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The Chamber Presents ‘Space Beach’ Panel Program On March 2

Space Leaders From GXO, Inc., Boeing, Relativity Space, Rocket Launch, SpinLaunch, Vast and Virgin Orbit To Provide Insight Into Industry

Space Leaders From GXO, Inc., Boeing, Relativity Space, Rocket Launch, SpinLaunch, Vast and Virgin Orbit To Provide Insight Into Industry and Impact On Long Beach Businesses
Space Leaders From GXO, Inc., Boeing, Relativity Space, Rocket Launch, SpinLaunch, Vast and Virgin Orbit To Provide Insight Into Industry and Impact On Long Beach Businesses (Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce)

Blast off with the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for “Space Beach” at Hotel Maya in the Lagunita Pavilion on Thursday, March 2 with networking at 11:30 a.m., and panel program from 12-1:30 p.m.

“Space Beach” is being presented in conjunction with Long Beach Economic Development and International Business Association.

To register for “Space Beach,” visit https://www.lbchamber.com/events. The program is open to the public with individual tickets for members and nonmembers at $100; sponsorships are available.

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The face of aerospace has changed in Long Beach. Join The Chamber to explore some exciting new companies that have landed beachside in Long Beach. Discover what they are working on and what they will accomplish in the future.

Panelists include:

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  • Lynette McKinnon, Director, SoCal Global Design Center, BCA Engineering and Long Beach Site Leader, Boeing.
  • Josh Brost, Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations, Relativity Space.
  • Adam Spice, Chief Financial Officer, Rocket Lab.
  • Jan Helbing, Vice President Marketing, SpinLaunch.
  • David Caponio, Senior Vice President of Product and Business Development, Vast.
  • Stephen Eisele, Vice President, Business & Strategy, Virgin Orbit.
  • Moderator: Mandy Vaughn, Founder & CEO, GXO, Inc.

Opening Remarks

  • Rex Richardson, Mayor, City of Long Beach.
  • Jeremy Harris, President and CEO, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

“This is a great opportunity to present the leaders in the Long Beach space industry to the local business community in an interactive setting for networking and learning,” said Jeremy Harris, President and CEO of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. “I’m grateful to our panelists and moderator for their willingness to share their insight into the industry as we boldly go forward building ‘Space Beach’ and beyond. I want to thank our talented board of directors and a very competent Chamber team for their leadership in producing this program.”

The Chamber has been proudly serving the Long Beach Area Community since 1891 and functions as the catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a stronger community.

Sponsorship opportunities for the “Space Beach” program are going fast with just a few Platinum Level sponsors remaining at $5,000, which includes a Table of 8 in the front row, full page ad and recognition in the digital program; Gold sponsors at $3,500, which includes a Table of 8 seating, full page ad and recognition in the digital program; Silver sponsors at $2,500, which includes a Table of 8 seating, half page ad and recognition in the digital program; Bronze sponsors at $1,500, which includes a Table of 8 seating and recognition in the digital program; and Individual seats are available at $100 each. For all sponsorships, please contact Judy Nelson at 562-432-8128 or jnelson@lbchamber.com.

Hotel Maya is located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. Lagunita Pavilion is located to the left of the property’s hotel entrance. Valet and self-parking is available. For additional information, call 562-435-7676 or visit http://www.hotelmayalongbeach....

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (LBACC) is one of the largest membership chambers of commerce in Los Angeles County. The Chamber serves as the Catalyst for business growth, a Convener of leaders and influences, and a Champion for a stronger community. For additional information, visit www.lbchamber.com or follow on Twitter @thelbchamber, Facebook @lbchamber and Instagram @longbeachchamber.

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