by trouzan | Jul 19, 2023 | CoLA Success Stories, Community, Homepage, Our Partners, Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Updates
The Summer Night Lights (SNL) program, a brainchild of the City of Los Angeles, has made summer nights exciting and engaging for local youths by keeping parks open and filled with activities. A thoughtful provision of the program offers free food for...
by trouzan | Jul 12, 2023 | Community, County Success Stories, Homepage, Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, VSEDC Services, Webinars and Programs
Within the chronicled halls of the Los Angeles National History Museum, a modern success story is unfolding. As of June 2023, patrons from across the state and beyond now savor the delicious offerings of three Black women-owned businesses, little knowing they are...
by trouzan | Jun 30, 2023 | Announcements, Community, Homepage, Our Partners, Small Business Spotlight
We are thrilled to share that MKCircle CEO Institute, our partner in the mission to empower small businesses has been bestowed with the prestigious 2023 Best of Long Beach Award in the Business Management Consultant/Coaching Category. The Long Beach Award...
by trouzan | Jun 21, 2023 | BBTTC, Homepage, Youth
In the ongoing mission to inspire, uplift, and empower the young minds of the community, the South LA Best Buy Teen Tech Center (SLA BBTTC) is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Los Angeles chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. This nationally...
by trouzan | Jun 14, 2023 | Homepage
As we near the birthday of our beloved VSEDC Founder Marva Smith Battle-Bey on June 18th, we pause today to commemorate and celebrate her indelible legacy. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952, Marva was a beacon of hope, instigating transformative change...