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  • May 7, 2013 – It was May 2, 2008, when Lola’s Mexican Cuisine opened for business at 2030 E. 4th St. along Retro Row. Five years later the business celebrates its success by launching new menu items,...
  • May 7, 2013 – Young women’s clothing designer Kristen Luna made her dreams come true when, after 13 years in the apparel industry, she opened Fox & Moon Clothing on March 30 at 2746 E. Broadway in the...
  • May 7, 2013 –Jeffrey Winnick and Lourdes Valles opened Gems & Jewels, a jewelry store, on April 5 at 4130 Atlantic Ave. in Bixby Knolls. The store sells sterling silver jewelry and handmade, local...
  • May 7, 2013 – On April 1, Jose Cordon (right) and Jose “Dire” Mercado together opened their first retail store, affectionately named 1897LB in homage to the year their beloved city was incorporated....
  • May 7, 2013 – When music store World of Strings closed, three of its employees banded together to keep their music store dreams alive. Chris Baird, Brian Stewart and Guillermo Rios opened Long Beach Guitar...
  • May 7, 2013 – On May 1, owner Stephanie Coronado-Stomp moved her business from the Broadway corridor to the East Village Arts District at 314 Elm Ave., pictured above. The studio, which has been in business...
  • May 7, 2013 – Construction on the new Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Downtown Long Beach is nearing completion. Upon opening, it will replace the prior Long Beach Courthouse located around the...
  • May 7, 2013 – Zachary Fritz is a rental sales agent with Budget Car Rental at the company’s new location in the lobby of the Westin Long Beach hotel, 333 E. Ocean Blvd. in Downtown Long Beach The new...
  • May 7, 2013 – Mark Correa, pictured here, assumed the position of vice president and resident director of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Long Beach on April 1. Correa, who holds a degree in business...
  • May 7, 2013 – A $100,000 donation by Long Beach Container Terminal helped fund a new, 1.25-acre park at 625 Baker St. in West Long Beach. The park was dedicated May 4 by Mayor Bob Foster and 7th District...
  • May 7, 2013 – Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and some of his bicycling friends biked to work on May 1 to promote the 2013 Tour of Long Beach set for Saturday, May 11. According to a press announcement, the...
Salon Soma In Belmont Shore Celebrates 20 Years

Salon Soma

October 23, 2012 – Salon Soma celebrates 20 years of business at the same Belmont Shore location, 203 Glendora Ave., on November 1. Owner Tula Trigonis has worked in the beauty and salon business for more than 26 years and said her company and its employees enjoy participating in local charitable events. Salon Soma offers haircuts and styling, highlights and lowlights, color and corrective color, color gloss, permanent relaxer, Brazilian blowout, bleaching and toning, perms, updos and bridal styling. Additional services include skincare, makeup and facial waxing, as well as hair care, coloring and styling for men. Salon Soma, an Aveda concept salon, is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early morning appointments are available by request. All appointments are scheduled by phone only. For more information, call 562/987-4799 or visit http://salonsoma.com. Pictured, from left, are salon staff Courtney Collins, Kathryn Cory and owner Trigonis. (Photograph by the Business Journal’s Thomas McConville)