2009 Entrepreneur Of The Year
It could be said that Invention is the treasure of human endeavor. If this is so, then its child Innovation would be the most flawless and rarest of gems.Read More >>

Ask anyone at any organization who to speak with to get something done, and it’s likely they’ll point you to someone working behind the scenes. Norma Rodriguez, Sarah Nguyen, and Jeff Brandvold are three Long Beach administrative professionals who make a huge impact on their workplace each and every day. They are talented, accomplished employees who fill indispensable roles, doing everything from planning premier events to taking phone calls. Meet three people who successfully run the business side of doing business, all without breaking a sweat.Read More >>

Long Beach has been an epicenter of business innovation since before the actual founding of the city in the late 19th century, ranging from historic notables such as the Bixby family to Henry Ford to Donald Douglas. The modern day flag bearers of this entrepreneurial spirit continue to thrive in Long Beach — creating jobs, manufacturing goods, providing services — and helping to highlight the city as a key player in the Southern California economy.Read More >>

Thank goodness for inventors, designers and entrepreneurs – people who look at the world and see opportunities for improvement and innovation. Without them and their ingenuity, we’d never have great products like these.Read More >>