Our vision

A thriving business community in the greater Long Beach area that actively pursues strategic investment and economic development opportunities through international trade.

Our mission

To attract new business to the City of Long Beach and help existing businesses in the greater Long Beach area grow and prosper through international trade.

The Long Beach International Trade Office (LBITO) delivers a comprehensive package of free and low-cost services to help Long Beach area companies grow and prosper through international trade. LBITO is funded by the Port of Long Beach and operated jointly by staff from the World Trade Center Association Los Angeles – Long Beach and the Center for International Trade Development, hosted by the Long Beach Community College District. 

For a description of trade services available through the LBITO, please see “About LBITO".

News and Announcements

• LAEDC report sees clear uptick in international trade activity and forecasts two-way trade to grow by 9.0 percent in 2010 with separate report showing striking economic and personal ties with China. / View press release / Read full reports
• WTCA and LAEDC release the updated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) report. FDI is another important part of L.A. County’s international economic activities, as a considerable amount of capital flows between Los Angeles and the rest of the world.