The Business Experience
North Long Beach has long received a bad reputation as being a dangerous place to live or work. Due to this fact, many businesses choose to open shops outside of this area to avoid trouble.
Council Member Neal is hoping to bring some more business to North Long Beach to make the quality of life better for its residents. “Currently, 9th district residents have to go to other districts to do their shopping. We need those services available in the 9th.”
According to Councilman Neal, the lack of infrastructure is the biggest issue facing North Long Beach.
“I am focusing on public and private partnerships and being an ambassador for the city to attract businesses,” says Councilman Neal.
Marcel (he wouldn’t give us his last name) says he and his nephew started a smoke shop in North Long Beach because the rent is cheap. But the lack of traffic is really hurting his business.
For J Park, manager of a local beauty shop, the biggest issues her store is facing is the economy. Park says because of the economy, her store gets a lot of shoplifting and robbery.
Because of these negative views that surround North Long Beach, Councilman Neil is working to improve the cities image. He states that it is a misconception that Long Beach has a higher crime rate.
According to a study, North Long Beach crime rates are actually lower then other parts in the city, despite the spillover from cities like Compton and Paramount.
As for the future, Neal says he is “encouraged” with the direction North Long Beach is headed.
Council Member Neal is hoping to bring some more business to North Long Beach to make the quality of life better for its residents. “Currently, 9th district residents have to go to other districts to do their shopping. We need those services available in the 9th.”
According to Councilman Neal, the lack of infrastructure is the biggest issue facing North Long Beach.
“I am focusing on public and private partnerships and being an ambassador for the city to attract businesses,” says Councilman Neal.
Marcel (he wouldn’t give us his last name) says he and his nephew started a smoke shop in North Long Beach because the rent is cheap. But the lack of traffic is really hurting his business.
For J Park, manager of a local beauty shop, the biggest issues her store is facing is the economy. Park says because of the economy, her store gets a lot of shoplifting and robbery.
Because of these negative views that surround North Long Beach, Councilman Neil is working to improve the cities image. He states that it is a misconception that Long Beach has a higher crime rate.
According to a study, North Long Beach crime rates are actually lower then other parts in the city, despite the spillover from cities like Compton and Paramount.
As for the future, Neal says he is “encouraged” with the direction North Long Beach is headed.