Eric Romero
Accredited California Economic Developer | Waterfront Development Manager
- Role
- Waterfront Development Bureau Manager at City of Long Beach
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Romero
Eric Romero is an Accredited California Economic Developer with public- and private-sector experience leading initiatives in business attraction, expansion, and retention, commercial district revitalization, tourism, and community development.Eric serves as the Waterfront Development Manager for the City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, where he manages special projects aimed at strategically positioning Long Beach as a premier destination for music, entertainment, and tourism. His work includes supporting the oversight and management of key City-owned assets such as the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, the Queen Mary, and the new Long Beach Amphitheater.In this role, Eric helps leverage the City’s waterfront properties to advance economic development, create revenue-generating opportunities, and deliver meaningful community benefits.Eric was appointed to the Board of Directors for the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) in June 2023.
Experience
Waterfront Development Bureau Manager
Dec 2024 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
Education
UCLA
Master's Degree, Urban and Regional Planning
2013 — 2015
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
2011 — 2013
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