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Hannah MaluyaoMarch 22, 2023
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Hannah MaluyaoMarch 15, 2023
Last month, we hosted the first of our three signature events in 2023: The Black History Month Pitch Competition.
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VSEDC invites Latino startups and small businesses in LA County to apply to compete in a pitch competition for cash prizes on October 6th, 2022.
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Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation sends our deepest condolences to the victims of the horrific shooting incidents in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California.…
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WATCH: video of 60-second pitches by three startups from VSEDC's Black History Pitch Competition.
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Last Wednesday, our new CEO and President Quentin Strode appeared on First Things First with Dominique DiPrima, a talk radio show on KBLA. Quentin shared…
Hannah MaluyaoMay 17, 2023
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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…
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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.…
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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…
Hannah MaluyaoApril 5, 2023
Today we’re featuring fashion designer and business owner, Meeka Robinson Davis, of One of a Kind Hats.
Hannah MaluyaoMarch 29, 2023
Last Wednesday, we hosted winners from our Black History Month Pitch Competition for a luncheon at the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation headquarters!
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We took the opportunity to spotlight three Black leaders of the greater Los Angeles region for their contributions to their communities. Our former President and…
Hannah MaluyaoMarch 15, 2023
Last month, we hosted the first of our three signature events in 2023: The Black History Month Pitch Competition.
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Last Saturday the 25th, our team partnered with Operation Ten City, a free two-day event that took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. VSEDC…
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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…
Hannah MaluyaoFebruary 22, 2023
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…
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Woman-Owned Luxury Brand is Approved for $50,000 Loan Amami Luxury is One of a Kind Amami Luxury LLC, a luxury leather goods brand that aims…
Hannah MaluyaoFebruary 8, 2023
In Los Angeles, the problem of power washing and painting over graffiti in public spaces totals an annual cost of over $7 million dollars. Graffiti is…
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South LA Business Owner Tashiba Jones-Wilson Gets Loan Ready with VSEDC An Inclusive Community Tashiba Jones-Wilson was born and raised in South Los Angeles,…
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The holidays are just around the corner, and we have a VSEDC vendor guide for your last-minute shopping. Each of the vendors below has participated…
Hannah MaluyaoDecember 21, 2022
A Pitch Competition for our CEO’s Yielded Cash Prizes Last Wednesday, VSEDC’s fall 2022 cohort of our CEO series held a hybrid virtual and in-person…
Hannah MaluyaoDecember 14, 2022
VSEDC received a grant totaling $100,000 from Silicon Valley Bank, contributing to our CDFI fund and ensuring equal opportunity for South LA businesses.
Hannah MaluyaoDecember 7, 2022
An Escape From a Predatory Loan Congratulations are in order for Milton Carranza, who was recently approved for a loan of $36,000 for his business,…
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Thanks for spending the holidays with us! Happy Thanksgiving from our team at Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation. We are thankful to have partnered with…
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Residential Care Facility Receives $65,000 Loan The inspiration behind Promises Kept, Inc. arose from a need unmet; co-founder James Buckman’s mother suffered a stroke…
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“The approach that we take with our patients, treatment for the prevention of future injuries, is the same approach that entrepreneurs and startups need to…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 9, 2022
Vive La Yoga receives a $23,500 loan for their new studio in San Pedro, with a mission to make yoga accessible to all.
Hannah MaluyaoOctober 26, 2022
Six VSEDC Program Alumni Bring Their Businesses to Taste of Soul If you live in South Los Angeles, chances are you know about Taste…
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Ultimate Paints, the everyman's painting service, receives a $21,000 CDFI loan from VSEDC.
Hannah MaluyaoOctober 12, 2022
Food truck expands their business thanks to their hard work and the Watts Business Source Center Tortacos Cansado del Camino is a family affair, run…
Hannah MaluyaoOctober 5, 2022
VSEDC's Urban Pose cohort is one of three small business cohorts to launch in October of 2022, which will focus on fashion, food and small…
Corey CarletonSeptember 28, 2022
An A-List of economic development leaders spoke at a press event VSEDC hosted for the SBA and Operation Hope.
