At VSEDC, we believe that thriving communities are built on the strength and resilience of their local organizations. That’s why we were heartbroken to learn about the urgent situation that befell Ultimate Restoration Unlimited (URU), a South LA resource center...
Amid Hollywood’s flashing lights and red-carpet premieres, twin sisters Kai Destiny and Mickey Raymond co-founded a breakthrough company, Da Yamms Entertainment (DYE). Named in honor of their late mother’s children and grandchildren, DYE represents more...
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...
A Six-Year, Faith-Filled Journey Yields a Promising Future for this Children’s Clothing Brand Last week, we featured Eli and Ella Rose, a California-based clothing brand, as our small business spotlight. We were fortunate to catch up with Jehan Walker, Founder,...
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...