{"id":234435,"date":"2026-03-24T18:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/234435\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T18:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:04:11","slug":"hundreds-celebrate-womens-history-month-by-shopping-from-women-owned-businesses-in-long-beach-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/234435\/","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds celebrate Women\u2019s History Month by shopping from women-owned businesses in Long Beach \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long Beach\u2019s 2nd & PCH shopping center recently helped hundreds celebrate Women\u2019s History Month by hosting an outdoor market that featured several local women-owned businesses, as well as family-friendly activities, live entertainment and more.<\/p>\n

The market, which was curated by the Maker\u2019s Hive Market<\/a> group, featured more than 40 women-owned businesses whose creativity, craftsmanship and stories were highlighted throughout the event, organizers said. From flower hairpins to handmade soaps, there were myriad handcrafted and one-of-a-kind products for customers to browse and purchase.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026, featured a gratitude writing workshop where people could write letters to the women who have made a positive impact in their lives and it was hosted by Essence Planner, a local stationery business that focuses on normalizing mental health for people of color. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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People shopped at more than 40 local women-owned businesses at the \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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The Fleuria, a local romance book truck, was one of the several vendors at the \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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People shopped at more than 40 local women-owned businesses at the \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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People shopped at more than 40 local women-owned businesses at the \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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The \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026, featured a panel discussion about women in marketing, facilitated by Conecta Collective, a Long Beach-based marketing agency. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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The \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026, featured a panel discussion about women in marketing, facilitated by Conecta Collective, a Long Beach-based marketing agency. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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Rhonda Zilton, owner of Soaps and Butters LA, was one of the several vendors at the \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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The \u201cWomen\u2019s History Month Market\u201d at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026, featured a gratitude writing workshop where people could write letters to the women who have made a positive impact in their lives and it was hosted by Essence Planner, a local stationery business that focuses on normalizing mental health for people of color. (Photo courtesy of The Makers Hive Market)\n<\/p>\n

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Hundreds of people participated in the day of shopping at small businesses, celebrating Women\u2019s History Month and sharing in community on Sunday, March 22.<\/p>\n

The event\u2019s energy remained lively throughout the day as DJ Natmilla performed, and members of Long Beach\u2019s Audio Walking Club<\/a> started and ended their stroll at the market.<\/p>\n

There was also a \u201cWomen in Marketing\u201d panel, which was facilitated by Long Beach marketing agency Conecta Collective,<\/a> that focused on branding, growth and building impact, organizers said. The event also featured a gratitude letter writing workshop, during which people could write letters to the women who have made a positive impact in their lives; the workshop was hosted by Essence Planner, a local stationery business that focuses on normalizing mental health for people of color, according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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