South LA’s got hustle, and VSEDC is here to fuel it! We recently wrapped up our annual HerStory International Women’s History Month celebration with a women-owned business pitch competition. Fierce and inspiring, the event honored the incredible women...
Building a flourishing and sustainable economy in South LA demands the success of its entrepreneurs. Founded by the visionary leader Marva Smith Battle-Bey, VSEDC carries a legacy of empowering businesses through platforms like our pitch competitions. These events...
Ambition and the fervor of dreams overflowed from this year’s Latino Heritage Month Pitch Competition, spotlighting the unconquerable spirit of Latino entrepreneurs. This competition provides a platform where selected finalists, cherry-picked from a vast field...
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,...
Cheers to our incredible HerStory participants! Last week, we hosted winners from our HerStory Pitch Competition for a luncheon at the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation headquarters! We celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of each...
GTLA Apparel is a Fashion House That Looks Out for Its Employees The spotlight is aimed on Guadalupe Tlatenchi, the owner of GTLA Apparel Development, Inc. Recently, Tlatenchi was one of our three honorees given the Women’s History Month award at our HerStory...