Corey CarletonSeptember 20, 2022
VSEDC advises Harris Brown, entrepreneur of My Fish Stop, who wins $3 million contract with LA County, and becomes both a lifeline during the pandemic,…
Corey CarletonSeptember 13, 2022
Two teens from our South LA Best Buy Teen Tech Center were accepted into a program designing PopSockets with professional product designers.
Corey CarletonAugust 15, 2022
How a loyal community, VSEDC and former Rams player, Andrew Whitworth and his his wife Melissa, all pitched in and kept Inglewood's beloved diner, The…
Theo RouzanAugust 8, 2022
Aceptando solicitudes para la competencia de presentación en 60 segundos de VSEDC para empresas emergentes y pequeñas empresas latinas. La fecha tope de solicitar para…
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VSEDC invites Latino startups and small businesses in LA County to apply to compete in a pitch competition for cash prizes on October 6th, 2022.
Corey CarletonAugust 1, 2022
VSEDC is accepting RFQ's from qualified and experienced organization and institutions to provide training, instruction, technical assistance and consulting in both English and Spanish to…
Corey CarletonJuly 25, 2022
Our very own Jonathan Kinnard is leading two new free webinars for entrepreneurs and small business owners - Social Media Marketing and Entrepreneurship 101.
Corey CarletonJuly 12, 2022
Mentoring the next generation of women in business is a part of Joe Rouzan's mission for South Los Angeles. For communities of color, having mentors…
Theo RouzanJuly 5, 2022
Founder of Lura's Kitchen, Lura Ball, credits VSEDC as the foundation for her business.
Corey CarletonJune 28, 2022
VSEDC, Chase Bank and Elevated Culture came together to help sidewalk vendors get their permits in time for the Leimert Park Juneteenth celebration.
Corey CarletonJune 13, 2022
Last week, VSEDC, in partnership with Annenberg Foundation and Best Buy, opened our South LA Best Buy Teen Tech Center. The event was a success…
Corey CarletonJune 6, 2022
When you walk into VSEDC’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center, the first thing you notice is how inviting it is.
Corey CarletonMay 24, 2022
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation sends our deepest condolences to the victims of the horrific shooting incidents in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California.…
vsedcMay 17, 2022
VSEDC operates the first BusinessSource Center in Watts. Meet bilingual business coaches, Jonathan Kinnard and Fernando Borja
Adrian VelizMay 16, 2022
Dr. Karen Semien-McBride, Founder and CEO of MKCircle Enterprises and The CEO Institute
vsedcMay 9, 2022
VSEDC is overjoyed to share the announcement that on April 29, CDFI loan recipient, Deandrea Jones, had the soft opening for her restaurant, Wah Gwaan…
Theo RouzanMay 2, 2022
WATCH: video of 60-second pitches by three startups from VSEDC's Black History Pitch Competition.
Theo RouzanApril 25, 2022
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) is excited to announce its partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International…
vsedcMay 31, 2023
Nekia Hattley's entrepreneurial journey is a delicious tale of love, inspiration, and an unwavering passion for promoting health through food. Vegan Chef Nekia utilizes her father's…
Theo RouzanMay 25, 2023
VSEDC is brimming with pride as we celebrate the achievements of our brilliant students at the recently concluded 2023 Union Bank Youth Entrepreneurial Challenge (YEC)…
Theo RouzanMay 22, 2023
In the bustling city of Los Angeles, a new business model is gaining traction, challenging conventional ideas of retail. Sara Van Ells, Founder of Hustle…
Theo RouzanMay 15, 2023
Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) is delighted to introduce the 2023 Young Innovators Accelerator (YIA). This program unites 50 high school students from three…
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LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC), the community-based non-profit organization that advocates and provides resources for residents of South Los Angeles and…
vsedcApril 20, 2023
