Long Beach Rising: Building Partnerships for Economic Growth and Legacy

On behalf of California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, the California State Treasurer’s Office is pleased to invite you to attend Long Beach Rising: Building Partnerships for Economic Growth and Legacy, taking place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Art Theatre Long Beach.
 
Presented by Community Collective in partnership with the California State Treasurer’s Office, Long Beach Rising will bring together leaders from government, business, global trade, economic development, and the civic community for a timely conversation about the future of California’s economy and the role Long Beach and the greater Los Angeles region will play in shaping it.
 
As California prepares for significant economic and infrastructure opportunities surrounding the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the conversation will focus on strengthening public-private partnerships, fostering regional economic growth, and creating a lasting legacy for communities throughout the region.
 
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Art Theatre Long Beach | Long Beach, California
 
The program will feature California State Treasurer Fiona Ma alongside leaders representing business, local government, economic development, sports, and global trade, including Paul Simonds, Orange County Business Council; Beril Unver, City of Long Beach; Courtney Russell, Invest Long Beach; Anthony Brenneman, Orange County Sports Commission; and Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach.
 
We especially welcome participation from chambers of commerce, county and local government leaders, economic and business development organizations, county boards of supervisors, and other regional partners whose work is essential to strengthening California’s communities and creating economic opportunity.
 
Space is limited, and we encourage you to reserve your spot today:
Register for Long Beach Rising
 
Please see the attached event flyer for additional information. We also welcome you to share this invitation with colleagues and partners who would benefit from participating in the conversation.
 
We hope you will join Treasurer Ma and our regional partners in Long Beach for this important discussion.