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...
Los Angeles is rich in culture, and among its most vibrant contributors are the Black-owned businesses that dot its landscape. Today, we celebrate Black excellence through the lens of three iconic LA businesses that serve their communities with exceptional products...
This Black History Month, let’s spice up Valentine’s Day by diving into the heart of Black culture and heritage with an ingredient everyone loves: food. Los Angeles boasts an impressive lineup of Black-owned restaurants that offer meals of history, love,...
Kiesha Nix, Akil West, and Councilwoman Heather Hutt round out our BHM honorees During Black History Month, we hosted the first of our three signature events: the BHM Pitch Competition. We took the opportunity to spotlight three Black leaders of the...
A Recap of our First Signature Event of 2023 Last month, we hosted the first of our three signature events in 2023: The Black History Month Pitch Competition. The BHM Pitch competition followed our typical format: three startups and three small businesses pitch...