Expert guidance and genuine care encouraged her to keep going
With a deep love for fashion, Denisha Randle was frustrated with the lack of high-quality, stylish and comfortable leisurewear options available for women. Unwilling to sacrifice style for comfort, Denisha launched Charlie Rae – a luxury leisurewear brand designed for professional women seeking stylish yet comfortable attire for any occasion. A new entrepreneur in a competitive market Denisha as […]
Set the Table
The CEO of Set the Table wants to tell you how a CDFI microloan helped get her into an industrial kitchen and launch her personal chef business into its next stage of growth “Hello, my name is Tracy Evans. I’m the founder of Set the Table, which we started back in 2014. We offer premium personal chef services, […]
VSEDC’s First “In Her Power” Cohort Graduates
New and impactful programming launched for VSEDC’s Women’s Business Center for the women-led businesses in the South LA community May 15th, the first cohort for VSEDC’s SBA South LA Women’s Business Center graduated summa cum amazing. There are moments that completely shift the energy in a room, and the graduation of our latest In Her Power cohort was undeniably one of […]
Athena Construction: Built on Capital and Community
Margaret White launched her construction company, Athena Construction, with the assistance of a CDFI loan from Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation – VSEDC
VSEDC Opens South LA’s First Women’s Business Center
Last Wednesday, VSEDC commemorated the grand opening of South LA’s first Women’s Business Center (WBC). Powered by Wells Fargo, the center, the third in Los Angeles and 20th statewide, promises tailored resources, specialized programs and workshops, and mentorship for the next wave of pioneers. A Milestone Event Notable speakers underscored the WBC‘s significance in instigating […]
South LA Wellness Oasis Empowered by VSEDC
Yoga isn’t just about physical postures—it’s about transformation. For Kar Lee Young, founder of Crenshaw Yoga & Dance (CYD) in Park Mesa Heights, yoga was a lifeline during a difficult time. Inspired by its healing power, she envisioned a space where her community could find solace and connection. A Vision Takes Shape Young’s arc from nurse to entrepreneur […]
Let’s Learn: Starting a Daycare Business
Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and an entrepreneurial soul? Starting a daycare in California could be your ideal enterprise, allowing you to build a rewarding business while making a difference in your community. Daycares enable parents to work, boosting the economy and supporting other industries as parents spend their income. This […]
She Means Business: VSEDC Crowns Enterprise Queens
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 shaping our community’s future and showcasing their innovative ideas. VSEDC founder Marva Smith Battle-Bey believed in the […]
GTLA Apparel Receives $10K Verizon Grant | VSEDC Success Story
A momentous experience unfurled for VSEDC client Guadalupe Tlatenchi, the visionary behind GTLA Apparel. The burgeoning apparel development and production house received a significant boost from a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program grant. Verizon bestowed the grant at a special event at So-Fi Stadium, collaborating with the Los Angeles Rams to celebrate GTLA’s commitment […]
