by Theo Rouzan IV | Dec 20, 2023 | Announcements, Community, Homepage, VSEDC Services, Webinars and Programs
Building a New Era of Entrepreneurship Marching step-for-step into the New Year, VSEDC is thrilled to announce a momentous collaboration with the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Launching in February 2024, this...
by Theo Rouzan IV | Aug 23, 2023 | BBTTC, Community, Homepage, Our Partners, Youth
Bright minds and hopeful hearts filled Spotify’s Downtown Los Angeles campus this month as young entrepreneurs took center stage at the inaugural Young Innovators Accelerator (YIA) Pitch Competition. Sponsored by the Calley Foundation, AnnenbergTech, the Greater...
by Theo Rouzan IV | Aug 16, 2023 | Announcements, Community, Homepage, Small Business Updates, VSEDC in the News, VSEDC Services, Webinars and Programs
As August unfolds, the sun-soaked streets of Watts are shining brighter. The community welcomes the highly-anticipated Watts BusinessSource Center (BSC), a collaborative push toward local economic prosperity. Located at the Children’s Institute’s Watts...
by Theo Rouzan IV | Aug 9, 2023 | Community, Homepage, Inside VSEDC, Signature Events, VSEDC Services
Banking fundamentally thrives on community engagement, yet the personal touch has faltered over time. It was not just about savings or loans; it involved a genuine effort to comprehend the needs of individuals and enterprises to boost their development. Presently,...
by Quentin Strode | Aug 2, 2023 | CEO Corner, Community, Homepage
Dear Friends of VSEDC, We turn the page to August and usher in a significant annual observance close to our community: National Black Business Month. This dedicated period spotlights the myriad of contributions by Black entrepreneurs whose stories continue...
by Theo Rouzan IV | 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...