State of the City 2025

A big thank you to our City leadership, and all who joined us for an inspiring morning focused on the future of Manhattan Beach.

Two women smiling at a left-right event. The woman on the left wears a white shirt and a blue textured blazer with gold buttons. The woman on the right wears a pink textured top with a gold necklace. They stand in front of a banner with text related to the Chamber of Commerce, displaying logos and the names Jill Lamkin and Amy Howorth.
A man with glasses, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a patterned tie, is speaking at a podium with a microphone. Behind him is a large green plant and a blue curtain.
Two young people, a man in a gray suit and a woman in a white sweater and black pants, stand on a stage with their right hands over their hearts. Behind them are American and California flags, and a large projection screen displays a logo. The setting appears to be an award ceremony or recognition event.

From civic updates to business insights, here are just a few key takeaways from the event:

• Continued commitment to public safety, infrastructure, and sustainability
• Support for small businesses and economic development
• Progress on key capital projects and beautification efforts
• A renewed focus on community connection, innovation, and resilience

Three smiling people standing indoors: a man in a blue suit, a woman with long blonde hair, and a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a blue jacket and glasses. They are at a formal event.
A group of seven professionally dressed individuals standing together at an event in front of a blue backdrop with the text 'State of the City'. The image includes city officials and chamber of commerce members, with a logo and name tags visible.
Three women standing together at a formal event. The woman on the left wears a bright pink dress with gold buttons, the woman in the middle wears a black dress, and the woman on the right wears a black and white checkered blazer. They are smiling and standing in front of a backdrop with logos and text, including "State of the City" and "Chamber of Commerce."

It was a powerful reminder of the partnerships and vision that make our city thrive. Here's to building a brighter future—together!

Two men standing side by side, smiling, at a chamber of commerce event. Behind them are banners with water imagery and the text "State of the City 90266." The man on the left has dark hair, wears a light-colored checkered shirt, black blazer, and a name tag. The man on the right has dark hair, wears a plaid suit with a light purple tie.
Group photo of five people standing in front of a backdrop with a wave image and text, including David Lesser, Nina Tarnay, Amy Howorth, Steve Charelian, and Tim Lillgren, at a Chamber of Commerce event.
Two men, Dave Caskey and Dean Alessi, standing side by side, smiling, in front of a banner that says "State of the City 2026" with the logo of Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, at a formal event.