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Da Yamms: A Sister Act in Hollywood’s Spotlight
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 than glitz and...
A Modern Renaissance: The Triumph of Three Black Women-Owned Businesses at the National History Museum
Within the chronicled halls of the Los Angeles National History Museum, a modern success story is unfolding. As of June 2023, patrons from across the state and beyond now savor the delicious offerings of three Black women-owned businesses, little knowing they are...
VSEDC is excited to partner with Amazon!
VSEDC’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center (BBTTC) is excited to start a digital partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS)! We will start offering...
PNC Bank visit VSEDC HQ
We are grateful for PNC Bank's recent visit to VSEDC headquarters and our Best Buy Teen Tech Center. The tour provided PNC Bank a glimpse into...
CEO Corner: Celebrating and Learning During Latino Heritage Month
A month of celebrations awaits us on September 15, with the arrival of Latino Heritage Month. This observant time acknowledges Latin America's vast...
Da Yamms: A Sister Act in Hollywood’s Spotlight
Amid Hollywood's flashing lights and red-carpet premieres, twin sisters Kai Destiny and Mickey Raymond co-founded a breakthrough company, Da Yamms...
YIA Pitch Competition Unfolds at Spotify’s Creative Campus: Shaping the Future of Innovation
Bright minds and hopeful hearts filled Spotify's Downtown Los Angeles campus this month as young entrepreneurs took center stage at the inaugural...
New Beginnings at Watts BSC Launch, Echoed by Mayor Karen Bass
This August, the sun-soaked streets of Watts are shining brighter as the community welcomes the highly-anticipated Watts BusinessSource Center...
Meet the Banker: Building Bridges between Banks and Community
The essence of banking is rooted in community, but the personal, hands-on approach shifted somewhere along the line. Not just about savings or...
CEO Corner: Celebrating National Black Business Month
Dear Friends of VSEDC, We turn the page to August and usher in a significant annual observance close to our community: National Black...
HBCU Bound: South LA Teen Tech Center Students Awarded UNCF Scholarships
Reward comes to those who work hard and dream big. This statement holds true for two students at South LA Best Buy Teen Tech Center, Jimmy Wilson...
VSEDC Businesses: First in Serving LA’s Summer Nights
The Summer Night Lights (SNL) program, a brainchild of the City of Los Angeles, has made summer nights exciting and engaging for local youths by...
A Modern Renaissance: The Triumph of Three Black Women-Owned Businesses at the National History Museum
Within the chronicled halls of the Los Angeles National History Museum, a modern success story is unfolding. As of June 2023, patrons from across...
CEO Corner: Charting the Course; the Future of VSEDC
Stepping into July, I find myself reflecting on my first month at the helm of VSEDC. A month marked by inspiration, optimism, and a deepened...