Stuart Takehara

Stuart Takehara is a business leader, entrepreneur, marketer, and community advocate based in Long Beach, California, with more than 25 years of experience building growth and community. He is Vice President of Membership at the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and owner and operator of Marina Wine and Craft Beer Bar, and serves on the boards of the Downtown Long Beach Alliance and TEDx Shoreline Drive. His approach is practical and people-centered: listen carefully, connect the right people, and turn ambitious ideas into workable programs.