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Pitching for Power: VSEDC Platform Empowers Entrepreneurs
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...
Celebrating Latino History: VSEDC Annual Latino Heritage Month Pitch Competition
Ambition and the fervor of dreams overflowed from this year's Latino Heritage Month Pitch Competition, spotlighting the unconquerable spirit of Latino entrepreneurs. This competition provides a platform where selected finalists, cherry-picked from a vast field of...
Bridging Banks and Communities
Banking fundamentally thrives on community engagement, yet the personal touch has faltered over time. It was not just about savings or loans; it involved a genuine effort to comprehend the needs of individuals and enterprises to boost their development. Presently,...
HerStory Luncheon Celebrates Women-Owned Small Businesses and Startups
Cheers to our incredible HerStory participants! Last week, we hosted winners from our HerStory Pitch Competition for a luncheon at the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation headquarters! We celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of each...
Owner and Founder of GTLA Apparel Development Receives Women’s History Month Award
GTLA Apparel is a Fashion House That Looks Out for Its Employees The spotlight is aimed on Guadalupe Tlatenchi, the owner of GTLA Apparel Development, Inc. Recently, Tlatenchi was one of our three honorees given the Women’s History Month award at our HerStory...
A Spotlight on Rashunda Rene: HerStory Honoree
Today, we are spotlighting one of the honorees, Rashunda Rene. VSEDC is lucky to have Rashunda on the team as our main Pitch Coach for our small business clients. Rashunda is an entrepreneur and business mentor with more than 15 years of financial operation experience with a major corporation.