VSEDC welcomes Miguel Acuña, a local economic development maestro whose career has focused on critical small business issues, such as business development, finance and access to capital.

The Board of Directors of Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation welcomes a new board member, Miguel Acuña. With his appointment, the CDFI certified lending and small business assistance organization gains an economic development veteran with three decades of experience in business development and finance.

A familiar face at Vermont Slauson

“VSEDC has consulted with Miguel Acuña on many projects,” noted Board Chair, Kecia Washington. “For more than 30 years, his service has positively impacted thousands of Angelenos by securing access to capital, which is a premiere goal for VSEDC. His grasp of the economic development landscape in Los Angeles will be of great benefit.”

Acuña is currently the Chief Financial Officer for ATC Solutions, where he counsels businesses and entrepreneurs pursuing access to capital, business plan development, and financial strategy—a position he has held since 2019.

For 14 years, Acuña led Los Angeles BusinessSource Network, where he oversaw the enrollment of 11,000 clients, the creation of 7,500 jobs, and funding of $180 million in loans.