2915

5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy

Suite 770

Long Beach, CA 90804

www.melindaelmer.com/

Realtors/Brokers

A-List Escrow, Inc.

Betsy Tauler

(562) 987-2547

5500 E. 2nd Street #6

Long Beach, CA 90803

www.a-listescrow.com

Coldwell Banker Realty-Joe Mendez

Joe Mendez

(562) 370-1000

1650 Ximeno Avenue

120

Long Beach, CA 90804

www.LongBeachRealEstate
Rainbow.com

Homesmart Realty Group - Cruz Zavala

Cruz Zavala

(562) 682-7005

3880 Kilroy Airport way

305

long beach, CA 90813

WWW.cruz4homesnow.com

Keller Williams Pacific Estates - Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

(714) 951-3250

103 Roycroft Ave 10

Long Beach, CA 90803

Roman Seano, Realtor | Vylla Home

Roman Seano

(562) 988-1111

5000 E. Spring St

Suite 130

Long Beach, CA 90815

RealLBC.com

Shelbe Chang Stewart Realtor - HomeSmart Realty Group

Shelbe Stewart

(949) 232-5832

3880 Kilroy Airport way

Suite 101

Long Beach, California 90806

www.shelbechangstewart.com

Restaurant

Hot Java

Sergio Macias

(562) 433-0688

2101 E Broadway St

Long Beach, CA 90803

Scary Good Coffee

Nancy Alvarez

(747) 236-3008

712 Orange Ave

long beach, CA 90813

www.scarygoodcoffee.com

Super Bloom Bakery

Hae Yong Min

(510) 689-6432

8922 Norris Ave

Sun Valley, CA 91352

superbloombakery.com

The Empanada Maker Restaurants, Inc.

Sergio Friderici

(888) 275-5200

26131 La Paz Road

B3

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

www.theempanadamaker.com

Retail Stores

Glam Haus Los Angeles DBA Plantiitas

Anthony Diaz

(562) 400-5452

2011 e 4th street

Long beach, CA 90814

Www.Plantiitas.com

Long Beach Balloons & More

Josephine Villasenor

1-562-528-2911

1744 Gaviota Ave Apt C

long beach, CA 90813

longbeachballoons.com

My Bliss World, LLC

Kai Dominique Ella

(818) 203-3225

112 East Amerige Avenue

Ste. 215

Fullerton, CA 92832

myblissworld.com

Self Defense

Black Knight Patrol

Manuel Jimenez

(310) 406-7035

505 South Pacific

Suite 201

San Pedro , CA 90731

www.blackknightpatrol.com/

Social Media

Keen Social

Esteven Gamez

(323) 601-6116

1919 E. Beverly Way #212

Long Beach, CA 90802

www.keensocial.com

Solar Energy Consultants

SunGrid Solar

Tina Del Dotto

(562) 209-0275

18271 West McDurmott Ave.

Suite E

Irvine, California 92614

www.gosungrid.com

Tax Preparation

Integrity Tax

Elizabeth Anne

(562) 483-3023

243 Redondo Ave

Long Beach, CA 90803

integritytaxlb.com

Travel & Leisure

BAG Travel

Michael Henderson

(562) 888-1946

2447 Pacific Coast Hwy

Ste 200, PMB #182

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

www.bagtravel.net

Cruise Planners/StPatricksTravel.com

Patrick Bitzer

(714) 245-0400

2922 E Chapman Ave Ste 202

Orange, CA 92869

stpatrickstravel.com

ValRick Travel Dream Vacations

Richard (Rick) Fridrick

(562) 452-7783

4455 Tulane Ave

Long Beach, CA 90808

www.DreamVacation.com/fmendoza

Visit Gay Long Beach

Ellie (she/her) Perez

(562) 204-8686

65 Pine Avenue

Suite 885

Long Beach, CA 90802

visitgaylongbeach.com/

Website Services

Island Pitch

Jonathan de Armas

(562) 270-4844

3716 E 7th Street

Long Beach, CA 90804

islandpitch.com

Quiet Thunder Media

Angela Valley

(424) 274-2047

long beach, CA 90813

quietthundermedia.com

AT&T Services, Inc.

Roger Cheng

(925) 549-4562

5001 Executive Parkway

San Ramon, CA 94583

www.attsupplierdiversity.com

Pixelstack Media LLC

James Edmund

(949) 518-6614

132 Neptune

IRVINE, CA 92618