by hmaluyao | Feb 15, 2023 | Announcements, CDFI, Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, Small Business Updates
Founder and Creative Director of Eli and Ella Rose Seeks to Expand Online Congratulations are in order for Jehan Walker, the Founder and Creative Director of Eli and Ella Rose, a California-based clothing company carrying over 20 brands of women’s and children’s...
by hmaluyao | Feb 2, 2023 | Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, Small Business Updates
In Los Angeles, the problem of power washing and painting over graffiti in public spaces totals an annual cost of over $7 million dollars. Graffiti is linked to lower property values, neighborhood avoidance and escalated gang activity. Intuitive Real...
by hmaluyao | Jan 18, 2023 | Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, Small Business Updates, VSEDC Services
South LA Business Owner Tashiba Jones-Wilson Gets Loan Ready with VSEDC An Inclusive Community Tashiba Jones-Wilson was born and raised in South Los Angeles, and her community is top of mind when it comes to managing her business, Matte Argyle. Matte Argyle is...
by hmaluyao | Nov 16, 2022 | Community, Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, Small Business Updates
Residential Care Facility Receives $65,000 Loan The inspiration behind Promises Kept, Inc. arose from a need unmet; co-founder James Buckman’s mother suffered a stroke and the in-home care that James and his wife, Lori, employed did not provide sufficient care....
by hmaluyao | Oct 26, 2022 | Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Success Stories, Small Business Updates
Vive L.A. Yoga receives a $23,500 loan for their new studio in San Pedro Vive L.A. Yoga began out of a young mother’s desire to create community. Cara Lemus, the founder of Vive L.A. Yoga in San Pedro, commuted out of her native San Pedro to attend yoga classes...
by hmaluyao | Oct 19, 2022 | Community, Our Partners, Small Business Spotlight, Small Business Updates
Six VSEDC Program Alumni Bring Their Businesses to Taste of Soul If you live in South Los Angeles, chances are you know about Taste of Soul. Taste of Soul is LA’s largest free festival, occurring right on Crenshaw Boulevard every October. The festival features...
