Economy
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- Douglas Aircraft Company (later McDonnell Douglas and now part of Boeing) had plants at the Long Beach Airport where they built aircraft for World War II, and later built DC-8s, DC-9s, DC-10s, and MD-11s.
- Boeing built the Boeing 717 until 2006 and continues to build the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter in Long Beach. Even after greatly reducing the number of local employees in recent years, Boeing is still the largest private employer in the city.
- Polar Air Cargo, an international cargo airline, was formerly based in Long Beach.
- TABC, INC., a part of Toyota, makes a variety of car parts, including steering columns and catalytic converters, in Long Beach.
- U.S. Epson, Inc. the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, is headquartered in Long Beach.
- Pioneer Electronics, the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Pioneer Corporation, is headquartered in Long Beach.
- SCAN Health Plan, a non-profit "Medicare Advantage" HMO for seniors, is headquartered in Long Beach.
- Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Medicaid management healthcare program, is headquartered in Long Beach.
- Jesse James' West Coast Choppers custom motorcycle shop was located in Long Beach, and much of the Monster Garage cable TV show was filmed in Long Beach.
- Long Beach Green Business Association, organization working to create economic growth through the promotion of green business and promoting a buy local program for Long Beach.
- Health Care Property Investors is based in Long Beach
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