by Theo Rouzan | 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 | Aug 16, 2023 | Announcements, Community, Homepage, Small Business Updates, VSEDC in the News, VSEDC Services, Webinars and Programs
This August, the sun-soaked streets of Watts are shining brighter as the community welcomes the highly-anticipated Watts BusinessSource Center (Watts BSC). The Center emerges as a beacon for entrepreneurial dreams, symbolizing a collaborative push towards local...
by Theo Rouzan | Aug 9, 2023 | Community, Homepage, Inside VSEDC, Signature Events, VSEDC Services
The essence of banking is rooted in community, but the personal, hands-on approach shifted somewhere along the line. Not just about savings or loans; there was a drive to understand people’s and businesses’ needs and help them grow. Today, many small...
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 | 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 Theo Rouzan | 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...
