Aquarium of the Pacific

Hard Rock International and Steinhauer Properties to Develop First Full-Service Hotel Built in Long Beach in 30 Years

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hard Rock International in partnership with Steinhauer Properties announced development plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, the first new-build full-service hotel built in Long Beach, California in 30 years and the first new Hard Rock Hotel property in Southern California in almost a decade.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hard Rock International in partnership with Steinhauer Properties announced development plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, the first new-build full-service hotel built in Long Beach, California in 30 years and the first new Hard Rock Hotel property in Southern California in almost a decade.
  • "We're grateful to Mayor Rex Richardson, the City Council and our partners for welcoming Hard Rock's unique brand of hospitality and entertainment to the City of Long Beach," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer for Hard Rock International.
  • "With the Hard Rock brand consistently elevating and expanding its upscale entertainment offerings, we're thrilled to be a part of this amazing venture in Long Beach," said Greg Steinhauer, President of Steinhauer Properties.
  • For more information on Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, visit HardRockHotels.com .

Mayor Rex Richardson Promotes, Explains Grow Long Beach Plan

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson talked about increasing jobs and building the economy at his first Grow Long Beach forum last Thursday, then helped announce the launch of the Long Beach Venture Fund with Sunstone Management, Inc.

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  • Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson talked about increasing jobs and building the economy at his first Grow Long Beach forum last Thursday, then helped announce the launch of the Long Beach Venture Fund with Sunstone Management, Inc.
    Mayor Richardson fleshed out plans he first proposed in January, at his first State of the City address.
  • The discussion focused more specifically on the Long Beach Venture Fund and the Launch Beach: 100 Startups campaign at a reception following the Grow Long Beach presentation.
  • We are going to make a difference in our community.”
    To help facilitate the coalition and the Long Beach Venture Fund, Sunstone has opened an office in Long Beach at 1 World Trade Center, Suite 831.
  • For more information about the Long Beach Venture Fund, including a summary of risks, please request a Private Placement Memorandum from Sunstone Management, Inc.

Follow Long Beach CVB's #OnlyinLB Instagram Campaign For Chances to Win Unique Experiences All Summer Long

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Follow @VisitLB and #OnlyinLB on Instagram for opportunities to win giveaways in Long Beach, CA during summer 2023!

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  • Follow @VisitLB and #OnlyinLB on Instagram for opportunities to win giveaways in Long Beach, CA during summer 2023!
  • "Our summer campaign will highlight what makes Long Beach special as a destination and encourage travelers to think about Long Beach first when planning their vacations.
  • "For a chance to win prizes all summer long, follow our account on Instagram @VisitLB and follow the hashtag #OnlyinLB."
  • Follow @VisitLB and the hashtag #OnlyinLB on Instagram, and check the feed each week for new opportunities to win!

Aquarium of the Pacific and Collaborators Publish New Findings About Seafood and Seaweed Farming

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Monday, March 20, 2023

What changed minds was messages emphasizing the environmental benefits of seafood and seaweed farming.

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  • What changed minds was messages emphasizing the environmental benefits of seafood and seaweed farming.
  • Altogether, this work suggests that communicating the potential environmental benefits of seafood farming expansion in this nation has the potential to shift public perceptions.
  • Data also revealed that seafood farming received more favorable responses from surveyed individuals after watching Ocean to Table , a video series produced by the Aquarium of Pacific.
  • Over half of the respondents who began with a negative opinion of seafood farming, shifted to a favorable opinion after watching one of these videos.

Aquarium of the Pacific Embarks on New Project to Help an Important Habitat Impacted by Climate Change

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Humans around the world also benefit from healthy kelp forests because they are an important source of oxygen and provide coastlines with physical protection from waves.

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  • Humans around the world also benefit from healthy kelp forests because they are an important source of oxygen and provide coastlines with physical protection from waves.
  • The project is focused on preserving genetic diversity of bull kelp to help facilitate future kelp forest restoration projects.
  • Aquarium animal husbandry staff are carefully preserving 1400 gametophytes or genetic material of bull kelp.
  • This kelp conservation project is a partnership of the Aquarium of the Pacific, the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and California Sea Grant.

City National Bank Promotes David Cameron to Executive Vice President of Personal & Business Banking

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Cameron has joined the bank’s Executive Council and reports directly to Rich Raffetto, president of City National.

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  • Cameron has joined the bank’s Executive Council and reports directly to Rich Raffetto, president of City National.
  • Scott Witter, former executive vice president of Personal & Business Banking and the company’s East Coast executive, is retiring after 15 years of service.
  • “City National was founded nearly 70 years ago to support entrepreneurs and their businesses, and no one understands the needs of business owners like David,” said Kelly Coffey, CEO of City National.
  • He then spent two years in New York as the Private Banking manager for the East Coast before becoming executive vice president of Personal & Business Banking in 2016.

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Two New Board Members

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Samantha Attwood and Art Levitt have officially joined the Aquarium of the Pacifics Board of Directors.

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  • Samantha Attwood and Art Levitt have officially joined the Aquarium of the Pacifics Board of Directors.
  • Attwoods experience in tech, sustainability, and conservation and Levitts experience in media, hospitality, and entertainment will contribute new perspectives and expertise to the Aquariums Board.
  • Both of these new board members come with valuable and relevant experience that will help enhance the Aquariums programs, Aquarium Board Chair Ed Feo said.
  • He also serves on the board of Reefcheck.org, an organization dedicated to saving the reef ecosystem through citizen science.

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF FAIRMONT THE BREAKERS, LONG BEACH

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

TORONTO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the redevelopment of the iconic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California. A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for celebrities and dignitaries, including Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Babe Ruth and Clark Gable, among other Hollywood stars. The historic property is currently undergoing a significant restoration and redevelopment, and is slated to reopen in 2023 as Long Beach's first luxury boutique hotel.  

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  • A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own.
  • "We are honored to play a role in the exciting redevelopment of Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach.
  • "Fairmont has a long and successful history in operating luxury hotels and is the perfect partner to bring The Breakers, Long Beach to life.
  • Upon its opening, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach will join ALL - Accor Live Limitless , Accor's award-winning lifestyle loyalty program.

Plan Your Summer With Long Beach Days & Getaways -- And Win Big!

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Monday, May 16, 2022

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Beach Days & Getaways are back, with a twist: Follow Visit Long Beach ( @VisitLB ) on Instagram this summer for a chance to win monthly giveaways to Long Beach attractions, incredible restaurants, activities and more!

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Beach Days & Getaways are back, with a twist: Follow Visit Long Beach ( @VisitLB ) on Instagram this summer for a chance to win monthly giveaways to Long Beach attractions, incredible restaurants, activities and more!
  • Plan Your Summer With Long Beach Days & Getaways And Win Big!
  • Showcasing Long Beach as an ideal destination for travelers near and far, each Long Beach Days & Getaways itinerary is created for different interests, tastes, and lifestyles.
  • Long Beach Days & Getaways originally debuted in the summer of 2021 to capture pent up travel demand following pandemic lockdowns.

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Five New Board Members

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

The new members include the boards first scientist, first Cambodian American, and experts in business, energy, and finance.

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  • The new members include the boards first scientist, first Cambodian American, and experts in business, energy, and finance.
  • Each of these new members comes with knowledge and perspectives that will help the Aquarium continue to evolve and better serve our diverse audiences, Aquarium Board Chair Ed Feo said.
  • He serves on the board of directors for Easter Seals Southern California and the California Chamber of Commerce.
  • The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored.