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,…
Hannah MaluyaoJanuary 18, 2023
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,…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 30, 2022
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…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 23, 2022
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…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 16, 2022
“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…
Hannah MaluyaoOctober 19, 2022
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…
Corey CarletonAugust 1, 2022
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.
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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.
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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…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 23, 2022
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Hannah MaluyaoNovember 16, 2022
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Vive La Yoga receives a $23,500 loan for their new studio in San Pedro, with a mission to make yoga accessible to all.
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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…
Corey CarletonAugust 1, 2022
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
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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.
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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…
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VSEDC received a grant totaling $100,000 from Silicon Valley Bank, contributing to our CDFI fund and ensuring equal opportunity for South LA businesses.
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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…
Hannah MaluyaoNovember 23, 2022
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Vive La Yoga receives a $23,500 loan for their new studio in San Pedro, with a mission to make yoga accessible to all.
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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…
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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…
Corey CarletonAugust 1, 2022
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
